Has N162SC been in an accident?

Yes. N162SC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N162SC?

N162SC is a 1961 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-7759.

N162SC — 1961 Piper PA-18-150

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N162SC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18-7759
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-18-150
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15LA149Apr 17, 2015La Quinta, CAMinor
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly repair a propeller deformation, which resulted in a fatigue crack, separation of a propeller blade tip, and forced landing onto uneven terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Piper PA-18-150).

Dec 4, 2021deregistered — Bristol Michael S

Frequently asked

Has N162SC been in an accident?: Yes. N162SC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N162SC?: N162SC is a 1961 Piper PA-18-150 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18-7759.

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