# NTSB investigations: NONE: Miscellaneous/other

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA101.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus-CS · Freehold, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N42CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the tow release handle at a low altitude following an encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX07CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA176.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2007 · N1052Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The failure of the tow rope during takeoff was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N65844 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the towrope during the initial climb out.
- [NTSB CHI06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA160.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Gretna, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N83030 · No damage
  > A run-on landing encountered by the pilot of the balloon due to the prevailing winds. The unfavorable winds were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA022.md): Cameron Balloons O-90 · Bethlehem Twp., NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N4066X · No damage
  > The ground crewmember's inadvertent entanglement in the balloon's vent lines.
- [NTSB IAD05CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA141.md): Lindstrand Balloons 77A · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N4024P · No damage
  > The ground crewman's failure to release the basket of the balloon when it resumed flight during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was the wet grass at the landing site.
- [NTSB LAX05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA094.md): Cameron Balloons A-250 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2005 · N3037V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate handling of the balloon during boarding resulting in a passenger falling and sustaining a serious injury.
- [NTSB NYC04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA177.md): Avian Falcon II · Middletown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N15053 · Minor damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent fall from the basket, during landing. A factor in this accident was the windy conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA003.md): Balloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N7021U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's diverted attention that resulted in the inadequate handling of the burner during ground operations.
- [NTSB NYC03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA143.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Grove City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N71696 · No damage
  > The passengers failure to maintain her balance inside the balloon basket.
- [NTSB FTW03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA135.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7172D · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilots landing instructions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA097.md): Firefly 11B · Yountville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N1501H · No damage
  > A bystander was impaired by drugs and did not follow the pilot's directive to release the balloon as it began its ascent.
- [NTSB NYC02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA027.md): Let Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…
- [NTSB SEA01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA153.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N82AS · Substantial damage
  > The premature release of the towline and the pilot's improper selection of a landing area following the release. Factors include improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA168.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · HIghland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N76SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers during landing approach, which resulted in a touchdown at a higher than normal airspeed. An additional cause was the intentional ground loop/swerve maneuver performed by the pilot to avoid overrunning the end of the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA150.md): Raven S60A · Mumford, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N28282 · Minor damage
  > The ground handler's failure to follow instructions to release her line during the balloon's unintended ascent, due to panic.
- [NTSB CHI00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA023.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Imperial, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N9130F · No damage
  > the passenger's failure to follow instructions on how to properly brace for the landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA028.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N173SS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to follow proper preflight procedures, and his failure to control the aircraft when the latch opened during flight. A factor was his failure to properly latch the canopy, and to utilize all available runway during the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA105.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Freehold, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N9067F · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to secure himself during landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA199.md): Balloon Works Firefly AX-9 · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N3141C · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to comply with the pilot briefing, and properly brace herself for landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA301.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N103GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow procedures in securing the rear canopy, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight.
- [NTSB CHI98LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA171.md): Stemme S10V · Plymouth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N97MT · Substantial damage
  > the improper in-flight decision of the pilot in command to initiate a turn at a close proximity to the ground. Factors to the accident were the starting procedures not being followed and the inadequate altitude to initiate the engine restart.
- [NTSB FTW98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA064.md): Adams A55S · Gallup, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N1063V · No damage
  > failure of the ground crewman to follow proper procedures. A factor relating to the accident was: the passenger failed to follow the pilot's verbal instructions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA010.md): Aerostar S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1997 · N7154E · No damage
  > The passenger failing to follow the pilot's instructions as to the proper brace position to assume for landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA008.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N74056 · No damage
  > the passenger's failure to follow procedures/directives for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA216.md): Schweizer SGS 2-8 · Menominee Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N79106 · Substantial damage
  > the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA201.md): Centrair 101C · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N991JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decison. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004.md): Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…
- [NTSB FTW97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA011.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damage
  > The ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.
- [NTSB NYC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA084.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N9775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope, and performed an off airport landing during which the glider…
- [NTSB FTW96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Ft. Lupton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N2577G · No damage
  > the pasenger's failure to follow the instructions given by the pilot during a briefing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA140.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Vidalia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N6374L · No damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CHI96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA102.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Brighton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1996 · N2598H · No damage
  > The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N65852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to return to the airport after encountering an area of no thermal lift, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction during an off…
- [NTSB BFO95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA046.md): Schweizer SC2-33A · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tow rope during the initial climb. Related factors are the gusty wind conditions, the low altitude at which the failure occurred, the tailwind during the emergency landing roll, and the CFI's intentional ground loop due to the obstacle…
- [NTSB NYC93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA174.md): Cameron HAB-N90 · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N1192W · No damage
  > The inadequate bracing of the passenger for landing which resulted in a fall.
- [NTSB SEA92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA151.md): Berkshire Mfg. Concept 70 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N382W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA208.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N36133 · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action, the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the failed tow rope.
- [NTSB LAX92LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA275.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Olancha, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N173SS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The tow pilot's intentional premature release of the glider, which had become airborne, when the tow plane failed to achieve sufficient airspeed during its takeoff ground roll, and, 2) the glider having insufficient altitude at the time of release to…
- [NTSB SEA92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA098.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N2739H · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA143.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and decision to close the glider's canopy at low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA161.md): Barnes AX 7 · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N5182U · No damage
  > The crewmembers improper posture during landing which led to a serious injury.
- [NTSB CHI91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA231.md): Let L-13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N781BA · Substantial damage
  > A collision with wires after the glider overshot the landing area due to inadvertent lowering of the flaps and no use of spoilers.
- [NTSB CHI91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA183.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7B · Greenwood, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N3605G · Minor damage
  > The inadequate briefing to the ground crew by the pilot, because the ground crewman did not understand the intent and objectives of the maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA066.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Williamstown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N5763S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to retract the speed brakes during the preflight, which resulted in the tow airplane being unable to attain sufficient altitude prior to releasing the glider, and the subsequent landing of the glider on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N2637H · Substantial damage
  > Improper decision of the glider pilot to exit the glider without positive assurance that the tow pilot had received his signal or that the glider was released from the tow plane. A related factor to the accident was: the lack of crew coordination between the…
- [NTSB LAX89LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA291.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N65843 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate crew coordination between the tow pilot and glider pilot, failure of the glider pilot to obtain proper assistance, and the tow pilot's misunderstanding of the glider pilot's intentions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA206.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Ms State Univ, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N9944J · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decison by the pilot. Contributing factors were: failure of the tow vehicle driver to use/maintain the proper speed, the pilot's lack of total flying experience, and high vegetation (uncut hay).
- [NTSB MIA89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA102.md): Adams AX-9 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4033J · No damage
  > The failure of a passenger to follow pre-briefed instructions during landing.
- [NTSB NYC88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA142.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Red Creek, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N1502K · No damage
  > While the pilot was waiting for liftoff, three ground crewmen were sitting on the basket holding the Balloon down. As the pilot prepared for liftoff, he announced that he was ready for liftoff and untied the rope. As the Balloon reached an altitude of about…

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## 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_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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 430))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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