NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1984 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 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\" = 353))
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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" = 353))
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 SEA07CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Prineville, ORThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to correctly read the fuel quantity sight gauges. Factors include soft, brushy terrain, and the pilot's intentional excessive braking during the forced landing.NTSB ATL07CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures when he failed to jettison the advertising banner prior to his forced landing in water.NTSB NYC03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ava, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which included verifying the position of the fuel selector handle, which subsequently led to fuel starvation and a forced landing.NTSB IAD00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dansville, NYthe loss of engine power during take-off for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Marana, AZthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane as required by the airplane's published flight manual resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC99LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Greenville, METhe pilot in command's inattentive management of the fuel supply.NTSB SEA99LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Salem, ORThe pilot's improper decision not to apply carburetor heat during a reduced power descent in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Factors include weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and high vegetation and a fence post in the area where the…NTSB ANC99LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB SEA98LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Battle Ground, WAThe owner/pilot's failure to properly install the fuel selector valve after removal, subsequently leading to a false indication on the valve selector handle. This led to the pilot unintentionally closing the valve and starving the engine of fuel during the…NTSB ANC96TA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Elmendorf, AKloss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from improper positioning of the fuel tank selector; inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI); and the flight crew's improper emergency procedure.NTSB ANC95LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Galena, AKThe water contaminating the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to eliminate the water from the fuel system.NTSB ANC94LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available to complete the flight. A factor in the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the fuel cap.NTSB CHI94LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, NDFuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot.NTSB ATL92LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soccastee, SCThe pilot's mismanagement of his fuel in that he exhausted fuel in one tank, then failed to select the tank with fuel.NTSB ANC91GA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot inadvertently switched the magnetos off during the flight. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain with loose gravel.NTSB ANC91FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe powerplant failure for undetermined reasons and the collision with the wires.NTSB ANC91LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKCarburetor icing and the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives pertaining to carburetor heat.NTSB ANC91LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alexander Creek, AKThe engine failure resulting from fuel screen contamination . A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA90LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jordan, MTPilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and the unsuitable terrain available for a forced landing.NTSB ANC90LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canning River, AKThe engine power loss due to fuel contamination, and the lack of suitable terrain on which to land.NTSB LAX90LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fullerton, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management technique. A factor was the improperly modified fuel selector valve.NTSB LAX90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZThe failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.NTSB LAX90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CAThe flight instructor improperly supervised the flight and the dual student pilot failed to properly set the fuel selector valve in the proper position. Both pilots failed to use the emergency checklist.NTSB ANC90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Near Cold Bay, AKImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation in the forced landing area were contributing factors.NTSB CHI89LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Middletown, OHFuel starvation from improper movement of the fuel selector by the pilot and his improper use of emergency procedures during the attempted engine restart. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft and the terrain…NTSB LAX88LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Casa Grande, AZDuring an instructional flt, the student was performing climbs, descents and turns when the engine sputtered and lost power. The flight instructor took control of the aircraft but was unable to restart the engine. The aircraft was landed on a dirt road where…NTSB ANC87LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe engine stopped producing power but continued to windmill. The pilot was able to glide to a gravel bar and intentionally groundlooped to avoid hitting obstructions. The pilot stated he believed the aircraft ran out of fuel.NTSB ANC87LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tanana, AKThe pilot stated that he just lifted off the lake when the engine quit. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the lake. The pilot stated that he just ran out of fuel.NTSB ANC86FA152Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKFloat plane crashed into trees at end of lake just after takeoff. Witnesses reported hearing the engine backfire and sputter before it quit. Post accident examination of the engine failed to disclose mecanical failures/malfunctions.NTSB MIA86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lauderdale, FLWhile towing a banner near the beach the aircraft's engine failed. The aircraft was ditched in the atlantic ocean and the pilot swam to shore. The pilot stated he became distracted watching the boats and failed to switch fuel tanks causing the right fuel tank…NTSB ANC85LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Yuki River, AKDuring a normal cruise the aircraft engine quit. The pilot attempted a emergency landing on the Yuki River. During the examination of the aircraft engine no mechanical failure or malfunction was noted. Water was located in both the fuel tanks and fuel lines.NTSB ANC85LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · King Salmon, AKThe plt stated that he was making an apch to the arpt when the acft ran out of fuel. Subsequently, the acft crash landed about 1-1/2 mi nw of the arpt.NTSB DEN85LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Thompson Falls, MTThe acft nosed over during a forced lndg on terrain covered by 20 inches of snow. The flt was on deer survey flt the plt told of improper use of the carb heat control during a period of'perfect' icing conditions. The plts reduction of power during maneuvering…NTSB DEN84LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Meeteetse, WYPlt reported flt was being conducted in mountainous terrain with fog patches in the area. Conditions conducive to carb ice existed. Calculated temp at flight altitude of 9000 ft MSL: 62 degs. Plt's estimate of temp: 50 degs. Closest reported dew pt: 57 degs.…NTSB ATL84LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Franklin, NCDuring flt, the eng lost power. The plt chose a small clearing for a forced landing, but just before touching down, the acft contacted an aluminum roofed shed & an electrical wire, then crash landed. An exam of the acft revealed no preimpact mechanical…