# NTSB investigations: Varga 2150A A list on [Varga 2150A](https://openairdocs.org/model/varga-2150a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [NTSB ERA26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA080.md): Varga 2150A · Frostproof, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2025 · N5062V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA329.md): Varga 2150A · Green Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N5601G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the… - [NTSB CEN12LA629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA629.md): Varga 2150A · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4651V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the other airplane failing to adequately monitor for other aircraft while landing. - [NTSB CEN12FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA152.md): Varga 2150A · Frankston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2012 · N8293J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane into the lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to apply carburetor heat. - [NTSB CHI06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA163.md): Varga 2150A · Columbus, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N8267J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his… - [NTSB CHI04LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA185.md): Varga 2150A · Winterset, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N8422J · Substantial damage > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's seat position, and the inadequate crew coordination of both pilots during the instructional flight. A… - [NTSB LAX99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA039.md): Varga 2150A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N78114 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight of the aircraft to ensure that adequate fuel was available for the flight. - [NTSB LAX96FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA131.md): Varga 2180A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N5065V · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed for turning (maneuvering) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The lack of altitude for stall/spin recovery was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA015.md): Varga 2150A · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N5074V · Destroyed > Poor in-flight planning/decision and an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was an excessive pull-up. - [NTSB LAX93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA081.md): Varga 2150A · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1992 · N5068V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the failure of the left brake. - [NTSB LAX91FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA251.md): Varga 2150A · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N8272J · Destroyed > An inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI90DEP11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP11.md): Varga Kachina 2150A · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N8422J · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable, soft terrain encountered. - [NTSB LAX87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA076.md): Varga 2150A · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1987 · N5076V · Substantial damage > After rtrng fm a flt, the plt took off again (using rwy 28L) & turned to the se. A witness (se of the arpt), said he sawthe acft at low alt (estd 100 to 200 ft) flying in his drctn. He noted no otr indcn of a problem until after the acft made a 'very sharp… - [NTSB SEA86LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA185.md): Varga 2150A · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1986 · N5074V · Substantial damage > The plt reported he made an emergency landing in a wheat field following a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. The acft struck a ditch and nosed over during the landing roll. The plt stated he sould have refueled at the last stop. - [NTSB SEA86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA140.md): Varga 2050A · Bear Trap, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N5077V · Destroyed > During a simulated forced landing the instructor pilot allowed the student to enter into a stall while turning from base to final. Although the instructor attempted to correct the student's mistakes he allowed the student to go too FAR with the task before… - [NTSB MIA86LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA160.md): Varga 2150A · Kiln, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1986 · N5601G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on local flight he ran out of fuel & upon landing in a field, the acft struck a tree, severing the wings. - [NTSB SEA85LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA215.md): Varga 2150A · Vale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1985 · N8291J · Substantial damage > The acft nosed down after the nose gear collapsed during a forced landing on a dirt road following a loss of pwr. The plt reported that aprx 1 hr into the x-country flt he noted the fuel gages indicated 1/2 full on each tank. A state trooper reported he… - [NTSB SEA84LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA118.md): Varga 2150-A · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N4611V · Substantial damage > The student plt became lost on the last leg of his x-country, solo flt. He final determined that his position was over boise, ID, about 35 mi from his destination. He turned to follow railroad tracks. About 15 min later, the eng ceased operating due to fuel… - [NTSB MKC83LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA089.md): Varga 2150A · Moline, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N8281J · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with power lines on final approach but a landing was accomplished on the runway. The pilot stated that he had made 2 prior landings on the same runway and did not see the wires. During this approach he saw the wires and tried to fly… - [NTSB FTW82DA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA294.md): Varga 2150A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N8265J · Substantial damage > The student reported that before he began his flight, he visually checked both tanks and estimated that he had two hours of fuel remaining. He flew 1.1 hrs and was on his way home when the engine lost power. While landing in a plowed field, the plane flipped… - [NTSB NYC82FNA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA11.md): Varga 2150A · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 10, 1982 · N8419J · Substantial damage > Snow had fallen on the evening before the accident. The runway was covered with one inch of snow which had not been plowed or treated. Also, the pilot reported that he had removed snow and frost from the airframe during his preflight. He said that the leading… - [NTSB MKC82FCG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCG15.md): Varga 2150A · Topeka, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1981 · N8256J · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA001.md): Varga 2150A · Glenwood, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 2, 1981 · N8334J · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA104.md): Varga 2150A · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 31, 1981 · N8423J · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81FCA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA19.md): Varga 2150A · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N8265J · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEK23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK23.md): Varga 2150A · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N8421J · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUQ10.md): Varga 2150A · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 29, 1980 · N8260J · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FEP49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP49.md): Varga 2150A · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1980 · N5083V · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DA058.md): Varga 2150A · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1980 · N8419J · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA065.md): Varga 2150A · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1980 · N8419J · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DLA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DLA02.md): Varga 2150A · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1980 · N8348J · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FHM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHM07.md): Vargar 2150A · Flanders, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1979 · N8274J · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK78FVW21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVW21.md): Varga 2150A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1978 · N4631V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FPA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA34.md): Varga 2150A · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1978 · N4645V · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD78FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA019.md): Varga 2150A · Jessup, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1977 · N4612V · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD78FIJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FIJ04.md): Varga 2150A · Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1977 · N5071V · Substantial damage ## 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 ('9350102') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/varga-2150a/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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