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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, CA

73 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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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, CA per year, 1964–2026: 73 cases
1964	1
1965	3
1967	1
1968	4
1969	3
1970	3
1972	1
1973	3
1975	1
1976	5
1977	4
1978	1
1979	2
1980	8
1981	3
1982	1
1985	1
1986	3
1987	3
1988	1
1989	2
1990	2
1993	1
1998	2
2000	1
2001	2
2003	1
2005	1
2007	1
2009	1
2010	1
2012	1
2015	3
2017	1
2018	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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

Run 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 GAA18CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Dorris, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Mar 30, 2018 · N101EB · Substantial damage 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.Jun 18, 2017 · N4420Z · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to manage the fuel system properly during a banner tow operation resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 4, 2015 · N8075P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · La Quinta, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly repair a propeller deformation, which resulted in a fatigue crack, separation of a propeller blade tip, and forced landing onto uneven terrain.Apr 17, 2015 · N162SC · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Merced, CAThe separation of the flight control stick from the stub due to its improper installation.Mar 7, 2015 · N5385Y · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Needles, CAThe flight instructor, while demonstrating a water landing to the pilot receiving instruction, did not maintain proper alignment with the landing surface, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 24, 2012 · N2224 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Taft, CAThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff upon encountering a strong wind gust.Apr 11, 2010 · N2887P · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.Nov 28, 2009 · N83516 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA08CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a ditch while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the ditch.Nov 1, 2007 · N4153M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA315Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.Sep 23, 2005 · N5756Y · Substantial damage 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.Aug 25, 2003 · N2567L · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Herald, CAThe pilot's delay initiating a go-around during a downwind approach to a short runway.Nov 8, 2001 · N9461P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tulelake, CAThe right main tire blew out resulting in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.Jul 22, 2001 · N7696L · Substantial damage 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.Mar 13, 2000 · N82751 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99TA043Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing.Dec 4, 1998 · N82325 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 12, 1998 · N6248R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering strong and gusty cross winds during the landing flare.May 21, 1993 · N9461P · Substantial damage 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.May 25, 1990 · N8474D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sonoma Valley, CAThe pilots inability to maintain aircraft control during a critical phase of flight after experienceing a shift in wind.Mar 13, 1990 · N3765Z · Substantial damage 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.Oct 29, 1989 · N9292Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Columbia, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and loss of directional control.Aug 26, 1989 · N4152N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Shandon, CADuring the initial climb, at approximately 20 feet AGL, a gust of wind forced the aircraft off course, resulting in a collision with a shed near the private dirt strip. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the…Mar 7, 1988 · N91286 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palo Alto, CADuring a local flt while practicing touch and go landings, the plt lost control of the acft during the landing rollout. The acft groundlooped to the left, exited the rwy and nosed down.Oct 24, 1987 · N3181Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · San Jose, CAThe pilot stated that during the landing roll he was distracted and looked downward. He said that when he looked back up the ground loop had started and it was too late to correct it. He did not report any mechanical problems prior to the accident.Oct 9, 1987 · N4085E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Byron, CAWith the wind out of the southwest at 8 to 10 knots, the plt was taxiing the acft in a northerly direction at a high enough speed to keep 'on the step'. When he attempted to turn the acft to a southwesterly heading for tkof, the acft failed to respond. Rather…Sep 15, 1987 · N999BA · Destroyed NTSB LAX87LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe airplane departed modesto airport (mod), modesto, California, on a v.f.r. pleasure flight to Half Moon Bay airport (haf), Half Moon Bay, CA. The flt to haf was uneventful. The plt negotiated a traffic pattern to runway 30. During the landing roll-out the…Nov 25, 1986 · N76EV · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FA297Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Corona, CAThe pilot stated to fire personnel that as he approached touchdown, the sun got in his eyes and a cross wind pushed him off the right side of his private airstrip. The aircraft landed hard on the right wheel, veered off the right side of the runway,…Jul 21, 1986 · N83380 · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ukiah, CAThe Piper PA-18-150 encountered turbulent wind conditions and dragged the left wing during a takeoff ground run from rwy 33. The plt reported that during the takeoff ground run, the right wing lifted causing the left wing to drag on the rwy. The aircraft then…Jun 30, 1986 · N2406J · Substantial damage 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…Feb 28, 1985 · N4363Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA285Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Lake Berryessa, CAPilot landed too fast in a no wind condition and groundlooped trying to stop. Heavy braking in grass caused a nose over the pilot says he will lengthen the 720 foot runway.Aug 11, 1982 · N63822 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DXQ34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Lee Vining, CASep 1, 1981 · N333CP · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVA36Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Fresno, CAApr 22, 1981 · N4346Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DXQ12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Mammoth Lakes, CAFeb 23, 1981 · N24570 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FVD38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Castro Valley, CASep 28, 1980 · N2416S · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FVM40Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · San Francisco, CAAug 30, 1980 · N4119E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FUG50Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · El Monte, CAJul 14, 1980 · N82453 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA105Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Newport Beach, CAJun 5, 1980 · N54986 · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DVM22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · San Carlos, CAApr 5, 1980 · N999BA · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA069Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Litchfield, CAMar 28, 1980 · N9772D · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DVD13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · San Rafael, CAMar 8, 1980 · N82454 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Madera, CAMar 4, 1980 · N82116 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVM04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · San Jose, CAOct 31, 1979 · N2370H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FXQ22Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Sierraville, CAJul 16, 1979 · N2404P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DXQ16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Emigrant Gap, CAMar 30, 1978 · N9714P · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUQ38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Pearblossom, CAJul 9, 1977 · N9266P · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Shingle Spgs, CAJun 24, 1977 · N9578P · Substantial damage NTSB LAXM7DUM29Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · San Pasqual, CAMay 31, 1977 · N83272 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DXQ21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Tahoe City, CAMay 19, 1977 · N9772D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUM06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · El Cajon, CAOct 31, 1976 · N14321 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVG05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Etna, CAOct 20, 1976 · N9659P · Substantial damage