NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18 105

46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18 105. 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 investigations: Piper PA-18 105 per year, 1964–2026: 46 cases
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NTSB ANC26LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 105 · Chena, AKJun 23, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 105 · Petersville, AKJun 18, 2026 · N249T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.Jun 25, 2018 · N249T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.Jun 20, 2008 · N221T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA151Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.Aug 22, 2005 · N262T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Palos Verdes, CAa loss of engine power due to the cyclic fatigue failure and separation of the number 4 piston.Aug 20, 2005 · N294T · DestroyedNTSB DFW05LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Perry, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was collision with a piece of farm equipment.Apr 21, 2005 · N228T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area in deep snow, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane on touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered airstrip.Apr 14, 2003 · N339T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Sheridan, WYthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors relating to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) condition, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing.Feb 6, 1998 · N316T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Circle, AKThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his selection of a landing area with high vegetation in the landing path. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue and the high vegatation.Aug 9, 1997 · N339T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Circle, AKThe pilot's premature liftoff during takeoff.Aug 4, 1995 · N339T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nulato, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and clearance (altitude) above the water, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper decision to allow a passenger to accompany the flight without a seat belt.Jul 6, 1995 · N8324 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AKFuel system contamination by water and poor preflight inspection and preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency float plane landing was a factor in this accident.Sep 18, 1992 · N226T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Whitewater, MTPilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the subsequent induction icing related partial power loss. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.Mar 28, 1990 · N7134K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC89LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Circle City, AKPilot failed to maintain directional during the landing roll.Sep 11, 1989 · N339T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86FCD02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sloan, IAThe acft stalled during a low alt steep turn immediately after takeoff. The acft collided with the ground aprx 300 ft east of the rwy. No malfunctions in equipment were found. The plt stated that he was turning steeply to avoid another acft. Statements of two…Jun 24, 1986 · N243T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 105 · Hendersonville, NCDuring the takeoff phase of a touch & go landing, the CFR and private pilot lost directional control and ran off the side of the runway.Sep 1, 1985 · N323T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA159Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Victoria, TXThe pilot tookoff at about 1535 to fly in the local area and then to proceed to his home at edna, TX. He flew to a ball field to observe some friends playing ball. After circling the field 3 times, he applied power and began a climb. He stated that about 30…Apr 30, 1982 · N186T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA127Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot was towing a banner along a beach when the engine failed. He landed in the water just offshore and escaped without injury. The aircraft was subsequently destroyed by the surf. An examination of the engine revealed that the no. 3 cylinder had…Apr 3, 1982 · N294T · DestroyedNTSB ANC79DAG87Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Kenai, AKAug 1, 1979 · N249T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FQD01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper 18-105 · Las Cruces, NMJan 28, 1979 · N269T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC79FA034Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Galena, AKJan 21, 1979 · N8324 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FIG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Gaithersburg, MDJul 20, 1978 · N283T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78FTA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Billings, MTJan 14, 1978 · N2230Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DKJ57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA18 · Alabaster, ALJul 9, 1977 · N221T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKT35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · No.Miami Beach, FLMar 13, 1977 · N294T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD77DA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Louisville, KYFeb 13, 1977 · N128T · DestroyedNTSB CHI76DET32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Valparaiso, INOct 4, 1975 · N269T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76AK018Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Atkinson, KSSep 1, 1975 · N177T · DestroyedNTSB ANC75FAG33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKSep 15, 1974 · N7506K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC75DAA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKSep 10, 1974 · N7535K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75FKT10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Brighton, FLAug 16, 1974 · N318T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC73DAG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Glenallen, AKJul 15, 1972 · N7506K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DPG25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · West Memphis, ARAug 14, 1971 · N116T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA71DDA03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Lavina, MTAug 4, 1970 · N5480H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC70D0023Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKSep 5, 1969 · N7535K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0154Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Buffalo Gap, SDAug 23, 1969 · N289T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69D0422Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Dial, GAApr 3, 1969 · N201T · DestroyedNTSB MIA69D0260Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Punta Gorda, FLNov 2, 1968 · N177T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC68A0043Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Kenai, AKMar 16, 1968 · N232T · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA68F0250Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Marietta, GASep 9, 1967 · N168T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68F0184Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Crescent Beach, SCApr 9, 1967 · N335T · DestroyedNTSB FTW66D0591Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Morris, OKFeb 27, 1966 · N228T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI66F0076Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Warsaw, INJun 19, 1965 · N339T · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2909Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA18 · Colts Neck, NJJul 18, 1964 · N305T · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X2266Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA18 · Bishop, CAJun 13, 1964 · N282T · Destroyed