NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150
1,667 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18-150. 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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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'))
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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'))
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NTSB IAD00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dansville, NYthe loss of engine power during take-off for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN00LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Erie, COAircraft control was not possible by the flight instructor due to the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the tail wheel steering system by maintenance personnel. Factors were the inadequate aircraft preflight by the second pilot who was receiving a…NTSB ANC00LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB ANC00TA075Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the sudden windshift from a crosswind to a tailwind.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 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 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 ANC00LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was an inadvertent ground swerve.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 DEN00LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Belen, NMA loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression from an open exhaust valve, and the pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture.NTSB ANC00LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain.NTSB SEA00LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Malheur City, ORThe pilot's excessive descent rate during an attempted precautionary landing. Factors include the pilot's intentional operation of his aircraft with a known electrical system deficiency, a malfunction of the electrical system while in flight, the pilot's…NTSB DEN00LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft and the fence.NTSB ANC00LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and a downdraft.NTSB FTW00LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Granite, OKCorrosion failure of the fuselage support tubing below the right wing forward attach fitting due to inadequate maintenance.NTSB DEN99LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Telluride, COAn encounter with a sudden tailwind gust windshift during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.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 NYC99LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Greenville, METhe pilot in command's inattentive management of the fuel supply.NTSB NYC99FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, METhe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.NTSB CHI99LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Granite City, ILLoss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the rough/uneven.NTSB ANC99LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with vegetation, knocking the gascolator off the airplane, and fuel starvation of the engine.NTSB ANC99LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was soft sand.NTSB SEA99LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot-in-command's improper remedial action (continued takeoff). Contributing factors were the tree and control interference (inadvertent brake activation) by the passenger..NTSB DEN99LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lamar, COThe left brake locked during takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC99LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Teller, AKThe pilot's improper starting procedure.NTSB SEA99LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Opheim, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs), resulting in a stall/mush into the terrain during a course reversal at the end of an aerial application run. Factors include hilly terrain and high density altitude.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 DEN99LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.NTSB ANC99LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts and turbulence.NTSB FTW99LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palacios, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A factor was the high vegetation.NTSB ANC99TA061Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind.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 SEA99LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Boulder, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a dust-devil during landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors include the dust-devil.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 ANC99TA026Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's use of excessive taxispeed. Factors associated with the accident were an icy taxi area, and the inadvertent activation of the throttle.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 LAX99TA043Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing.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 SEA99LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Billings, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.NTSB ANC98LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB IAD98LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to separation of the tailwheel spring assembly.NTSB FTW98LA398Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Watkins, COGusting winds which blew the aircraft inverted during taxi.NTSB ANC98LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was sunglare as the pilot landed into the sun.NTSB ANC98LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport site for landing. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation (brush and weeds) in the landing area.NTSB ANC98TA128Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a short runway area for takeoff, trees located at the end of the runway, and the pilot's excessive application of brakes.NTSB ANC98LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was grass covered rocks.NTSB MIA98LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Conway, SCThe total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB 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 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 LAX98LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hyampom, CAInadequate annual inspection that resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to a missing bolt, nut, and cotter pin from the throttle/carburetor assembly.