# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, NY 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 ERA27LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA009.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 10, 2026 · N521HH · Minor damage - [NTSB ERA26FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA214.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Saratoga Springs, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 26, 2026 · N8656L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > On May 26, 2026, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N8656L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saratoga Springs, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB ERA23LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA351.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Merrickville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2023 · N114DZ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power while enroute for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA21FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA317.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Argyle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N162KJ · Destroyed > The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and the subsequent severing of the tail boom by a main rotor blade. - [NTSB ERA19LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA231.md): Piper PA46 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N811SK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as the result of a higher-than-expected fuel quantity reduction. Contributing was the pilot’s continued flight away from his selected precautionary landing site after identification of a fuel emergency,… - [NTSB ERA18TA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA076.md): Vertical Aviation Technologies 260L Hummingbird · Harrisville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 2018 · N4045 · Substantial damage > The failure of an electric fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB GAA17CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA480.md): Thomas J Hankamp VAN'S Aircraft RV4 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N9214 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA17LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA069.md): Beech A36 · Shoreham, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N69286 · Substantial damage > A fatigue crack of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main bearing journal. - [NTSB ERA14LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA418.md): Lorenz Stephen Kitfox Series 5 · Greene, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N94SL · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the… - [NTSB ERA14LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA018.md): Fuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N68VF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies. - [NTSB ERA11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA092.md): Haeussler Ray Sonex · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2010 · N469SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle. - [NTSB ERA09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA324.md): De Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N6878D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB ERA09LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA233.md): Curtiss Wright P-40N · Mastic Beach, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N740RB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics at low altitude. - [NTSB NYC08LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA322.md): Nagel SAL 2/3 P51 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N51WW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB NYC08LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA062.md): Boeing B747-433BCF · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2007 · B-2477 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The infringement of the parked EMB-190 into the airport movement area, and the B-747 crew's failure to maintain separation between the airplanes in conditions of darkness. Contributing to the accident was the contaminated ramp, which obscured airport markings. - [NTSB ATL07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA084.md): Rotorway Rotorway Intl 162F · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2007 · N636PB · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the sticking of the exhaust valves that resulted from carbon buildup. - [NTSB NYC06FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA205.md): Scheibe SF-28A · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N14KG · Substantial damage > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees. Factors were the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action, and his lack of experience in the make and model motorglider. - [NTSB NYC06CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA172.md): Rotorway 162-F · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N549AB · Substantial damage > The student pilot inadvertently allowing the skids to contact the ground resulting in dynamic rollover. - [NTSB NYC06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA118.md): Espinal Velocity Jet 900 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N289AE · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's inadequate preflight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel vent. - [NTSB NYC06LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA042.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N302H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Piper Malibu pilot's failure to use the correct radio frequency for traffic advisories, and his selection of the wrong, inactive runway, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while landing. - [NTSB NYC05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA133.md): Palen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N9163A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA080.md): Palen Sopwith Camel · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N7157Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the uneven runway, and the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model. - [NTSB NYC04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA201.md): PZL 101 · Chazy, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2004 · N123LZ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the fractured crankshaft. - [NTSB IAD02IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA076.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N409FJ · No damage > The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA087.md): Charles Lancair 320 · Charleston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N92SB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA087.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N9077F · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a roll-over. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and soft landing area. - [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 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 NYC94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA173.md): Schleicher ASW15B · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N827 · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the speed of the glider to get to low on final approach which resulted in a rapid descent, subsequent undershoot of the runway, and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was a downdraft condition. - [NTSB NYC92IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA129.md): Boeing 767-231ER · Jamica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N602TW · Minor damage > The failure of the fifth stage low pressure turbine vanes due to fatigue. - [NTSB NYC90DHM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHM26.md): Palen Sopwith Dolphin · Reinbeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N47166 · Substantial damage > Undetermined engine failure during low altitude operations. - [NTSB NYC87DHJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHJ02.md): Reder KR-2 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 22, 1987 · N2262N · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the experimental homebuilt acft in a steep nose down attitude descent with its prop rotating. No witnesses were located who saw the acft prior to the descent, however, pilots in the area reported that winds were turbulent and gusty. The… - [NTSB NYC87FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA114.md): Bell 47G · Wassaic, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · N13766 · Destroyed > The Bell 47G helicopter was on a aerial survey of buried telephone cable when the red main rotor blade separated from the blade grips in flight. The main rotor hub with the main rotor blade separated from the transmission and the helicopter crashed. No… - [NTSB NYC85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA221.md): Robinson R22 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N90773 · Substantial damage > During a local training flight the student was attempting a lift off and began to drift to the left. The students control input was to the left aggravating the situation. The instructor took control of the aircraft however the roll over had progressed to an… - [NTSB NYC85FFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FFJ01.md): Stevens MONNETT-MONI · Endicott, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 3, 1984 · N234NS · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the terrain in an uncontrolled descent following a partial loss of power during a takeoff climb. The plt stated the RPM dropped from 5200 to 4600 at which time he attempted to lean the mixture. A severe vibration developed and not… - [NTSB DCA84AA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA014.md): Fokker F27-100 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 13, 1984 · N148PM · Substantial damage > During the previous flt, the acft encountered light icing conditions while crusing at 4000 ft. the capt stated that the ice disappeared from the acft's structure in the course of its descent at 3000 ft & he did not use wing de-icing or the eng cowling… - [NTSB NYC84FHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FHM03.md): Homebuilt Spad Xiii · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N3772L · Substantial damage > The acft lost power about 1 mile from the arpt and the plt made a forced landing on a farm. The acft nosed over. The weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing and this acft has no provision for carburetor heat control. - [NTSB NYC83FHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHJ01.md): Harrison Volmer VJ-22 Amphibian · Schinnecock Bay, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N3509 · Substantial damage > While gaining speed on step to make water takeoff the hull of the aircraft collided with something not seen in the waterand began to sink. The aircraft filled with water and sank until it rested on the bottom with only the prop tip showing the weather was VFR… - [NTSB NYC80FFJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFJ08.md): Jackson Skyblt · Lakeville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1980 · N22KJ · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC78DFA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DFA26.md): Piper J-3 · West Carthage, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1978 · N92629 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC77FFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFA01-201363.md): Bell 47G-2 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1976 · N73550 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC74DFA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DFA06.md): Piper PA-28 · Cobleskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1973 · N95091 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72FFA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FFA47.md): Cessna 172B · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N7867X · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71DFA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFA29.md): Piper J3C-65 · Scotia, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1970 · N92635 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68F0107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0107.md): Navion A · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1967 · N91140 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67F0528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0528.md): Navion A · Schenectady, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1967 · N91140 · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2581.md): Piper PA18A · Marion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1964 · N1982P · 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" = 'NY' 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=NY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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