# NTSB investigations: Boeing A75N1(PT17)

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA201.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N450MF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the main landing gear. Related factors were a left crosswind and partial loss of the right wheel…
- [NTSB LAX96LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA291.md): Boeing A75N1 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N68251 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the disengagement of the crankshaft gear from it's hub due to the overload shear of the eight retaining screws.
- [NTSB CHI96LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA252.md): Boeing A75N1 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1996 · N58712 · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and fracture of the rudder control horn.
- [NTSB LAX96LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA208.md): Boeing B75-A75N1 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N54284 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing in gusty/crosswind conditions. The gusty, crosswind condition was a…
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB FTW95LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA360.md): Boeing A75N1 · Evadale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N68722 · Substantial damage
  > A failure that resulted in separation of the #5 cylinder and loss of engine oil. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA350.md): Boeing B75-A75N1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N54284 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors which contributed to the loss of control were: the pilot's total lack of experience landing the conventional gear airplane in a crosswind condition, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA109.md): Boeing A75N1 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N43286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA021.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Sayville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N48190 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight by the pilot(s) while maneuvering, with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB SEA94LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA222.md): Boeing A75N1 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N73617 · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of the right main landing gear brake due to an accumulation of a gummy deposit.
- [NTSB ATL94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA147.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA188.md): Boeing A75N1 · New Paris, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N9046Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors associated with the accident are a fence post, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area (landing environment).
- [NTSB ATL94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA066.md): Boeing PT-17 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition during landing. A factor is a tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA055.md): Boeing A75N1 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N59528 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot-in-command while executing a spiral to landing maneuver during the base to final turn.
- [NTSB FTW94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA054.md): Boeing A75N1 · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N55133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were weather conditions and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB CHI93LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA357.md): Boeing A75N1 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N54941 · Substantial damage
  > the disconnection of the primer supply line at the fuel strainer.
- [NTSB CHI93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA349.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Delevan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N55501 · Substantial damage
  > the excessive use of brakes and rudder by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA127.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N58212 · Destroyed
  > Loss of airplane control as the result of incapacitation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA112.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N9041R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA086.md): Boeing D75N1 · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N56426 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing. A factor to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA117.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hughson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N62733 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the intake valve. The soft terrain contributed to this accident.
- [NTSB SEA93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA058.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N56843 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained and ground loop/swerve not corrected by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA070.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N56221 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll
- [NTSB CHI92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA235.md): Boeing A75N1 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N55982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness and improper use of the airplanes brakes. A factor which contributed to this accident was the incorrect brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA168.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N55625 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot in command's inability to execute corrective action during the noseover. A factor contributing to the accident was the berm.
- [NTSB ATL92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA127.md): Boeing A75N1 · Dunn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequare visual lookout to see and avoid the 8 foot high pole adjacent to the landing strip.
- [NTSB CHI92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA133.md): Boeing A75N1 · Washington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N59528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper use of the carburetor heat control.
- [NTSB MIA92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA105.md): Boeing A75N1 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N50072 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA230.md): Boeing PT-17 · Tranquility, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N3721C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for a recovery from the stall was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA124.md): Boeing A 75N1 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N61248 · Substantial damage
  > Unexpected encounter with adverse wind (downdraft).
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N59791 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB FTW91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA087.md): Boeing A-75 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4561N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airlane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA120.md): Boeing A75 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N803RB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in the trailing airplane to maintain clearance from the lead airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA194.md): Boeing A75 · Burdett, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N7772J · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the cross wind and failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA212.md): Boeing A75N1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N25400 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect a full recovery.
- [NTSB FTW90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA130.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N66302 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate speed. Contributing to the accident was the momentary power loss.
- [NTSB CHI90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA156.md): Boeing A75N1 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N59448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA122.md): Boeing A75N1 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N50072 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA040.md): Boeing A75N1 · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N49733 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA008.md): Boeing A75N1 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N75863 · Destroyed
  > Failure of pilot to properly evaluate weather conditions through mountainous terrain and fly at an altitude high enough to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB BFO89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA056.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N56940 · Destroyed
  > Water in the fuel, which resulted in a momentary loss of power during an inverted low pass, and the pilot's failure to plan the maneuver to allow for appropriate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX89LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA231.md): Boeing A75 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N747JR · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the engine induction system which resulted from improper maintenance.
- [NTSB MIA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA176.md): Boeing A-75 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N57946 · Destroyed
  > The biplane pilot failed to see and avoid the collision with the banner being towed by the other airplane.
- [NTSB NYC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA145.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > Loss control and collision with trees due to failure of the student pilot to compensate for the wind and lack of supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB MIA89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA141.md): Boeing A75N1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1989 · N57946 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately preflight the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the brakes to maintain directional control and poor inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA135.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brooks, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N52652 · Substantial damage
  > Climb not possible because of a downdraft which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate location of the wind sock, the adverse wind conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB ATL89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA114.md): Boeing A75N1 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N55530 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by inadvertently allowing the carburetor heat to be in the 'hot' position for takeoff. The high density altitude and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC88LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA221.md): Boeing A75N1 · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N7772J · Substantial damage
  > A private plt on a local flight made a stopover landing on runway 28. The plt reported that during the landing flare, he was temporarily blinded by the setting sun directly in the flight path. At touchdown the airplane weathervaned into the right crosswind,…
- [NTSB LAX88LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA178.md): Boeing A75N1 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N747JR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA087.md): Stearman A-75-N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N53125 · Substantial damage
  > Plt performed a negative 'g' maneuver, estimated at 2 to 2.5 negative 'g' force, following which the engine lost power. A forced landing was accomplished in scrub trees. The engine is equipped with a float carburetor. There were indications that the cause of…

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1380134'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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