NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
32 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. 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
| 1983 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
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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\" = 350))
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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" = 350))
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 ANC07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DFW07TA089Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sweetwater, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle lever/linkage. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AKThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees.NTSB ANC06LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Naknek, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with high vegetation and the ground.NTSB ATL04LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · San Juan, PRThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor ice.NTSB ANC04FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AKA loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.NTSB NYC03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Midland, VALoss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.NTSB LAX03LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Avenal, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was undetermined.NTSB ANC03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX02TA105Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that lead to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA00LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall., in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent nose over.NTSB CHI99LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Granite City, ILLoss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the rough/uneven.NTSB NYC99LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VAThe pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB NYC99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.NTSB CHI98FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MNThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB NYC98LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose-over on uneven terrain. Uneven terrain (furrow) in the forced landing area was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Red Devil, AKLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB ANC94LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AKThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC94FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane when the engine ceased producing power.NTSB ANC92LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mackey Lake, AKA loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor which contributed to the severity of the accident was the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane.NTSB ANC91LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aspen Creek, AKThe partial loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.NTSB ANC90LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Big Lake, AKLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in an off airport landing in a ditch.NTSB FTW89GA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LAOn August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles…NTSB NYC88LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gloucester, NJThe flight departed leddon's farm for an engine check in an extended traffic pattern. Shortly after takeoff, the engine suffered a power reduction from 2200 RPM to about 1000 RPM. A short plowed farm field was selected for a forced landing. The aircraft…NTSB DEN86LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Afton, WYThe plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng.NTSB ANC85LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mcgrath, AKWhile en route & about 15 mi from his destination, the plt noted that both the eng RPM & the oil pressure were decreasing. Subsequently, he made an emerg landing in an area of small trees & brush next to a swamp. An exam of the eng was made, but no mechanical…NTSB SEA85FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sunnyside, WAThe acft crashed after colliding with electrical power lines near an open field. Initial impact with the power lines occurred where the wires were routed over a draw between 2 ridges. The acft came to rest inverted between the power lines & the open field.…NTSB LAX85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Fremont, CAThe acft contacted a barbed wire fence and rough terrain during an emergency landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt stated that two pwr interruptions occurred during the takeoff before the final pwr loss and he suspected fuel…NTSB MIA85FA037Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe plt had recently been checked out on banner towing operations & was on his 5th banner towing flt. After taking off from rwy 9R, he turned left, crossed to the left of rwy 9L to a left downwind & intended to continue in a left pattern for a banner pick-up…NTSB ANC84LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bear Creek, AKThe acft crashed into a river bank during an attempted go-around. The plt reported that upon initial touchdown the acft bounced and he applied full throttle. The engine reportedly responded with a maximum RPM of about 1600. The acft bouncedagain on the…NTSB ANC83LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Eagle, AKThe pilot stated that he felt the engine did not develop full power during takeoff, possibly due to formation of carburetor ice during rain showers. Instead of aborting, he continued and the acft struck trees on the departure.NTSB ANC83LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe acft had been on a sight seeing flt when the engine began to lose power and run rough. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing on the glacier. He was attempting to takeoff without pax and excess fuel due to slushy ice. The engine was developing…