Piper PA-18-160 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 31 events recorded from 1990 to 2010.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2010 | Arctic Village, AK | N9128D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off-airport landing. |
| Nov 03, 2009 | Palmer, AK | N1042A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. |
| Jul 06, 2005 | Hope, AK | N18VF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent…The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and tundra-covered terrain. A factor in the accident was trees. |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Wasilla, AK | N624MW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with a ditch. A fac…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the airplane was a leaking brake assembly and diminished braking efficiency. |
| Feb 14, 2004 | Naples, FL | N226P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with terr…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Aug 22, 2003 | Glennallen, AK | N2608S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and collapse of the main landing gea…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and collapse of the main landing gear. |
| Jul 09, 2003 | Anchorage, AK | N7051 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with high brush. |
| May 17, 2003 | Kenai, AK | N814JM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane encountering brush, and nosing …The 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 16, 2003 | Aniak, AK | N9877D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributin…The 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 03, 2003 | Skwentna, AK | N8240P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the accumulation of carburetor ice, a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent for…The 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 altitude, the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Aug 16, 2001 | Anchorage, AK | N3685Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. |
| Aug 05, 2001 | Talkeetna, AK | N82047 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| Oct 02, 2000 | NAKNEK, AK | N59645 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain. |
| Jun 14, 2000 | PALMER, AK | N9963Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated in the accident was a variable wind. |
| Jun 18, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N3684Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to correct engine/propeller torque and P factor, and the subsequent loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors …The 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. |
| Jun 14, 1998 | NIKISKI, AK | N54247 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's use of excessive brake application during landing roll. |
| May 05, 1998 | TALKEETNA, AK | N4319Z | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the inadvertent activation of the parking brake. |
| Aug 26, 1996 | NORTHWAY, AK | N2683A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip. |
| Aug 06, 1995 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N814JM | Incident | substantial | AN IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF A PROPELLER BLADE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERE VIBRATION, SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE, AND A FORCED LANDING IN ALDER BUSHES. |
| Jul 05, 1995 | PALMER, AK | N3774Z | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING ON ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SW…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING ON ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE TERRAIN CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jun 04, 1995 | TYONEK, AK | N2400S | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING/TAKEOFF. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE LONG AND WET GRASS COVERING THE UNIMPROV…THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING/TAKEOFF. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE LONG AND WET GRASS COVERING THE UNIMPROVED TAKEOFF AREA. |
| May 22, 1995 | HOPE, AK | N91248 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE TREES BORDERING THE RUNWAY, AND A DOWND…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT ARE THE TREES BORDERING THE RUNWAY, AND A DOWNDRAFT. |
| Sep 25, 1994 | GALENA, AK | N7513K | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE USE OF BRAKES DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS AT THE REMOTE LANDING AREA. |
| Oct 06, 1993 | ANIAK, AK | N8479Y | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. THE GUSTY WIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| Sep 16, 1990 | PORT HEIDEN, AK | N59645 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING A STRONG CROSSWIND. |