Piper PA-18A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 108 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

108

All Events

62

Incidents

17

Minor

14

Serious

15

Fatal (20 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 26, 1990 NORTH PLAINS, OR N965CD Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILUE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT NEAR THE RUNWAY.
Jul 28, 1990 CONWAY, SC N2789P Fatal (1) destroyed
TOWLINE INTERFERENCE WITH THE RUDDER, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPINN. A FACTOR THAT CONTRIBU…

TOWLINE INTERFERENCE WITH THE RUDDER, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPINN. A FACTOR THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FAILURE OF THE COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO ADEQUATELY GUARD AGAINST SUCH INTERFERENCE.
May 20, 1990 CREVE COEUR, MO N9071D Incident substantial FUEL CONTAMINATION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.
Sep 12, 1989 WINSTON, NM N9496D Serious (1) destroyed DETERIORATED CARBURETOR FLOAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
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.
Jul 23, 1989 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ N8061C Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED, AND HIS DELAY TO JETTISON THE BANNER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LOCATION OF THE…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED, AND HIS DELAY TO JETTISON THE BANNER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LOCATION OF THE TREES.
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 04, 1988 MCGRATH, AK N1556P Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1987 WINDY RIDGE, AK N9350D Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1987 COLDFOOT, AK N7479D Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987 ARANSAS PASS, TX N321AK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1987 NO.MYRTLE BEACH, SC N74815 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1986 CASPER, WY N8595D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1985 LIKELY, CA N6878B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 1985 HOMER, AK N3992P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1985 TUCUMCARI, NM N1754A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1984 ANCHORAGE, AK N8678D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1984 MONTAGUE ISLAND, AK N8469D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1984 MCKINLEY, AK N1561P Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 1984 EPHRATA, WA N6775B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1984 ANCHORAGE, AK N7286D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 01, 1983 HERREID, SD N3401W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1983 BIG LAKE, AK N7286D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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