# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA123.md): Zenith 601HDS · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N601G · Substantial damage
  > Excessive rotor distributor shaft clearance that resulted in damage to the distributor rotor, a loss of ignition, the engine ceasing to operate. This resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA152.md): Zimmerman Glastar · Pierce, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N109BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the overtemperature of the engine cooling system, the long grass, and the collapse of…
- [NTSB MIA03CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA107.md): Michael Allen Brown RAF 2000 GTX · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N9DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the takeoff which resulted in the gyrocopter descending and the main rotor impacting the ground, incurring damage.
- [NTSB FTW03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA091.md): Gilbertson Zodiac CH601HDS · Grandfield, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N474BG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA022.md): Lewis Barnett J4B · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N23152 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA260.md): Anderson Kitfox Series 5 · Garden Prairie, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2002 · N743JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his operation of the fuel system beyond its limitation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were transmission wires and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA142.md): Kaminski RAF 2000 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N73GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [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 IAD02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA054.md): Miller Barnet J4B-2 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N8121M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type, make, and model.
- [NTSB LAX02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA149.md): Sierra RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N256SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA110.md): Thornley Thornley 2000 · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N248JT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the power lines.
- [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 MIA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA038.md): Byrd KR-2S · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N366KR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA226.md): Murray JN4-D · Morrisdale, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N176TP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the 10-foot corn in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB MIA01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA213.md): Avid Mk-4 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N567SM · Substantial damage
  > , An aileron control system failure during climb due to an improper welded installation by the aircraft homebuilder, resulting in an inflight loss of lateral control, and an inflight collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent and landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA107.md): Herriford RAF 2000 · Gardiner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N2361S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to rotate the aircraft until he was well past the normal takeoff rotation speed, and his abrupt rotation at this higher speed.
- [NTSB LAX01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA161.md): Taylor Bandit · Marysville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N8057T · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed an inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power at a low altitude because of water contamination.
- [NTSB MIA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA134.md): David G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N218DH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA146.md): Arthur Lee Beer ALB Special · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N117V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA047.md): Larry Groover Eagle · Auburndale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N8132L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA015.md): Murdock RAF 2000 GTX · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N6382T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA169.md): Clearwaters RAF 2000 · Leahy, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N61376 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA204.md): Spurgeon Avid Bandit · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N60698 · Substantial damage
  > the owner/builder's improper installation that resulted in the fuel line being snagged, resulting in fuel starvation and an inflight loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the airplane during the forced landing.
- [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 CHI00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA104.md): Wilson RAF 2000 GTX SE · Monroe City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N1964 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not obtaining clearance from the trees. Factors were the trees and the ravine terrain condition.
- [NTSB IAD00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA013.md): Rogers RAF 2000 · Franklin, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N78ME · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate rotor rpm.
- [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 NYC99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA141.md): Prendergast Seawind · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N8190J · Substantial damage
  > The air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA089.md): Boyd Dan MONO-WHEEL; Euro · Smith, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1999 · N216JE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA021.md): Elliott RAF 2000 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N797X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [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 LAX98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA271.md): Clark Barnett J4B2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N694 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate rigging of the rotor blades and rudder, which led to an inability to maintain control of the gryocopter. The pilot's inadequate landing flare in soft terrain, which resulted in a nose low touchdown and subsequent nose over, and, his…
- [NTSB CHI98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA242.md): Brunnemer HMB-2 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N9129F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured ignition coil. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA015.md): Reed-Madsen Taylor Bird · Humboldt, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N12121 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to attain airspeed and maintain control of the aircraft, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA278.md): Watts RAF 2000 Gyroplane · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N6826Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was his premature liftoff at low airspeed.
- [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 CHI96LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA240.md): Sauder Avid Flyer HH · Stoneville, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N399S · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA304.md): Kevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N494KN · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [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.
- [NTSB MIA92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA109.md): Stoltzfus Stileto MK II · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N3169Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control during a precautionary landing due to a loss of visual references. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI80FEE35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE35.md): Volmer VJ22 · Sublette, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1980 · N6857 · Substantial damage

## 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."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&page=3

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