Piper PA-18-105 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 24 events recorded from 1983 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | Big Lake, AK | N303T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff. |
| Sep 09, 2022 | Delta Junction, AK | N303T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Oct 05, 2021 | Houston, TX | N7117K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing. |
| May 13, 2021 | Palmer, AK | N154T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop. |
| May 11, 2021 | Coeur d' Alene, ID | N7296K | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| May 10, 2021 | Gakona, AK | N5489H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | N224T | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies tha…A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 20, 2012 | Lonoke, AR | N337T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Fayetteville, NC | N221T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out. |
| Aug 22, 2005 | N. Myrtle Beach, SC | N262T | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Aug 20, 2005 | Palos Verdes, CA | N294T | Incident | destroyed | a loss of engine power due to the cyclic fatigue failure and separation of the number 4 piston. |
| Apr 21, 2005 | Perry, OK | N228T | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was collision with a piece of farm equipment. |
| May 01, 2004 | Laurel, MT | N5483H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while maneuvering resulting in the inadvertent in-flight collision with water/terrain. |
| Dec 18, 2002 | Palmer, AK | N325T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to achieve takeoff speed which resulted in an on ground collision with a ditch. …The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to achieve takeoff speed which resulted in an on ground collision with a ditch. Contributing factors were soft and snow-covered terrain, and a ditch. |
| May 22, 2001 | Wilbur, WA | N7155K | Fatal (1) | substantial | A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 29, 2000 | SLANA, AK | N5489H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip. |
| Aug 26, 2000 | CULLMAN, AL | N239NA | Serious (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft e…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it collided with a dirt bank. |
| Aug 14, 2000 | LYNCHBURG, VA | N189T | Incident | substantial | Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out. |
| Feb 06, 1998 | SHERIDAN, WY | N316T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors relating to the accident were: the…the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors relating to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) condition, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing. |
| Nov 03, 1994 | GILLETTE, WY | N7566K | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING WERE THE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN AND LOW CEILING RESULTING IN POO…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING WERE THE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN AND LOW CEILING RESULTING IN POOR CONTRAST. |
| Sep 19, 1989 | PORT MOLLER, AK | N7124K | Serious (1) | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELF INDUCED PRESSURE AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Nov 03, 1987 | MONTE VISTA, CO | N5483H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 1983 | OCEANSIDE, CA | N300T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 1983 | WICHITA FALLS, TX | N338T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |