# NTSB investigations: Jacobs R755B series

A list on [Jacobs R755B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jacobs-r755b-series.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 3 · 134 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA145.md): Classic Waco YMF · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.
- [NTSB ERA25LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA295.md): Cessna 195 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2025 · N1950C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear due to the loss of the protective paint coating and a change in the local surface finish from impermissible grinding, which resulted in fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB WPR24LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA125.md): Cessna 195B · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2024 · N2147C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA337.md): Cessna 195B · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2023 · N2192C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA204.md): Waco YMF-5C · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N63WC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA18CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA434.md): Classic Waco · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N96T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a left quartering headwind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA415.md): Cessna 195 · Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2017 · N4432C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent toe brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA032.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N48182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper yaw and roll control during takeoff, which resulted in excessive adverse yaw upon liftoff.
- [NTSB GAA16CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA422.md): Cessna 195 · Hillsborough, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N4026A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and loss of directional control and her subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA089.md): Waco YMF · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2015 · N99Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA097.md): Cessna 195B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2014 · N1960C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, a runway excursion, and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA012.md): Classic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N62XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA232.md): Cessna 195A · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2013 · N4026A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN13LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA243.md): Cessna 195B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N4420C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA450.md): Cessna 195B · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N3092B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA408.md): Cessna 195B · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2012 · N4418C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA126.md): Classic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N64JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…
- [NTSB ANC11WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11WA028.md): Cessna 195A · Campbell River, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2011 · N41X · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR10CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA101.md): Cessna 195B · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2010 · N2171C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA076.md): Classic Waco YMF · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2009 · N89B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ATL07CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA114.md): Waco Classic YMF-5 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N801TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA07CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA230.md): Cessna 195 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N1031D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA124.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N35MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA195.md): Waco Classic YMF 5C · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N515TT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX06CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA078.md): Waco YMF-5C · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N572TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft on landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA001.md): Waco YMF · Kensington, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2005 · N89B · Substantial damage
  > An overload fracture of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX05LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA186.md): Classic Waco YMF-5 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N181AS · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice aggravated by the poor operating condition of the magnetos and the improper magneto-to-engine timing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA052.md): Classic Waco YMF · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2004 · N95JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA002.md): Classic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N43064 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 7 cylinder exhaust rocker arm as a result of a grinding operation during manufacture.
- [NTSB NYC04CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA190.md): Classic Waco YMF · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA179.md): Waco YMF-FSC · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N620CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA04CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA034.md): Waco 4MF 5 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N64JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout in a crosswind resulting in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB ANC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA004.md): Cessna 195B · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3050B · Substantial damage
  > A fracture of the left brake master cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in failure of the left brake, a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop during landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Factors…
- [NTSB CHI02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA242.md): Rare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N98TW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field.
- [NTSB LAX02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA035.md): Classic Waco YMF · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N31BN · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture.
- [NTSB CHI01LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA260.md): Hauck Moffra P-13 · Linden, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N6408W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition encountered during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA105.md): Cessna 195B · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N195S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI99LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA199.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N2PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the variable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA156.md): Cessna 195 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N2151C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear spring at the clamping mechanism, as a result of fretting.
- [NTSB MIA99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA117.md): Waco YMF-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N820MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a suitable forced landing site following a partial loss of engine power due to failed cylinder holdddown studs, and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the reduced forward visibility from the dual…
- [NTSB ATL98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA101.md): Waco WMF · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA249.md): Cessna 190 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N56W · Substantial damage
  > improper procedures used during the replacement of the landing gear which resulted in pitting and corrosion of the gear spring.
- [NTSB CHI98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA192.md): Grumman G164 · Somonauk, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N710Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance. Factors were wind gusts and crops.
- [NTSB LAX98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA165.md): Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N43064 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA069.md): Cessna 195A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1998 · N1073D · Substantial damage
  > The student's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in this accident were the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor, and the student's failure to relinquish the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA261.md): Classic Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N369BP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a loose rocker arm adjustment nut on the number 6 cylinder. The loose adjustment nut was due to inadequate maintenance adjustment performed by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA170.md): Waco YMF · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N820MM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA110.md): Waco YMF · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N34SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the lack of recent experience in the airplane, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA017.md): Waco YMF5 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA092.md): Classic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N40115 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('35007')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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