NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
124 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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 | 7 |
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| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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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\" = 250))
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."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" = 250))
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 ANC07TA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB SEA07CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jordan, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC06CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a minimum airspeed to avoid a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with terrain during takeoff initial climb. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB DFW06CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gail, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB SEA06CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Prineville, ORAircraft control not maintained by the private pilot during the initial takeoff climb, and the improper remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor was the wind gust.NTSB DEN06LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cortez, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors were the excessive descent rate, the obstacle (horse), the high density altitude, and the tailwind.NTSB LAX05LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.NTSB LAX05LA324Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mountain City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which led to a stall and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ATL05FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.NTSB LAX05FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB ANC05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled descent to the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA05LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Oak Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC04LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Slana, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent collision with trees during an uncontrolled descent. Factors contributing to the accident…NTSB ANC04LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB NYC03FA206Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,…NTSB ANC03LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ninilchick, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an…NTSB ANC03LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.NTSB ANC03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ANC03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering wind gusts during the landing flare/touchdown which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and subsequent nose over. A factor…NTSB NYC03GA094Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ashland, METhe pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB ANC02LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AKA jammed flight control system yoke/stick, which made directional control of the airplane not possible, and resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC02LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Middleville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway after being struck by a gust of wind. Factors were the gusty winds and the berm struck by the airplane.NTSB SEA02FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MTThe non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.NTSB SEA02LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fort Peck, MTThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control and foreign object damage to the aileron and wing. The restricted movement of the flight controls was a factor.NTSB FTW01TA194Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB ANC00LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKThe loss of aircraft control precipitated by the pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are the disengagement of the stabilizer trim system, which resulted in reduced aircraft control, an inadvertent stall by the pilot, and a large…NTSB ANC00LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final approach to land. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB CHI00LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip.NTSB ANC00FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, fog, a whiteout, and the…NTSB ANC99LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the intentional low altitude maneuvering by the pilot.NTSB DEN99LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Leadville, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. A factor was the gusting crosswindNTSB CHI98LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lac Du Flambeau, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertant stall.NTSB ANC98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the intended landing area and his failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB SEA98LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush into the terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI98TA145Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Artesian, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW98LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Folsum, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A related factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB SEA97LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dixie, IDShifting of a briefcase stored behind the pilot's seat to a position where it obstructed movement of the rudder pedals, resulting in loss of directional control capability. A factor was trees adjacent to the airstrip.NTSB ANC97LA054Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Manokotak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.NTSB ANC97FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Circle, AKinadequate preflight by the pilot; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot failed to ensure that the cargo was properly secured, and he allowed the aircraft's weight…NTSB SEA97LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Moorcroft, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's low altitude flight and maneuvering.NTSB SEA97GA008Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Holden, UTThe first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…NTSB ANC97FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC96FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Minto, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water).NTSB ANC96LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKthe pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC95LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB ATL95LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Conway, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC95LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane.NTSB NYC95LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glenburn, METhe pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.NTSB ANC94LA124Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Glenallen, AKAirspeed not maintained. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.