# NTSB investigations: NONE, VA

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 ERA26LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA207.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Scotts Fork, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N8217W · Minor damage
  > The photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA25LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA009.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2024 · N341KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA365.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2022 · N249AF · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB ERA21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA248.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Nellysford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2021 · N33929 · No damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path to the runway.
- [NTSB ERA20CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA178.md): Schempp Hirth Ventus 2CT · Stuarts Draft, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2020 · N514TW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of thermal lift during a motor glider flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed attempted engine start.
- [NTSB ERA20FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA097.md): Aviastroitel AC 4C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 9, 2020 · N912ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA14FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA231.md): Eagle C-7 · Ruther Glen, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2014 · N3016Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.
- [NTSB ERA13CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA035.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Roseland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N4KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA465.md): Let L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA477.md): Beam-Walter RS-15 · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N29WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate installation and preflight inspection of the right rudervator assembly, which resulted in a loss control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA387.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N17965 · Substantial damage
  > The unauthorized installation of a battery and associated wiring and electrical components, which resulted in an in-flight electrical fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB NYC08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA275.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4281B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.
- [NTSB NYC08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA267.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA236.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N184W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB NYC07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N2743Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA148.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2005 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA059.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N341KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the loss of orographic lift conditions. A factor was the loss of orographic lift.
- [NTSB NYC02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA014.md): Nicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N843C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA027.md): Let Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…
- [NTSB IAD01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA076.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.
- [NTSB NYC99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA118.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Gasburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N9070T · No damage
  > The unforecast high winds that required the pilot in command to make a precautionary landing.
- [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 BFO96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA009.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N6348X · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.
- [NTSB NYC94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA081.md): Let Super Blanik L-33 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N23BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach for landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of glider.
- [NTSB NYC93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Buchanan, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N33929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, inadequate crew coordination, and failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind and proximity of obstructions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA126.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N2781H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience, an improperly planned approach, and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB BFO92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA003.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N34396 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor (CFI). Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to properly monitor the student's performance.
- [NTSB BFO91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA034.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Buchanan, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N2451W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff with unfavorable winds.
- [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 BFO87DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID02.md): Eagle Balloons C-7 · Montvale, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1987 · N60765 · Minor damage
  > The balloon plt selected a downsloping field with powerlines at the apch end and woods at the upwind end in which to land. On touchdown, the basket tipped over and the plt was pulled from the basket by his grip on the crown valve line. The balloon began to…
- [NTSB BFO85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA078.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N39DG · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, after experiencing a loss of lift, he flew over the open field, observed electrical wires, and continued to fly parallel with the wires. As he turned westward to land in the field, the plt lost sight of the power lines in the sunset.…
- [NTSB BFO85LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA053.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1985 · N65818 · Substantial damage
  > After liftoff both the PIC and the plt getting checked out in the Schweizer sgs 2-33A stated that they encountered moderate turbulence in the area. When the sailplane reched approximately 200 ft AGL the tom rope separated from the aircraft and N65818 was…
- [NTSB BFO85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA037.md): Slingsby Type 43 Series 3F · Lovettsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N5563V · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he normally avoided landing on the rwy since the glider landed on a skid & it took a few minutes to remount it on a ground handling dolly. On this flt, he planned to land on the grass beside the apch end of the rwy. However, he allowed an…
- [NTSB ATL84LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA300.md): Let L-13 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N14YA · Substantial damage
  > The plt inadvertantly deployed the flaps on final apch instead of the spoilers. The glider overshot the airstrip touching down in rough terrain off the departure end.
- [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…
- [NTSB ATL83LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA226.md): Let L-13 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N90626 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that this was his third flt of the day and his first in this particular acft. He misjudged his glide path and landed about 100 feet short of the runway. The glider rolled into the creek and the nose impacted about 2 feet below the top of the…
- [NTSB ATL80FIA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FIA07.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 10, 1980 · N2690H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DID08.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1979 · N249AF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79DIA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DIA04.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1978 · N33978 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78DIA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DIA18.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1978 · N2039T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FIA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FIA13.md): Balloon WKS Frfy 7 · Catlett, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1978 · N2348H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FIA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FIA10.md): Balloon WKS Fire 7 · Catlett, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1978 · N27138 · Minor damage
- [NTSB IAD78DIA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DIA11.md): Balloon WKS Frfy 7 · Casanova, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1978 · N2091F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID16.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Windsor, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1977 · N680U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DIA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DIA05.md): Semco TC-4 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1976 · N8695 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FIA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIA03.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1974 · N17941 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FIA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIA19.md): Glasfugel H301B · Midland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1974 · N66SC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DIA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DIA11.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1970 · N2440W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70DIA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70DIA11.md): Schweizer 2-33 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1970 · N5758S · Substantial damage

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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" = 'VA' 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
```

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

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