# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG 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. Page 29 of 41 · 2,048 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA212.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N204Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain control of the glider. The gusty wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA114.md): Waco UPF-7 · East Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with obstacles. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA216.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N24AD · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the carburetor and eventual fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and tall trees which resulted in… - [NTSB IAD96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA077.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hellam, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N90467 · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of directional control during aerial application for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA104.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Readington, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N17957 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his misjudgment of altitude and distance from the runway. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience and the weather. - [NTSB FTW96IA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA210.md): Boeing 737-300 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N315SW · Minor damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment, during the landing roll out. Factors relating to the incident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition, the wet runway, and reduced visibility due to the inadvertent encounter… - [NTSB ANC96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA069.md): Gillespie Challenger 2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N1591G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly use the mixture control to enrich the fuel mixture, and the seizure of the piston in the cylinder. - [NTSB CHI96IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA145.md): Boeing 727-222A · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N7443U · No damage > a passenger disturbance that required the flight attendant to leave her seat. A factor in this accident was the encounter with turbulence as the flight attendant was performing her assigned duties. - [NTSB MIA96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA113.md): Snowbird 636D4 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7047J · Destroyed > the failure of the main rotor control connecting rod, which rendered the control stick unusable and led to a loss of control. - [NTSB CHI96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA110.md): Yakovlev YAK C-11 · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N9YK · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB FTW96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N48435 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the carburetor as a result of an improper overhaul. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA112.md): Steeves KR2 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N395DS · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall, while at low altitude in the traffic pattern. His decision to explore the slow speed envelope of the aircraft at low altitude was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX96IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96IA087.md): Boeing 747-251B · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1996 · N628US · Minor damage > The fatigue fracture of the number 4 bearing oil pressure tube due to an improper maintenance cleaning procedure by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB SEA96FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA036.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lehi, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N8870W · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and snow. - [NTSB MIA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA028.md): Bell 47-D1 · Jasper, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N4702S · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance and inspection of the carburetor system by maintenance personnel during the last annual inspection which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform… - [NTSB SEA96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA048.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N30119 · Destroyed > a carburetor fire. - [NTSB NYC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA021.md): Bischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N9234B · Destroyed > the pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA012.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N8866P · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed on final approach to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA010.md): Crowley/Zenair Zodiac CH-600 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N596WC · Substantial damage > A loss of elevator control as a result of the top elevator control cable working its way out of a fitting. - [NTSB ATL96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA004.md): Lopez Lancair 360 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N102JL · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to a loss of control. - [NTSB MIA95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA241.md): Beech D50E · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9351Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to conduct a feathering check of the right propeller at an altitude inadequate for a safe engine restart or refeathering of the propeller. - [NTSB FTW95LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA405.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Como, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N38924 · Substantial damage > The pilot allowing the glider to develop an excessive descent rate. A factor was the premature and automatic disengagement of the winch-tow system. - [NTSB LAX95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA309.md): Josephson MC-15 Cricket · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N128HJ · Substantial damage > the failure of the left engine due to inadequate maintenance of the ignition system. - [NTSB FTW95LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA358.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N9190Q · Destroyed > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in his failure to assure that clearance was maintained from the transmission line. - [NTSB NYC95FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA188.md): Beech 58 · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N168CG · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating… - [NTSB MIA95IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA194.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N396US · No damage > Improper installation of the 'a' system flight control computer by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in pin connector(s) being pushed loose and subsequent malfunction of the autopilot. - [NTSB CHI95LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA271.md): Boeing 757 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N509US · No damage > the flight's encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB CHI95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA257.md): Nanchang 18A · Superior Twnshp, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N46YK · Substantial damage > the pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in the fuel selector, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor relating to the accident was: the fuel selector's restriction of movement. - [NTSB FTW95LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA317.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N6636Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA260.md): Stinson L-5E · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N31853 · Substantial damage > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action. - [NTSB LAX95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA244.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2529A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in that he attempted to fly an aircraft without first verifying the aircraft's gross weight and published performance capabilities. - [NTSB MIA95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA176.md): Kashpureff Nieuport II · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N2175L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain airspeed after encountering a sudden wind shift after lift off resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and ground collision. - [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM. - [NTSB ATL95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA116.md): Smith Monnett Moni · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N3257W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in impact with the ground while the airplane was in a stalled condition. - [NTSB LAX95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA239.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N4824D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the great lakes pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 182. The sun glare was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA244.md): Walter W. Bell Lazer Edge · El Reno, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N33PE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at the low altitude. - [NTSB LAX95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA197.md): Bölkow Phoebus C · Helendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N1379 · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of a downwind landing and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors in the accident were the inaccurate wind information provided by his ground crew which led the pilot to select the improper landing direction, and, the… - [NTSB BFO95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA052.md): Curtiss-Wright P-40E · Phelps, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N940AK · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC95DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DEI01.md): Staudacher S-600 · Wellington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N600RT · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA141.md): Sorrel SNS-4 · Menomonee Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N2026 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the transmission wires. - [NTSB MIA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA116.md): Korzep Bumble BEE 500 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N4711G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM, resulting in the subsequent in flight loss of control. The pilot's lack of qualification was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA117.md): Lewis KR-2 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N49TF · Substantial damage > the owner/builder's improper maintenance (installation). Factors were the carburetor reversed and the mixture control cable not secured. - [NTSB LAX95FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA144.md): Cessna 310Q · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N7705Q · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while flying in a mountainous area at night. - [NTSB ATL95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA053.md): Schweizer 269B · Addison, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N11XC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the throttle control during a descent which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB FTW95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA101.md): Beech A36 · Wallisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1995 · N7250U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA017.md): WSK PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra · Shelby, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N619R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain landing approach speed, which resulted in a final approach stall. Factors were the night lighting conditions, and the pilot's failure to use the landing light. - [NTSB FTW95FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA047.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wisner, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N48398 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB FTW95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA040.md): Fighter Escort Wings P-51D · Seymour, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1994 · N51K · Substantial damage > The failure of the propeller speed unit. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA029.md): Cessna 421A · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N421WB · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector and subsequent fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA027.md): Gardner SEA REY · Hartman, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N703SR · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and retract the landing gear for a water landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=99999&page=30 ## 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 ('99999')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&page=29 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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