NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150, where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 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 ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220))
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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 ('7101828', '7104221', '7102835')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
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NTSB SEA08FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.NTSB ANC07LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.NTSB DEN06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cody, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked vehicle during the approach to land on a dirt road. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to land near an unsuitable landing area, and the parked vehicle.NTSB DEN05TA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jal, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Contributing factors include the power lines, the sun glare, the pilot's reduced visual lookout, the pilot’s improper in-flight planning and decision making and the pilot's failure to perform a…NTSB SEA04LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Columbus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing and subsequent go-around. Inadequate compensation for the gusting winds and an airport hangar were factors.NTSB SEA03CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Basin City, WAClearance not maintained while on short approach to the runway. A factor was the corn stalks near the runway.NTSB LAX02LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Herald, CAThe pilot's delay initiating a go-around during a downwind approach to a short runway.NTSB LAX00TA125Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rio Vista, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. A factor was glare from the sun.NTSB NYC99FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, METhe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.NTSB CHI98LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.NTSB FTW97FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.NTSB SEA97LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Harrah, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire while on final approach. A factor was a 40-foot high transmission wire located approximately 20 feet from the end of the airstrip.NTSB ANC96LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain clearance from trees after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The wind condition and close proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB ANC95LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Hope, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the trees bordering the runway, and a downdraft.NTSB NYC95LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stow, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Other related factors were: heavy rain, moderate turbulence, dark night, and high winds.NTSB ANC94LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb.NTSB ANC94LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain a touchdown point in the landing area. An obstacle (tree) in the landing area was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA94LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Culbertson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence near the point of takeoff.NTSB ANC94LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper clearance from the terrain during the approach.NTSB ANC93LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Rocky River, AKThe pilot misjudging his altitude on final approach.NTSB FTW93FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Uvalde, TXClearance not maintained by pilot in command.NTSB ANC92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's low pass between trees in crosswind conditions and inflight decision to conduct low altitude flight at a location that was too restricted for safe operation. Factors relating to the accident were: cross wind conditions and obstacles (trees).NTSB ANC91LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKWas the in-flight collision of the airplane with an object due to the pilot-in-command's lack of an adequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven and narrow condition of the airstrip.NTSB ANC91LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Thorne Bay, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB SEA90LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dupuyer, MTPilot's misjudged touchdown and delay in initiating the balked landing.NTSB MIA90LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Immokalee, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The static line (obstruction) was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Trading Bay, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for his intended landing area. Wet terrain/hydroplaning conditions in the initial touchdown area and an object (stump) contributed to the occurrence.NTSB ANC89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wood River, AKInnadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The wind conditions, high density altitude and trees were contributing factors.NTSB ANC87LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot of the airplane was an Alaska state trooper performing his official duties and was flying an airplane owned and operated by the state of Alaska. He had landed on a remote ridge top to recover essential items of evidence for a pending case. Upon…NTSB ANC86FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lakecreek River, AKAccording to a witness on the ground, the pilot-in-command landed from west to east and after unloading the supplies decided to takeoff in the same direction. The pilot taxied down to the end of the runway and upon turning around the witness stated the tail…NTSB DEN86LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Decker, MTThe plt attempted to make a downwind landing in a grass covered pasture, landed long and attempted to make a go-around. During the go-around with the flaps retracted the aircraft struck a wire fence and impacted a horse trailer. The aircraft was destroyed.…NTSB ANC86LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot lost control of the airplane while taxiing, inadvertently took off in gusty wind and crashed into adjacent trees.NTSB ANC85FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lake Beverley, AKThe plt stated that he & his student plt was flying around the lake well below the tree line, & after a steep right bank the acft struck the trees & crashed in the lake, the acft sank into 10 to 12 ft of water.NTSB MKC84FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wright, ARDuring aerial application, the plt was making a left turn over high voltage power lines when the acft hit the cables, crashed & burned in a rice field. An exam revealed 2 wire marks & 2 electrical arc marks on the left wing along with wire marks on one of the…NTSB ANC82DAG57Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot landed on anderson lake to obtain fuel. After refueling, he aborted his first attempt to takeoff when the aircraft was slow to accelerate. About 20 gal of fuel was then drained from the aircraft. Another takeoff was started by making a step turn to…NTSB FTW82FPJ16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper 18 · Gage, OKThe aircraft was being used to spray grasshoppers and was flying in an easterly direction. The right wing struck a high line wire that is oriented north and south. After striking the wire the aircraft struck the ground approximately 190 feet east of the high…NTSB ANC82FAA06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKDuring the takeoff roll, the aircraft became airborne prematurely as it crossed over a dip in the runway. As it bounced, it also veered to the left toward saplings beside the runway. The pilot reported that he was in a nose high stall, but he lowered the nose…