# NTSB investigations, DE: Enroute

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA10LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA203.md): Lopez Phillip Jabiru J250 · Middletown, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N464PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor icing and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA163.md): Cessna 150H · Smyrna, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N6970S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dover, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N55165 · Substantial damage
  > The separated baffle which blocked the tailpipe resulting in a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC03FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA043.md): Beech V35B · Delaware City, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2003 · N6432X · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper engine overhaul. A factor was the night condition.
- [NTSB BFO94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA024.md): Cessna P210N · New Castle, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1994 · N5088W · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA011.md): Enstrom F-28F · Wilmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N8627J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of the student pilot inadvertently pulling the mixture control to the idle cut-off position, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Selbyville, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N67803 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive wear of the number four exhaust lobe on the camshaft and poor condition (wear) of the number four exhaust tappet. The soybean crop in the emergency landing area was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB BFO89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA005.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N2074T · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff the plt began a cruise climb to 5500 ft. he rprtd that when the acft reached 5200 ft, he noticed oil spraying from underneath the front of the eng cowling. The oil eventually covered the windscreen. The plt diverted toward a nearby arpt, but the…
- [NTSB FTW88IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA141.md): Boeing 737-300 · Kenton, DE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1988 · N14336 · Minor damage
  > A flameout of the #1 engine occurred due to water ingestion when the aircraft penetrated a vip level 5 thunderstorm and encountered heavy rain while descending with the throttles a flight idle. The engine suffered overtemperature damage to the turbine section…
- [NTSB BFO87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA028.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1987 · N5216Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The rockwell was in level flight at 2800 ft and the Piper was climbing when midair collision occurred. Neither acft was operating under ATC. Neither plt saw the otr acft before the collision occurred. The bottom of the rockwell cabin and the left tiptank of…
- [NTSB BFO86FHD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FHD04.md): White Lightning WLAC-1 · Wilmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N100WL · Substantial damage
  > During a vfr-on-top flt with no flt plan, the eng lost power from fuel starvation. The plt did not recognize that fuel was still remaining in a non-selected aux tank. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during a forced landing on the median of a highway.…
- [NTSB BFO86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA026.md): Cessna 150G · Selbyville, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N4004J · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted trees while attempting to release a banner at the drop zone. The acft was reportedly equipped with separate towing and release mechanisms, so that up to four banners could be towed in succession without the acft having to land. The plt…
- [NTSB BFO85LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA019.md): Cessna 177 · Delaware City, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1985 · N18038 · Substantial damage
  > The acft departed charleston, SC at about 1730 with 42 gals (5 hrs) of fuel on board for the planned 4 hr flt to smyrna, DE. Headwinds of 10 to 20 KTS were encountered en route, putting the flt in the smyrna area 45 mins late with only 15 mins of fuel…
- [NTSB NYC85LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA031.md): Cessna 182D · Woodside, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1984 · N8957X · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he refueled the acft on 11/12/84 & filled the tanks. Tach time was 1766.95. On 11/20/84, when he took off, he estimated 51 gals of fuel was on board. He flew to another location & landed, then was away from his acft about 1 hr. When he…
- [NTSB NYC81DHD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DHD10.md): Bell 206L · Odessa, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1980 · N5748H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80DHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DHD01.md): Cessna 150 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1979 · N11820 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FHD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FHD25.md): Cessna 177 · Broadkil Beach, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1978 · N3471T · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA051.md): Piper PA-28 · Wilmington, DE · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1978 · N55645 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FHD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FHD05.md): Mooney 20 · Dover, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1976 · N6525B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76FHD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FHD30.md): Beech A23-24 · Laurel, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1976 · N764AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76DHD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DHD11.md): American AA1 · Delmar, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1975 · N5711L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN032.md): Douglas DC8-51 · Wilmington, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1975 · N801E · No damage
- [NTSB IAD75AI065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI065.md): Cessna 150 · Cheswold, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 21, 1975 · N5778G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FHD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FHD18.md): Cessna 150 · Laurel, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1974 · N7172F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DHD74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DHD74.md): Piper PA-23 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1974 · N13RD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN106.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Dover, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1973 · N8296R · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN014.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bridgeville, DE · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1972 · N8801V · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FHD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHD11.md): Navion A · Smyrna, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1971 · N8975H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71FHD55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FHD55.md): Cessna 172H · Selbyville, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1971 · N8147L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71IN123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71IN123.md): Douglas DC-8 · Wilmington, DE · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1971 · N8762 · No damage
- [NTSB IAD71AI044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI044.md): Fleet 16B · Ellendale, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 28, 1971 · N222F · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD71FHD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71FHD03.md): Piper PA-28 · Bear, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1970 · N9402W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71AI003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI003.md): Cessna 170B · Montchanin, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1970 · N2377D · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70D0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70D0102.md): Beech 23 · Kirkwood, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1969 · N8731M · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70F0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70F0080.md): Piper PA-28 · New Castle, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N98297 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70A0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0004.md): Beech 23 · Selbyville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1969 · N2329J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69I0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69I0002.md): Boeing 737 · Kenton, DE · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1968 · N734N · Minor damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0108.md): Culver LFA · Middletown, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1967 · N29288 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68A0011.md): Aero Comdr 1121 · Bear, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1967 · N450JD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0174.md): Cessna 150G · Milford, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1967 · N2992J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0034.md): Curtis C-46 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1965 · N5132B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1507.md): Piper PA-18 · Rehoboth, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1965 · N3775Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X4211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4211.md): Boeing 707 123B · New Castle, DE · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1964 · N7518 · Minor damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4087.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Middletown, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1964 · N43542 · Destroyed

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
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" = 'DE' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases?state=DE

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