Thorp T-18 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 14 events recorded from 1982 to 2012.

14

All Events

4

Incidents

3

Minor

1

Serious

6

Fatal (9 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 21, 2012 Gilmer, TX N2443 Serious (2) substantial The disconnected metering unit fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Sep 23, 2011 Plainwell, MI N54WB Fatal (1) substantial The pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.
May 09, 2008 Kent, WA N8613A Fatal (1) substantial
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to ma…

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.
Jul 05, 1991 WIMBERLEY, TX N83MK Minor substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO MAINTAIN THE AIRSTRIP IN AN OPERABLE CONDITION AND THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT ON TOUCHDOW…

THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPORT PERSONNEL TO MAINTAIN THE AIRSTRIP IN AN OPERABLE CONDITION AND THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT ON TOUCHDOWN.
Mar 01, 1988 ADVANCE, NC N1369 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 20, 1987 BOWLING GREEN, MO N218HW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 28, 1987 RIVERSIDE, CA N26CK Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1986 RAWLINS, WY N85JJ Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1986 RICHLAND, WA N2056 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 09, 1983 EAST HADDAM, CT N4860S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 05, 1983 SIMI, CA N3124 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1982 GENEVA, OH N693RB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1982 NEOSHO, MO N75A Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1982 CONNELLSVILLE, PA N62RB Minor destroyed 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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