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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2017 | Tyonek, AK | N1905A | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night, marginal visual flight rules to instrument flight r…The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night, marginal visual flight rules to instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Aug 31, 2013 | Nikolai, AK | N4581A | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable takeoff weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in a loss of contr…The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable takeoff weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the external load and the downwind takeoff. |
| Oct 02, 2002 | Garden City, KS | N3279Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist…The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The clouds, mist, and night conditions were contributing factors. |
| Sep 14, 2002 | Tucson, AZ | N8980D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall spin. |
| Oct 26, 2000 | AKHIOK, AK | N8162C | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and …The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and a short runway/landing area. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 04, 1988 | MCGRATH, AK | N1556P | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 1987 | COLDFOOT, AK | N7479D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 1983 | COLLEGEVILLE, PA | N783L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 08, 1982 | SANDERSON, TX | N2887Z | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |