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NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18-150, 2003

30 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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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\") = 2003
    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"

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NTSB SEA03CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Basin City, WAClearance not maintained while on short approach to the runway. A factor was the corn stalks near the runway.Sep 30, 2003 · N4451Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA206Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,…Sep 17, 2003 · N18PX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ninilchick, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an…Sep 17, 2003 · N6978B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in the airplane nosing over in the water. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.Sep 15, 2003 · N3795Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.Sep 8, 2003 · N4418Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Eagle, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.Sep 7, 2003 · N8597D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Sep 3, 2003 · N4500W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Midland, VALoss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB ANC03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and collapse of the main landing gear.Aug 22, 2003 · N2608S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft sand of the sandbar.Aug 10, 2003 · N3695P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering wind gusts during the landing flare/touchdown which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and subsequent nose over. A factor…Aug 8, 2003 · N4320Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadvertent water loop/swerve during landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Aug 7, 2003 · N9668P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.Jul 17, 2003 · N83582 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03TA233Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ely, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the road and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the second pilot's landing and his delayed remedial action.Jul 14, 2003 · N8991Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with soft terrain and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.Jul 12, 2003 · N83272 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03TA072Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with high brush.Jul 9, 2003 · N7051 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Silver City, MTProper descent rate not maintained while on final approach. A wind gust is a factor in the accident.Jun 14, 2003 · N82946 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane encountering brush, and nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident were high brush, and gusting winds.May 17, 2003 · N814JM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.May 16, 2003 · N9877D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ava, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.May 4, 2003 · N9834P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03GA094Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ashland, METhe pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gordon, NEThe pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors to this accident were the rain, hail, and wind gusts.May 4, 2003 · N9682P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the accumulation of carburetor ice, a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident are a downdraft, the pilot operating the airplane at a low…May 3, 2003 · N8240P · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB ANC03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Mar 31, 2003 · N8106Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with soft snow, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.Mar 28, 2003 · N4448Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZthe CFI's inadequate supervision and delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulted in the runway overrun.Mar 1, 2003 · N62712 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was standing puddles of water on the frozen lake.Feb 11, 2003 · N4492A · Substantial damage