# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 1982 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 ANC83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA027.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N8653Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power during descent and crashed into trees. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot said he was descending with reduced power and when he turned carburetor heat on the engine began to miss so he turned carburetor heat… - [NTSB ANC83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brevig Mission, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1982 · N3675P · Substantial damage > While the pilot was landing on a road, the left main gear, forward support tube failed. The pilot stated that he applied takeoff power to avoid ground looping and the plane became airborne. He stated that he "dumped" his flaps while indicating 60 mph and… - [NTSB NYC83LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA044.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Little Ferry, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N3593P · Substantial damage > Student pilot step-taxiing from landing collided with a submerged object in the river and damaged the float. The river was at low tide. - [NTSB ANC83LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA003.md): Piper PA-18 · Near King Salmo, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N54247 · Destroyed > According to the pilot, he began taking off with a right quartering headwind. As the plane lifted off, a gust of wind was encountered and the aircraft moved sideward and down. Subsequently, the right main gear contacted the ground and separated. The nose then… - [NTSB ANC83FAA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAA03.md): Piper PA-18 · 27 E Sagwon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 1, 1982 · N13960 · Substantial damage > The plt was inspecting a landing site for possible use. A low pass was being made at approximately 3 ft when the acft encountered a downdraft & impacted a rocky ridge area short of the site. - [NTSB ANC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA098.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Port Alswo, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1982 · N5907Y · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, he was landing on the tundra as he had done before. After rolling about 3/4 of the way down the strip, the main wheels hit a dip and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB ANC82DAG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG57.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N63837 · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on anderson lake to obtain fuel. After refueling, he aborted his first attempt to takeoff when the aircraft was slow to accelerate. About 20 gal of fuel was then drained from the aircraft. Another takeoff was started by making a step turn to… - [NTSB ATL83FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA186.md): Piper PA-18 · Ft. Pickett, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N90910 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground at ft Pickett shortly after a similiar acft was seen trying to approach blackstone army airfield. This acft made a go-around and disappeared to the south. The wrecked acft was found 3.5 miles south of the arpt 8 months later.… - [NTSB DEN82FTA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTA11.md): Piper PA-18 · Hardin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N83620 · Destroyed > The wreckage was found 3/4 mi west of the nw end of a farm rwy in the approximate position of where a right turn would occur from the downwind leg to the base leg of a right pattern to the se rwy. The wreckage showed evidence of a right rotational moment at… - [NTSB FTW82DA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA328.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Devalls Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N2601S · Substantial damage > The pilot was flying over his farm and decided to land in a freshly plowed field. During the rollout, the main gear settled in the loose dirt and the plane nosed over. - [NTSB LAX82DA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA285.md): Piper PA-18 · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N63822 · Substantial damage > Pilot landed too fast in a no wind condition and groundlooped trying to stop. Heavy braking in grass caused a nose over the pilot says he will lengthen the 720 foot runway. - [NTSB FTW82FPJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPJ16.md): Piper 18 · Gage, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N3937Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being used to spray grasshoppers and was flying in an easterly direction. The right wing struck a high line wire that is oriented north and south. After striking the wire the aircraft struck the ground approximately 190 feet east of the high… - [NTSB DEN82FTC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC07.md): Piper 18 · Labarge, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N83503 · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a power line patrol mission. The rear seat occupant was acting as an observer. He was also along to assist the company in route familiarization of the pilot, but was assigned no other official crewmember duties. The accident occurred while… - [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 MIA82FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA151.md): Piper PA-18 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N3997P · Destroyed > Aircraft climbed steeply after takeoff, stalled and descended vertically to the ground. Pilot had no certificate. - [NTSB NYC82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N6897B · Substantial damage > After departing on a banner towing mission, the pilot experienced a sudden power loss. He had insufficient power and altitude to return to the field and elected to ditch in a creek. An examination of the engine revealed that the no.2 exhaust valve, pn 75068,… - [NTSB DEN82DA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA128.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1982 · N4007Z · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command (PIC) was refamiliarizing himself in the Piper PA-18. He was occupying the front seat while the owner was acting as second-in-command in the backseat. On the third landing, the aircraft encountered soft terrain towards the end of the… - [NTSB ANC82FAA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAA06.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1982 · N90946 · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll, the aircraft became airborne prematurely as it crossed over a dip in the runway. As it bounced, it also veered to the left toward saplings beside the runway. The pilot reported that he was in a nose high stall, but he lowered the nose… - [NTSB ANC82FAG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAG32.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N2340S · Substantial damage > The student plt contacted his flight instructor by phone on the day of the accident & informed him that he was going to use his own acft for a fishing trip. He also stated that a commercially rated plt would be going along & would be flyingthe acft. The… - [NTSB ANC82DAG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG31.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N8653Y · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before takeoff, he had trouble getting the engine to develop power. He called a mechanic who advised that conditions were right for carburetor icing. The mechanic suggested running the engine with carburetor heat applied. The pilot did… - [NTSB ANC82DAG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG26.md): Piper 18 · Ramsey Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N74979 · Substantial damage > The pilot and passenger were on a hunting trip and flew out of the camp to spot fellow hunters climbing a mountain. After locating them the pilot tried to turn in the canyon at low altitude and low airspeed. The aircraft stalled, spun and crashed. - [NTSB MKC82DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA072.md): Piper PA-18 · North Loup, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N4339Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft broke ground about 1000 feet down the runway but would not climb. The pilot attempted to jettison the load but did not have time. The aircraft was landed in rough terrain. Investigation revealed that the aircraft was below… - [NTSB FTW82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA165.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N7615Z · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll for a dual instructional flight the aircraft began to veer to the left. The instructor was able to overpower the student on the rudder pedals but not the aft stick pressure. The aircraft lifted off then settled back to the runway in a… - [NTSB LAX82DA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA157.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N82016 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot stated that a gust of wind or a dust devil picked up the left wing and turned the aircraft to the right. The aircraft departed the runway and went into a small plowed field coming to rest in the opposite direction of the runway. - [NTSB ANC82DAG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG19.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N57617 · Substantial damage > After making one takeoff and landing, the pilot elected to do a short field takeoff. He held the brakes and applied full throttle. His right foot slipped off the right brake and the aircraft turned sharply to the left. During the turn, the aircraft went up on… - [NTSB DEN82DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N1759P · Substantial damage > The pilot and his copilot were on a flight to a private ranch strip. The pilot reported that his approach was normal, except it was hot and ground effect carried the plane a little too FAR. He stated that the field was soft, and when he applied brakes… - [NTSB FTW82FQG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG16.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Near Sterling C, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N82622 · Destroyed > The student pilot departed his ranch strip reportedly to check on cattle. The plane crashed on rolling terrain in a nose down, left bank attitude and burned. There was no indication that the aircraft moved after impact. Both propeller blades were twisted and… - [NTSB DEN82DA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA036.md): Piper PA-18 · Plentywood, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N4380Z · Substantial damage > On 2/16/82, the county sheriff received information that the pilot had wrecked his aircraft on 2/13/82. He went to the scene and observed the aircraft in an inverted position on snow covered terrain. On 2/20/82, he received information that the pilot had… ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982 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&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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