The Lemon IndexPlanes · Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Piper PA-18 Super Cub. Advanced data.
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Accidents523NTSB
Fatal336% of accidents
Deaths51NTSB
Destroyed2%of aircraft
Mechanical14%of accidents
Accidents by year
| Year | Accidents |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 23 |
What happened
| What happened | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Loss of control on ground | 30% |
| Nose over/nose down | 11% |
| Loss of control in flight | 9% |
| Collision during takeoff/land | 5% |
| Loss of engine power (total) | 4% |
| Aerodynamic stall/spin | 3% |
Phase of flight
| Phase of flight | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Landing | 49% |
| Takeoff | 19% |
| Maneuvering | 10% |
| Enroute | 6% |
| Approach | 6% |
Mechanical causes
| Part | Share |
|---|---|
| landing gear system | 27% |
| flight control system | 8% |
| engine (reciprocating) | 4% |
| (general) | 3% |
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