# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 1998

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 NYC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N82096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.
- [NTSB LAX99TA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA043.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N82325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N3391Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA004.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1998 · N335PA · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N7236K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to separation of the tailwheel spring assembly.
- [NTSB FTW98LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA398.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N4037E · Substantial damage
  > Gusting winds which blew the aircraft inverted during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA146.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7682D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was sunglare as the pilot landed into the sun.
- [NTSB ANC98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N8464Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport site for landing. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation (brush and weeds) in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC98TA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N74996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a short runway area for takeoff, trees located at the end of the runway, and the pilot's excessive application of brakes.
- [NTSB ANC98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N7099Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was grass covered rocks.
- [NTSB MIA98LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA226.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N3981Z · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA320.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lac Du Flambeau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N9044D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA230.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hyampom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N6248R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection that resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to a missing bolt, nut, and cotter pin from the throttle/carburetor assembly.
- [NTSB ANC98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA092.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N1364P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the intended landing area and his failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N5994Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of control.
- [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 CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.
- [NTSB ANC98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA077.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N3684Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct engine/propeller torque and P factor, and the subsequent loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the narrow, confined, takeoff area, and bordering high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA076.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N4320Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilots misjudgement of the tailwind, and excessive application of brakes during the off airport landing.
- [NTSB ANC98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA072.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N54247 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive brake application during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX98LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA174.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N4101E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB ANC98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA052.md): Piper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N4058Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98TA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98TA145.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Artesian, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N83679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA044.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the inadvertent activation of the parking brake.
- [NTSB NYC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N4158Z · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose-over on uneven terrain. Uneven terrain (furrow) in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA035.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N4320Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow covered terrain, and a hidden obstruction.

## 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") = 1998
  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=1998

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