NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-125
82 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-125. 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
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| 2003 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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 ('7101812'))
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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 ('7101812'))
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 ANC26LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18-125 · Wasilla, AKNTSB ANC26LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18-125 · South Van Horn, AKNTSB ANC18CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-125 · Nikolai, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC13CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.NTSB ANC11CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC10LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC09LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nabesna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC08CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC08CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.NTSB ANC03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tanana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron control movement.NTSB ANC02LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence of terrain induced turbulence.NTSB ANC02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground.NTSB ANC00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.NTSB ANC00TA109Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft.NTSB DEN00FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Afton, WYFailure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and fog conditions.NTSB ANC99LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC99LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC98LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A related factor was the ditch.NTSB ANC97LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chugiak, AKwater contamination in the fuel, the second pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation to ensure all water was drained from the airplane fuel tanks, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (CFI). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable…NTSB FTW97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, COfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB ANC95TA067Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sand Point, AKThe premature castoring of the tailwheel steering mechanism. A factor associated the accident is the added degree of difficulty in handling airplanes equipped with oversize 'tundra' tires.NTSB LAX93LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Herald, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate and his failure to take timely remedial action to correct a high sink rate prior to colliding with the ground.NTSB CHI92DCJ01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Ashby, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB ANC92LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB ANC91LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Eagle River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout and lack of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was both the downdraft and gusting wind.NTSB SEA91LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MTThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were: the landing surface was covered with slush, snow was falling and obscured the pilot's vision.NTSB SEA90LA076Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Rogerson, IDThe pilot's intentional flight below safe altitudes while engaged in low-altitude 'buzzing' activities.NTSB DEN89LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MTMisjudgement of the proper touchdown point by the pilot, which resulted in an overrun of the landing area and collision with a post. The downhill terrain condition and location of the fence post were related factors.NTSB DEN88FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Brighton, COThe student pilot was observed by witnesses to 'buzz' the city of Brighton, Colorado. Witnesses stated that N1153A flew over houses and buildings at a very low altitude. The acft was then observed to climb to a high altitude, do a 'wing over' or 'hammerhead'…NTSB DEN88FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Miles City, MTA cattle rancher was flying his aircraft looking for stray cattle and checking the condition of the ranch. He was at approximately 300 feet AGL when he spotted cattle that had strayed off the ranch. The pilot turned to get a better view of the cattle and flew…NTSB MIA87LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLThe plt reported that while towing a banner aprx 200-300 yards offshore at an alt of aprx 500 ft the eng sputtered, then quit. Attempts to restart it were unsuccessful. The banner was then released & the acft was ditched in the ocean. Post crash examination…NTSB SEA85LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bellevue, WAThe plt reported that during the pre-flt check, she neglected to untie the rear seat belt from the aft control stick. Standard procedure for taxi & takeoff in this float plane was to keep the stick full aft. Since the acft was low on fuel & was taking off in…NTSB ANC85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Shaktoolik, AKThe ski equipped acft contacted a snow drift during takeoff ground run. Acft veered and contacted a fishing rack.NTSB DEN85LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cody, WYThe student plt had the acft owner's (employer) permission to use the acft for solo practice toward obtaining his private plt certificate. Plt was ranch employee and knew one ranch manager would be looking for sheep, plt diverted from instructor's…NTSB ANC84LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe plt stated that at the time of the accident, he encountered a white out condition. The acft stalled and crashed on ahillside.NTSB LAX82DA359Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Casa Grande, AZStudent pilot with no night flying experience flew into wires at night on a personal flight with a passenger. VFR conditions existed and no flight plan was filed.NTSB DEN81FTI17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Buffalo, MTNTSB ANC81DAA21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Bettles, AKNTSB SEA81DYM30Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Cove, ORNTSB ANC80DAG37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Tonsina Lodge, AKNTSB LAX78FA043Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Upland, CANTSB OAK78DVD24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Stockton, CANTSB MKC77FA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Jamestown, NDNTSB ANC77DAH24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC77DAG50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKNTSB DEN76DTC31Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Sheridan, WYNTSB ANC75AA073Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Merrill Pass, AKNTSB DEN75DTE56Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Wray, CONTSB ANC74DAG15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18S · Anchorage, AK