# NTSB investigations: Aviat A-1

A list on [Aviat A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-a-1.md).

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

- [NTSB WPR25LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA106.md): Aviat A-1 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2025 · N345HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB ERA24LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA383.md): Aviat A-1 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2024 · N801JH · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking, which resulted the airplane’s left wing contacting the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA403.md): Aviat A-1 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N6XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA21FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA165.md): Aviat A-1 · Cave Spring, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N800MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB WPR21LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA147.md): Aviat A-1 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N29HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a light crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA166.md): Aviat A 1 · Glendive, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N8QT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind condition which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA238.md): Aviat A 1 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N6090U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and/or appropriate pitch attitude during a banner pickup, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow…
- [NTSB ANC14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA061.md): Aviat A 1 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N400HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote mountain lake in variable wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilots delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA113.md): Aviat A-1 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N36LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN12LA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA587.md): Aviat A-1 · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N49363 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap before the flight and to properly manage the available fuel supply during the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA044.md): Aviat A-1 · Wolverton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2011 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Arroyo Grande, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9620Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance on the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA269.md): Aviat A-1 · Kellys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N6087U · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the pole, hangar, and crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA179.md): Aviat A-1 · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N70HU · Substantial damage
  > The presence of the deer on the runway which resulted in the pilot taking evasive action leading to the nose-over. A factor was the excessive braking by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN06CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA075.md): Aviat A-1 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N105KY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the departure, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA005.md): Aviat A-1 · Kaycee, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N6QR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA117.md): Aviat A-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N8XJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's excessive application of the brakes.
- [NTSB SEA05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA050.md): Aviat Husky A-1 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2005 · N22HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree located off the departure end of his private airstrip during an aborted landing attempt. Factors include trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA001.md): Aviat A-1 · Winifred, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N79795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW04FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA144.md): Aviat A-1 · Harwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N623KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA132.md): Aviat A-1 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N49369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA03FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA100.md): Aviat A-1 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N104CA · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from trees was not maintained during the initial climb. A proper touchdown point was not attained, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and trees were factors.
- [NTSB ANC03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA046.md): Aviat A1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N36LE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA02CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02CA177.md): Aviat A-1 · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N6QR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing, an inadvertent ground loop, and the subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA156.md): Aviat A1 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N13HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in the airplane inadvertently veering off the runway and incurring damage when the pilot forced it into a ground loop to avoid entry…
- [NTSB DEN02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA024.md): Aviat A-1A · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2002 · N29HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing factors were the icy runway and the snow bank.
- [NTSB DEN01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA151.md): Aviat A-1 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N8HU · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were high density altitude weather conditions, and the airplane improper weight and balance.
- [NTSB ANC01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA014.md): Aviat A-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N33AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was flat lighting conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA162.md): Aviat A-1 · Laramie, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N63FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was his improper inflight decision in selecting a less-than-favorable runway on which to land that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA047.md): Aviat A-1 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N345HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver to view a coyote on the ground. A related factor was the pilot's low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA112.md): Aviat Husky A-1 · Triple R Ranch, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7XJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to initiate a go-around. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98GA110.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 11, 1998 · N9615G · Destroyed
  > The trainee-pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a low level turn. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention inside the airplane, his failure to report the trainee's deficient airplane handling abilities, and the shoulder…
- [NTSB ATL98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA042.md): Aviat A-1 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N49364 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to pick up a banner, which led to a stall, loss of altitude, and collision with the water.
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA228.md): Aviat A-1 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N13HU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA189.md): Aviat A-1 · San Fernando, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 1997 · N12HU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA190.md): Aviat A-1 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N56LG · Substantial damage
  > overload failure of the landing gear axle, after its design stress limits had been exceeded at some undetermined time.
- [NTSB ANC96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA119.md): Aviat A-1 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N54JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA064.md): Aviat A-1 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove frost from the surface of the wings and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of frost on the wings and a deteriorated climb performance.
- [NTSB FTW96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA068.md): Aviat A-1 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N236CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to periodically clear the engine during the glide, and failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line during the approach for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA284.md): Aviat A-1 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N12TQ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA293.md): Aviat A-1 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N9614L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain direction control, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and improper use of the rudder. The pilot's lack of total experience in the accident airplane make and model is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA093.md): Aviat A-1 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N200HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2210302', '2210400')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-a-1/ntsb

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