NTSB investigations: Piper PA-18A 150
20 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Piper PA-18A 150, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
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 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 ANC01LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.NTSB ANC99FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot. A factor was the box canyon into which he had flown.NTSB NYC95FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Egg Harbor, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall.NTSB ANC94LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain the appropriate airspeed. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB ANC93LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AKA loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC93GA020Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Beaver, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to affect a recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the overweight airplane, and the snow covered mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC91FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKA loss of control in flight due to improper loading of the airplane.NTSB ANC88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff roll and initial climb from the gravel bar, he lost directional control of the airplane causing the airplane to stall, then the airplane ground looped.NTSB ANC87LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Windy Ridge, AKThe pilot stated that he had just lifted off from the gravel bar hen he stalled the aircraft and crashed.NTSB ANC87LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Valdez, AKThe pilot reported that he could not keep the ski equipped aircraft from banking to the left after take off and elected to reduce power and land. The aircraft sustained substantial damage when the left wing tip struck the ground and cartwheeled during the…NTSB ANC87LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Lake, AKThe student plt stalled the acft at aprx 20 to 30 ft AGL during the initial climbout. Subsequently, the acft impacted the rwy & went off to the side.NTSB CHI87FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Int'L Falls, MNThe acft was observed maneuvering over the passengers house just prior to the accident. The plt circled the residence with the acft wings almost perpendicular to the ground at an alt between 150 and 200 ft AGL. According to witnesses, as the wings reached the…NTSB ANC85LAA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe plt stated that while making a loss pass over a gravel area, he experienced violent sinking due to wind shear. The plt reported the winds were from 240 degs at 25 KTS gusting to 35 KTS.NTSB ANC85FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Girdwood, AKThe plt reported a loss of elevator control during the takeoff climb portion of a touch-&-go landing. Examination of the wreckage disclosed a broken turnbuckle that was still attached to the upper end of the elevator horn.NTSB ANC84FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Galena, AKThe plt took off on a reported low level hunting trip. During the flt, the acft crashed on snow covered terrain near a group of trees. It came to rest in a near vertical, nose down attitude with crushing damage on the nose & leading edges of the wings. There…NTSB NYC83FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Collegeville, PADuring takeoff, the acft was observed to enter a steep climb after making a short takeoff roll. One witness estimated that the takeoff roll was about 400 ft & then the acft entered a climb at aprx a 35 deg angle. After reaching an altitude of about 200 to 300…NTSB DEN83LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Hilger, MTThe pilot stated that he and another pilot were spraying a field in tandem formation at an alt of about 10 feet AGL. He was about 1/2 mile behind the lead acft and slightly to the left. After making a swath run he pulled up to about 100 ft AGL and started…NTSB FTW82FQD09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Sanderson, TXThe pilot was the owner and operator of the aircraft. A search of the FAA airman and medical records revealed no indication of a previous rating. During takeoff, the plane was observed to climb to about 200 to 300 ft AGL, then nose down and crash. There was…