Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 166 Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL airframes on record (built 1945–1958), 97 currently registered. 10 have one or more NTSB accident records (11 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.
The pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
An off-airport landing under circumstances that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.