# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150: Loss of engine power NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA106.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N4468Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB DFW07TA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07TA089.md): Piper PA-18 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N744 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle lever/linkage. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2007 · N5057Y · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N4167Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with high vegetation and the ground. - [NTSB ATL04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA183.md): Piper PA-18 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N5546Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor ice. - [NTSB ANC04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N4319Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall. - [NTSB NYC03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA187.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to unknown circumstances. - [NTSB LAX03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA265.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Avenal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N2567L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was undetermined. - [NTSB ANC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N8106Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX02TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N742 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that lead to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA152.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2000 · N760WB · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall., in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB CHI99LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA308.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Granite City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N90904 · Substantial damage > Loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the rough/uneven. - [NTSB NYC99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA164.md): Piper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4494Z · Substantial damage > The pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N82096 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees. - [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB NYC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N4158Z · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose-over on uneven terrain. Uneven terrain (furrow) in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N6550Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA111.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N4341Z · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA029.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N6574L · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane when the engine ceased producing power. - [NTSB ANC92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA133.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mackey Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N4714Y · Substantial damage > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor which contributed to the severity of the accident was the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. - [NTSB ANC91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N9796P · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain. - [NTSB ANC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA093.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4431Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in an off airport landing in a ditch. - [NTSB FTW89GA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89GA156.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N4423Z · Substantial damage > On August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles… - [NTSB NYC88LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA049.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gloucester, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N1590R · Substantial damage > The flight departed leddon's farm for an engine check in an extended traffic pattern. Shortly after takeoff, the engine suffered a power reduction from 2200 RPM to about 1000 RPM. A short plowed farm field was selected for a forced landing. The aircraft… - [NTSB DEN86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA072.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N4238Z · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng. - [NTSB ANC85LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA168.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N74924 · Substantial damage > While en route & about 15 mi from his destination, the plt noted that both the eng RPM & the oil pressure were decreasing. Subsequently, he made an emerg landing in an area of small trees & brush next to a swamp. An exam of the eng was made, but no mechanical… - [NTSB SEA85FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N4379Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed after colliding with electrical power lines near an open field. Initial impact with the power lines occurred where the wires were routed over a draw between 2 ridges. The acft came to rest inverted between the power lines & the open field.… - [NTSB LAX85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA158.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N4363Z · Substantial damage > The acft contacted a barbed wire fence and rough terrain during an emergency landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt stated that two pwr interruptions occurred during the takeoff before the final pwr loss and he suspected fuel… - [NTSB MIA85FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1984 · N2443G · Destroyed > The plt had recently been checked out on banner towing operations & was on his 5th banner towing flt. After taking off from rwy 9R, he turned left, crossed to the left of rwy 9L to a left downwind & intended to continue in a left pattern for a banner pick-up… - [NTSB ANC84LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA102.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Bear Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N5408Y · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a river bank during an attempted go-around. The plt reported that upon initial touchdown the acft bounced and he applied full throttle. The engine reportedly responded with a maximum RPM of about 1600. The acft bouncedagain on the… - [NTSB ANC83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N4894A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he felt the engine did not develop full power during takeoff, possibly due to formation of carburetor ice during rain showers. Instead of aborting, he continued and the acft struck trees on the departure. - [NTSB ANC83LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA104.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N2568J · Substantial damage > The acft had been on a sight seeing flt when the engine began to lose power and run rough. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing on the glacier. He was attempting to takeoff without pax and excess fuel due to slushy ice. The engine was developing… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101828&occurrence=350 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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