NTSB investigations, PA

48 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, PA per year, 1965–2026: 48 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'PA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA23LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe flight instructor’s decision to remove the nosewheel chock while the engine was still operating.Nov 9, 2022 · N8543E · No damageNTSB ERA16CA264Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Connellsville, PAThe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.Jul 20, 2016 · N1639E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures for an engine fire during start.Mar 27, 2016 · N16366 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Pittsburg, PAAn engine fire, which resulted from the overpriming of a hot engine.Sep 19, 2015 · N9887K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA319Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead AX9 118 · New Holland, PAThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the vent line, which resulted in the premature deflation of the balloon’s envelope and its subsequent contact with power lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's choice of an unsuitable landing area, which…Aug 16, 2015 · N40104 · Minor damageNTSB ERA14LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PAInadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown.Jun 17, 2014 · N152CC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA433Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Bloomsburg, PAThe relieved pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after he exited the helicopter.Sep 27, 2013 · N631DP · Minor damageNTSB ERA11CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Pittsburgh, PAThe ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.Nov 2, 2010 · N454SW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA058Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · York, PAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.Nov 9, 2009 · N976HB · No damageNTSB NYC07IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC135T1 · Harrisburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the…Nov 7, 2006 · N522ME · Minor damageNTSB IAD05CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Altoona, PAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.Jul 10, 2005 · N95822 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fredericksburg, PAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures, which resulted in the airplane taxiing unoccupied and impacting a light pole.Jun 20, 2005 · N33818 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340A · Pittsburgh, PAThe failure of the baggage cart E-hitch pin, which resulted in the baggage cart separating from its tug, and subsequently impacting a parked airplane.Feb 1, 2004 · N158SD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-233 · Harrisburg, PAThe inadvertent misrouting of a wire harness by maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing to a hydraulic line and electrical wire, and subsequent fire.May 25, 2001 · N277FE · Minor damageNTSB IAD00LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S81A · Strasburg, PAA fire of undetermined origin.May 23, 1998 · N7165E · No damageNTSB NYC98LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-100 · Philadelphia, PAThe driver's failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane. Related factors were night conditions and the driver's diverted attention.Mar 12, 1998 · N863US · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PAwas the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.May 11, 1997 · N56639 · Minor damageNTSB NYC95LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF-340-A · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of a titanium hydraulic line, which resulted in an uncontained hydraulic fluid wing fire. A factor was the use of a procedure by the operator, approved by the FAA, but not approved by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in compartment…Aug 17, 1995 · N742BA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Honesdale, PACorrosion and subsequent failure of the attaching lugs for the left (4H) shock strut assembly, which resulted in collapse of the landing gear/skid.Jul 22, 1995 · N9483F · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Smoketown, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the recommended starting procedures.Jul 3, 1995 · N82773 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Beaver Falls, PADuring hand-propping of Piper PA-28R, the passenger slipped and fell into the turning prop. He received a serious head injury.Nov 11, 1987 · N8364N · No damageNTSB NYC87LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot said he flooded the engine of the Piper PA-28-180 and decided to pull the prop through a couple of times by hand. He said he thought he had turned the mags off, pulled the mixture to idle cut-off, and set the parking brake. When he had pulled the…Sep 26, 1987 · N9122J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Williamsport, PAAfter landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut…Sep 9, 1987 · N4166Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Jeanette, PAThe plt put small chocks under the wheels, then began to hand prop the eng with no one at the controls. The eng started, & before the plt could reach the cockpit, the acft made svrl 360 deg turns & subsequently rolled into trees.May 17, 1987 · N3886E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Erie, PAReason for the Cessna to veer in a semi-circle and collide with another aircraft is undetermined. Examination of the start lock assemblies could not be completed due to the extensive impact and fire damage. The acft was being prepared for a flt. During a…Nov 30, 1986 · N117EA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Philadelphia, PADuring hand propping, the aircraft began to move and rolled across a field crashing through a fence when fire erupted destroying the aircraft. The plt stated that after setting brakes to full pressure he atmptd to had prop acft. The eng started and while the…Nov 14, 1986 · N82089 · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Toughkenamon, PAThe plt had difficulty in starting the eng & got a mechanic to be at the controls while he hand propped the acft. He had tried several times to start the eng, then tried with the throttle open. On that attempt, the eng started and the acft began to move…Oct 10, 1983 · N4333R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC81FA067Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Philadelphia, PAJun 25, 1981 · N4805K · Minor damageNTSB NYC80FHA21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedShort Bros SD3-30 · Allentown, PAJun 3, 1980 · N844SA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FGT08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech P35 · York, PAMar 15, 1980 · N1765G · No damageNTSB NYC78FGT07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Warriors Mark, PAMay 22, 1978 · N64589 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FGM48Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206B · Clearfield, PASep 28, 1977 · N301JT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FGT15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Mt Joy, PAJun 11, 1977 · N4500X · No damageNTSB NYC77FA023Accident · Serious injuriesClosedConvair 580 · Bradford, PADec 21, 1976 · N5811 · No damageNTSB NYC76IN125Incident · Minor injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-6 · Franklin, PASep 13, 1976 · N915SA · No damageNTSB NYC76FGM45Accident · No injuriesClosedTed Smith 600 · West Mifflin, PAAug 17, 1976 · N7484S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76DHD15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150L · West Chester, PADec 28, 1975 · N1240Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73FHA73Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177B · Pottstown, PAApr 29, 1973 · N34231 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72IN149Incident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing 737 · Pittsburgh, PAJun 9, 1972 · N9072U · No damageNTSB NYC72DGM50Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Jefferson, PAJun 8, 1972 · N5059F · No damageNTSB NYC71FGM38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · West Mifflin, PAApr 13, 1971 · N61038 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DHD24Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Bristol, PASep 26, 1970 · N92451 · Minor damageNTSB NYC70FHD04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Philadelphia, PAFeb 2, 1970 · N51053 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68F0296Incident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hershey, PANov 26, 1967 · N5776W · No damageNTSB NYC67D0553Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · West Chester, PAFeb 26, 1967 · N72995 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0345Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Butler, PAOct 17, 1965 · N4318A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB UNK65X1375Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20 · Butler, PAJan 30, 1965 · N5257B · Minor damage