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Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A 150

69 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18A 150. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A 150 per year, 1964–2026: 69 cases
1964	5
1965	4
1966	7
1967	3
1968	6
1969	2
1970	3
1972	4
1973	6
1974	2
1975	2
1976	5
1977	2
1978	1
1981	1
1982	1
1983	1
1984	1
1986	2
1991	2
1992	1
1993	1
1995	2
1997	1
1999	1
2002	1
2008	1
2012	1

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Latest cases

Query with 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND 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

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND 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"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND 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

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ANC13FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKUndetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.Oct 13, 2012 · N444LZ · Destroyed NTSB ANC08FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC02FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · Destroyed NTSB ANC99FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot. A factor was the box canyon into which he had flown.Aug 7, 1999 · N4996V · Destroyed NTSB LAX97LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Livingston, CAthe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines. A factor was the pilot's poor judgment in conducting unwarranted low altitude maneuvering.Feb 15, 1997 · N8487D · Destroyed NTSB NYC95FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Egg Harbor, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall.Sep 3, 1995 · N9374D · Destroyed NTSB ANC95FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain adequate clearance or altitude from the mountainous terrain, while maneuvering near an airstrip.Aug 21, 1995 · N7262D · Destroyed NTSB ANC93LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AKA loss of control for undetermined reasons.Apr 29, 1993 · N2578P · Destroyed NTSB ANC93GA020Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beaver, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to affect a recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the overweight airplane, and the snow covered mountainous terrain.Nov 12, 1992 · N9124D · Destroyed NTSB ANC91FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKA loss of control in flight due to improper loading of the airplane.Sep 14, 1991 · N3290Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA91FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dayville, ORThe pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.Jan 1, 1991 · N8982D · Destroyed NTSB CHI87FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Int'L Falls, MNThe acft was observed maneuvering over the passengers house just prior to the accident. The plt circled the residence with the acft wings almost perpendicular to the ground at an alt between 150 and 200 ft AGL. According to witnesses, as the wings reached the…Oct 25, 1986 · N4875A · Destroyed NTSB ANC86LA149Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Umiat, AKThe airplane departed on September 7, 1986 for a local hunting trip with a client. The airplane did not return and the wreckage was found on September 9, 1986. The airplane was destroyed by post-impact fire. According to the guide, for whom the pilot was…Sep 8, 1986 · N9049Z · Destroyed NTSB ANC84FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Galena, AKThe plt took off on a reported low level hunting trip. During the flt, the acft crashed on snow covered terrain near a group of trees. It came to rest in a near vertical, nose down attitude with crushing damage on the nose & leading edges of the wings. There…Mar 12, 1984 · N5976D · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Collegeville, PADuring takeoff, the acft was observed to enter a steep climb after making a short takeoff roll. One witness estimated that the takeoff roll was about 400 ft & then the acft entered a climb at aprx a 35 deg angle. After reaching an altitude of about 200 to 300…Jun 12, 1983 · N783L · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FQD09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Sanderson, TXThe pilot was the owner and operator of the aircraft. A search of the FAA airman and medical records revealed no indication of a previous rating. During takeoff, the plane was observed to climb to about 200 to 300 ft AGL, then nose down and crash. There was…Feb 8, 1982 · N2887Z · Substantial damage NTSB ANC81FA033Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Fairbanks, AKMar 15, 1981 · N8570D · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FPG85Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Lonoke, ARSep 4, 1978 · N2572P · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FKJ69Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Vincent, ALAug 15, 1977 · N4731A · Destroyed NTSB FTW77FA040Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Uvalde, TXMar 9, 1977 · N8973D · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FCJ69Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · North Platte, NESep 1, 1976 · N8790D · Destroyed NTSB MKC76FCQ61Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Sharon Springs, KSJun 24, 1976 · N9924D · Destroyed NTSB DEN76AD050Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Buckhorn, NMMay 14, 1976 · N3390Z · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Alexander, AKMar 22, 1976 · N3881P · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76AN081Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Summerdale, PAFeb 18, 1976 · N6970D · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA048Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKNov 9, 1975 · N2580P · Destroyed NTSB OAK75FVG62Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Hood, CAMay 10, 1975 · N9799D · Destroyed NTSB ANC75AA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKDec 27, 1974 · N9902D · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF091Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Palacios, TXJun 22, 1974 · N3492Z · Destroyed NTSB ANC74AA050Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Glennallen, AKDec 31, 1973 · N7694D · Substantial damage NTSB ANC74AA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Egegik, AKAug 27, 1973 · N1665P · Destroyed NTSB IAD74FLJ10Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Grantham, NCAug 17, 1973 · N8188D · Destroyed NTSB MKC74FCD07Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Dougherty, IAAug 14, 1973 · N8990D · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF073Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Quemado, TXJun 13, 1973 · N9786D · Destroyed NTSB FTW73FPM15Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Welch, OKJun 7, 1973 · N9290D · Destroyed NTSB MKC73FCD33Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Guthrie Ctr, IAOct 6, 1972 · N9933D · Destroyed NTSB FTW73FRJ06Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Tallulah, LAAug 3, 1972 · N7465D · Destroyed NTSB MIA72FKJ59Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Robertsdale, ALJun 5, 1972 · N4391A · Destroyed NTSB ANC72AA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Arctc Villge, AKMay 22, 1972 · N8556C · Destroyed NTSB SEA71AS007Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Mitchell, ORAug 2, 1970 · N7663D · Destroyed NTSB FTW71FRD04Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Crowley, LAJul 25, 1970 · N6776B · Destroyed NTSB DEN70AD053Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Littleton, COApr 29, 1970 · N2671P · Destroyed NTSB DEN70F0046Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Slater, WYJul 13, 1969 · N7782D · Destroyed NTSB SEA69F0255Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Ralston, WAMay 26, 1969 · N3798P · Destroyed NTSB SEA69A0019Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Sunnyside, WASep 5, 1968 · N2889P · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0345Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Breckenridge, TXJun 24, 1968 · N9121D · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0031Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Antlers, OKJun 16, 1968 · N9902D · Destroyed NTSB DEN68F0284Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Montrose, COJun 7, 1968 · N3484Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW68F0568Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Batesville, TXMay 1, 1968 · N9465D · Destroyed NTSB FTW68A0081Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Uvalde, TXMar 23, 1968 · N3911Z · Destroyed