# NTSB investigations: Dehavilland TIGER MOTH DH 82A

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 CEN24LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA154.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2024 · N675LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA015.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2023 · N41DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…
- [NTSB CEN22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA106.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2022 · N5300 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.
- [NTSB ERA16LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA065.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Modena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N9410 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ERA15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA052.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N28681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully recover before collision with obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429.md): De Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA420.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA067.md): de Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth · Allamuchy, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4797 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position.
- [NTSB LAX01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA165.md): De Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N838KC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly flush out the fuel system after the header tank became submerged in water, which precipitated a loss of engine power and forced landing in a soft open dirt area.
- [NTSB NYC00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA143.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA025.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N838KC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in the Tiger Moth to see and avoid traffic. A contributing factor was the delayed reaction of the student pilot in the Cessna to initiate a turnoff of the taxiway once it became apparent that the other airplane did not see him.
- [NTSB LAX98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA227.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N5050C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA267.md): De Havilland Tiger Moth DH-82A · Interlochen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N38KH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to obtain the proper climb rate, and inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N28681 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA299.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N82KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD13.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Youngsville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N5984 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to touch down at the proper point on the landing surface. A contributing factor was the late initiation of the aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA146.md): de Havilland DH-82-A · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1990 · N82DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA218.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N7966 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed causing the airplane to inadvertently enter into a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB SEA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA054.md): de Havilland DH 82A · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N353FG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA017.md): De Havilland DH82A · Mascoutah, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N100MH · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a severe vibration. The soft/uneven terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI85FEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEV02.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Elmore, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N510AB · Substantial damage
  > While on a x-country flt, the eng lost power & the prop continued to windmill. Subsequently, the acft crashed during an emerg landing. During the crash landing, the plt's shoulder harness failed at the upper attachment point & he received head & back…
- [NTSB MKC85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA165.md): de Havilland DH 82A · Ames, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N657DH · Substantial damage
  > The owner had given the plt permission to fly the acft & the plt elected to take a passenger in the front seat. After the accident, the plt stated that he was making a hi speed taxi run on the grass on the right side of the rwy. He reported that the lower…
- [NTSB SEA85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA128.md): de Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth · Orland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1985 · N99108 · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that during a loop, the eng lost power, then the acft entered an inverted spin. He said that he had gotten out of the inverted spin & was recovering from a regular spin when the acft struck the ground. According to a witness, the plt entered…
- [NTSB BFO85FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA004.md): de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth · Keyser'S Ridge, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1984 · N172VF · Destroyed
  > The flt was the final leg of a flt from winchester, VA that had been discontinued the day before due to adverse weather conditions. Two weather briefings were obtained on the day of the accident, both of which included the statement that VFR flight was not…
- [NTSB FTW84FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA218.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1984 · N82DS · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in an open pasture with trees on the western perimeter. The acft attitude at impact was nose down at a 30 to 50 degree angle in a right spiral. The main fuel tank mounted on the top wing over and behind the engine broke from its mount on…
- [NTSB FTW82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA141.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N1350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that an examination of the throttle linkage friction system revealed that the throttle jammed in the idle power range. The pilot stated in the accident report that a modification to the friction bearings on the throttle cross shaft linkage be…
- [NTSB DEN81FTC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTC02.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1980 · N3744M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA137.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Oak View, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1980 · N87677 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FQA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA27.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 10, 1980 · N3301T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA01.md): Dehavilland DH-82A · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1979 · N7404 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE50.md): Dehavilland Moth · Martha Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1979 · N8722 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DNC40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DNC40.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N8872 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FNC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNC09.md): Dehavilland DH-82A · No.Hampton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1978 · N90406 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE05.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Lasalle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1977 · N200D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEC05.md): Dehavilland DH-82A · Otisville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1975 · N9TM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DNA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DNA41.md): Dehavilland DH 82A · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 23, 1975 · N8223 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUQ04-201636.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Santa Susan, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1973 · N522R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGT02.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Cogan Station, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1973 · N90406 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEI44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEI44.md): Dehavilland DH 82A · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1973 · N41DH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73AF004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF004.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Jenks, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1972 · N3549 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX72DUQ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUQ49.md): Dehavilland DH 82A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1971 · N5444 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0171.md): Dehaviland DH-82A · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1965 · N3301T · Substantial damage

## 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 ('2801002'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2801002

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