NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A 150
429 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18A 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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837'))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837'))
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 ANC26LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Palmer, AKNTSB ERA26LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-18A 150 · New Smyrna Beach, FLOn August 27, 2026, about 1051 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18A 150, N2368P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ANC26LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Tyonek, AKNTSB ANC25LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AKThe pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.NTSB ANC24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Denali, AKFailure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.NTSB WPR24LA099Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Dallesport, WAThe pilot’s failure to disengage the ignition prior to moving the propeller by hand resulting in the inadvertent starting of the engine.NTSB WPR24LA082Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Eden, ORAn impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Vermillion, SDThe pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Garrison, MOThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC20CA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a rock damaging the empennage.NTSB WPR20CA287Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB CEN20CA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.NTSB ANC20CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Homer, AKThe pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and nose-over.NTSB GAA20CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN19LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Osceola, WIThe failure of the right horizontal stabilizer during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved stabilizer frame and failure of maintenance personnel to identify…NTSB GAA18CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Llano, TXThe pilot's receiving instruction’s improper landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Salcha, AKThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN17LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Jasper, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because an examination of the airplane did not identify a specific reason for the loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Auburn, WAThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB ANC15CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's decision to land with insufficient obstacle clearance. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC15LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC15CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC15CA022Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA14CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Gunthersville, ALThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.NTSB ANC14LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR14CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UTThe pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ANC14CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain and ground loop.NTSB ANC13CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Juneau, AKThe pilot did not maintain directional control while attempting to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC13FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKUndetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.NTSB ANC12CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short, wet, off-airport landing site, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12CA342Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · McNeal, AZThe pilot's in-flight decision to fly at low level into an unfamiliar canyon, which resulted in an off-airport landing when the airplane's climb capability was exceeded. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s decreased performance due to the high…NTSB ANC12CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Illiamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ANC12CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.NTSB ERA12CA374Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC11LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Galena, AKThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC11CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Hollywood, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC11CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Beluga Lake, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC08FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.NTSB ANC06CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and…NTSB CHI06LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Lawrenceville, ILThe visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport sign/marker was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC06CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC06LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC05CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB ANC05CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswind, and the pilot's failure to maintain…NTSB ATL05CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to verify the fuel amount.NTSB ANC05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload…