# 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. Page 28 of 43 · 2,123 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA327.md): Schweizer SGS1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1984 · N7710S · Substantial damage > The plt reported that his glider was the 3rd to launch (using an auto tow) on a distance completion flt. He released the tow cable at about 900 ft & began searching for lift. No lift was found. After a short time, he attempted to return to the departure… - [NTSB FTW84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA254.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N3610R · No damage > During a pre-flt breifing, the wind was reported to be from 280 deg at 6 to 12 KTS. At launch time, the plt estimated the wind was blowing at 7 KTS. He took off at 0720 CDT without difficulty & climbed to about 1000 ft AGL. Aprx 1 hr after taking off, the plt… - [NTSB CHI84LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA216.md): Balloon Works Barnes Firefly 8-24 · Burnsville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N3679A · No damage > The Balloon landed without incident. According to the plt, the envelope was being deflated when a gust of wind tipped the basket. The plt said he saw a young boy with his leg under the basket. The plt lifted the edge of the basket by stepping out of it to… - [NTSB NYC84LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA188.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N245JD · Substantial damage > The glider was attempting a tow-launch when the right wing tip struck a clump of high grass. The glider yawed right and collided with the asphalt rwy, breaking the fuselage and collapsing the landing gear. The pilot stated that the grass was too high for a… - [NTSB DEN84FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA161.md): Let L-13 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N48032 · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that the acft appeared to be too high, too fast, and in a crab as it approached the rwy. Over the rwy the glider was observed to roll into a right turn as the nose came up. Shortly thereafter the right wing struck 3 parked acft and collided… - [NTSB LAX84LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA297.md): Let L-13 · El Mirage, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1984 · N3204F · Substantial damage > The glider plt reported that after a release from the tow line, he had difficulty finding lift. He concentrated on finding lift so much that he became disoriented with respect to the rwy. When he elected to return to the arpt, he inadvertently selected a… - [NTSB NYC84IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA164.md): Barnes Firefly 7 · Gorham, ME · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N3613D · No damage > During touch and go landings the balloon encountered increased winds. The balloon touched down hard tilting the basket onto its side. A passengers arm became caught between the basket and the ground. - [NTSB LAX84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA276.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1984 · N7562 · Substantial damage > The student, glider plt stated that he encountered a loss of lift while on the downwind side of a hill. Subsequently, he selected a field for an off-arpt landing. On final apch, the plt noticed a fence in the middle of the field & was unable to avoid it. He… - [NTSB LAX84LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA262.md): Molino PIK-20B · El Mirage, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1984 · N222PK · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was 1/2 mi from the rwy at 835 ft AGL, his airspeed was 70 KTS. While descending through 400 ft AGL, his airspeed flickered 3 times to zero. The 3rd time, it stayed at zero & the glider dropped to the ground. The reported wind 11… - [NTSB LAX84LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA257.md): Raven S-55A-707 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1984 · N5717H · No damage > During a sight-seeing flt, the winds, outside air temp & propane gas burner temp began increasing, so the plt elected to land. He notified the chase crew, started a descent & anticipated making a 'drop line' landing. As the balloon began crossing over a dry… - [NTSB SEA84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA080.md): Schweizer SGS1-26C · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1984 · N4450N · Destroyed > The sailplane encountered deteridrating thermals & elected to make an off airport landing as he did not think he could reach the airport. He overshot the selected field in his attempt to miss some wires at the apch end of the field despitethe use of spoilers… - [NTSB LAX84LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA246.md): Balloon Works Fire FLY 6B · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1984 · N2014F · No damage > When the Balloon took off, the winds were virtually calm. However, during the last 30 minutes of flt, the surface winds increased to an estimated 15 KTS which necessitated a high wind landing. The gondola tipped over during the landing & one of the passengers… - [NTSB MIA84LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA120.md): Schweizer SGU-22 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1984 · N50RE · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the wind tetrahedron during landing. The plt stated he landed on the grass parrllel to rwy 22 and a combination of landing long and ground effect caused him to hit the telrahedron. - [NTSB LAX84LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA216.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Astir CS · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1984 · N128SS · Substantial damage > The plt initially lined up for a straight-in approach to land, but on final approach, he decided to make a 360 deg turn to land in front of spectators who were along the beginning of the airstrip. As he was completing the turn to land, the left wing contacted… - [NTSB LAX84FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA180.md): Maupin WOODSTOCK-I · California City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N71W · Destroyed > During flt, the glider sustained an in-flt failure of both wings, then entered an uncontrolled descent & crashed. An exam of the wreckage revealed no preexisting structural problems. The glider was equipped with a recording barograph. A barograph trace showed… - [NTSB NYC84LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA139.md): Balloon Works Fire FLY 6B · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N3738H · Substantial damage > During a descent to land, the plt of a Balloon tried to level off to reach a desired touch down point. The plt added heat, but the Balloon continued to descend. After a hard bounced landing, the Balloon began to ascend, but it collided with tree limbs & was… - [NTSB SEA84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA046.md): Lark IS28B2 · Issaquqh, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1984 · N4014B · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that while returnsing to the airport he encountered turbulence. When it became obvious that reaching the intended airport would be marginal another landing field was chosen. During turn to final, the left wing tip struck a power pole and the… - [NTSB LAX84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA135.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1983 · N17SH · Substantial damage > The plt was rated for airplanes & helicopters, but did not have a glider rating. He had only 2.5 hrs in gliders, all of which was in this same make & model. During a solo instructional flt, he encountered a high sink while on a base turn to land. He stated… - [NTSB LAX84LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA092.md): Schweizer I-26D · Black Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N7740S · Substantial damage > The glider collided with a tree during a forced landing. The glider was being towed on a ferry x-country when they overflew an undercast. The tow plane started descent to penetrate the clouds expecting the glider to maintain tow and contact on the 200 ft… - [NTSB LAX84LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA091.md): Let L-13 · Jacumba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N711KR · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a bush and groundlooped short of the rwy. The wind was unusually strong and the glider plt stated he misjudged its effect and should have flown the base leg closer. The acft landed short of the rwy and ground looped. - [NTSB FTW84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA087.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N4061P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during flt, unfavorable winds were encountered. An apch was made to a golf course, but the plt aborted dur to high winds. A short time later, an apch was made to a park area. According to the plt, the wind switched as the Balloon touched… - [NTSB DEN84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA035.md): Schweizer SGS1-36 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N3621B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during his apch to land, the glider encountered turbulence. He stated that he was 'unable to maintain directional control on landing contact with ground.' The glider touched down in a left yaw. Shortly after touchdown, he regained… - [NTSB LAX84LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA076.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · California City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N62BG · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was turning to final approach when the glider's left wing struck the ground. Reportedly, he had gotten 'too low & slow.' - [NTSB LAX84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA070.md): Cameron A-140 · Temecula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N741CB · No damage > The plt reported that he had received wx info from the tv, but no wx report was obtained from flt service. When he took off on a sight-seeing flt at 0745 PST, the wind was calm. After takeoff, he flew at lower altitudes, then climbed & flew between 1200 &… - [NTSB LAX84LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA063.md): Rider AA-4 · Salome, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N27676 · No damage > The plt of the balloon was making a precautionary landing due to his proximity to the mexican border. To avoid high tension wires, the plt 'ripped out' at a higher than normal altitude resulting in a hard landing. The plt received a fractured skull when he… - [NTSB LAX84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA061.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N7796S · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 1st solo launch using an auto tow & a nose hook. During the launch, the glider became airborne at about 42 mph. Thereafter, the student climbed successfully to an estimated alt of aprx 200 ft. at about that time, the student's… - [NTSB LAX84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA052.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N1239S · Substantial damage > After receiving an aero tow to 3,000 ft MSL & being released 5 mi from the departure arpt, the plt thermaled for about 5 min. He then descended to 2,300 ft MSL & turned back toward the arpt. He encountered 'heavy sink' had insufficient altitude to reach the… - [NTSB DEN84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA043.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N2416H · No damage > The plt was participating in a 'hare & hounds' Balloon contest. The aircrews were wx briefed at the launch site before the event. Reportedly, there was a front approaching but it was not expected to move thru until about 2 to 3 hrs after the contest.… - [NTSB NYC84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA014.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · North Conway, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N7629 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the glider was towed to 2000 feet and released, in lift. Flt was in lift for about 30 minutes when a strong sink was suddenly encountered. The glider crashed into trees. - [NTSB LAX84LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA037.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N7558 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 9th solo landing when he landed on rwy 27 with a x-wing from 200 deg at 10 KTS. During the landing, the glider drifted to the north into some bushes, then swerved into a tree. The plt reported that upon landing, he lower the wrong… - [NTSB DEN84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA009.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N1232S · Substantial damage > During the descent for landing, the plt observed that the wind was from the south. The plt decided to land downwind in the upsloping direction of the glider strip rather than upwind in the downsloping direction. He made his base leg too close to the strip &… - [NTSB CHI84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA018.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Dorr, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N1533N · No damage > During landing the basket hit a hill resulting in the basket stopping suddenly & ejecting the plt & passengers from the basket. The plt thought a passenger was still in the basket so she grabbed the valve line & hung on as the Balloon rose approximately 100… - [NTSB CHI84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA015.md): Adams AB · Wyoming, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N4022K · Substantial damage > The balloon collided with the ground, bounced, hit a house and a utility pole before being torn enough to come to rest. The hard landing in an 8 kt wind tore the vent line from the pilots hand, he lost the ability to vent the balloon and during the collisions… - [NTSB MKC83LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA227.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N7776S · No damage > The glider landed short of the rwy hitting a rough hump which was an old fence line. The glider bounced & landed hard on the rwy. The pax was hospitalized for 4 days for observation & treatment. - [NTSB FTW83LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA440.md): Raven S-55A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N2732R · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land the balloon between 2 power lines. During the landing, the balloon impacted another power line that was installed across the main lines. Electrical arcing occurring occurred. The balloon attachment cables, skirt & gondola were scorched… - [NTSB DEN83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA210.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N7590 · Substantial damage > After releasing from an aerial tow about 2,000 ft AGL, the plt was unable to find lifting thermals. The glider began to descend about 800 fpm so the plt maneuvered to return to the airstrip. The glider collided with several small trees short of the rwy. - [NTSB NYC83LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA229.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 · Julian, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N906BG · Substantial damage > The student plt & instructor (CFI) were practicing pattern work & landings. During the 1st 3 patterns, the wind was calm, however, by the time they were on their 4th pattern, the wind increased & became gusty. While the student was flying the pattern, he… - [NTSB LAX83FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA386.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35C · Jamul, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N2941H · Destroyed > Reportedly, after waiting almost 2 hrs, the plt decided he would fly the sailplane, either for 1 hr or until the owner arrived, when the owner arrived, he observed the sailplane flying back & forth along the north side of ridge area. Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB FTW83LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA374.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26F · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N2693H · Substantial damage > The student plt saw a small thunderstorm moving toward the arpt, so he returned to land before it arrived. He stated he was 2 to 3 min too late. While in the traffic pattern, he encountered turbulence, downdrafts & winds reportedly gusting to 30 KTS. As the… - [NTSB ATL83LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA325.md): Piccard AX-6 · Louisvile, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N16JF · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing at 0600 EDT & noted nothing significant that would be a hazard to flt. He proceeded to long run park, aprx 20 mi east of louisville, KY, to launch the ballon. There was a 654 foot tower in the vicinity, but the plt believed the… - [NTSB ATL83LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA322.md): Eiriavion PIK-20B · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N20PE · Substantial damage > The plt was competing in a regional soaring contest. While en route from the 1st turn point he encounter rain & elected to land in a pasture. During the landing roll, the tail skid struck a hole which cracked the fuselage, immediately forward of the empennage. - [NTSB FTW83FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA364.md): Balloon Works Firefly AX-7 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N3609C · Substantial damage > The intended landing area was a parking lot. Adjacent to the lot was a one-story building on top of which a tv antenna about 20 ft above the roof top. In an effort to clear the antenna during the descent to the parking lot, the pltwas not aware of a set of… - [NTSB NYC83LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA197.md): Berkshire Concept 70 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N6BM · Substantial damage > During the apch, the plt encountered unfavorable wind conditions & the glider touched down long. In order to avoid an embankment beyond the end of the strip, the plt turned toward a parallel rwy overrun area. Subsequently, the left wing hit two 55 gal drums… - [NTSB NYC83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA190.md): Let L-13 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N32360 · Substantial damage > After lift-off from a tow takeoff, the towplane was unable to attain the normal tow airspeed of 65 to 75 mph & continuedat about 55 mph. The glider plt thought the towplane was having engine problems, & as the two acft circled the arpt, theglider plt released… - [NTSB LAX83LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA358.md): Laister LK10 · Jacumba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N53619 · Substantial damage > The acft struck a bush during a landing short of the rwy. The instructor in the rear seat noted that the airspeed indicator at that position did not register below 60 mph by design. The instructor had no recent experience in this makeof acft and had no… - [NTSB CHI83LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA318.md): Barnes AX-7 · Utica, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N1515K · Destroyed > The student pilot made a delayed decision to land and landed within a few ft of wires without seeing them. The ground crew tried to hold him but the balloon still had too much lift. The student then saw the wires and tried to go over thembut the collision… - [NTSB CHI83LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA310.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Hamel, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1983 · N1509W · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt used fuel from 2 of 4 propane tanks, then switched to the 2nd 2 tanks & started a descent. At aprx 300 ft AGL, he tried to start the burner, but could not get a light because the pilot light was out. He attempted to manually relight the… - [NTSB FTW83FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA324.md): Piccard AX-6 · Azle, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N99US · Substantial damage > During a landing in light wind conditions, the balloon touched down beside a power line. After touchdown, the balloon envelope collapsed over the power line which carried 7200 volts. The voltage traveled to the basket/gondola which overturned on the grass… - [NTSB CHI83LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA314.md): Flug-Und Fahrzeugwerke Diamant · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1983 · N37AC · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a winch tow takeoff the right wing caught in tall grass & soft sand, & the glider ground-looped. - [NTSB ATL83LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N2743H · Substantial damage > The pilot collided with a tree while landing in windy conditions. The pilot had flown one dual flt on this day and then went up for a 39 minute solo flt. Upon her return she was low on downwind so she made a close in base but drifted to theright on final in… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=00000&page=29 ## 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=28 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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