Piper PA-18-135 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
There are 388 Piper PA-18-135 airframes on record (built 1943–1976), 220 currently registered. 26 have one or more NTSB accident records (30 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 30, 2026.
Recent Piper PA-18-135 accidents
The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting and variable wind conditions.
An overstress fracture of the pilot’s seat, which resulted in the loss of control during takeoff and the pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
The pilot’s use of excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
The inappropriate application of paint underneath the engine cylinder hold-down nuts, which resulted in inadequate torque and the subsequent in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder, and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
The pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
The flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.