# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, IA 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 CEN22LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA356.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 150A · Indianola, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N316EB · Minor damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering. - [NTSB CEN13LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA484.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Larchwood, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N5610X · Substantial damage > A complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN11CA667](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA667.md): Tompkins Tandem Rocket · Lemars, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2011 · N29RT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. - [NTSB CEN11LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA402.md): Cessna P210R · Albia, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N900SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent. - [NTSB CEN11CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA065.md): Welch Thomas RV9 · Sac City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2010 · N475TW · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind. - [NTSB CHI08CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA240.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Salem, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N48412 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the high grass encountered during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI08LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA189.md): Roof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N386PE · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037.md): Padelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line. - [NTSB CHI07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA203.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Belle Plaine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N57600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA196.md): Anderson Glasair FT II · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N123JA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the downwind leg, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered. - [NTSB CHI07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA037.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damage > The go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA209.md): National Ballooning 751-12 · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N3219T · Substantial damage > The in-flight fire due to the loose fuel line connection as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the power lines. - [NTSB CHI05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA082.md): Matthews Christen Eagle II · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N85SM · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed, and the stall/spin encountered during aerobatic maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the pilot exceeding the published airplane's aft center of gravity limit and a factor in the pilot rated… - [NTSB CHI04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA019.md): Beech A36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N25496 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the fuel nozzle. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's improper installation instructions for the nozzle pressure port plug on the fuel manifold valve. A factor… - [NTSB CHI03LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA309.md): Strother KR2 · Clarinda, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N60MS · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the roadway sign. The loose gravel and the sign were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI02LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA286.md): Bailey DSA-1 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N304MB · Substantial damage > The selection of unsuitable terrain and the failure of the oil pressure gage line. Factors were, the pilot/owners failure to obtain an annual condition inspection, and the corn crop. - [NTSB CHI93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Waverly, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N4213N · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive application of brakes during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA263.md): Beech 36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N25496 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout and poor inflight planning and decision making by the pilot of N97867. Factors in the accident are inoperative exterior lights and radio communication not possible. - [NTSB MKC90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA145.md): Monnett Sonerai II · Cherokee, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N2MX · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB MKC89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA065.md): Composite Aircraft Mfg Cozy · Hudson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N611CZ · Substantial damage > Improper preflight by the pilot which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA142.md): Shirlan Dickey E-RACER · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N131RD · Substantial damage > At a fuel stop in Dubuque, IA the PIC purchased fuel for the final leg of his flt to oshkosh. After a pre-flt chk and subsequent eng runup, the PIC took the active rwy and commenced a takeoff roll. The lift off and initial climb went without difficulty until… - [NTSB MKC88LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA130.md): Beech A-36 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1988 · N25496 · Substantial damage > While attempting to land after one go-around. Witnesses said the acft touched down beyond the half way point on the 2300 foot sod runway. He appeared to be high and fast according to witnesses. The pilot said he might have mistaken the threshold and landed… - [NTSB MKC88LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA096.md): Mccurry Taylor Monoplane · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1988 · N4256B · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had intentionally shut down the engine-- so as to attempt a power off 'deadstick' landing. As he was descending, the pilot changed his plans and decided to restart the engine--but the engine would not start. While attempting the… - [NTSB MKC86FCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCD03.md): Roger Warnell KR-1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N49RW · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he had carburetor problems. The engine quit and the pilot made a forced landing about one mile from airport. This was the pilots first flight in this aircraft. - [NTSB MKC84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA287.md): Raven S55A · Prairie City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N8517L · No damage > While the hot air balloon was airborne, the surface winds increased to 13 KTS. The plt instructed both passengers to prepare for a high wind landing. Contrary to the plt's instructions, the passenger, who became injured, crouched in the bottom of the basket… - [NTSB MKC82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA158.md): Fairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N1345Q · Substantial damage > During a swath run, the engine RPM dropped to flight idle and the helicopter was landed hard in a clear area beside the field. An investigation revealed that a sensing line for the fuel control system had failed. This prevented the engine from operating above… - [NTSB MKC80FCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCD04.md): Piper PA-22 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1979 · N8731C · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79DCD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD11.md): Cessna 140 · Lamotte, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1979 · N89902 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC75FCD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCD37.md): Brantly 305 · Swisher, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1975 · N16616 · 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=IA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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