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
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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
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NTSB WPR19FA251Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA18 · Hood River, ORThe total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff as a result of the private pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel selector was in the appropriate position and the certified flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at the time…NTSB GAA19CA538Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC19LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chugiak, AKOne of the pilot’s inadvertent application of the airplane's brakes, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB GAA19CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB GAA19CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sparta, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB CEN19LA157Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palm City, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA19CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Rushville, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB GAA19CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wyndmere, NDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an uncoordinated turn while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC18LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Delta Junction, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB GAA18CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · St. Mary's, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control on an unimproved airstrip.NTSB GAA18CA525Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC18CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll when the left main landing gear wheel got caught in a ditch, which resulted in a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind.NTSB GAA18CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Stony RIver, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gilliam Glacier, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC18FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Delta Junction, AKUndetermined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while conducting a go-around and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident were…NTSB GAA18CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Healy, AKThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Goose Bay, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Dorris, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR18FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · La Center, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR18FA026Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Murphy, IDFailure of the left aileron control cable that resulted in a loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections to the aileron cable connections.NTSB GAA17CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Holy Cross, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA569Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN17LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Sweetwater, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the overstress failure of the right main landing gear.NTSB GAA17CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Chugiak, AKA fracture and collapse of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was corrosion to the hydrasorb lug fitting.NTSB GAA17CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA17CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Hanna, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC16CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC16FA061Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Russian Mission, AKThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB GAA16CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's improper soft field landing technique on a soft grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC16LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Salcha, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA458Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Central, AKThe pilot's decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.NTSB CEN16LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-180 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA265Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings.