# NTSB investigations: NONE, PA

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 ERA22LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA407.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Mount Bethel, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N17867 · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with powerlines.
- [NTSB ERA21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA242.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Pittsfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2021 · N912B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA196.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA063.md): Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Port Matilda, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2016 · N484KS · No damage
  > The bystander's decision to walk onto the runway, which resulted in him being struck by the glider's left wing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA315.md): Seela Gerald L Glasair SH 2F · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N666GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the newly purchased airplane's throttle resulting in an unstable approach, and the pilot's ability to compensate for the wind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA156.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8 · Pine Grove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2016 · N16BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain the glider's descent rate and glide path after encountering a downdraft, resulting in a collision with trees during an off airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA319.md): Head AX9 118 · New Holland, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N40104 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the vent line, which resulted in the premature deflation of the balloon’s envelope and its subsequent contact with power lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's choice of an unsuitable landing area, which…
- [NTSB ERA14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA290.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N65625 · No damage
  > The pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.
- [NTSB ERA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA031.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and glide path, which resulted in an overshoot, a hard landing, and a subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB ERA13CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA352.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1211S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA229.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N2045T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA212.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Chester Springs, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2013 · N65625 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to extinguish the burner pilot lights prior to a hard landing in windy conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA260.md): Schleicher ASW-20C · Unionville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N6BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of remedial action in response to a loss of altitude, which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA259.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N818FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning on to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA307.md): Lindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N844LB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…
- [NTSB MIA07LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA121.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Unionville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N775SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA155.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau Speed Astir II · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N176SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA114.md): Cameron Balloons A-250 · New Holland, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N5312X · Minor damage
  > Unfavorable winds and terrain during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA150.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Mt. Holly Sprin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N29JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees along his final approach path.
- [NTSB NYC06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA127.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N91MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during approach, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD04CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA045.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Dover, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2004 · N1032B · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate prior to ground contact, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the relatively high winds (for balloon flight.)
- [NTSB IAD04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA022.md): Masak Scimitar · Alexandria, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N12PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA071.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Unionville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N4446W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid a collision with a departing airplane, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A factor was the pilot's decision to land on the runway opposite the one in use.
- [NTSB IAD02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA048.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N5364G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delay in retracting the spoilers.
- [NTSB IAD02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA042.md): WSK PZL PW-5 · New Smithville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N908BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in the loss of thermal lift and collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA009.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N19KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA004.md): Rich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N21468 · Minor damage
  > An improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.
- [NTSB NYC01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA114.md): Schweitzer 136 · Tinicum Twnshp., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N3620Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB NYC00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA130.md): Ludeman HP-18 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N67TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA042.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus A · Palmerton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N117TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB NYC99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA170.md): Pilatus B-4 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N20RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA041.md): Cessna 305A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N5171G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.
- [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 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 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 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 BFO95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA015.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N33938 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA083.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-C · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver.
- [NTSB BFO93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA161.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N34367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of improper procedures for setting the altimeter which led to his misjudging altitude.
- [NTSB BFO92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA039.md): Let L-13 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N12CG · Destroyed
  > A tow rope that broke at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA193.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N34461 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [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 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 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 NYC88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA125.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1988 · N34JH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command of N34JH to see and avoid N311DP.
- [NTSB NYC86LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA137.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32A · Kurtztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1986 · N2979H · Substantial damage
  > After flying in thermals for about 45 minutes, the plts returned to the arpt to land. The instructor (CFI) stated they came over the initial approach point at about 1000 ft for a landing on runway 30. The glider passed over the end of the runway at about 150…
- [NTSB NYC85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA151.md): Burkhart Grob G-103-II Aero · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N217BG · Substantial damage
  > The glider contacted tall hay in a fld and ground looped during an off arpt forced landing. The plt stated the glider was released downwind from the arpt at an alt of aprx 3000 ft AGL. A sink rate of 1000 fpm developed preventing the plt from returning to…
- [NTSB NYC85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA122.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N2401W · Substantial damage
  > The glider was being towed for takeoff & had just become airborne when the canopy came open. The plt tried to latch the canopy, but was unable, so he released the glider from the tow plane. While the plt continued to try to latch the canopy, the glider went…
- [NTSB NYC84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA211.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1984 · N7556 · Substantial damage
  > The sailplane lost lift and during a forced landing wires were spotted on the approach. In attempting to fly under the wires the acft was flown into an embankment.
- [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…

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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" = 'PA' 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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