# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 1986 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 DEN87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Havre, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N7087D · Substantial damage > The plt inadvertently stalled the acft during pull-up after making a pass 20 ft above coyotes on the ground. The acft impacted level terrain and slid through a wire fence. - [NTSB LAX87LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA050.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1986 · N76EV · Substantial damage > The airplane departed modesto airport (mod), modesto, California, on a v.f.r. pleasure flight to Half Moon Bay airport (haf), Half Moon Bay, CA. The flt to haf was uneventful. The plt negotiated a traffic pattern to runway 30. During the landing roll-out the… - [NTSB LAX87LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA041.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1986 · N4101E · Substantial damage > At the end of a local pleasure flight, the pilot attempted a downwind landing by following other traffic in the pattern. During touchdown, the left wing lifted. The pilot corrected by moving the control stick to the left. At that time, the aircraft became… - [NTSB DEN86LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA260.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wright, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N7289K · Substantial damage > Acft was taxiing for takeoff from driveway on private ranch. Plt said there was strong x-wing gusting from left to right. Plt said he was holding right rudder when wind velocity decreased. Wing tip struck post beside driveway, acft turned right, and rolled… - [NTSB ANC86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA162.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wood River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N4421Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after lift off the pilot lost control of the aircraft due to the left crosswind. - [NTSB ANC86LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA142.md): Piper PA-18 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1986 · N9656P · Substantial damage > Aircraft left the gravel strip and nosed over due to the rear seat passenger pushing on the right rear rudder pedal just as the aircraft became airborne. - [NTSB ANC86LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA156.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N82064 · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control of aircraft after touchdown on runway due to strong crosswind gust, causing right wing tip to hit ground. - [NTSB ANC86FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA167.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N9109D · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB ANC86FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA152.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N3996P · Substantial damage > Float plane crashed into trees at end of lake just after takeoff. Witnesses reported hearing the engine backfire and sputter before it quit. Post accident examination of the engine failed to disclose mecanical failures/malfunctions. - [NTSB ANC86FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA151.md): Piper PA-18 · Christian Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1986 · N150SG · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command of the float equipped airplane, overloaded the airplane beyond the aft limit of the center of gravity range. He took off without flaps and attempted to turn away from rising terrain. The airplane stalled and crashed. - [NTSB ANC86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1986 · N5907Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost control and crashed while attempting takeoff from gravel bar. Pilot estimated left crosswind to be 10 gusting to 30 knots. - [NTSB ANC86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Dry Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N5582C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had adequate clearance over the trees during the approach, the aircraft just seemed to stall mush into the tree tops. The aircraft's airspeed was below stall speed. - [NTSB ANC86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA134.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N2994Z · Substantial damage > During the initial climbout the pilot stalled the aircraft, lost control and crashed off the departed end of the airstrip. At the time of the accident, the pilot departed with a tailwind. - [NTSB ANC86LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA125.md): Piper PA-18 · Rochez Moutonee, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1986 · N4293Z · Substantial damage > After departing the gravel bar, the aircraft banked to the left; the aircraft stalled and crashed. - [NTSB ANC86LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA122.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1986 · N9661P · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the climbout the engine began to sputter, lost power and crashed into a wooded area. Examination of the aircraft revealed heavy carburetor icing. - [NTSB LAX86FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA297.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1986 · N83380 · Destroyed > The pilot stated to fire personnel that as he approached touchdown, the sun got in his eyes and a cross wind pushed him off the right side of his private airstrip. The aircraft landed hard on the right wheel, veered off the right side of the runway,… - [NTSB ANC86FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA111.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1986 · N7156Z · Substantial damage > The acft was not properly aligned with the rwy during landing touchdown. The acft touched down in a crab attitude. It then ground looped and came to rest on the left wing tip and nose. - [NTSB ANC86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N90945 · Substantial damage > The aircraft nosed over on landing rollout after landing on a beach. - [NTSB LAX86LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA274.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N2406J · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-18-150 encountered turbulent wind conditions and dragged the left wing during a takeoff ground run from rwy 33. The plt reported that during the takeoff ground run, the right wing lifted causing the left wing to drag on the rwy. The aircraft then… - [NTSB ANC86FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lakecreek River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N83377 · Destroyed > According to a witness on the ground, the pilot-in-command landed from west to east and after unloading the supplies decided to takeoff in the same direction. The pilot taxied down to the end of the runway and upon turning around the witness stated the tail… - [NTSB ANC86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1986 · N8597D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilots of each acft stated they thought that the left float and prop of the Taylorcraft had come in contact with the rt wing and rt landing gear of the Piper. The plts failed to see the other acft in time to avoid the collision. Both acft nosed over… - [NTSB ANC86FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA071.md): Piper PA-18 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1986 · N4418Z · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot gave the student pilot a forced landing while on left base to runway 19. The student continued the approach at approximately 200 feet noticed the rate of descent increasing. The student applied full power but the airplane continued to… - [NTSB ANC86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA064.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N8519Y · Substantial damage > While high speed taxiing on a runway in gusting wind conditions, the pilot lost control of his airplane and it veered into a parked airplane adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported the wind was from 130 degrees at 15 gusting 25 knots. - [NTSB DEN86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA143.md): Piper PA-18 · Decker, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N4043E · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to make a downwind landing in a grass covered pasture, landed long and attempted to make a go-around. During the go-around with the flaps retracted the aircraft struck a wire fence and impacted a horse trailer. The aircraft was destroyed.… - [NTSB MIA86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1986 · N2411P · Substantial damage > While towing a banner near the beach the aircraft's engine failed. The aircraft was ditched in the atlantic ocean and the pilot swam to shore. The pilot stated he became distracted watching the boats and failed to switch fuel tanks causing the right fuel tank… - [NTSB ANC86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA046.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N4482E · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while doing a series of touch and go's, the aircraft veered on the runway; the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. - [NTSB MIA86LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA102.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1986 · N9169T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while flaring to land, a gust of wind picked up his right wing & before he could recover he lost control & the acft ground looped. - [NTSB ANC86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA036.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1986 · N3935Z · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost control of the aircraft on landing at a winter ice landing strip. - [NTSB FTW86LRG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG14.md): Piper PA-18 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N6798A · Substantial damage > The acft collided with mesquite brush during a landing on a ranch airstrip. The plt overcorrected and the acft touched down in a crab to the right. The plt applied the brakes & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB ANC86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1986 · N4431Z · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the airplane while taxiing, inadvertently took off in gusty wind and crashed into adjacent trees. - [NTSB DEN86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA072.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N4238Z · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng. ## 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") = 1986 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=1986 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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