NTSB investigations, VT

116 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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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')),
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    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\" = 'VT' 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"

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NTSB ERA25LA130Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Manchester, VTThe pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.Feb 26, 2025 · N43DN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA309Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280 · Colchester, VTAn in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and led to an autorotation and a hard landing.Jul 30, 2021 · N36DK · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Pomfret, VTThe glider pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll.Jul 3, 2018 · N1122Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Bennington, VTThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during a turn.May 20, 2018 · N1101X · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS123 · Tunbridge, VTThe student glider’s inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.May 13, 2018 · N9915J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Pittsford, VTThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.Nov 22, 2017 · N4676L · DestroyedNTSB ERA14IA249Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.May 21, 2014 · N116WA · Minor damageNTSB ERA14LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOconnor Paul A Ultimate Aero 10-200 · Saint Albans, VTThe propeller blade’s failure due to fatigue cracks that initiated from pitch change pin attachment holes that had been drilled too deep during manufacture.Apr 18, 2014 · N827D · DestroyedNTSB ERA13CA427Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Middletown Springs, VTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 21, 2013 · N3152Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Greensboro, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain of the forced landing site.Aug 4, 2007 · N60LK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Oct 21, 2005 · N1693Q · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMartel Air Command 532Elite · Highgate, VTThe pilot's improper cyclic input, which resulted in a retreating rotor blade stall, and its subsequent impact with the propeller. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to acquire proper training. A factor was the pilot's decision not to have a stability…Jun 26, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.Jan 25, 2002 · N104CS · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Montpelier, VTA blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature.Jan 21, 2000 · N223KT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99FA199Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Worcester, VTThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure for the particular runway, and his continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was thunderstorms.Aug 14, 1999 · N24CD · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Morristown, VTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 6, 1998 · N26712 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau Flugzeugbau EA260 · Georgia, VTThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision and the loss of engine power due to a blocked vent line. A contributing factor was an unreliable fuel gauge.Jun 24, 1998 · N148GC · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rutland, VTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: unfavorable (headwind) conditions, and brush/small trees in the forced landing area.Feb 26, 1998 · N5593E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA185Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VTthe pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.Sep 23, 1997 · CGHUE · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20E · Rochester, VTThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather that consisted of downdrafts and his inadequate start procedures that resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.Jun 23, 1997 · N1043G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the…Nov 9, 1995 · N7734P · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Rutland, VTthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Sep 28, 1995 · N9289U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Monkton, VTfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain.Jun 1, 1995 · N4602U · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · West Dover, VTA loss of power for undetermined reasons. The frozen snow covered terrain was a factor.Mar 3, 1995 · N180BF · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's premature release from the tow plane. The lack of lift and the downdraft were factors.Jun 3, 1994 · N4194D · DestroyedNTSB BFO94LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's lack of experience in soaring which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear the ridge and subsequent collision with the terrain. A related factor was the high terrain.Nov 7, 1993 · N1178S · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Stowe, VTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor in the accident was: the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Sep 6, 1993 · N6911C · DestroyedNTSB NYC93LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lyndonville, VTAn inadvertent stall of the airplane as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps during takeoff which degraded aircraft performance.Aug 15, 1993 · N2807S · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Vergennes, VTVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from snow covered terrain after becoming spatially disoriented in whiteout conditions. The adverse weather and snow covered…Feb 18, 1993 · N1192Z · DestroyedNTSB BFO92LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Warren, VTThe pilot's failure to select a safe altitude for flight in mountainous terrain. The downdraft was a factor.May 10, 1992 · N27395 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Manchester, VTThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.Oct 26, 1991 · N70548 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConvair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VTFailure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,…Sep 19, 1991 · CFICA · DestroyedNTSB NYC91LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sherburne, VTThe pilots intentional flight into icing conditions with an airplane not equipped for flight in known icing conditions. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and contact with trees in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident…Jan 19, 1991 · N777CL · DestroyedNTSB NYC90FA225Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Berlin, VTThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and…Sep 22, 1990 · CFSKO · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · No. Windham, VTThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available.Sep 1, 1989 · N2054S · DestroyedNTSB NYC89FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bradford, VTFailure of the rated pilots in both aircraft to see and avoid a midair collison.May 21, 1989 · N1272U · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC89IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Burlington, VTImproper preflight which resulted in a frozen elevator surface.Feb 15, 1989 · N123D · No damageNTSB NYC88LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Montpelier, VTEngine power loss due to fuel contamination of water and rust particles in fuel system.Jul 30, 1988 · N2883P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA4-250 · Shaftsbury, VTThe Lake amphibian was being flown with two ferry tanks installed in the cabin. The pilot departed with full fuel in the aircraft tanks and 15 gallons in the ferry tanks. The center of gravity at zero fuel weight was 3/4 inch past the aft limit. With addition…May 29, 1988 · N1405F · DestroyedNTSB NYC88FA062Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Burlington, VTDrg flt fm wilmington, de to rutland, VT, the plt diverted to binghamton after recg the albany wx & learning rutland wx was not available. After lndg, he told fss psnl he phoned rutland & was told the wx was good. He got 2 wx briefings bfr contg the flt & was…Dec 31, 1987 · N2243J · DestroyedNTSB NYC88FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Danby, VTThe pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose…Nov 14, 1987 · N252ZF · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, VTWhile cruising at about 5500', the eng lost power & the prop contd to windmill, but the plt was unable to restart the eng. Subsequently, he landed the acft in a rough field. During the landing roll, the prop dug into a mound of dirt & the aircraft flipped…Sep 27, 1987 · N302RB · DestroyedNTSB NYC87FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Highgate, VTAccording to the surviving pax, a snowshower was enctrd, so the plt reversed course & diverted to another arpt. Drg a ngt apch to lnd, the pax noted a white light on the left side of the rwy. (A VASI light sys was installed for that rwy.) The plt aborted the…Jan 20, 1987 · N3496X · DestroyedNTSB NYC87FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Brattleboro, VTThe helicopter crashed into a wooded ridge aprx 2 NM from it's liftoff location. Persons who reside under the flt path were awakened by the acft as it was descending into IMC at what sounded like full power. The plt's heliport was at an elevation of 950 ft…Oct 29, 1986 · N52EG · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Duxsbury, VTThe plt was on a VFR flight from montpelier, VT to burlington, VT; a distance of about 80 mis. A mountain range is between the two location. Shortly after takeoff the plt radioed burlington approach control and requested an IFR clearance to land at…Aug 8, 1986 · N6341U · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Danby, VTThe pilot of N66190 received a weather briefing from lebanon flight service station and was advised of low ceilings and also advised that visual flight rules flight was not recommended. At about the time N66190 was departing rutland, Vermont, a helicopter…Sep 1, 1985 · N66190 · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-95 · Stowe, VTDuring cruise flt, the plt heard a loud knocking coming from the eng and a decrease in oil pressure. During the landing in a fld, the landing gear collapsed and the acft ground looped. Examination of the eng disclosed that the hydraulic lifters of three of…Jul 20, 1985 · N5777D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FNC04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · W. Brattleboro, VTThe acft lost pwr during normal cruise. The plt attempted to autorotate into a clearing in the trees. Post accident exam discovered an air leak in the fuel control. The pressure compressor discharge (pcd) line 'b' nut was disconnected from the fuel control.…May 30, 1985 · N23LV · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FA088Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Swanton, VTDuring normal cruise flt the plt became unable to move the elevator control. The flt was continued to the planned destination using elevator trim for pitch control. On final approach to the rwy the acft was caught by a wind gust & pitched nose down. The plt…Mar 25, 1985 · N6024V · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Dorset, VTThe plt was about 30 miles from rutland when he radioed the arpt for weather info. He was informed that clouds were 1500 ft broken and 2700 ft overcast with snow, light fog and 5 miles visibility. The plt responded that he would call again when he got closer…Mar 18, 1985 · N12CQ · Destroyed