Piper PA-18A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 108 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2011 | Hollywood, FL | N9692D | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Beluga Lake, AK | N3573P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Mar 04, 2009 | Wood Lake, NE | N3352B | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 10, 2008 | Camarillo, CA | N7471D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Nov 24, 2007 | Yelm, WA | N3250B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneve…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log. |
| Jun 15, 2006 | Lawrenceville, IL | N9779D | Incident | substantial |
The visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport si…The 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. |
| Mar 04, 2006 | Shady Cove, OR | N1984A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initia…The pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | Cedaredge, CO | N7172K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift, result…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift, resultant tailwind, and the inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 08, 2005 | Griffin, GA | N8680D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparatio…The 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. |
| Jun 08, 2004 | Trego, MT | N7094D | Minor | destroyed | Failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb. |
| Jul 15, 2003 | Zurich, MT | N6792B | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Laurel, MT | N5779D | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. The aircraft subsequently nosed over. |
| May 03, 2003 | Roanoke, TX | N9789D | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was t…The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 01, 2003 | Newcastle, WY | N6883B | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors include inadequate in-flight planning and decision making by the pilo…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors include inadequate in-flight planning and decision making by the pilot, and the ground. |
| Dec 30, 2002 | Blairstown, NJ | N6780B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 02, 2002 | Garden City, KS | N3279Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist…The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist, and night conditions were contributing factors. |
| Sep 14, 2002 | Tucson, AZ | N8980D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall spin. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Chickaloon, AK | N9255D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting rough terrain. A factor contributing to the acciden…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting rough terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition. |
| Jun 03, 2002 | Thomaston, GA | N8680D | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Mar 30, 2001 | Niceville, FL | N7471D | Serious (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 26, 2000 | AKHIOK, AK | N8162C | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and …The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and a short runway/landing area. |
| Aug 20, 2000 | NORTH PLAINS, OR | N6985D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's excessive use of brakes. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed (landing long and fast) and lack of experien…The pilot's excessive use of brakes. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed (landing long and fast) and lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft. |
| Jun 25, 2000 | EPHRATA, WA | N6775B | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. |
| Jan 22, 2000 | SAND SPRINGS, OK | N1290C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. |
| Jul 25, 1999 | JORDAN VALLEY, OR | N3992P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush of the aircraft while attempting a forced landing due to partial power loss of the engine. Factors include carburet…The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush of the aircraft while attempting a forced landing due to partial power loss of the engine. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. |