# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR19FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA251.md): Piper PA18 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N14365 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff as a result of the private pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel selector was in the appropriate position and the certified flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at the time…
- [NTSB GAA19CA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA538.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2019 · N19GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC19LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA053.md): Piper PA18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2019 · N5057Y · Substantial damage
  > One of the pilot’s inadvertent application of the airplane's brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA515.md): Piper PA18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2019 · N7184B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA19CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA500.md): Piper PA18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N82253 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN19LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA214.md): Piper PA18 · Bay City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N796AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA388.md): Piper PA18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N5830C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA349.md): Piper PA18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2019 · N91144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA298.md): Piper PA18 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N530AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN19LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA157.md): Piper PA18 · Palm City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2019 · N70699 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA159.md): Piper PA18 · Pullman, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N4100Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA160.md): Piper PA18 · Rushville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N8566D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA158.md): Piper PA18 · Wyndmere, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N726 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA045.md): Piper PA18 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N4500W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC18LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA080.md): Piper PA18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N5907Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA18CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA567.md): Piper PA18 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA558.md): Piper PA18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2018 · N7184B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control on an unimproved airstrip.
- [NTSB GAA18CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA525.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N5373Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC18CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18CA068.md): Piper PA18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N5392Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll when the left main landing gear wheel got caught in a ditch, which resulted in a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA504.md): Piper PA18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N6727A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA497.md): Piper PA18 · Stony RIver, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N3872Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA520.md): Piper PA18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2018 · N4165Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA494.md): Piper PA18 · Gilliam Glacier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2018 · N9884D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA385.md): Piper PA18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2018 · N4714Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC18FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA050.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N8664Y · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA176.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · N1979P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while conducting a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB GAA18CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA367.md): Piper PA 18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2018 · N3764Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA362.md): Piper PA18 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2018 · N57787 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA303.md): Piper PA18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N4018E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA269.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N2432H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA191.md): Piper PA18 · Dorris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N101EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR18FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA104.md): Piper PA 18-150 · La Center, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N4511Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR18FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA026.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Murphy, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2017 · N4393Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left aileron control cable that resulted in a loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections to the aileron cable connections.
- [NTSB GAA17CA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA565.md): Piper PA18 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N109T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA569.md): Piper PA 18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N3797Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA324.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2017 · N82912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the overstress failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA352.md): Piper PA 18 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2017 · N4420Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA022.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N82563 · Substantial damage
  > A fracture and collapse of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was corrosion to the hydrasorb lug fitting.
- [NTSB GAA17CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA057.md): Piper PA18 · Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2016 · N62744 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA019.md): Piper PA18 · Hanna, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4457Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA516.md): Piper PA 18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N2880P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA069.md): Piper PA18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N743R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA482.md): Piper PA18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N13833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC16FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA061.md): Cessna 208 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N752RV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB GAA16CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA456.md): Piper PA18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N7184B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper soft field landing technique on a soft grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC16LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA060.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Salcha, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N8998Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA458.md): Piper PA18 · Central, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2016 · N9575D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.
- [NTSB CEN16LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA348.md): Piper PA 18-180 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N66898 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA440.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N5408Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA265.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N41553 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7101828&page=4

## 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=3

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