Final NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18 105
44 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101809'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101809'))
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 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.NTSB NYC08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB ANC95LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Circle, AKThe pilot's premature liftoff during takeoff.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB 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.NTSB ANC89LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Circle City, AKPilot failed to maintain directional during the landing roll.NTSB 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…NTSB 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.NTSB 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…NTSB 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…NTSB ANC79DAG87Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Kenai, AKNTSB DEN79FQD01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper 18-105 · Las Cruces, NMNTSB ANC79FA034Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Galena, AKNTSB IAD78FIG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Gaithersburg, MDNTSB SEA78FTA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Billings, MTNTSB MIA77DKJ57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA18 · Alabaster, ALNTSB MIA77FKT35Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · No.Miami Beach, FLNTSB IAD77DA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Louisville, KYNTSB CHI76DET32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Valparaiso, INNTSB MKC76AK018Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Atkinson, KSNTSB ANC75FAG33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKNTSB ANC75DAA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB MIA75FKT10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Brighton, FLNTSB ANC73DAG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Glenallen, AKNTSB FTW72DPG25Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · West Memphis, ARNTSB SEA71DDA03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Lavina, MTNTSB ANC70D0023Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB MKC70D0154Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Buffalo Gap, SDNTSB MIA69D0422Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Dial, GANTSB MIA69D0260Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Punta Gorda, FLNTSB ANC68A0043Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Kenai, AKNTSB MIA68F0250Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Marietta, GANTSB MIA68F0184Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Crescent Beach, SCNTSB FTW66D0591Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Morris, OKNTSB CHI66F0076Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Warsaw, INNTSB UNK64X2909Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA18 · Colts Neck, NJNTSB UNK64X2266Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA18 · Bishop, CA