# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150 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. Page 11 of 34 · 1,667 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA092.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N1364P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the intended landing area and his failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB ANC98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N5994Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB SEA98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N44536 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush into the terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline. - [NTSB ANC98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA077.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N3684Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct engine/propeller torque and P factor, and the subsequent loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the narrow, confined, takeoff area, and bordering high vegetation. - [NTSB ANC98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA076.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N4320Z · Substantial damage > The pilots misjudgement of the tailwind, and excessive application of brakes during the off airport landing. - [NTSB ANC98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA072.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N54247 · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of excessive brake application during landing roll. - [NTSB LAX98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA174.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N4101E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the gusty wind. - [NTSB ANC98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA052.md): Piper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N4058Z · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of a crosswind. - [NTSB CHI98TA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98TA145.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Artesian, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N83679 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB ANC98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA044.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N4319Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the inadvertent activation of the parking brake. - [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 ANC98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA035.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N4320Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow covered terrain, and a hidden obstruction. - [NTSB SEA98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1997 · N1668P · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot's failure to properly install the fuel selector valve after removal, subsequently leading to a false indication on the valve selector handle. This led to the pilot unintentionally closing the valve and starving the engine of fuel during the… - [NTSB CHI98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N9691P · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. The adverse weather condition (low ceiling) and submerged object were related factors. - [NTSB FTW98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Folsum, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N83454 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A related factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB SEA97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA218.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dixie, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N7153Z · Substantial damage > Shifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability. A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip. - [NTSB LAX97LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA329.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N82259 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC97TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA152.md): Piper PA-18 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N2355H · Substantial damage > The overservicing/pressurizing of the hydraulic brake system by maintenance personnel that locked the brake system and prevented directional control. - [NTSB FTW97FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA345.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N14255 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions. - [NTSB ANC97TA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N7054 · Substantial damage > The excessive pressure in the brake system resulting from heating of the recently serviced hydraulic fluid in the brake master cylinders, and the resultant locked brakes and inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA211.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N91019 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the distance/altitude while on final approach. - [NTSB SEA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA203.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrah, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N2349J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire while on final approach. A factor was a 40-foot high transmission wire located approximately 20 feet from the end of the airstrip. - [NTSB ANC97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA132.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N9771D · Substantial damage > binding or braking action of the left brake for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB LAX97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N57528 · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive use of the rudder, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ANC97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N1606A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush at low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's low altitude flight maneuver and the gusty winds. - [NTSB ANC97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N6822L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors were the intentional relinquishing of controls by the pilot, and interference with the rudder controls by the nonpilot passenger. - [NTSB ANC97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA104.md): Piper PA-18 · Gakona, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1997 · N83675 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N1961P · Substantial damage > water contamination of the fuel supply. Soft, unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing were factors. - [NTSB ANC97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA100.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N3952Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. Factors were exceeding the airplane's maximum allowable gross weight, and downdrafts and turbulence associated with wind flowing across a mountain ridge. - [NTSB SEA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA163.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N4249Z · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate terrain clearance and failure to maintain directional control. Also, the overload of the aircraft's left main landing gear strut assembly. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude conditions, downdrafts… - [NTSB ANC97TA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA096.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N5582C · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and a collapsed main landing gear. His lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97TA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA095.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N3685Z · Substantial damage > The second pilot/dual student's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, and the pilot-in-command/flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA139.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rogers City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N4056Z · Substantial damage > the disconnection of the tailwheel spring which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N8071D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver. - [NTSB ANC97TA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA045.md): Piper PA-18 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N4500W · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were: the ice/snow covered runway, and the pilot's lack of experience in the… - [NTSB ANC97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA039.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N4055Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. - [NTSB FTW97TA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA115.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N2320P · Substantial damage > the pilot allowed the airplane to get into an excessive rate of descent, during approach for an off-airport landing. - [NTSB ANC97FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA026.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N121BB · Destroyed > inadequate preflight by the pilot; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot failed to ensure that the cargo was properly secured, and he allowed the aircraft's weight… - [NTSB SEA97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Moorcroft, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N83347 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's low altitude flight and maneuvering. - [NTSB LAX97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1997 · N4101E · Substantial damage > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. The student's diverted attention was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1996 · N3939Z · Substantial damage > the instructor-pilot's inadequate supervision by not taking timely action after the student started losing directional control. A factor was the loss of directional control by the student pilot. - [NTSB SEA97GA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97GA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Holden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N91017 · Destroyed > The first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the… - [NTSB ANC97FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N64RS · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC96FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA161.md): Piper PA-18 · Minto, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N241WH · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water). - [NTSB ANC96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA160.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N3086Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB ANC96TA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96TA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Elmendorf, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N4372A · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from improper positioning of the fuel tank selector; inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI); and the flight crew's improper emergency procedure. - [NTSB ANC96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N4393Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA189.md): Piper PA-18 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N8109Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the landing area (driveway) during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the selection of an unsuitable area for landing, the reported turbulence during landing, and an encounter with a rock… - [NTSB ANC96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA121.md): Piper PA-18 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9730P · Substantial damage > The airplane's low airspeed during final approach, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in correcting the low airspeed condition. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7101828&page=12 ## 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7101828&page=11 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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