# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, ID 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 WPR24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA280.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Island Park, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2024 · N9166T · Substantial damage > A loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing. - [NTSB GAA19CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA584.md): Piper PA18 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N6741L · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a noseover. - [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 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 WPR14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N83417 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff. - [NTSB WPR13CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA339.md): Piper PA-18 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N4249Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [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 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 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 WPR10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA049.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N82213 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain. - [NTSB SEA07CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA153.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N4018Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB SEA05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2005 · N721JW · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's right main gear contacted a small dirt mound during the takeoff roll at the remote grass airstrip. Factors include the pilot's… - [NTSB SEA04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N5753Z · Substantial damage > The failure of the right rear ski cable and the owner's improper substitution of the right rear ski cable with an unapproved ski cable. A factor was the slushy snow. - [NTSB SEA99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N6741L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action (continued takeoff). Contributing factors were the tree and control interference (inadvertent brake activation) by the passenger.. - [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 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 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 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 SEA95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA229.md): Piper PA-18A · Roberts, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N1953P · Substantial damage > an improperly performed major rebuild and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by maintenance personnel. Inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot contributed to the accident. - [NTSB SEA95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N82555 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to remain clear of terrain after initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable terrain and wind conditions (including downdrafts). - [NTSB SEA94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA215.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N7789P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was a tailwind. - [NTSB SEA82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA125.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kendrick, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N82168 · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a fence during roll-out after the pilot landed on a 2000 ft farm field. Powerlines were located at each end of the field and there was a slight downhill slope. The pilot reported that he touched down at about midfield while landing… - [NTSB SEA78DYA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYA14.md): Piper PA-18 · Star, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1978 · N3882Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FYA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYA26.md): Piper PA-18 · Picabo, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1977 · N1880P · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA75DYA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA43.md): Piper PA-18 · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1975 · N5771D · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA73DYG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYG32.md): Piper PA-18 · Doumecy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1973 · N7574P · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA73DYA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYA18.md): Piper PA-18 · Weston, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1973 · N13951 · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA72D!A27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72D!A27.md): Piper PA-18 · Irwin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1972 · N4716A · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA71AS037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS037.md): Piper PA-18 · St.Anthony, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1971 · N7180 · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA67D0336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0336.md): Piper PA-18 · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1967 · N3599Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0348.md): Piper PA-18 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1967 · N7668D · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67F0170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0170.md): Piper PA-18 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1966 · N4395A · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA67D0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0038.md): Piper PA-18A · Clover, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1966 · N7284D · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA66F0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0067.md): Piper PA-18A · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1965 · N7284D · Destroyed ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=ID --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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