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 29, 2021 | Anchorage, AK | N1968P | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Talkeetna, AK | N3599A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Apr 12, 2012 | West Palm Beach, FL | N12003 | Minor | substantial |
The inadequate assembly of the brakes, which caused them to lock during the landing roll when the airplane transitioned from asphalt to turf, resultin…The inadequate assembly of the brakes, which caused them to lock during the landing roll when the airplane transitioned from asphalt to turf, resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Aug 05, 2011 | Sherman, TX | N150CW | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 08, 2004 | Trego, MT | N7094D | Minor | destroyed | Failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jan 22, 2000 | SAND SPRINGS, OK | N1290C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. |
| May 02, 1999 | CROSS KEYS, NJ | N6894B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 30, 1995 | ROBERTS, ID | N1953P | Minor | substantial |
an improperly performed major rebuild and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by maintenance personnel. Inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot…an improperly performed major rebuild and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by maintenance personnel. Inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot contributed to the accident. |
| May 27, 1995 | WESTCLIFFE, CO | N7808Z | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO THE ENCOUNTER WITH THE DUST DEVIL. |
| Aug 13, 1992 | EISENMENGER CRK, AK | N3889P | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN CLEARANCE OF THE HIGH VEGETATION DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN CLEARANCE OF THE HIGH VEGETATION DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION. |
| Feb 13, 1992 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N3877P | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE; THEREBY EXHAUSTING THE FUEL SUPPLY PREMATURELY. FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS T…THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE; THEREBY EXHAUSTING THE FUEL SUPPLY PREMATURELY. FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| 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. |
| Jan 24, 1984 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N7286D | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1983 | W. CLAM GULCH, AK | N8081C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 1982 | SAN MARCOS, TX | N3590P | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |