# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC26LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA101.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 10, 2026 · N7795D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA316.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 27, 2026 · N2368P · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2026, about 1051 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18A 150, N2368P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ANC26LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA043.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 19, 2026 · N9250D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA041.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2025 · N1364C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.
- [NTSB ANC24LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA090.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Denali, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N424RD · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA099.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Dallesport, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2024 · N518SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to disengage the ignition prior to moving the propeller by hand resulting in the inadvertent starting of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA082.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Eden, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2024 · N7473D · Substantial damage
  > An impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN24LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA076.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2023 · N2774P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA158.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Garrison, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7278D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA024.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N9073D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC20CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA097.md): Piper PA18 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2020 · N5779D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a rock damaging the empennage.
- [NTSB WPR20CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA287.md): Piper PA18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N7468D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN20CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA255.md): Piper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N7684D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.
- [NTSB ANC20CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA042.md): Piper PA18 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N184WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2019 · N2894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA224.md): Piper PA18 · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N6983B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right horizontal stabilizer during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved stabilizer frame and failure of maintenance personnel to identify…
- [NTSB GAA18CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA583.md): Piper PA18 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · N9496D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's receiving instruction’s improper landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA355.md): Piper PA18 · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N9098D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA501.md): Piper PA18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2017 · N7678D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA018.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Jasper, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N9473D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because an examination of the airplane did not identify a specific reason for the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA262.md): Piper PA 18A · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N7367D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA112.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2016 · N9295D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA059.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2015 · N2868P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with insufficient obstacle clearance. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC15LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA044.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N9189D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC15CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA040.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N2892Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC15CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA022.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2015 · N2894Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA14CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA431.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Gunthersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N7089B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC14LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N9783D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA228.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N1672P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC14CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA023.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N9299D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain and ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC13CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA055.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N1886P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control while attempting to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC13FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FAMS1.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N444LZ · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.
- [NTSB ANC12CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA091.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N7863D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a short, wet, off-airport landing site, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA342.md): Piper PA18 · McNeal, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N2364P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to fly at low level into an unfamiliar canyon, which resulted in an off-airport landing when the airplane's climb capability was exceeded. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s decreased performance due to the high…
- [NTSB ANC12CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA062.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2012 · N8889D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC12CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA053.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N9488D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
- [NTSB ERA12CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA374.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N4895A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC11LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA100.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2011 · N2694P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA064.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2011 · N9255D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA200.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N9692D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA020.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N3573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC08FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA085.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9488D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and…
- [NTSB CHI06LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA278.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N9779D · Substantial damage
  > The visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport sign/marker was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA046.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N6195D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N6770B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA140.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N7761D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N6195D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswind, and the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB ATL05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA096.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2005 · N8680D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to verify the fuel amount.
- [NTSB ANC05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA036.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N9071D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload…

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## 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 ('7101837'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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