# NTSB investigations: NONE

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW98LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA284.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus CM · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N94DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the sudden wind shift which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable when the aircraft was on final approach to land.
- [NTSB FTW98LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA264.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N73534 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent. Factor were the pilot's inadvertent lowering of the flaps instead of extending the spoilers, and his lack of experience in gliders.
- [NTSB SEA98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA094.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1998 · N65918 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from a pole. Contributing factors were rain and an overcast which resulted in less than optimal conditions to detect the pole.
- [NTSB SEA98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA087.md): Champion 7GCB · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N912CP · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the rear right-main brake pedal from the brake master cylinder, and the overloading of the right main landing gear. A factor was the oscillation of the tailwheel.
- [NTSB CHI98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA184.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N25491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during climb. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA244.md): Burkhart Grob 103 · Briggs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N427BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the distance and altitude. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and his diverted attention while on downwind.
- [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 FTW98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA231.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-B · Longmont, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N1527M · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position his foot for a high wind landing. Factors were high winds and windshear.
- [NTSB LAX98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA147.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N34187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA046.md): Let L-23 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N55BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to reverse direction. A factor was his improper use of the speed brake.
- [NTSB NYC98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA085.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Elk Garden, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N31226 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper weather evaluation. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA092.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N948B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the oil drilling rig due to his attention being diverted inside the cockpit in order the secure the landing gear control.
- [NTSB ATL98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA051.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 · Pikeville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1998 · N25MZ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB LAX98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA084.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N3463 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to correctly attach the tow bridle, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW98FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA089.md): Cameron R-420 · Yeso, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1998 · N298AR · Destroyed
  > The rupture of the gas cell bottom (diaphragm) due to inadequate manufacturer's design and inadequate manufacturing quality control. A factor was the flight crew's performance of an emergency bailout which allowed the balloon to drift unattended for…
- [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 MIA98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA023.md): Let L-13 · Elkin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N65140 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Unfavorable winds and a fence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA017.md): Schweizer 126-D · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N7583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during the landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA011.md): Schweizer SGS1-26A · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1997 · N1154N · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the elevator cables and elevator control bell-crank by the pilot, and an inadequate annual inspection by the mechanic. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the flight controls prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA013.md): Schweizer FGS-233 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N5762S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing approach which resulted in his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB LAX98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA005.md): Balloon Works Firefly 11 · Rancho Bernardo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N2585Z · Minor damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight in high wind conditions and his improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB LAX98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA007.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N242DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [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 FTW98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA009.md): Cameron N-90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1997 · N1602R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Aerostar RX 8, N71415, to follow procedures/directives.
- [NTSB FTW98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA143.md): Aerostar S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N63459 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon.
- [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 FTW98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA014.md): Burkhart Grob 103 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N921G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC97FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA159.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N4787C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA244.md): Maule M-7-235 · Louisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N5662S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA118.md): Reynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA114.md): Schleicher ASW19-B · Troy, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N19LK · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA194.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N52AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed taxispeed and failure to maintain wing clearance from a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB SEA97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA190.md): Laister LP-49 · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N40NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA305.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B-15 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N90755 · No damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA181.md): Avian Magnum IX · Donald, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N20146 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree that was located on the edge of the field in which he was attempting to land.
- [NTSB CHI97LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA239.md): Briegleb BG-12A · Superior, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N5516V · Destroyed
  > the separation of the wing from the glider for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA288.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Briggs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N37VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the high vegetation on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA258.md): Centrair ASW20F · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N120MJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and subsequent encounter with gusty winds and strong downdrafts, which precluded reaching the airport and induced an unrecoverable high sink rate during an off-airport 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 NYC97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA145.md): Slingsby T65A · Bethel, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N111XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA211.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N9927J · Destroyed
  > an in-flight separation of the right wing, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were thermal lift and turbulence in clouds.
- [NTSB NYC97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA137.md): Aerostar-Raven S-60-A · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N3590H · No damage
  > An abrupt touchdown to avoid power lines which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly brief the passengers for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA207.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N1527B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly judge the landing approach. The proximity of transmission wires was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA256.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N65378 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning in that he allowed the glider to descend to too low an altitude and stray too far from the airport, exceeding the aircraft's glide capabilities. A factor was his failure to utilize maximum braking action.
- [NTSB LAX97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA227.md): Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Jacumba, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1997 · N18AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt rotation, which resulted in the breaking of the tow rope. A factor was the low altitude when the tow rope broke, precluding a landing on the runway.
- [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 ANC97TA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA074.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Fort Wainwright, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N2952H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA174.md): Burkhart Grob 103A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N931BG · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and wing tip clearance from high vegetation beside the runway during landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. High vegetation on the runway shoulder was a…
- [NTSB CHI97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA108.md): Aerostar RXS-8 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N71493 · No damage
  > the ground crewmember failed to maintain visual contact with the balloon, while it was landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the ground crewmember allowed her attention to be diverted while keeping a child out of harms way.
- [NTSB LAX97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA159.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N380P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to increase sink rate to avoid flying into an obstacle with insufficient altitude remaining to reduce the sink rate prior to impact with the ground.

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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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&page=17

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