# NTSB investigations: Volkswagen CONVERSION

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 CHI84LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA389.md): Denil Sonera II · De Pere, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1984 · N2265N · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that on initial climb, he became distracted by an insect in the cockpit and the acft drifted off the right side of the rwy, colliding with telephone lines near the end of the rwy.
- [NTSB MKC84FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA225.md): Bobby Wayne Watkins Mini Coupe · Nashville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N937BW · Destroyed
  > The builder/owner/plt had flown the home built acft for about 10 mins on its 1st test flt which was made a few days prior to the accident. On third flt, he took off on rwy 01, climbed straight-out for awhile, made a left turn to x-wind leg & started a…
- [NTSB FTW84FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA290.md): Griffin FG-1A · Mt Pleasant, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1984 · N455FG · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the gyrocopter plt took off & turned onto a left downwind to stay in the traffic pattern for rwy 17. One witness stated that the gyrocopter turned onto final apch at about 300 to 400 ft AGL. Two other witnesses, who reside aprx 1/4 mi…
- [NTSB CHI84LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA233.md): Robert Judd Sonerai II · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1984 · N1394H · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that after a local flt he began a reduced power (1800 RPM) descent from 4500 ft MSL back to the arpt. At 3300 ft MSL the eng quit. The plt was unable to restart the eng as the prop was not windmilling & the acft was not equipped with an eng…
- [NTSB LAX84LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA140.md): Jodell D-9 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N3411G · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that after departing on rwy 07 for touch and go landings, the eng 'sagged 400-450 RPM.' With insufficientpower for continued flight, he landed in a plowed field. The plt reported carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MKC83LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA192.md): Burnett Sonerai 2 · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N65MB · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff, the plt turned to a x-wind leg of the traffic pattern & then the engine lost power. He made a forced landing in an OAT field, but reported that during the approach, he misjudged his height & did not flare in time. Subsequently, the acft landed…
- [NTSB LAX83FUA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA06.md): Rand Robinson KR-1 · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N98BB · Destroyed
  > According to a witness, the acft apchd at about 1000 ft, made 3 circles & headed in an easterly direction. The acft was then observed to make a steep banked turn toward the witness at an estimated altitude of 200 to 300 ft above the water. It then nosed down,…
- [NTSB CHI83LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA311.md): Viking Dragonfly · Flying Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N59BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was initiating a high speed taxi run when the acft became airborne for 500-1000 ft. when a landing was attempted the aircraft bounced.
- [NTSB CHI83LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA256.md): Quickie Q2 · Anderson, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N82DG · Minor damage
  > The homebuilt acft veered and nosed over during a landing. Examination of the acft revealed that the cable to the left front rudder attach point became disconnected. The cable had pulled through the nicropress oval sleeve. When the pilot/ builder was…
- [NTSB ATL83LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA207.md): Rand KR-2 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N83UT · Substantial damage
  > The acft had been airborne for over 1 hr & was descending onto base leg when the eng quit running as the plt went to add power. A forced landing was made in a grassy area near the rwy. After the acft touched down, it hit a ditch during the roll-out, then…
- [NTSB ATL83LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA139.md): Brown Sonera II L · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1983 · N86BB · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine lost power on the base leg of the landing pattern. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated that he had worked on the carburetor prior to this flightand had also moved the…
- [NTSB FTW83LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA122.md): Monnett Sonerai II · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1983 · N1390A · Substantial damage
  > The new home built acft had only 2.5 hrs total flt time. After a test flt, the plt was on the landing roll when he lost control at aprx 35 mph. Subsequently, the acft ground looped & nosed over on its top. The plt reported that loss of control occurred after…
- [NTSB LAX83FUG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG08.md): Rand KR-2 · Norco, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N5RU · Destroyed
  > Experimental aircraft on demonstration flight spun to the ground from low altitude and was destroyed on impact. Witness saw and heard the aircraft maneuver and crash with the engine at high RPM. Weather was VMC.
- [NTSB FTW83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA016.md): Volksplane VP-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N3SW · Substantial damage
  > After taking off, the pilot flew back by the airport and then began to climb again. While climbing through about 700 ft, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to reach the airport. During a landing, he cleared over an area with trees but struck a power…
- [NTSB CHI83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA011.md): Rand KR2 · Fairview, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1982 · N2263N · Destroyed
  > The pilot overflew his destination and attempted to locate the airport. The pilot realized his fuel supply was low and decided to land in an open field. The aircraft's left wing struck the ground during the landing and the aircraftcartwheeled.
- [NTSB LAX82DVG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG31.md): Lindgren Evans VP-1 · Winters, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1982 · N64552 · Substantial damage
  > Acft ran out of fuel while plt was practicing stalls.
- [NTSB CHI82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA143.md): Benson BM8 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N91760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot, on a local flight, was making an approach under visual meteorological conditions to runway 22. While on short final the pilot observed an aircraft taxi into takeoff position for runway 04. This is an uncontrolled airport. The pilot stated that as…
- [NTSB FTW82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA138.md): Evans VP-1 · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N3916 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he felt an excess roll tendency and had taken his hand from the throttle. The aircraft would not gain altitude and airspeed could not be maintained. He realized that the throttle had backed off from climb power and reapplied full power…
- [NTSB CHI82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA121.md): Rand K.R.1 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N2263D · Substantial damage
  > On takeoff roll the left upwind wing lifted and the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft swerved to the right and struck a parked bonanza, N5587D, causing substantial damage to both aircraft. Investigation revealed that the pilot attempted to takeoff…
- [NTSB CHI82FEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE03.md): Sonerai II · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1981 · N66LS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FVD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD40.md): Minatre KR-2 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N23WM · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FVD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVD35.md): Jeanie-Teen 02 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1981 · N9884 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FTE61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE61.md): Rand KR-2 · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1981 · N8068Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA18.md): Rand KR-2 · N Kingstown, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N29SL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM23.md): Sonerai II · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1981 · N88877 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEV20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEV20.md): Rodgers Soneri · Moweaqua, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 31, 1981 · N6CR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81DLQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DLQ17.md): Aero Sport Scamp · Ashland, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 24, 1981 · N9995A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTE81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE81.md): Kriket DK-1 · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1980 · N601CS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FLD97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLD97.md): Fletcher KR-1 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1980 · N7472 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FID25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FID25.md): Sonerai M-1 · Matoaca, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1980 · N26KB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FVG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG42.md): Jodel D-9 · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 18, 1980 · N7128 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FKQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKQ05.md): Amateur PDQ-2 · Greenville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1980 · N635MC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FYK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYK04.md): Rand KR-2 · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1980 · N23RP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI02-201193.md): Walton JD1 · Salem, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1979 · N7WW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DVG81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DVG81.md): Volksplane 1 · Potter Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1979 · N37789 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEE86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE86.md): Volksplane VP-1 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1979 · N655 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGM47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGM47.md): Teenie 2 · Greenville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1979 · N7FB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNC45.md): Benson B8MVW · Mars Hill, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1979 · N1182 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEE69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEE69.md): Benson B-8M · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1979 · N65232 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FVM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVM27.md): Bensen B8M · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 17, 1979 · N1450 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEK15.md): Benson B8M · Johnstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1979 · N4644 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEP42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEP42.md): Anderson Tent 2 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1979 · N41MA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE03.md): Evans VP-1 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1978 · N6949 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPD03.md): Harmon 1 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1978 · N7UN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUG57.md): Walker-Rand KR-1 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1978 · N37891 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78DVM49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVM49.md): Benson B8M · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1978 · N1450 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA37.md): Soneria II · Pipersville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 23, 1978 · N81915 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM50.md): Mini Coupe Buffum · Independence, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1978 · N75MB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCD24-202544.md): Campbell KR-1 · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1978 · N21KC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUQ27.md): Franks M-1 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 14, 1978 · N14566 · Destroyed

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('63501'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=63501&page=4

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