# NTSB investigations: Christen Industries A-1

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 ANC22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA072.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Point MacKenzie, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA451.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA264.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N9609H · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power during a low pass, due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN21LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA301.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2932W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with gusting winds, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA016.md): Aviat A1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N9600J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB GAA17CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA110.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Milton-Freewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2017 · N9598Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA080.md): Aviat A1 · Broadus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N29712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires while flying at a low altitude resulting in a wire strike, a loss of airplane control, and the consequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA276.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N2914Q · Substantial damage
  > The airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA305.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N436C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA418.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dorris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N2868A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral aircraft control while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA280.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wasco, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2870D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA175.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N2879T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gust and tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI07TA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07TA241.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Elm Springs, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N661FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the rising terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07GA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07GA142.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Loa, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N9602R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering flight that resulted in a stall. The pilot's decision to operate the airplane at a center of gravity beyond the rear limit, the low altitude of the flight, and the high…
- [NTSB ANC06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA077.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA123.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N9613Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the engine run-up. Factor's in the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, and his failure to secure the airplane's left tire.
- [NTSB LAX06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA147.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Creston, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N96088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA05TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05TA028.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Terreton, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N2898D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA071.md): Christen Industries Husky A-1 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N9591C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during the ensuing aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance.
- [NTSB CHI04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA100.md): Christen A-1 · Curtis, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N9599B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display of a "hammerhead stall" during intial climb and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the post impact fire.
- [NTSB CHI03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA091.md): Aviat A-1 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N96033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA290.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Chetek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N9598C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB LAX99TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA105.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 1999 · N2UJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the dust devil encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA141.md): Christen Industries A-1 Husky · Selawik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N28973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors in this accident were a crosswind, the pilot's lack of certification, and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB MIA98FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA039.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N9613P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.
- [NTSB MIA96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA081.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N2923B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees beside the runway. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA046.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N2866B · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain (snow covered, frozen lake). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attention being diverted to a perceived safety hazard, and lack of visual cues for pilot perception of…
- [NTSB ANC95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA069.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven sandbar.
- [NTSB MIA95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA092.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N2923B · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the tailwheel gear assembly, due to improper installation of a nut by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW94T#A04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94T%23A04.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Tinnie, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N2898D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA126.md): Christen Industries Husky · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N103TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condiitons. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA087.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N2925Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensations for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA012.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N9609G · Substantial damage
  > An improper maintenance modification to disable the carburetor heat control by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB LAX89FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA239.md): Christen Industries A-1 Husky · Somerton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1989 · N29162 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA88FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA088.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1988 · N29076 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that as he pushed the control stick forward in an attempt to raise the tail, the acft violently pitched up, stalled and broke right, the right wing struck the ground, & the acft rolled over & came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the…

## 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 ('221020X'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=221020X

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