# NTSB investigations: NONE, NY

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 ERA26LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA346.md): Schleicher ASW-24 · Edinburg, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2026 · N94CG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2026, about 1426 eastern daylight time, a Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2B glider, N61XC, and a Schleicher ASW-24 glider, N94CG, collided in flight near Edinburg, New York. The pilot of the Schempp-Hirth was fatally injured and the glider was…
- [NTSB ERA24LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA382.md): Aerostar International RX-7 · Amsterdam, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2024 · N53081 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during final approach for landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA029.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2023 · N17903 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath for a landing on the intended runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soft terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA293.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N9184D · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and serious injury.
- [NTSB ERA22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA370.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N2055T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB GAA19CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA484.md): Cameron A 210 · Hume, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2019 · N6533Q · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB GAA19CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA469.md): Schempp Hirth Ventus 2A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2019 · N57LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the glider’s canopy before flight, which resulted in it opening in flight and the pilot's inability to maintain an appropriate final approach path and altitude, which resulted in impact with a shipping container.
- [NTSB GAA16CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA342.md): Schleicher ASW 28 · Cuddybackville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N280E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the glide path required for landing in the off-field landing zone.
- [NTSB ERA15LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA367.md): Schleicher ASW 19B · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N27XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to land.
- [NTSB ERA15CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA226.md): Aerostar International S-60A · LaGrangeville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N6517X · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a landing to a field in high wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB ERA14CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA453.md): Schleicher ASK 21 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N421SL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift during the landing approach, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA426.md): Schleicher ASW 19B · Avoca, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N31GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a return to his departure airport which resulted in the glider's encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA274.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Middletown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2014 · N7638 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA13CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA077.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Middletown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N5787S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper altitude management in the landing pattern that caused the glider to impact trees on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA12LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA528.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N438AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA11CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA323.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurstboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2011 · N2656H · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision while landing with a gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and pilot under evaluation…
- [NTSB ERA10CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA211.md): Firefly AX8B · Durhamville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N1514G · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to adequately brace herself for the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA485.md): Bell 206L-3 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N22ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA434.md): Let L13 · Sparta, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N66FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA320.md): AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17A · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N391BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA172.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17885 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.
- [NTSB MIA08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA136.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N363KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while soaring.
- [NTSB NYC08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA168.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N90870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper glide path and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the encountered headwind.
- [NTSB MIA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Big Flats, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N2768H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.
- [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 IAD05CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA081.md): PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N341PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA017.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N3597H · Minor damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB NYC03FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA162.md): Start & Flug H101 · Rock Hill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N999JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA092.md): Blanik L-13 · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N711KR · Substantial damage
  > The glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.
- [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 NYC01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA020.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N2055T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the glide toward the airport. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with the published best glide speed.
- [NTSB NYC00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA251.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2000 · N48037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation and decision to initiate a flight with an approaching rain shower. A factor in this accident was heavy rain, which reduced visibility.
- [NTSB NYC00LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA208.md): Schreder HP-11-A · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N586A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight with an unfavorable wind. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB NYC99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA017.md): Burkhart Grob G103-TWINA · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1998 · N4446T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while 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 IAD96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA142.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA111.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N65847 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA182.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owego, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft, inflight loss of control, and a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA156.md): Schweizer S-2-33A · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N3622X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to return to the departure airport, which resulted in insufficient gliding altitude, and the subsequent off airport landing in the trees.
- [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 NYC93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA173.md): Cameron Bieu/V-65 · Lewiston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N75192 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with a light pole.
- [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 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 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 NYC88LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA227.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N3613B · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported to the local police that he was having trouble getting lift and was attempting an off airport landing when the acft stalled at low alt and crashed. The pilot did not file an accident report.
- [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…
- [NTSB NYC87LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA233.md): Schweizer SGS-1-34 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1987 · N7653 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that as he was adjusting his seat belt with the canopy open, the glider began being pulled by the tow pilots acft. He maneuvered the wing tip clear of some parked acft, grabbed the canopy hatch, and held it shut during the tkof. The cockpit…
- [NTSB NYC87DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DFA02.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N1222S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was landing a Schweizer SGS-233 when he started to get into a pilot induced oscillation. The oscillations increased and the aircraft impacted in a nose low attitude. The pilot said the accident could have been prevented with less control input,…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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