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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, WY

67 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, WY per year, 1964–2026: 67 cases
1964	2
1965	1
1966	1
1967	7
1968	3
1969	3
1970	3
1971	1
1972	3
1973	3
1974	1
1975	5
1976	1
1977	1
1978	2
1979	1
1980	2
1981	1
1982	1
1983	3
1984	1
1985	1
1986	2
1987	2
1988	3
1990	1
1992	1
1993	1
1997	1
2003	1
2006	2
2007	1
2009	1
2011	1
2013	1
2016	1
2024	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" = 'WY' 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\" = 'WY' 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" = 'WY' 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 WPR24LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Garrett, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.Jun 7, 2024 · N40561 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Hanna, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions.Oct 6, 2016 · N4457Z · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Worland, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Feb 1, 2013 · N83454 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11TA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Shoshoni, WYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 2, 2011 · N6774B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 21, 2009 · N3920Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rawlins, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind.Aug 31, 2007 · N3914Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN07CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Riverton, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.Sep 3, 2006 · N82236 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cody, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked vehicle during the approach to land on a dirt road. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to land near an unsuitable landing area, and the parked vehicle.May 7, 2006 · N6083A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN03LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kemmerer, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop/swerve and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the wind gust and the ditch.Apr 20, 2003 · N40520 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Moorcroft, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's low altitude flight and maneuvering.Feb 2, 1997 · N83347 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA93LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sheridan, WYThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.Aug 10, 1993 · N116BH · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Smoot, WYThe pilot in command's delayed go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's selection of unsuitable terrain and trees.Sep 19, 1992 · N7894P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN90LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Douglas, WYThe accident to be improper installation of aileron control system by maintenance personnel, and failure to perform an aircraft preflight by the pilot in command.Jun 4, 1990 · N4720A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Casper, WYThe plt attempted a takeoff to the west on a county gravel road. The pilot said he had routinely used the gravel road for about 10 years because of its convenience to his hangar/tool shed. He reported the winds were from 210 deg at 15 KTS. During the ground…Nov 27, 1988 · N743L · Substantial damage NTSB DEN88LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cody, WYDuring landing on a ranch road while on a business flight the plt struck a pile of gravel placed on the road to facilitate road repairs. The aircraft flipped over and caused substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer, propeller and…Jul 12, 1988 · N6083A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN88LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Casper, WYThe commercial plt was taxiing after landing during a fuel stop while on a long cross country flight. The plt landed on runway 21, a hard surface runway, 10,600 feet long by 150 feet wide. The winds were reported from 230 degrees at 22 knots, with gusts to 31…Jan 14, 1988 · N1879P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Worland, WYThe plt said the acft bounced during landing and he lost control. The acft ran off the rwy and when the plt applied the brakes too hard, the acft nosed over.Jul 14, 1987 · N4237Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN87LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glenrock, WYThe private plt planned a takeoff from the unimproved ranch rwy for a local flt. Elevator trim was not set for takeoff according to the plt. When the tailwheel came up during the takeoff roll, the acft swerved left, and the plt attempted to correct with…Apr 14, 1987 · N1851P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN86LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wright, WYAcft was taxiing for takeoff from driveway on private ranch. Plt said there was strong x-wing gusting from left to right. Plt said he was holding right rudder when wind velocity decreased. Wing tip struck post beside driveway, acft turned right, and rolled…Sep 26, 1986 · N7289K · Substantial damage NTSB DEN86LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Afton, WYThe plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng.Feb 1, 1986 · N4238Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN85LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rawlins, WYThe acft lost eng pwr and was substantially damaged during an off arpt energency landing. The purpose of the flt was to look for coyotes. The post accident eng exam revealed that 9 consecutive teeth on the left magneto drive gear were ground off. This allowed…Jan 4, 1985 · N3575Z · Substantial damage 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.…Jul 20, 1984 · N6083A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN83FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Encampment, WYA low pass was made over a fishing pond so the front seat plt could wave at his father. According to the plt's father, the pass was below the level of the tree tops. In attempting to pull up sharply to avoid the trees, the acft was banked steeply and stalled.…Sep 24, 1983 · N3770P · Destroyed NTSB DEN83FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wheatland, WYDuring an aerial application maneuver, the acft collided with the ground. An exam of the wreckage indicated that it impacted in a steep nose down attitude while rotating to the left. The flaps were found extended 25 deg & the airspeed gage was found…Jul 2, 1983 · N6850Z · Destroyed NTSB DEN83LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Worland, WYThe acft collided with a ditch and collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing after the engine quit during a ferry flight. The plt refueled the empty right fuel tank and topped-off the left tank with 3 gallons of fuel before the initial takeoff on the…Mar 28, 1983 · N8977D · Substantial damage NTSB DEN82FTC07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper 18 · Labarge, WYThe aircraft was on a power line patrol mission. The rear seat occupant was acting as an observer. He was also along to assist the company in route familiarization of the pilot, but was assigned no other official crewmember duties. The accident occurred while…Jul 21, 1982 · N83503 · Destroyed NTSB DEN81FTC28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · 25m S Gillette, WYSep 28, 1981 · N57555 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80DTC26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Lysite, WYAug 1, 1980 · N82669 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN80FTC17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Cheyenne, WYMay 23, 1980 · N6083A · Substantial damage NTSB DEN79DTC07Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Casper, WYJan 24, 1979 · N54768 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78FTC38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Casper, WYAug 29, 1978 · N82727 · Substantial damage NTSB DEN78DTC18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Worland, WYMar 30, 1978 · N1879P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN77FTC32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Weston, WYSep 28, 1977 · N1955P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76DTC34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Worland, WYMay 20, 1976 · N1879P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN76FTC20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Casper, WYNov 12, 1975 · N4498Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75DTC28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Jackson Hole, WYJun 23, 1975 · N3882Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75DTC22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Shell, WYMay 9, 1975 · N4069Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75DTC21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Cassa, WYMay 3, 1975 · N2873P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN75AD053Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Rock Springs, WYApr 15, 1975 · N13833 · Destroyed NTSB DEN74DTC38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Laramie, WYJun 13, 1974 · N7190D · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74DTC13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Wheatland, WYSep 16, 1973 · N4332Z · Destroyed NTSB DEN74AD005Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Sheridan, WYAug 1, 1973 · N3571P · Destroyed NTSB DEN74DTC03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Lovell, WYJun 13, 1973 · N3099Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN73DTC09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Kaycee, WYSep 26, 1972 · N3086Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DTC27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Clark, WYJun 13, 1972 · N3954Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN72DTC15Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Dayton, WYJan 17, 1972 · N3989P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN71DXA21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Seely, WYApr 12, 1971 · N1979P · Destroyed NTSB DEN71DXA12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Shell, WYOct 5, 1970 · N4227Z · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70DXA13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Big Piney, WYJun 2, 1970 · N3973P · Substantial damage NTSB DEN70AD057Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Keeline, WYMay 29, 1970 · N2871Z · Destroyed