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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NTSB CHI95LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Hutchinson, MNthe pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA95FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GAInadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).NTSB FTW94LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Galena, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor was the unfavorable winds at the remote landing area.NTSB ANC94FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB BFO94LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Montpelier, VTThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.NTSB CHI94LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Terre Haute, INthe pilot-in-command's inadvertant stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the elevator trim position.NTSB ANC94LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Soldotna, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command/flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ANC93LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bernard Glacier, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, concerning the landing at the remote strip, which resulted in a nose over, while using heavy brakes to stop. A factor related to the accident was: the rough/uneven condition of the landing strip.NTSB ANC93LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon Flat, AKThe pilot in commands misjudgment of aerodynamic maneuvering parameters (inflight decision making), and his inadvertant stall/spin entry at low altitude.NTSB CHI93LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Felton, MNThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were a cracked carburetor float, fuel starvation, and the failure to perform an annual inspection.NTSB FTW93LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Marshall, ARThe pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the fence post.NTSB ANC92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind, the trees, and the fence.NTSB MIA92LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ft Walton Beach, FLThe pilot misjudged his altitude while turning on final approach over water to land at an airport.NTSB ANC92LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKThe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was inadequate altitude.NTSB ANC92TF#01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKNTSB ANC91LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThat the pilot inadvertently stall/spun the airplane to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately remove the ice/frost from the wings before starting the takeoff.NTSB ANC91LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dry Bay, AKThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot chose to land.NTSB ANC91LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Eureka, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed and directional control of the airplane during the initial climb.NTSB NYC91FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hancock Village, NYThe loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with trees after the pilot became physically incapacitated.NTSB SEA91LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wolf Point, MTThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the snowdrifts in the takeoff area.NTSB CHI91LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ashland, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low pass and ostentatious display.NTSB ATL90LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Midfield, ALThe pilot's inadequate assessment of deteriorating weather conditions and his resultant flight into areas of low clouds. The safety board believes that the pilot's overall lack of experience was a factor in the accident.NTSB ANC90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice prior to takeoff.NTSB ANC90LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Northway, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ATL90FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Southport, NCThe entry into a flat spin which precluded recovery by the pilot. The reason for the spin becoming flat could not be determined.NTSB ANC90LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around.NTSB DEN90FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from other objects wwhile maneuvering.NTSB SEA90LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palouse, WAThe pilots poorly planned approach for landing.NTSB ANC90LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKCollapse of the left main landing gear due to an overload failure induced by previous damage which occurred during an improper level-off by the pilot.NTSB ANC90LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot failed to maintain proper obstacle clearance altitude during his final approach.NTSB ANC89LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB ANC89LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft, and the strong/gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKPilot-in-command's improper fuel consumption calculations, improper inflight planning, and decisions.NTSB ANC89LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-100 · Knik River, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane on the ground by proper use of the flight controls during gusting winds.NTSB ANC89LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the inadvertant stall/mush of the airplane. Contributing factors are the pilot's overconfidence, self-induced pressure, mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions.NTSB ANC89FA056Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chugiak, AKCarburetor ice due to the pilot's improper use of powerplant controls; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning left), which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot…NTSB DEN88LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Forsyth, MTNTSB ANC88DAG05Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Mcgrath, AKThe airplane crashed approximately 94 miles east of the city of Mcgrath, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the Piper PA-18 airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane impacted ground in a near vertical attitude near the end of a…NTSB ANC88FA057Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe private pilot and passenger were making an approach to the Wasilla airport, Wasilla, AK, when the engine lost power. The pilot made a sharp 180 degree turn to try and reach a paved street about 3/4 of a mile short of the runway. The airplane stalled and…NTSB ANC87LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gold King, AKThe pilot stated that during the take off roll he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the strip into a row of trees.NTSB ANC87LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kwethluk, AKThe pilot stated that he was flying a search and rescue mission for a missing aircraft when he noticed that his airspeed indicator was not working. He landed on a lake in gusty wind conditions to correct the problem. During the ensuing takeoff attempt, a gust…NTSB ANC87FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKTwo certificated flight instructors intended to practice landings in a tail wheel airplane. Shortly after the first take off, the PIC stated that there was an abrupt loss of power. The airplane was unable to return to the airport and crashed on a residential…NTSB MKC87FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Venango, NEA witness saw the airplane fly over his property from the north to the south and he waved to the pilots. The airplane then came back toward the north at a low altitude and when the witness heard the power being applied, the left wing dropped and almost…NTSB ANC87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Shageluk, AKThe pilot stated he encountered freezing rain and due to the build-up on the aircraft, he stalled and crashed in an open area next to the airport.NTSB ANC86LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Windy Fork Rive, AKThe pilot lost control of the aircraft and nosed over during landing on a gravel bar. The pilot stated that the airplane nosed over because he stood on the brakes hard during the landing roll to prevent traveling into the river. The plt could not be contacted…NTSB SEA86LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kent, WAThe plt lost control of the acft during landing roll and a ground loop to the right occurred despite the plts attempt to regain control of the acft. The plt stated his ability to use the heel brakes was delayed due to the type of shoes he was wearing.NTSB ANC86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcneil River, AKPilot applied brakes too firmly; lost control on landing and aircraft nosed over on its back.NTSB ANC86LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrovahn, AKThe plt reported a total loss of pwr occurred while maneuvering over an area to observe the terrain. A forced landing was made on a gravel bar during which the acft nosed over. In his recommendation on how the accident could have been prevented, the plt…NTSB ANC86LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe flight instructor stated that he was demonstrating a stall landing to the student pilot. After touchdown and rollout the aircraft struck a snow drift on the runway causing the aircraft to nose over on its back.NTSB ANC86LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Houston, AKThe pilot was buzzing the area less than 200 feet above the ground when the engine started to run rough; the pilot attempted to land near the road when the aircraft struck power lines and a row of trees. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical…