# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, NV

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA225.md): Ultramagic N-300 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2026 · N330LV · Substantial damage
  > On June 18, 2026, at 0645 mountain daylight time, an Ultramagic SA N-300 balloon, N330LV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pahrump, Nevada. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured; 7 passengers sustained minor…
- [NTSB WPR25LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA244.md): North American T-28C · West Wendover, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 7, 2025 · N9748Y · Substantial damage
  > On August 07, 2025, at 1532 Pacific daylight time, a North American T-28C, N9748Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Wendover, Utah. The pilot and the passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR23LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA330.md): Yamaha Fazer SAR · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2023 · N53GR · Substantial damage
  > The operator’s incorrect input into the ground station controller, resulting in a loss of control during flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA179.md): ELY John M Vans Acft RV-8 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N83SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA153.md): Mullins David J JR Glastar · Cal-Nev-Ari, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 11, 2023 · N8488 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude for undetermined reasons while maneuvering to land in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA139.md): Fiedler Mark R PA-18 Replica · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2023 · N127MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an off airport precautionary landing on soft soil, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA111.md): Glasair Sportsman · Cal-Nev-Ari, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2023 · N2847H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with known damage to the wing and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA142.md): Barber Robert L Sonerai II L · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N333BM · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA257.md): Kubicek BB60 · Goodsprings, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2019 · N505CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injuries to the pilot and two passengers.
- [NTSB WPR19LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA261.md): Havoc Air Racing Super GT 111 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2019 · N400MC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA18CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA548.md): Vans Vans RV 8 · Carson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2018 · N289MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA247.md): Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T · New Washoe City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N22XC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s delayed recovery from an inadvertent spin and/or spiral dive and an exceedance of the glider’s design limit load during recovery, which resulted in an overload failure of both wings.
- [NTSB WPR18FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA131.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N352BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the engine coolant pump pulley during recent maintenance, which resulted in a loss of the engine's lubrication, cooling, and propeller control systems, and a forced landing, during which the airplane nosed over.…
- [NTSB WPR16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA181.md): Dehavilland DH115 Vampire · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N4861K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the canopy and subsequent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR16FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA160.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N11DY · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR14FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA369.md): Backovich George C G P 5 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N501GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing under normal race loads due to an improper repair of the right wing spar that reduced its structural strength following a previous landing accident.
- [NTSB WPR14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA312.md): Roscher Frederick Thunder Mustang · Spanish Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N695HR · Destroyed
  > A complete loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of postcrash fire damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA222.md): Phillips BD 4 · Dayton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N11DV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the turn onto the final base leg in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB WPR14LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA040.md): Mikoyan Gurevich MIG 21 UM · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N20739 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of brake control due to the fracture of the front brake pawl engagement spring, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR12LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA218.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · Kingston, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N186P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering in flight.
- [NTSB WPR11MA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11MA454.md): North American/Aero Classics P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N79111 · Substantial damage
  > The reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate…
- [NTSB WPR10LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA468.md): Giboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N151G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA288.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N41KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA040.md): Hallbauer Dragonfly Mark II · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N555RX · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA004.md): Bonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N267B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA08GA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08GA194.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…
- [NTSB SEA07FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA263.md): Aero Vodochody L-39C · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N139DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence while maneuvering over a race course. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the encounter occurred.
- [NTSB LAX07CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA266.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N351F · Destroyed
  > Fire resulting from vegetation contacting hot brakes following an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA063.md): Belcher Helicycle · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N6912B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a fractured fuel line.
- [NTSB LAX06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA024.md): Schleicher ASH 26 E · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N26XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and an in-flight breakup. A contributing factor was the spool up delay for the emergency turn and bank indicator.
- [NTSB LAX05LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA281.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N925G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy was properly latched prior to departure. The inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor and flight school was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX05LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA248.md): Scandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N159KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA239.md): As+ AC4 · Sparks, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N9276Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing S-turns on final approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment due to ingestion of an…
- [NTSB LAX05LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA014.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N418AP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's likely inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions created by the rapidly changing cloud conditions that resulted in his spatial disorientation and exceeding the glider's ultimate design loads while in a spiral dive, which resulted…
- [NTSB LAX04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA195.md): Spirangam Velocity · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N216MR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA165.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N503HC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the student, which resulted in the improper deployment of the spoilers by the student. A factor was the high vegetation on the landing surface.
- [NTSB LAX02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA283.md): Minkler Venture M20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N360 · Destroyed
  > the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers and elevators due to a pilot induced oscillation at a speed at or above Vne, which exceeded the design stress limits of the structure. Also causal was the intentional alteration by an unknown person or…
- [NTSB LAX00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA023.md): Luhnau BD-5B · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1999 · N62765 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure an electrical wire terminal in the propeller pitch control circuit following a maintenance adjustment, which resulted in the propeller malfunctioning and going to a flat pitch. The flat pitch of the propeller produced a high drag…
- [NTSB LAX00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA011.md): Waco UPF7 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N32186 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better…
- [NTSB LAX99LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA323.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N628AW · No damage
  > the failure of the injured passengers to remain seated with their seat belts fastened as directed by the captain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA170.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N4UU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot trainee and his failure to make timely control inputs in order to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA302.md): Bognuda Livio IV Lancair · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N805L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate visual surveillance of the taxiway in front of his aircraft to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB LAX97LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA265.md): Schempp-Hirth DUO Discus · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N125DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the wings were maintained at a lateral level attitude during the initial landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven nature of the terrain chosen for the landing.
- [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 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 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 LAX93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA124.md): Bertone Challenger II · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N4391V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to physical impairment as a result of either drugs or other cardiovascular reasons, or both.
- [NTSB LAX93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA047.md): North American F-51D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N117E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB SEA90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA117.md): Dickey E-RACER · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N131RD · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure or anomaly of the exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire of the fiberglass structure of the aircraft and failure of the aircraft braking system.
- [NTSB SEA88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA099.md): Brown 1911 Bellanca · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N10317 · Substantial damage
  > The purpose of the flight was to test a new type of propeller which had just been installed on the aircraft. The pilot noticed prior to rotation an increase in the RPM. At rotation the nose up pitch was excessive. The pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft to…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NV' 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
```

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