# Fatal NTSB investigations: Globe GC-1B

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 WPR24FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA304.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 16, 2024 · N78074 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN24FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA125.md): Globe GC-1B · Afton, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 2, 2024 · N2387B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB SEA07FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA208.md): Globe GC-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N3867K · Substantial damage
  > The partial/momentary loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering following the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB DFW05FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA204.md): Globe GC-1B · Cypress, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N3209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX03FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA207.md): Globe GC-1B · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N78053 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's rotation to an excessive pitch up attitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the lack of stall…
- [NTSB FTW00FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA046.md): Globe GC-1B · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N80951 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…
- [NTSB LAX99FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA162.md): Globe GC-1B · Trona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N80720 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing intentional low altitude passes over a campground.
- [NTSB SEA97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA009.md): Globe GC-1B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N3228K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA323.md): Globe GC-1B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N570SR · Minor damage
  > improper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning use of the taxiways at night.
- [NTSB DEN93FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA089.md): Globe GC-1B · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N3783K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA108.md): Globe GC1-B · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N90379 · Destroyed
  > An abrupt pitch up maneuver during acrobatic flight resulting in an overload failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB LAX92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA169.md): Globe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N302CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid the rising terrain of the box canyon, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse course. A factor in the accident was the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX87FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA300.md): Globe GC-1B · Springville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N80806 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was flying over sharply rising terrain in a canyon in a mountainous area. There was insufficient room in the canyon to manuever the aircraft. The pilot reported that he had maintained an airspeed just above a stall while attempting to fly through…
- [NTSB DEN86LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA014.md): Globe GC-1B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N90333 · Substantial damage
  > The wife of the plt radioed her husband had become incapacitated. Two flt instructors departed in another acft to assist the non-rated wife, after being contacted by Albuquerque apch control. The flt instructors were able to assist the non-rated wife through…
- [NTSB CHI85FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA370.md): Globe GC-1B · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N11HN · Destroyed
  > The pilot was reportly departing on a xcountry flt. During climbout, in the traffic pattern, upon reaching base leg area the acft was observed to turn back towards the arpt descend and strike the ground. Witnesses reported no sound of engine was heard. The…
- [NTSB MIA85FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA102.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1985 · N1ZF · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed into a field after experiencing a loss of pwr. Inspection revealed one of the two check valves inside the eng driven fuel pump was unsetted and wedged between the metal pump housing and the pump diaphram actuating plate. With the check valve…
- [NTSB ATL84LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA290.md): Globe GC-1B · Rockwood, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1984 · N3754K · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in an area of rising terrain at about the 1800 ft level. About 1 mile away the ridge line rose to an elevation of 2500 ft. when the acft was observed overflying the Rockwood arpt aprx 3 miles from the accident site the ceiling was about 1200…
- [NTSB MIA84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA005.md): Globe GC-1B · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N80682 · Destroyed
  > Immediately after takeoff the plt radioed on UNICOM that his cowling was coming open & that he was returning to the field. Other plts waiting for takeoff reported seeing that acft enter a left turn between 200-300 ft AGL & become very slow. One of the plts…
- [NTSB MIA81FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA037.md): Globe GC-1B · Englewood, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1981 · N80606 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA014.md): Globe GC-1B · West Tisbury, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1980 · N80674 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA037.md): Globe GC-1B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1980 · N211M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA037.md): Globe Swift GC1B · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1979 · N78233 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA024.md): Temco GC1B · Newport, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 14, 1978 · N2406B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA031.md): Globe GC-1B · El Paso, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 15, 1977 · N80566 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA002.md): Globe GC-1B · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1976 · N80915 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS076.md): Universal GC-1B · Mckenzie Brdg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1976 · N80826 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM080.md): Globe GC-1B · Valdosta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1976 · N78037 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75A6022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75A6022.md): Globe GC-1B · Claremont, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 27, 1974 · N4962C · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI008.md): Globe GC-1B · Manchester, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 20, 1974 · N3716K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN005.md): Globe GC-1B · Plum Island, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1974 · N3342K · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN101.md): Globe GC-1B · Advance, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1974 · N80965 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS045.md): Globe GC-1B · Metaline Fls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N80951 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC088.md): Globe GC-1B · Huntington, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1974 · N3260K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL036.md): Globe GC-1B · Desert Cntr, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 28, 1973 · N3262K · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73ANO67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73ANO67.md): Swift GC-1B · Salisbury, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 12, 1972 · N80658 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN015.md): Globe GC-1B · Coudersport, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1972 · N3217K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72AL037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL037.md): Globe GC-1B · Palos Vrdes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 20, 1971 · N250B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FJA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FJA05-201419.md): Globe GC-1B · Kailua-Kna, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1971 · N78250 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK007.md): Globe GC-1B · St.Paul, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1971 · N3792K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71AS042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS042.md): Globe GC-1B · Monroe, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1971 · N80655 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM075.md): Globe GC-1B · Norcross, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1971 · N78043 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUG28.md): Globe GC-1B · Running Sprgs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1970 · N3374K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71AL010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL010.md): Globe GC-1B · Morristown, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1970 · N3317K · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71FVM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVM08.md): Globe GC-1B · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 14, 1970 · N3371K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70AM057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70AM057.md): Globe GC-1B · Hickory, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 16, 1970 · N521C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0048.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · San Simon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 31, 1969 · N4198 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0052.md): Globe GC-1B · Reed City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 17, 1968 · N78061 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC69A0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69A0051.md): Swift Globe GC-1B · Willingboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 3, 1968 · N9030M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0086.md): Globe GC-1B · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 11, 1967 · N3738K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67F0372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0372.md): Globe GC-1B · Bellville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 12, 1966 · N80521 · Destroyed

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('9230104'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=9230104

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