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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jun 25, 2000 | EPHRATA, WA | N6775B | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional 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. |
| Jan 10, 1999 | TUCSON, AZ | N8980D | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadvertent activation of the right heel brake on the conventional geared aircraft, which resulted in a loss of directional contro…The student pilot's inadvertent activation of the right heel brake on the conventional geared aircraft, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was inadequate supervision. |
| Aug 08, 1998 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N2FD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is a crosswind. |
| Oct 09, 1997 | GULF OF MEXICO, | N7198D | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) at sea. |
| Sep 17, 1997 | BAINBRIDGE, GA | N3985P | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibili…the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane. |
| Apr 01, 1996 | GRAND HAVEN, MI | N454Q | Incident | substantial | failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. |
| Aug 17, 1995 | SKWENTNA, AK | N9067D | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT/UNEVEN LANDING AREA THAT REQUIRED EXC…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT/UNEVEN LANDING AREA THAT REQUIRED EXCESSIVE BRAKING ACTION WHILE LANDING WITH A TAILWIND. |
| Jun 18, 1995 | LAUREL, MT | N1252C | Incident | substantial | THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TALL VEGETATION. |
| Apr 28, 1993 | PALACIOS, TX | N2880Z | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE HIDDEN CULVERT. |
| Aug 12, 1992 | OCEAN CITY, NJ | N9374D | Incident | substantial |
THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER ON LANDING ROLL DUE TO INADEQUATE AIRPLANE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHILE LANDING WITH THE BANNER ATTACHED. FACTORS RELATED …THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER ON LANDING ROLL DUE TO INADEQUATE AIRPLANE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHILE LANDING WITH THE BANNER ATTACHED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE USE OF ROPE INSTEAD OF STEEL CABLE, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR MOUNTED TOW HITCH, AND THE CROSSWIND. |
| Jun 29, 1992 | GLADE PARK, CO | N1874A | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT DELAYED INITIATION OF THE GO AROUND. A FACTOR WAS: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Feb 29, 1992 | PAXSON, AK | N3372B | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN & MAINTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED WITH A TAILWIND, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL A…THE PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN & MAINTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: TAKEOFF WAS PERFORMED WITH A TAILWIND, AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Sep 27, 1990 | BIRCHWOOD, AK | N9279D | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY ANALYZE THE WIND AND ITS EFFECT ON THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING; THEREBY FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER DIR…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO CORRECTLY ANALYZE THE WIND AND ITS EFFECT ON THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING; THEREBY FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Sep 17, 1990 | MONTAGUE, CA | N2894P | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE PERFORMIN…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE PERFORMING LANDINGS. |
| Aug 26, 1990 | NORTH PLAINS, OR | N965CD | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILUE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT NEAR THE RUNWAY. |
| May 20, 1990 | CREVE COEUR, MO | N9071D | Incident | substantial | FUEL CONTAMINATION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. |
| Aug 18, 1989 | COPPER CENTER, AK | N3877P | Incident | substantial |
THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING BY THE PILOT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE IMPROPERLY APPLIED HARD BRAKING DUR…THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING BY THE PILOT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE IMPROPERLY APPLIED HARD BRAKING DURING A WHEEL LANDING. |
| Jun 14, 1989 | EVA, OK | N6873B | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VISUAL LOOKOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED VISUAL PERCEPTION DUE TO THE GROUND VEHICLE. |
| Dec 23, 1988 | SANDUSKY, OH | N1176D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 1988 | MURPHY, ID | N8562C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1987 | ARANSAS PASS, TX | N321AK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 1986 | CASPER, WY | N8595D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |