NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A-135

61 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18A-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.

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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR20CA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.Jul 6, 2020 · N60733 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway, crossing a ditch and collapsing the landing gear. A contributing factor was the ditch.Apr 23, 2003 · N60733 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-135 · Paxson, AKThe pilot failed to attain & maintain takeoff airspeed. Factors to the accident were: takeoff was performed with a tailwind, and inadequate remedial action.Feb 29, 1992 · N3372B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Roy, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles during takeoff.Jul 28, 1991 · N2322A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nenana, AKThe main wheels (or brakes) had locked for an unknown reason.May 3, 1990 · N1192C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed, and his delay to jettison the banner. A factor related to the accident was: the location of the trees.Jul 23, 1989 · N8061C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chandalar River, AKAfter touchdown on the gravel bar along the side of the River, the pilot lost control and the airplane nosed over on its back.Aug 9, 1988 · N8066C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AKThe private pilot reported that he was attempting to land at an unimproved, off-airport landing site near Delta Junction, AK. The landing area that he selected was muddier than he had anticipated, and the airplane decelerated too rapidly and nosed over,…Aug 3, 1988 · N1192C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC87LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe student pilot elected to make an off airport landing in his ski-equipped Piper PA18 airplane. He landed the acft successfully, but the right ski attachment and left gear leg collapsed on take off from the uneven terrain. The acft was substantially…Mar 12, 1987 · N135RB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84FA137Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Mckinley, AKThe acft crashed while attemptng a takeoff from a gravel bar. The plt estimated the useable area for takeoff as 400 to 500 ft. investigation revealed that the density altitude was at least 3400 ft MSL. A test eng run after the acft was recovered, determined…Aug 14, 1984 · N1561P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · W. Clam Gulch, AKThe acft stalled and crashed during an approach to land in a wilderness area. According to the plt he was preoccupied with landing near a wolverine he wanted to shoot. His approach was too high so he closed the throttle put down full flaps and started a turn.…Mar 30, 1983 · N8081C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82FLD01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Ft Pierce, FLOct 12, 1981 · N4890A · DestroyedNTSB MKC81DCJ22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Imperial, NEJul 16, 1981 · N3591A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC80DAG65Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Beluga, AKJun 6, 1980 · N1561P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80FA017Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Kelton, VTJan 19, 1980 · N3351A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79DTC11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Casper, WYApr 20, 1979 · N8081C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FTK02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Newell, SDOct 3, 1977 · N2156A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FHD29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Ocean City, NJAug 25, 1977 · N1993A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKQ24Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Louisville, MSJul 26, 1977 · N1358C · DestroyedNTSB MKC77DER77Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Battle Lake, MNJul 24, 1977 · N1190C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77DCJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Oshkosh, NEMay 12, 1977 · N3591A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FHD28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Atlantic City, NJMar 24, 1977 · N8061C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76DAH32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Copper Center, AKJul 1, 1976 · N8081C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DYG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Coulee City, WAJan 20, 1975 · N3297B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75FTG02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Nw Rockford, NDJul 12, 1974 · N1190C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75FTA01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Malta, MTJul 5, 1974 · N2625A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75FTM03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Tremonton, UTJul 2, 1974 · N3351A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC74DAG95Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Eek, AKMar 24, 1974 · N1582P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74FLJ03Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Kinston, NCJul 17, 1973 · N8154C · DestroyedNTSB DEN73FTC21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Bosler, WYMar 18, 1973 · N1385C · DestroyedNTSB MIA73DLG18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Mccoll, SCSep 4, 1972 · N4890A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA71FDA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Garryowen, MTAug 13, 1970 · N1190C · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70F0181Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Maxwell, CANov 22, 1969 · N1465C · DestroyedNTSB IAD70F0082Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Browns Store, VASep 4, 1969 · N8158C · DestroyedNTSB IAD70D0059Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Johns, NCAug 19, 1969 · N8154C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70F0086Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Vermillion, SDJul 4, 1969 · N8153C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0328Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Callaway, NEJan 12, 1969 · N1993A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0341Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Fingal, NDDec 21, 1968 · N3350A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI69D0190Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Hancock, WIAug 7, 1968 · N3708A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69D0075Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Alexander Cty, ALJul 19, 1968 · N4971A · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA69F0010Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Louisville, MSJun 28, 1968 · N8189C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0038Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Naper, NEJun 18, 1968 · N3397B · DestroyedNTSB MIA68D0476Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Ft.Meyers, FLMar 31, 1968 · N8659C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW68D0356Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Canyon, TXOct 20, 1967 · N1152C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC68D0008Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKApr 1, 1967 · N1582P · DestroyedNTSB MIA67F0285Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Jay, FLOct 8, 1966 · N1493C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67F0107Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Huntington, MDJul 18, 1966 · N8158C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0027Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Odessa, WAJun 9, 1966 · N3686A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW66D0625Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Denison, TXApr 7, 1966 · N8172C · Substantial damage