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
May 23, 2025 Susitna, AK N1364C Incident substantial The pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.
Sep 04, 2024 Denali, AK N424RD Incident substantial Failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
Dec 29, 2023 Vermillion, SD N2774P Incident substantial
The pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact …

The pilot’s encounter with carburetor icing during landing final approach which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
Apr 14, 2023 Garrison, MO N7278D Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Mar 22, 2023 Lakeland, FL N1907A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly configured for a water landing.
Mar 13, 2021 Kasilof, AK N9073D Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.
Sep 06, 2014 Gunthersville, AL N7089B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.
Jun 12, 2013 Juneau, AK N1886P Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control while attempting to recover from a bounced landing.
May 13, 2013 Nikiski, AK N2496P Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.
Aug 18, 2012 Talkeetna, AK N7863D Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land on a short, wet, off-airport landing site, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 03, 2012 Illiamna, AK N8889D Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
May 26, 2012 Farmingdale, NJ N4895A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Sep 08, 2011 Galena, AK N2694P Incident substantial The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 13, 2011 Cordova, AK N9255D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
Jun 15, 2011 McCarthy, AK N1858A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
May 20, 2011 Coldfoot, AK N9279D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
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 19, 2011 Hollywood, FL N9692D Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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 12, 2003 Laurel, MT N5779D Incident substantial Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. The aircraft subsequently nosed over.
Dec 30, 2002 Blairstown, NJ N6780B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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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