NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18
477 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18. 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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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101802'))
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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 ('7101802'))
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NTSB ANC07CA039Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was dusk lighting conditions.NTSB SEA07CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tulare, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC07LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the wing impacting the snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC06LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rocky terrain.NTSB ANC06CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot during final approach to a beach, and subsequent in-flight collision with water and a nose over.NTSB ANC06CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the icy and snow-covered terrain.NTSB DEN05CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-135 · Cedaredge, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift, resultant tailwind, and the inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC05CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC04CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB ANC04LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of soft tundra.NTSB NYC04CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Westfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.NTSB ANC03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nenana, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB FTW03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Moran, TXLanding short of the runway due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in the airplane impacting a tree. A contributing factor was the short runway.NTSB NYC03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mineral, VAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC03LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Turner, METhe pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.NTSB ANC02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKA partial separation of one propeller blade during cruise flight.NTSB NYC02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Belmar, NJThe improper use of an fuel additive which resulted in a power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ANC02LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a remote airstrip, and his failure to perform a go-around that resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the strip. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of a tailwind…NTSB ANC02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstructions while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was excessive taxi speed.NTSB SEA02LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Newberg, ORA warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence.NTSB CHI02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.NTSB SEA02FA005Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sandy, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's…NTSB ANC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was a high wind.NTSB NYC00LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Westhampton, NYThe pilot's inadequate flare during the landing. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, and restricted rudder movement.NTSB ANC00LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nikiski, AKA bear running onto the landing area during the landing flare. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation on the edge of the airstrip.NTSB ANC00LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the presence of a tailwind, the pilot's inadvertent touchdown, and a short landing area bordered by high vegetation.NTSB ANC00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB FTW00LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · New Ulm, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence during the aborted landing.NTSB ANC99LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's failure to avoid obstructions during takeoff. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush along the river bank.NTSB ANC99LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high vegetation in the landing area.NTSB ANC99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high vegetation.NTSB ANC99LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Levelock, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site.NTSB DEN99LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Glenwood Sprngs, COThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the gusty quartering tailwind.NTSB ANC99LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC98LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB ANC98LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and presence of water in the fuel system.NTSB MIA98LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · St. Petersburg, FLThe intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot and the company/operator with the known deficiencies in equipment (worn carburetor). Also, the poor preflight planning by the pilot for his failure to recognize that the carburetor heat control was…NTSB ANC98LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's continued VFR over-the-top operation, becoming lost/disoriented, his inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the presence of a cloud layer below the pilot's selected altitude, the…NTSB CHI97LA197Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Middleville, MIfuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the aircraft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's failure to ensure a proper…NTSB SEA97LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Prineville, ORThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, his improper decision to attempt an aborted takeoff on a short airstrip surround by rising terrain and trees, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the aborted takeoff attempt. Factors…NTSB FTW96LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palestine, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC96LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, and his selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB ATL96LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gatesville, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in engine stoppage due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC96LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe obstruction of the left rudder pedal and brake by the battery cable.NTSB ANC96LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kasilof, AKfuel starvation due to a kinked fuel supply line from the left main tank, and the pilot's improper rebuild/remanufacture of the airplane. A smaller than standard fuel line from the fuel strainer to the carburetor, a smaller than standard fuel cap vent, and a…NTSB ANC95LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB MIA95GA178Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper L-21A · Lorida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while his attention was diverted.NTSB FTW95LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TXThe failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.NTSB ANC95LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Delta, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing surface. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven landing surface.