# NTSB investigations, PA: Uncontrolled descent

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 BFO93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA180.md): Robinson R22 · Scottdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N88RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his delay in performing remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC82FGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT04.md): Carver HP-14B · Altoona, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1981 · N3320X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA070.md): Piper PA-32 · Easton, PA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1981 · N54383 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA010.md): Beech H18 · Troxelville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1980 · N701CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FGT21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT21.md): Bensen B-8M · Columbia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1980 · N3776N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA022-201184.md): Cessna 152 · Indian Head, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 29, 1980 · N68326 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA090.md): Piper PA-28 · No.Whitehall, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1979 · N6275W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA009.md): Piper PA-28R · North Wales, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1977 · N1018L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA037.md): Cessna U206F · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 13, 1977 · N35634 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA014.md): Cessna 172M · Conneautville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1976 · N80778 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA012.md): Piper PA-22 · Warren Center, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 12, 1976 · N973A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Frenchville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1976 · N4189J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN007.md): Piper PA-28 · Benton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 16, 1975 · N4843L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN005.md): Mooney M20C · Newtown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 14, 1975 · N4030N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN069.md): Cessna 182 · Erie, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1974 · N2433X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN046.md): N.American F-51D · Chatham, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 13, 1974 · N5412V · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN039.md): Cessna 172H · Bluebell, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1974 · N3258L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN022.md): Cessna 172 · Catasauqua, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1974 · N8191L · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN001.md): Piper PA-23 · Acme, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 4, 1974 · N5084Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN014-201627.md): Cessna 172K · Huntingdon Vly, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1973 · N7060G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN157.md): Beech 23 · Spring Run, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1972 · N2378Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN085.md): Piper PA-28 · Malvern, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 30, 1971 · N6047W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN083.md): Cessna 150B · Allentown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 24, 1971 · N1180Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN061.md): Piper PA-28 · Boalsburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 31, 1971 · N9287J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN051.md): Piper PA-28R · Washingtnville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 10, 1971 · N2941R · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72FGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FGM03.md): Brantly B2B · Williamsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1971 · N2180U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71AI054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI054.md): Cessna 310C · Dunlo, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1971 · N1765H · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN087.md): Piper PA-28 · Hallstead, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1971 · N9711J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN063.md): Cessna 310P · Grove City, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1970 · N5789M · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70AN135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN135.md): Piper PA-32 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1970 · N4707S · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0109.md): Piper J-3 · Reading, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1969 · N42637 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0053.md): Piper PA-23 · Churchville, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1968 · N4946P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0026.md): Piper PA-24 · Dallas, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1968 · N5578P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0134.md): Piper PA-28R · Gardners, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1968 · N3783T · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0132.md): Piper PA-28 · Cairnbrook, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1968 · N9857W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0120.md): Piper PA-22 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1968 · N3710P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0116.md): Beech C-33A · Granville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 25, 1968 · N779AA · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0049.md): Cessna 182 · Rothsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1967 · N6362A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67F0584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0584.md): Cessna 172 · Harrow, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1967 · N1196F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67F0497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0497.md): Cessna 150 · Tyrone, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1967 · N3446J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0102.md): Cessna 150 · Fombell, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1967 · N7754F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0077.md): Beech S35 · Columbia X-Rds, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1966 · N6030F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0102.md): Piper PA-28 · Falls Creek, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 18, 1966 · N8181W · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0032.md): Stinson 108-3 · Milroy, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1965 · N6353M · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65A0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0126.md): Beechcraft D50 · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 18, 1965 · N4341D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65A0124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0124.md): Piper PA-25 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 7, 1965 · N7335Z · 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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 650)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/650/cases?state=PA

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