N82016

Substantial
None

PIPER PA18S/N: 18-7909052

Summary

On October 15, 2025, a Piper PA18 (N82016) was involved in an incident near Reserve, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N82016.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA020
Location
Reserve, LA
Event ID
20251016201865
Coordinates
30.083346, -90.581564
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7909052
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ARMSTRONG AVIATION LLC DBA
Address
3606 STATE STREET DR
City
NEW ORLEANS
State / Zip Code
LA 70125-4249
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN26LA020