NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-135, AK
63 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-135. 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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| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
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| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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.\"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 ('7101820'))
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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."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 ('7101820'))
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NTSB ANC25LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable.NTSB ANC25LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Chenega, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting and variable wind conditions.NTSB ANC22LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC22LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Wasilla, AKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC21LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC19LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe inappropriate application of paint underneath the engine cylinder hold-down nuts, which resulted in inadequate torque and the subsequent in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder, and resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA17CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Seward, AKThe flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Seward, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC15LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff even though the airplane was not airborne by the…NTSB ANC14CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Susitna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ANC14CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC14CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC14CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.NTSB ANC13CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of his landing area, which resulted in contact with terrain.NTSB ANC11CA076Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC10FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption.NTSB ANC09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.NTSB ANC09LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB ANC08CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A Factor contributing to the accident was a short, rough and uneven takeoff site.NTSB ANC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient flying speed during initial climb.NTSB ANC08CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wiseman, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a short landing area, and pressure to conduct the flight, which the pilot stated was a rescue situation.NTSB ANC05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.NTSB ANC01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB ANC00LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated in the accident was a variable wind.NTSB ANC99LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor associated with the accident is a crosswind.NTSB ANC98LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident were gusty winds.NTSB ANC96LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Northway, AKThe pilot's premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.NTSB ANC96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's restricted view of the landing area.NTSB ANC95LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall vegetation during a low pass.NTSB ANC95LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC94LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bear Creek, AKThe pilot's delayed go-around procedure. A factor in the accident was the improper use of carburetor heat during the go-around.NTSB ANC92LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot misjudged the weather conditions for float plane operations and failed to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Factors contributing to the accident were: high gusty winds, the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, and…NTSB ANC91LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKWas the pilot-in-command's loss of control during the takeoff run, thereby allowing the airplane to stray from the runway's centerline and to strike some high vegetation.NTSB ANC91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control on landing and the failure to select suitable terrain.NTSB ANC90FA116Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during climbout which resulted in a stall.NTSB ANC87LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot was cleared to taxi his airplane into position and to hold behind a cherokee six airplane. After the cherokee six departed, he was cleared for takeoff. Immediately after lift off at 10 to 15 feet above the runway, the pilot stated the airplane went…NTSB ANC86LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe acft cartwheeled after dragging the right wing during an attempted takeoff from a gravel strip. The plt reported the takeoff was attempted to the west with a 10 to 15 mph left x-wind. Another person in the area when the accident occurred stated the wind…NTSB SEA85LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Excursion Inlet, AKThe plt elected to land on an airstrip in a narrow valley with mountains on either side. While landing in variable & gusty wind conditions, he lost directional control of the acft. The acft then veered off the right side of the rwy onto rough terrain where…NTSB ANC84FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKAccording to witnesses, the plt made 3 low passes at some boats in Sleetmute slough. They estimated the passes were at 5 to 10 ft above the water, then the plt would pull up in a steep climb attitude, execute a 180 deg turn and make another pass. After the…NTSB ANC83LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Squaw Lake, AKThe acft ground-looped during landing on a 2000 foot gravel runway. The pilot stated that as he approached runway 8 his airspeed was too high and he also was drifting to the right. During touchdown he lost directional control and allowed the acft to continue…NTSB ANC78DAG31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Valdez, AKNTSB ANC78FAA04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Lk Minchumina, AKNTSB ANC78DAG07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Dadina River, AKNTSB ANC77DAA29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Paxson, AKNTSB ANC76DAH81Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Eagle River, AKNTSB ANC76AAA60Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC76DAH34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKNTSB ANC75DAG36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK