# Fatal NTSB investigations: Subaru ALL MDLS A/B

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 CEN24FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA298.md): DeGraw DeBird · Napoleon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2024 · N140DG · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the gyroplane’s tail due to main rotor blade contact for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA321.md): Just Highlander · Bennington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N7514N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA039.md): Kevin Leue Sparrow Hawk · Hernando, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N481ZK · Destroyed
  > Impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA17FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA339.md): Hickox Andy Andys Gyroplane · Umatilla, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N152AH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper response to a total loss of engine power, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent. The loss of engine power was due to the separation of the electrical…
- [NTSB CEN16LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA096.md): Raymond Z Brown Condor · Centralia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N41852 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the prerotator belt, which impeded the engine's timing belt and resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA344.md): Erickson Larry D RAF 2000 GT · Humboldt, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N315LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of gyroplane control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA257.md): Morse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N914FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA084.md): Bruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA508.md): Brupbacher Chris CB2000 · Reserve, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N5002E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight control rod bearing due to an undetected preexisting corrosion-induced crack, which resulted in the main rotor blades going to full pitch and the rotor mast folding; this allowed the pusher propeller to strike and sever the tail.
- [NTSB CEN13LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA433.md): Clayton Gerald H Glastar GS-1 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N513GC · Destroyed
  > Slippage in the engine clutch and gear reduction module and a resultant uncommanded movement of the propeller blades into reverse thrust.
- [NTSB CEN12FA619](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA619.md): Wiggins AIR Boss · Lansing, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N717EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA316.md): Norris Dominator · Blue Springs, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N103EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR10FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA373.md): Marshall CH601 HDS · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2010 · N18295 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA264.md): Polit Kitfox Ser 5 Outback · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N781VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA266.md): Bowman Titan Tornado II · Needles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N3156B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle during a low-altitude flight over a highway.
- [NTSB DFW08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA052.md): Althouse RAF 2000 GTX · Crowley, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N136DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.
- [NTSB NYC08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA005.md): Pelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N26VT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA147.md): Ceridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N169BC · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA142.md): McDonald J4B-2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N445SM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot by the drug substances identified in the toxicological testing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA258.md): Garner Garner Falcon · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N6194Y · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with terrain during an unknown phase of flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB MIA06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA077.md): Marvin T Eiland SparrowHawk · Ona, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N41964 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons during a normal descent, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA163.md): Becker RAF 2000 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N481KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while in the traffic pattern. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of gyrocopter experience.
- [NTSB IAD05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA007.md): SanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N166DK · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA035.md): Northam RAF 2000 · Nelsonia, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N999GC · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC02FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA064.md): Denzer RAF 2000 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · N435PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt liftoff during takeoff, and his failure to correct a pilot-induced-oscillation during takeoff initial climb which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail mounted rudder, and an in-flight loss of control. A factor in the accident…
- [NTSB ATL02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA064.md): Kopp Robert E GYRO-KOPP-TER · Citra, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N6158F · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flight control, followed by a subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA049.md): Stiles Choctaw · Danville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N97CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.
- [NTSB DEN00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA079.md): Green GTX-SE-FI · Gillette, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N2411V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abruptly pulling the nose up at an excessive airspeed, resulting in the rotor blades striking the vertical stabilizer and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA309.md): Pinick Horizon 2 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N787TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA038.md): Blanton RAF 2000 · The Colony, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N14GR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during cruise flight. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA018.md): Frost RAF 2000 GTX SE · Adrian, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N914VT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA085.md): Pecchio Marchetti 263MP · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N263MP · Destroyed
  > the loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA086.md): Piotrowski GIP-1 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N7014B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain rotor RPM in the gyrocopter on approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience in gyrocopter flying.
- [NTSB SEA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA026.md): Bird RAF-2000 · Redmond, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N70334 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's exceeding the proper climb rate. A factor contibuting to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make/model.
- [NTSB BFO93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA106.md): Wernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6606B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('59050'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=59050&fatal=1

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