NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18, AK
154 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 6 |
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| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101802'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101802'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 ANC26LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 · Beluga, AKNTSB ANC23LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.NTSB ANC23LA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC23LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.NTSB ANC23FA004Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a cable.NTSB ANC22LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, off-airport landing, and nose over.NTSB ANC21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ANC20CA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC20CA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground.NTSB ANC19LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.NTSB GAA17CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Denali, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC16CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.NTSB GAA16CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC15FA009Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Wasilla, AKBoth pilots’ inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of the other pilot’s visibility due to sun glare.NTSB ANC13CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.NTSB ANC11CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sterling, AKThe airplane owner improper fabrication of a fuel line, and subsequent inadequate inspection by an aviation mechanic, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB ANC09CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees.NTSB ANC08LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC08TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC08FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.NTSB ANC07CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to water contaminated fuel.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 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 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 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 ANC02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKA partial separation of one propeller blade during cruise flight.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 ANC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was a high wind.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 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 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 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…