# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, NC

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 ERA26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA133.md): Morris Bradley D Zenith Stol CH-701 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N123XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA25LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA196.md): Chris Wallen/Michael Pliske Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2025 · N788MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA278.md): Gopalan Hariharan 4 Place · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N108YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA241.md): Burril Benjamin D BDB001 · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N191CK · Substantial damage
  > A reported total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot did not make the wreckage available for examination.
- [NTSB ERA22LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA432.md): Cessna 140 · Winterville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N2509N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA268.md): Wingren Norman Escapade · Brasstown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2022 · N86RD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine gearbox drive flange, which resulted in a nose gear collapse during the subsequent precautionary landing in tall grass.
- [NTSB ERA22LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA132.md): Cessna 140 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2022 · N2509N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of brake pressure on the left brake due to a failed O-ring seal.
- [NTSB ERA22LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA110.md): Miller Roger Thatcher CX4 · Angier, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2022 · N254RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with a flock of birds on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall and spin, and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA210.md): Mark Coby Early Bird Jenny · Stoneville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N831HC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA20CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA152.md): Holmgren Bearhawk · Ahoskie, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2020 · N118CR · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during a bounced, crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA17TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17TA196.md): Ernest T Christley Zenith Zodiac 601XL · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 2017 · N167EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of a threaded metal rod of insufficient strength to connect the fuel tank selector handle to the fuel valve, which resulted in his inability to switch fuel tanks and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA301.md): Means Rober C Rotorway Exec · Iron Station, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2016 · N48KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground while hovering, which resulted in separation of the forward section of the right skid tube with counterweight attached, a sudden center of gravity (CG) shift outside the normal operating…
- [NTSB GAA16CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA099.md): Davis Michael J MD Special · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N141MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA041.md): Woodrow Larry W Sonex · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N7035Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s inadequate maintenance inspection following a propeller strike, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight propeller separation due to propagation of fatigue cracks in the crankshaft.
- [NTSB ERA14CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA349.md): Pekola James W Ridge Runner III · Andrews, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N39ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to open the fuel tank valves during the preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA017.md): Beech A36 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N7257W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA13CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA206.md): Poole Robert C JR Van's · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2013 · N439RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent decision to exit the paved runway onto the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA256.md): Anderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2012 · N61410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA355.md): Dotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N4209F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.
- [NTSB ERA10LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA504.md): Aeronca 11AC · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N85929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA356.md): Chris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N259CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA106.md): Reamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N675RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA151.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N24WR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base to final resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
- [NTSB NYC07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Washington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N267C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB ATL05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA053.md): Bennett Ra Oliver Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Mt. Olive, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N2521B · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the engine's cooling system radiator, which allowed steam to fill the cockpit.
- [NTSB ATL05LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA017.md): David Nielson Ison Hi-Max 1700 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N105DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA003.md): Whitty Mustang II · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N888PW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA129.md): William Allen MONI-1 · Timberlake, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · N240A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA171.md): Johnson Hornet · Archdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N1928J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were the pilot's attention being diverted due to the right door not being secured.
- [NTSB ATL02LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA170.md): Mikoyan Gurevich Mig-15 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2002 · N151MG · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA125.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N588JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of cyclic while attempting a hover resulting in dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ATL02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA016.md): Whitty, Philip J. Mustang II · Hampstead, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N888PW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during landing roll. A factor was the soft, unsuitable terrain.
- [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 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 ATL94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA118.md): Monnett Moni · Ashville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N112MX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the thunderstorm off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA165.md): Icard, Claude M. Sonerai II LT · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N9QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the runway, and the inadvertent rotation of the airplane, resulting in an unplanned flight.
- [NTSB ATL89LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA221.md): Beech B23 · Hatteras, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N2333L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ATL89FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA196.md): Beech A-36 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N25805 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an autopilot malfunction, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL87LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA199.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · Mt. Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N930BG · Substantial damage
  > The instructor stated this was the second flight of the day with the student. They had released from an air tow at 1,500 feet AGL. The instructor was demonstrating glide slope control for best final glide. When the sailplane was about 1,000 feet AGL and one…
- [NTSB ATL86FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA266.md): Piper TG8-J3C-65 · Apex, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N27047 · Destroyed
  > The plt was practicing takeoffs and landings in his newly acquired J3 at a private airstrip when the eng sputtered and then quit. The plt lost control of the acft and hit a 't' hanger prior to hitting the ground. The acft caught fire and was destroyed,…
- [NTSB ATL85LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA273.md): Cessna 404 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N128SP · Destroyed
  > Fisherman heard an aircraft overhead but did not see any sign of it in the night sky. Shortly thereafter they saw a flash and fire on the side of a mountain, then they heard the explosion. The sheriff was called and an investigation revealed a crashed…
- [NTSB ATL84LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA144.md): Brown, R. M. JR. Monnett Moni · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N92RB · Substantial damage
  > The acft was the 4th acft to take off of 7 scheduled to make a formation fly-by of the wright brothers national memorial. As the acft took off to join up for the flt, a thick low fog bank rolled in. The other acft departed the area, but the plt attempted to…
- [NTSB IAD78FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA074.md): Cessna 310Q · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1978 · N7537Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78DKM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78DKM05.md): Beech B23 · Sophia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 12, 1978 · N2325J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLG02.md): Bell 47D1 · Dalzell, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1972 · N586T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DKM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DKM07.md): Luscombe 8E · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1970 · N25295 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0052.md): Piper PA-28 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1965 · N8618W · 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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