NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 1996
18 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 |
Where
Latest cases
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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\") = 1996
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'))
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1996
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'))
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NTSB CHI97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Alliance, NEthe instructor-pilot's inadequate supervision by not taking timely action after the student started losing directional control. A factor was the loss of directional control by the student pilot.NTSB SEA97GA008Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Holden, UTThe first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…NTSB ANC97FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC96FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Minto, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in inadequate airspeed for conditions, an inadvertent stall, and collision with terrain (water).NTSB ANC96LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB ANC96TA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Elmendorf, AKloss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from improper positioning of the fuel tank selector; inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI); and the flight crew's improper emergency procedure.NTSB ANC96LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKthe pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA96LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ephrata, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the landing area (driveway) during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the selection of an unsuitable area for landing, the reported turbulence during landing, and an encounter with a rock…NTSB ANC96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Arctic Village, AKThe airplane's low airspeed during final approach, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in correcting the low airspeed condition.NTSB ATL96LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bessemer, ALThe dual student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the flight.NTSB ANC96LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB FTW96FA250Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Monument, COThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an aircraft which not instrument-equipped. Factors were clouds, low ceiling, and rain.NTSB ANC96LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kivalina, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.NTSB ANC96LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AKthe pilot's excessive taxi speed. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane, and the entanglement of the left main landing gear brake and axle with wire.NTSB ANC96LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain clearance from trees after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The wind condition and close proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB NYC96LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Marshfield, MAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, on-ground collision with terrain, and the aircraft nosing over. The sudden windshift was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC96LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKimproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land a ski equipped airplane.