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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 15, 1997 | LIVINGSTON, CA | N8487D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines. A factor was the pilot's poor judgment in conducting unwarranted low altitude maneuvering. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 03, 1995 | EGG HARBOR, NJ | N9374D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before reco…Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall. |
| Aug 21, 1995 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N7262D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OR ALTITUDE FROM THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHILE MANEUVERIN…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OR ALTITUDE FROM THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHILE MANEUVERING NEAR AN AIRSTRIP. |
| 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. |
| May 27, 1995 | WESTCLIFFE, CO | N7808Z | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO THE ENCOUNTER WITH THE DUST DEVIL. |
| Jul 02, 1994 | LOWELL, ID | N8565D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. |
| Sep 02, 1993 | SANONA CREEK, AK | N4713A | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING A DOWNWIND TURN FOR LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OVERWEIGHT CONDITION O…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING A DOWNWIND TURN FOR LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OVERWEIGHT CONDITION OF THE AIRPLANE, AND FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE COMPLIED WITH ALL APPLICABLE AIRWORTHINESS REGULATIONS. |
| Apr 28, 1993 | PALACIOS, TX | N2880Z | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE HIDDEN CULVERT. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 30, 1992 | COOLIDGE, AZ | N1360C | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S USE OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 10, 1992 | GOLOVIN, AK | N7685D | Serious (2) | substantial | PROPER ALTITUDE WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC, FOG, SNOW, AND NIGHT. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |