# 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 LAX90LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA343.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N1523C · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest descent for landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA220.md): Aerostar S-66A · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6307C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly manage the fuel valves to provide adequate fuel pressure to the burner.
- [NTSB LAX90LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA212.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3A · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N116TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA208.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N2423W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to release from the tow airplane at an insufficient altitude on the lee side of the mountains.
- [NTSB ATL90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Montevallo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N34431 · Substantial damage
  > The inattentiveness of the glider pilot to the aborted takeoff of the tow plane, which resulted in his delayed action in attempting to execute a forced landing. These actions resulted in an inadvertent stall and the aircraft collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA115.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Wallkill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N126DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's diversion of attention.
- [NTSB NYC90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA114.md): Rolladen-Schneider Lsif Sailplane · Mayville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N17EW · Substantial damage
  > Jammed flight controls in flight due to a bent aileron push-rod.
- [NTSB FTW90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA110.md): Adams A60S · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N9811N · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The unfavorable wind and obstacles were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA140.md): Let L-13 · Oxford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N9297Z · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the touchdown and landing roll. The poorly executed approach to landing, and rough/uneven terrain were contributing factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA190.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26 · Waialua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N15SH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance from clouds.
- [NTSB LAX90LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA206.md): Thunder and Colt AX9-140 · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N9112R · No damage
  > The pilot's improper flare technique which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the sudden appearance of a high wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA092.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Unionville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N9856E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of thermal lift which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain covered by trees and high obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA104.md): Balloon Works 7B · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N1512T · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of several jumper cords. Factor(s) were inadvertent encounter with unfavorable wind (dust devil). Subsequently, the pilot was unable to control the rate of descent.
- [NTSB DEN90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA086.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N2048T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the tow rope and the pilot's failure to establish an appropriate descent rate as he returned to land. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the unsuitable terrain for landing beyond the runway end.
- [NTSB LAX90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA130.md): Burkhart Grob 103 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N3837J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout for objects along the landing runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA082.md): Schweizer S2-33A · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N2055T · Minor damage
  > Cause of the accident was a hard landing after the pilot stalled the glider while turning onto final approach.
- [NTSB LAX90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA103.md): Pitts S1T · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N49351 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA080.md): Adams A55 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N4021L · No damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The unexpected high wind condition was a related factor.
- [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 CHI90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA036.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N2610H · Substantial damage
  > The dual student did not maintain proper glidepath and his misjudgment for compensation for wind conditions resulted in a collision with utility wires. The cfi's inadequate supervision during the duel flight operation contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA041.md): Barnes AX-7 · Sun City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4058F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot (his failure to see & avoid). The transmission line and the student's lack of familiarity with the area were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA032.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N4070W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the raven RX7, N5710Y, failed to maintain adequate control to avoid a collision with the firefly 7, N4070W, and both pilots did not maintain adequate clearance from each other during the practice maneuver.
- [NTSB BFO90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA021.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Paint Bank, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N2880H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which led to an off-airport landing after encountering deteriorating lift conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA024.md): Cameron V-77 · Tornillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N1998Y · Substantial damage
  > Mechanical failure of the ignitor system, and failure of the pilot to use emergency burner relight procedures.
- [NTSB DEN90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA005.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N3581D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) for landing. The static cable & power line were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB DEN90LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA003.md): Adams A55 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N1059S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: trees and power lines in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA90FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA008.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N958VJ · No damage
  > Inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate supervision of the ground guide (mechanic) by company/operator/management personnel, failure of the ground guide to follow safety procedures, and the weather condition (lightning).
- [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 NYC89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA197.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A factor related to the accidetn was: the downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA185.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Louisville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N74191 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the weather prior to takeoff. High winds developed during the Balloon flight which resulted in a rough landing.
- [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 ATL89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA184.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's poor evaluation of area weather conditions during the flight, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing and led to a collision with rough terrain during the landing rollout. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB FTW89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA136.md): Piccard AX-6 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N85DP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the attempt to clear the obstacle. Factors in the accident were: the poor condition of the balloon envelope and the pilot's lack of experience as pilot in command of balloon operations.
- [NTSB DEN89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA161.md): Raven RX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N4069H · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA152.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Elmira, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N2746H · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG08.md): Homebuilt BG 12 B-D · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N124HH · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and failed to extend the spoilers.
- [NTSB DEN89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA145.md): Raven S77A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N4207U · No damage
  > A hard landing due to the pilots failure to accurately evaluate the weather conditions along with a delay in making a precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were high winds and wind shear along with rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL89FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Garner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N37141 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in initiating a climb as the Balloon converged on the tv tower.
- [NTSB NYC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA131.md): Adams Unknown · Soleburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N4022Q · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in delaying the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident included high winds and the lack of restraining devices inside the basket to help the occupants remain inside.
- [NTSB LAX89LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA167.md): Schweizer T-26E · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N1134S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed in an effort to avoid obstacles during an inadequately planned approach.
- [NTSB FTW89FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA081.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Troy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N4510H · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in their failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the high wind & tree(s).
- [NTSB LAX89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA145.md): Let L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N82756 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate crew coordination between the ground lineman and the blanik pilot, and failure of the blanik pilot to maintain clearance between his aircraft and the parked glider. A factor related to the accident was the proximity of the parked glider to the…
- [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 LAX89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA104.md): Cameron A-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N2912R · Minor damage
  > The pilot displayed poor preflight planning and preparation by not properly evaluating the weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA038.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1988 · N129KS · Substantial damage
  > During final approach, the glider collided with a fence. A witness stated that, 'the pilot simply let the glider get too low and too slow and hit a fence.' There were no mechanical problems reported prior to the accident. The pilot did not file an acdt report.
- [NTSB DEN89DTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTE01.md): Hicks/Mervin RH-3 · Erie, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N69272 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA013.md): Raven S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N3592C · Substantial damage
  > The plt, with two pax aboard a hot air balloon, participated in the 1988 Albuquerque, NM international balloon fiesta. The plt said he received a wx briefing and then departed in VFR wx conditions. After aprx 45 min of flt, the plt said he encountered…
- [NTSB DEN89LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA004.md): Raven Rally II · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1988 · N4098G · Substantial damage
  > The commercial balloon plt and one pax were participating in a balloon fiesta. The acft took off from albuquerque, on a local flight in calm winds. At altitude, the balloon encountered south winds that carried the balloon to Rio Rancho, where a landing was…
- [NTSB DEN89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA003.md): Piccard AX-6 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1988 · N99US · Substantial damage
  > The commercial plt was competing in a balloon fiesta, with 2 pax. The plt selected a landing field with power lines and a street running east and west across it. The balloon was drifting south and the plt selected the south end of the field for landing,…
- [NTSB LAX88LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA328.md): Centrair 101 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1988 · N101LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew over a field at 700 ft. a.g.l. to see if it was safe for landing. He turned the glider to establish a downwind leg. He then turned to the base leg. While turning onto final approach at a low altitude, the glider pitched up and rolled to the…

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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
```

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