# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 2007

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 DEN08CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA045.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N33MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane hitting a snowbank and subsequently, the ground.
- [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 MIA08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA025.md): Messing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N130SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA033.md): Senft/Anderson/salmon C-5 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N700H · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 3 articulating rod.
- [NTSB DEN08WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA037.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Jagel, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2007 · N141CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037.md): Padelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB DEN08LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA038.md): Rotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damage
  > While on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA024.md): Blondin 601HDS · Farmington, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N27S · Destroyed
  > The reason for this occurrence could not be determined.
- [NTSB NYC08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA023.md): Daniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N289DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.
- [NTSB LAX08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA019.md): Ploof Progressive Aerodyne's Searey · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N195LS · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a submerged object during landing in water, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA008.md): Veltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.
- [NTSB MIA08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA007.md): Catchot Angus Kitfox IV · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N61AC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermine reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA017.md): Robinson R-22 · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N92HS · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA016.md): Ward RC 350 HP · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N901RC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fire and loss of engine power as a result of a ruptured fuel line for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA010.md): Welch RV-9 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA012.md): Formhals RV-8 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N628RV · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's failure to yield right-a-way to the airplane before crossing an active runway.
- [NTSB SEA08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA007.md): Haring Clay RV8A · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N202HW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors include an inaccurate fuel quantity measuring system, and soft terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA004.md): Yakovlev YAK-50 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N509RA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of another airplane and his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB LAX08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA003.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N510CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate due to his failure to close the air brake and/or partially retract the flaps during an encounter with lost lift on final approach.
- [NTSB DFW08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA001.md): Indus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…
- [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 MIA07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA158.md): Fly BY Sea Comp AIR 1 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N880FS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 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 CHI07FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA286.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Lake-in-Hills, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N212YA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane descended and impacted terrain during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft, uphill terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA137.md): Beech A36 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N326DK · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for flying towards rising terrain with inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB MIA07CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA138.md): Anthony J. Bencivenga Aventura II · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N444LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the pilot being inadvertently ejected and the airplane's impact with the water during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DEN07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA148.md): Elliott Cirrus VK30 · Watrous, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · N60GE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the ruptured pressurized oil line.
- [NTSB NYC07LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA201.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Markham, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2007 · N131BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB CHI07LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA273.md): Terpstra Exec 162F · Winamac, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N428JT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the horizontal stabilizer bracket by the pilot, the fatigue fracture seperation of vertical stabilizer bracket during cruise flight, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI07LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA272.md): Clifford Titan Tornado II · Henning, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N39YP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude of the maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA183.md): Huggles Sonex · Bonham, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N557SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA132.md): Roger A Dalke E.B. Jenny · Wakefield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N59486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance which resulted in a radiator leak, a loss of engine coolant, the engine overheating, and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA07FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA231.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-CM · Benton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N41BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering and the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain conditions, unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain-induced turbulent wind…
- [NTSB CHI07CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA262.md): Beech BE-77 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N1837Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB NYC07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA191.md): Bass RV-6A · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2007 · N596JB · Substantial damage
  > The limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway.
- [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 CHI07CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA214.md): Grumman G-164B · Sheldon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N8449K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a proper rate of climb during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to dump the chemical load and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB SEA07FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA195.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N55NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inspection that led to oil exhaustion and a catastrophic engine failure. Also causal was the pilot's attempted operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies, and the lack of a current airworthiness inspection.…
- [NTSB LAX07LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA220.md): Murrin Frederick L Sopwith F1 · Greenville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N6338 · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel system pressure. A factor in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately adjust the fuel system pressure.
- [NTSB DFW07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA161.md): Rodgers Zodiac 601XL · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N4589 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA210.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N44094 · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's inadequately performed maintenance and inspection, which resulted in a flight control malfunction and loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA205.md): Saunders Stiletto · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N337DS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to insure security of the fuel tank's cap.
- [NTSB CHI07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA203.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Belle Plaine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N57600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX07LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA197.md): Evenson Roger J Vans RV-9A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N394RS · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted from the owner/builder's improper adjustment of the supercharger waste gate valve, that resulted in the failure of the waste gate servo motor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA196.md): Anderson Glasair FT II · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N123JA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the downwind leg, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered.
- [NTSB SEA07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA173.md): Halsted Flightstar Pioneer · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N8003U · Substantial damage
  > The failure (fracture) of the crankshaft of the non-certificated two-cycle engine during cruise flight. Factors include a ditch running through the field in which the pilot executed his engine-out forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA167.md): Rallison Rotorway 162F · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N203XR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently deactivating the rotor drive clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the downhill terrain condition where he landed, which exceeded the slope limitations of the helicopter.
- [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.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2007
  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&year=2007

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