# 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 WPR13CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA279.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N6845Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC13CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA044.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N8899Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the development of carburetor ice and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA114.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N83454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA019.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2013 · N7780Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN13CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Okaton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N3471Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane and obstruction of the aileron control system by snow and ice, which led to a loss of control during flight.
- [NTSB WPR13CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA055.md): Piper PA18 · Needles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2012 · N2224 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor, while demonstrating a water landing to the pilot receiving instruction, did not maintain proper alignment with the landing surface, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Canton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2012 · N9764P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.
- [NTSB ANC12CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N3802Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC12LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N3214D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.
- [NTSB ANC12CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA101.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N4127Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC12LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA097.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N82016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse course.
- [NTSB ANC12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N4316Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify the appropriate touchdown point, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N4001Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA522.md): Piper PA18 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N7808Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA465.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N4330Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation of unknown origin, which resulted in the airplane’s loss of control and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA12LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA468.md): Piper PA-18-150 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2012 · N2991Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA076.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2012 · N3764Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA453.md): Piper PA-18-150 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N8048D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA454.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N83604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstructions.
- [NTSB ANC12LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N7154Z · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller tip due to an unauthorized and undocumented propeller repair.
- [NTSB ANC12CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tynoek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N4272Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N623JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC12LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA064.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2012 · N329DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/airplane owner’s loss of directional control after landing, and the instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight.
- [NTSB ANC12CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA043.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N3772Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC12CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N999JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane striking an object after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA311.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eaton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N82398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA12CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA310.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N91250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC12TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12TA035.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Paxon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N7059 · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the right main landing gear suspension strut assembly due to overstress, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2012 · N2986P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.
- [NTSB WPR12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N82213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA042.md): Piper PA-18-150 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N7949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll before the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Portage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N82481 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N8485D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N929SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA015.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N3491Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC11CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA115.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N8998Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's hard landing in a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ANC11CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N82907 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N13973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.
- [NTSB ANC11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N83283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC11CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N82448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.
- [NTSB ANC11CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N8491Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA402.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N4376Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA390.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N7666D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N4205Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision into water during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N6248R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA047.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N3858Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR11CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA212.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N9683P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA021.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chicken Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2011 · N91117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA136.md): Piper PA18 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the wind, which resulted in the airplane being blown over after completion of the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11TA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11TA087.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N6774B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=7101828&page=6

## 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=5

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