# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, MA

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 DCA23LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA192.md): Learjet 60 · Boston, MA · Incident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2023 · N280LJ · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Hop-a-Jet flight crew taking off without a takeoff clearance which resulted in a conflict with a JetBlue flight that had been cleared to land on an intersecting runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA270.md): Burrill Steven E A Plane · Middleboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N51324 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA187.md): Lancair IV · Leicester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2022 · N7KJ · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the window from the airframe for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA15LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA291.md): Sontonastaso Mosquito · Winchendon, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2015 · N285XE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a faulty electrical wiring crimp in the engine’s ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA10LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA362.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Rowley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N802JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the power turbine governor internal driveshaft bearings, resulting in the failure of the governor.
- [NTSB ERA10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA216.md): Smith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N118NR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC06LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA224.md): Garlick OH-58A · East Bridgewate, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2006 · N802JB · No damage
  > The completion center's installation of the incorrect (shorter) release cable, and the ground crewmember's improper movement under the flight path during a bin transfer.
- [NTSB NYC06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA092.md): Michaud KR2S · North Andover, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N24065 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB IAD03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA033.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Westford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N241WC · Substantial damage
  > The inflight loss of control due to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA046.md): Let L-23 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N117BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an off-field landing, and the CFI's improper decision to allow the student to fly solo. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions, and the students lack of…
- [NTSB IAD01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA069.md): Bucker Jungmann C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N131HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an approach and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB NYC96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA117.md): Cessna 177B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N19708 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the oil pump, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the number two and four cylinder connecting rods. Also causal was inadequate maintenance by noncompliance with the airworthiness directive that required replacement of the oil…
- [NTSB NYC91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA247.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · East Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N819NY · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of an electrical component in the cockpit, which resulted in smoke and the subsequent emergency evacuation of the passengers from the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA124.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N3836H · Substantial damage
  > The premature commanded tow release by the towplane pilot over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC86FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNA01.md): Steen Skybolt UNK · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N932JF · Substantial damage
  > The Steen Skybolt modified with a turbo-prop conversion experienced a power loss on takeoff after achieving an altitude of 200-300 ft AGL and made a hard landing on the runway remaining. The landing gear collapsed and aircraft received substantial damage. The…
- [NTSB NYC85LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA116.md): Centrair 101A · Barre, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N4429W · Substantial damage
  > The acft encountered windshear during the approach to land and landed in trees. By the time the plt realized his situation it was too late and his wing tip hit a tree top. The acft camp to rest in trees.
- [NTSB NYC78FNA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA29.md): Schweizer 233A · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 10, 1978 · N17958 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA28.md): Cessna 177B · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1978 · N19708 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA10.md): Champion 7KCAB · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1974 · N5063X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0080.md): Aeronca 7KCAB · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1969 · N5063X · 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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