# Final NTSB investigations: Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA035.md): De Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2024 · N420TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CEN24LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA154.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2024 · N675LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA015.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2023 · N41DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…
- [NTSB CEN22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA106.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2022 · N5300 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.
- [NTSB ERA21LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA288.md): Dehavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk X · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N47YC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA16LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA065.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Modena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N9410 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ERA15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA052.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N28681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully recover before collision with obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429.md): De Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA420.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA466.md): Dehavilland DHC-1 · Benton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N22DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB MIA08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA178.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N80660 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB NYC05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA091.md): Auster Mark 6 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2005 · N3675 · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the right tailwheel steering arm.
- [NTSB MIA05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA003.md): de Havilland DH-82C · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N819DH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA219.md): de Havilland DHC-22A · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N665WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent…
- [NTSB IAD01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA061.md): Stampe ET Renard SV-4 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N25SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA143.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA049.md): de Havilland DH-82C Tigermoth · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N819DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection of the fuel supply that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA227.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N5050C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA267.md): De Havilland Tiger Moth DH-82A · Interlochen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N38KH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to obtain the proper climb rate, and inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N28681 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA299.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N82KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA218.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N7966 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed causing the airplane to inadvertently enter into a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB SEA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA054.md): de Havilland DH 82A · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N353FG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA128.md): de Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth · Orland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1985 · N99108 · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that during a loop, the eng lost power, then the acft entered an inverted spin. He said that he had gotten out of the inverted spin & was recovering from a regular spin when the acft struck the ground. According to a witness, the plt entered…
- [NTSB BFO85FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA004.md): de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth · Keyser'S Ridge, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1984 · N172VF · Destroyed
  > The flt was the final leg of a flt from winchester, VA that had been discontinued the day before due to adverse weather conditions. Two weather briefings were obtained on the day of the accident, both of which included the statement that VFR flight was not…
- [NTSB FTW84FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA218.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1984 · N82DS · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in an open pasture with trees on the western perimeter. The acft attitude at impact was nose down at a 30 to 50 degree angle in a right spiral. The main fuel tank mounted on the top wing over and behind the engine broke from its mount on…
- [NTSB FTW84LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA071.md): de Havilland DHC-1 · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N22DH · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the eng lost power as he made a throttle adjustment in the traffic pattern while turning from downwind to base. Subsequently, he allowed the acft to stall & land hard. Short of the rwy. The origin of the malfunction was not identified.
- [NTSB SEA82DA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA146.md): Auster A.O.P.6 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1982 · N38220 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft lost wooden propeller during cruise. Aircraft was forced to land on a highway. During approach aircraft wing hit a light pole and yawed. During touchdown it bounced hard on left main landing gear which collapsed.
- [NTSB LAX80FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA137.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Oak View, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1980 · N87677 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA01.md): Dehavilland DH-82A · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1979 · N7404 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE50.md): Dehavilland Moth · Martha Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1979 · N8722 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DNC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DNC40.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N8872 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEP35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP35.md): Replica BE-2C · Neenah, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1977 · N1914B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPD53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPD53.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Mansfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1976 · N832WP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DNA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DNA41.md): Dehavilland DH 82A · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1975 · N8223 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUQ04-201636.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Santa Susan, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1973 · N522R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEI44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEI44.md): Dehavilland DH 82A · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1973 · N41DH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73AF004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF004.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Jenks, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1972 · N3549 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72DUQ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUQ49.md): Dehavilland DH 82A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1971 · N5444 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0001.md): Dehavilland DHC-1B · La Porte, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1966 · N1147 · Destroyed

## 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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('20004'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=20004&status=final

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