# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, OH

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 ERA27LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA008.md): Zielke Ronald W Zenith 750 · Marysville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 14, 2026 · N203RZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA311.md): HPH Glasflugel 304CZ · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2026 · N304BS · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB ERA24FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA362.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Waynesville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N264JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA208.md): Vans RV6 · Eaton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2023 · N327WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA400.md): Aeronca 7AC · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N85748 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN21FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA426.md): Rans S20 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N6915G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to depart shortly after a landing helicopter, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s wake turbulence and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by his recent use of ethanol.
- [NTSB CEN21LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA395.md): Klapp Peter A Klapp KR-2S · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2021 · N729PK · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA309.md): Titan T-51D · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2021 · N15180 · Substantial damage
  > The tripped engine control computer circuit breaker caused by an excessive electrical load on the system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA250.md): Vans RV9 · West Portsmouth, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N20YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA016.md): Kitfox Classic 4 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2020 · N47KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the main landing gear modification which increased the airplane’s tendency to nose over…
- [NTSB GAA19CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA303.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Rockford, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N60518 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB CEN19FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA144.md): Vans RV6 · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 18, 2019 · N596JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an intermittent loss of engine power during cruise flight that resulted in him impacting trees. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available…
- [NTSB CEN18LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA239.md): Sibila MH-1 · Beach City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N32KS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA391.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 · Blanchester, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N526TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the powered glider during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA093.md): Rogers Homer/Rogers Sheila RV 6A · Lorain/Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N3086Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA217.md): Oliver Joseph Zodiac CH 601XL · Belmont, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N8060J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot’s diverted attention to the engine power loss, which resulted in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA527.md): Snow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N240JS · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA530.md): Cullis Ultracruiser Sport · Defiance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N716CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA097.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Elyria, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N80HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA035.md): Blanik L-13 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N1142 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.
- [NTSB CEN10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA001.md): Dusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N3635N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA440.md): Antares MA-33 · Centerburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N6405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA274.md): Sadler Vampire · Findlay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N333SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB CHI08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA063.md): Newbold Newbold 2000 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N90413 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in settling with power and the subsequent hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the CFI's decision to excessively flare the gyrocopter at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA001.md): Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N3635N · Substantial damage
  > The altitude not maintained by the pilot for a turning maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI07LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA237.md): Opus Motorsports BD02 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N98MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted ability to see the terrain and the oil smoke present in the air show performer's box.
- [NTSB CHI06CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA265.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N434TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA144.md): Howard Whyte Nieuport 28 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N62610 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect spring type terminal contacts which were accidentally supplied by the engine distributor.
- [NTSB NYC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA088.md): Klasing Bradley BA100 · Xenia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2005 · N53SK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA033.md): Ghiles MCR-01 VLA · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N3085Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an oil hose collapse, which resulted in failure of the #4 connecting rod.
- [NTSB NYC04CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA124.md): Fraker Mustang II · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N78K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the drive coupling between the engine and the propeller speed reducer. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the drive coupling.
- [NTSB IAD04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA019.md): Krotje VM-1 Esqual · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N626EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA079.md): Geoffrion Rotorway Exec 162 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N198BG · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA008.md): Sibila VP 1 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N4087F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA171.md): Stewart Hummel Bird · North Baltimore, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N7075Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA141.md): Carlson Criquet · East Palestine, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N22CA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the powerplant to produce adequate power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB NYC99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA215.md): Let L-33-SOLO · Wellington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N286BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC99IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA062.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N628AW · Minor damage
  > a failure of the external o-rings in the nose landing gear steering module.
- [NTSB NYC99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA011.md): Zeidler Sonerai II · Kenton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1998 · N5DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain/maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in tail-wheeled aircraft, and the nose high…
- [NTSB NYC95DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DEI01.md): Staudacher S-600 · Wellington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N600RT · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA119.md): Start & Flug H-101 Salto · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N101AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the interruption of the glider pilot's planned approach by a powered airplane.
- [NTSB ATL88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA180.md): Stinson 108-2 · Avon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N8563K · Substantial damage
  > The acft was on initial climb out when the eng quit. The acft was at an estimated altitude of 100 ft and over trees at the time of the power loss. The plt attempted to return to the airstrip. The acft landed hard in a nose down position off to the side of the…
- [NTSB ATL88LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA038.md): Cessna 172A · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N7623T · Substantial damage
  > The plt rptd that the engine began to sputter and lose power shortly after takeoff. A forced ldg was subsequently made in a nearby river. The acft nosed over on ldg and came to rest partially submerged in about 4 feet of water. Post-crash exam of the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL87DEI06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI06.md): Steen Skybolt · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 25, 1987 · N86173 · Destroyed
  > The accident occurred when the pilot was practicing aerobatics. The investigation disclosed that linkage control rods between the pilot's stick and the pitch elevator was broken. The evidence indicated that the failure was caused by a combination of…
- [NTSB CHI85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA175.md): Piper J-3 · Richfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1985 · N87920 · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a short field takeoff using aprx 1700 ft of the 2200 ft airstrip. Unable to clear trees along the flt path, he turned to the right. However, the acft's wheel pants contacted a tree while the plane was still banked to the right & a slight amount…
- [NTSB CHI83LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA244.md): Monerai Sailplane · Montpelier, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N13HT · Substantial damage
  > The glider dragged a wing and carlwheeled during a low turn maneuver by the pilot. The pilot stated that he apparently had failed to lock the flap handle in the proper position and the acft had picked up excess airspeed. In trying to stay in the rwy…
- [NTSB CHI83LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA001.md): Benson Gyrocopter · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1982 · N9985F · Destroyed
  > The gyrocopter pilot stated that he landed the aircraft hard, bounced and then nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI82FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA260.md): Rotorway Scorpion TOO · Niles, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N9239Z · Destroyed
  > The plt's wife stated that the helicopter was taken across the street to an open field where the plt conducted his flt in the acft. She had never seen him fly this acft over about 3 ft AGL. The helicopter was observed to jump as if lifted by a gust of wind &…
- [NTSB CHI80FEI29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI29.md): Scorpion H1754R · North Jackson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1980 · N40WM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEK24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEK24.md): Beech 19A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1974 · N2127U · Substantial damage

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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" = 'OH' 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=OH

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