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Piper PA-18 Taxiway Departure and Collision with Culvert at Tucumcari Municipal Airport (N1754A)

Tucumcari, NM, US

On July 4, 1985, a Piper PA-18A (registration N1754A) was involved in an aviation accident near Tucumcari, NM. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On July 4, 1985, a Piper PA-18 (N1754A) departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert at Tucumcari Municipal Airport, New Mexico. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; the pilot and passenger were not injured.

Accident Overview

On July 4, 1985, at 1400 MDT, a Piper PA-18 aircraft, registration N1754A, operated by Ted W. Stallings, was being taxied for a local pleasure flight at Tucumcari Municipal Airport in Tucumcari, New Mexico. During taxi, the aircraft departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert.

Aircraft and Flight Details

The aircraft, a Piper PA-18, was registered to Ted W. Stallings. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed. The purpose of the flight was local pleasure.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The certificated pilot and his passenger were not injured.

Investigation

The investigation did not specify a probable cause for the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1985 Piper PA-18A accident near Tucumcari, NM?

On July 4, 1985, a Piper PA-18 (N1754A) departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert at Tucumcari Municipal Airport, New Mexico. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; the pilot and passenger were not injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 1985 Piper PA-18A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 1985 involved a Piper PA-18A, registration N1754A, at Tucumcari, NM.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37116. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.