NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 1989
32 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.
Cases per year
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 37 |
| 1966 | 43 |
| 1967 | 47 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 42 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 37 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 42 |
| 1976 | 50 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 41 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 8 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989
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" 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 ANC90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AKFailure of the non-certificated Pilot to remove ice/frost from the wing(s) prior to flight. His lack of training and qualification were probable contributing factors.NTSB LAX90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZThe failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.NTSB DEN90LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MTThe pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.NTSB ANC90T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB DEN90TL#01Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alamagordo, NMNTSB MIA90LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Immokalee, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The static line (obstruction) was a contributing factor.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.NTSB ANC90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Near Cold Bay, AKImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation in the forced landing area were contributing factors.NTSB ANC89LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kiana Creek, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and the premature lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and the pilot's self-induced pressure.NTSB ANC89LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Stony River, AKPilot's failure to ensure that his landing area was properly clear prior to landing.NTSB ANC89LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Trading Bay, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for his intended landing area. Wet terrain/hydroplaning conditions in the initial touchdown area and an object (stump) contributed to the occurrence.NTSB ANC89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wood River, AKInnadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The wind conditions, high density altitude and trees were contributing factors.NTSB ANC89LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Trading Bay, AKSelection of unsuitable terrain (landing area) by the pilot. Contributing factors were: improper information provided by other personnel and a hidden obstruction (log) in tall vegetation (grass).NTSB SEA89LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Burns Junction, ORThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during takeoff.NTSB ANC89LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gulkana, AKThe pilots improper use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB FTW89GA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LAOn August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles…NTSB LAX89LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Columbia, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and loss of directional control.NTSB ANC89LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Red Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. The rough/uneven terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI89FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Roscommon, MILoss of control in flight while maneuvering and the failure to perform remedial action by the PIC.NTSB DEN89LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Durango, COThe pilot failed to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop/swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.NTSB CHI89LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Middletown, OHFuel starvation from improper movement of the fuel selector by the pilot and his improper use of emergency procedures during the attempted engine restart. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft and the terrain…NTSB ANC89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Rainbow Lake, AKPilot in command's failure to maintain an airspeed (angle of attack) that would preclude a stall.NTSB FTW89LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Midland, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The high, gusty, crosswind condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC89LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKFailure of the pilot to go-around when he did not attain the proper touchdown point, which required excessive use of brakes to stop on the short landing area.NTSB ANC89LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ANC89GA055Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot continued flight into IFR conditions and failed to maintain the altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the deteriorating weather conditions which were encountered.NTSB DEN89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Great Falls, MTThe failure of the pilot in compensate adequately for wind conditions, and landing despite having been alerted to wind conditions.NTSB MKC89FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Jacksonville, ARSevere corrosion of the left forward wing lift strut which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. A contributing factor was inadequacy of the applicable service bulletin.NTSB DEN89LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Boulder, COFailure of the dual student to maintain directional control and the failure of the pilot in command (CFI), to provide adequate remedial action in a timely manner, to correct the swerve. A second probable cause was the cfi's failure to provide adequate…NTSB ANC89LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.NTSB ANC89LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to takeoff from a sloped terrain that was too steep for a safe operation. Contributing to the accident was the downhill, icy terrain conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in both his…NTSB DEN89LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Medicine Lake, MTSelection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot, resulting in a collision with snowdrifts during landing ground run.