Douglas R Graham PA-18

Aircraft Manufacturer: Douglas R Graham

Model: PA-18

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Douglas R Graham
Manufacturer Serial Number 05641VG
Model PA-18
Category Amphibian
Builder Certification Not Type Certificated
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type 4 Cycle
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


0 exact, 1 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
1
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


No fatalities recorded.

13
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


182 (± 8)

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2012 – 2012 Total 1
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 1 observed): 2012 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '12
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

1 category Total 1
Takeoff 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 2
Aircraft 1
Personnel issues 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 1
None 1

Recorded Accidents

All 66 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Philadelphia, PA N12680 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
McGrath, AK N5773D Substantial None Taxi Personnel issues, Aircraft
Palmer, AK N2518A Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Wasilla, AK N9189D Substantial None Initial climb Not determined
Murfreesboro, TN N37WP Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Wasilla, AK N78NR Substantial Serious Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues
LYSITE, WY N1765P Substantial Minor Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Traverse City, MI N8461D Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Tanana, AK N8281C Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Big Lake, AK N1214A Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Healy, AK N1620A Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Anchorage, AK N37WP Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Soldier Bar, ID N13VC Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Willow, AK N1203A Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Pilot Mountain, NC N5769D Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Sleetmute, AK N7276D Substantial Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Thedford, NE N3671Z Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Skwentna, AK N124GS Substantial None Landing Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Enumclaw, WA N23TT Destroyed Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Fredenberg Township, MN N195T Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Sterling, AK N623MP Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Dillingham, AK N9699P Substantial Serious Standing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Buena, WA N1662P Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Aspen, CO N350CC Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Willow, AK N146T Substantial Serious Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues

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