NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 1998
28 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
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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\") = 1998
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") = 1998
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 NYC99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.NTSB LAX99TA043Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Imperial, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions while taxiing from landing.NTSB ANC99LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB SEA99LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Billings, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.NTSB ANC98LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.NTSB IAD98LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Oxford, CTThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to separation of the tailwheel spring assembly.NTSB FTW98LA398Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Watkins, COGusting winds which blew the aircraft inverted during taxi.NTSB ANC98LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was sunglare as the pilot landed into the sun.NTSB ANC98LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport site for landing. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation (brush and weeds) in the landing area.NTSB ANC98TA128Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a short runway area for takeoff, trees located at the end of the runway, and the pilot's excessive application of brakes.NTSB ANC98LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was grass covered rocks.NTSB MIA98LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Conway, SCThe total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI98LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lac Du Flambeau, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertant stall.NTSB CHI98FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MNThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.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.NTSB ANC98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the intended landing area and his failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB ANC98LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of control.NTSB SEA98LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush into the terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI98LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fargo, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.NTSB ANC98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to correct engine/propeller torque and P factor, and the subsequent loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the narrow, confined, takeoff area, and bordering high vegetation.NTSB ANC98LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilots misjudgement of the tailwind, and excessive application of brakes during the off airport landing.NTSB ANC98LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's use of excessive brake application during landing roll.NTSB LAX98LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the gusty wind.NTSB ANC98LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was the presence of a crosswind.NTSB CHI98TA145Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Artesian, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB ANC98LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Talkeetna, AKthe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the inadvertent activation of the parking brake.NTSB NYC98LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose-over on uneven terrain. Uneven terrain (furrow) in the forced landing area was a related factor.NTSB ANC98LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow covered terrain, and a hidden obstruction.