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'))
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'))
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 ANC11CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Clear, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water/ice in the fuel system.NTSB WPR11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while maneuvering, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Carnation, WAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a practice off-airport landing.NTSB ANC10CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR10CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC10CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.NTSB ANC10CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC10LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKBoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other during initial climb, resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of N9699P’s inability to use his airplane's radio for air traffic advisories.NTSB ANC10CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chicken, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in terrain and weather conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts.NTSB ANC10CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off-airport landing.NTSB ANC10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN10CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Watkins, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing, resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB WPR10TA335Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dillon, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC10CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AKThe uncertificated pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB ANC10CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AKThe loss of the left rudder cable retaining bolt during base to final turn, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR10CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Taft, CAThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff upon encountering a strong wind gust.NTSB ANC10TA028Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stony River, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi from landing, which resulted in the airplane sliding into trees.NTSB WPR10CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Okanogan, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence at the end of the runway.NTSB ANC10TA017Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · King Cove, AKA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.NTSB ANC10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.NTSB WPR10CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain.NTSB CEN10CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Three Lakes, WIThe pilot's improper flare and touchdown during the water landing.NTSB WPR10CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB CEN10CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NEThe pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB ANC09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKA tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.NTSB ANC09CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC09CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot's excessive airspeed during approach to compensate for turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and runway overrun.NTSB CEN09TA374Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB WPR09CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hell's Canyon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB ANC09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ANC09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.NTSB ERA09CA245Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to confirm that the landing gear was retracted prior to the attempted water landing.NTSB WPR09CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC09CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during taxi.NTSB ERA09LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.NTSB CEN09CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Colorado Springs, COLoss of directional control due to an encounter with a weather phenomena at rotation.NTSB SEA08LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Napavine, WAThe pilot's decision to make a low-altitude pass, and his failure to maintain clearance from all structures while maneuvering.NTSB ANC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC08TA107Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Slana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB ANC08CA108AccidentData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.NTSB ANC08LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's excessive speed and excessive application of brakes during the landing roll on soft, sandy terrain.NTSB CHI08CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wall, SDThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.NTSB NYC08LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Surfside Beach, SCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the obstruction of the carburetor heat flapper by a mud dauber's nest.NTSB MIA08LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.NTSB ANC08LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an approach for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC08LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and liftoff, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.