# NTSB investigations: I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 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 ERA26LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA207.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Scotts Fork, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N8217W · Minor damage > The photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway. - [NTSB WPR22LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA374.md): Ica Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N213SS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA226.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2021 · N41CR · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following the breakage of the weak/safety link during a winch launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, and… - [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378.md): Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe… - [NTSB NYC08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA275.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4281B · Substantial damage > The pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site. - [NTSB LAX07CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA176.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2007 · N1052Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The failure of the tow rope during takeoff was also causal. - [NTSB NYC02LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA193.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N8216Q · Substantial damage > The second pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a release from the towplane, which did not allow for successful completion of the flight. A factor was the downdrafts. - [NTSB SEA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA150.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N29JB · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude turn. The second pilot overshooting the runway was a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB IAD00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA025.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2000 · N97VT · Destroyed > the encountering of wind conditions in flight that inhibited the pilot from maintaining altitude. - [NTSB SEA99TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99TA051.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N843 · Substantial damage > The second pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the second pilot, and the second pilot's diverted attention and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors. - [NTSB FTW95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA144.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N51947 · Substantial damage > The flight's encounter with a downdraft. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA006.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N70792 · Substantial damage > The encountered turbulence. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA244.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N28KG · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper compensation for wind. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB SEA92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA118.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N28CL · Substantial damage > The inadvertent activation of flight spoilers by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in loss of control during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of an irrigation sprinkler that was impacted by the aircraft… - [NTSB NYC92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA013.md): I.C.A. Brasov Lark I-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N350BB · Substantial damage > An improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor related to the accident was improper use of the flight controls by the pilot. - [NTSB ATL90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA162.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing phase of the flight. Factors were: gusting wind conditions and turbulence. - [NTSB SEA90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA011.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Chilcoot, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N72598 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was a down draft and the pilot's lack of recent expereince in this aircraft type. - [NTSB FTW89DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA02.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N91363 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land in turbulent weather, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a tree and the ground. Turbulence was a factor. - [NTSB DEN86FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA103.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1986 · N32907 · Substantial damage > The plt and pax were returning from a LCL flt. Two fss specialists observed the glider on final approach to rwy 20. They stated that the acft completed two 360 degree turns with 90 degrees of bank. The glider was in the third 360 degree turn when the… - [NTSB FTW85LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA266.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1985 · N99169 · Destroyed > The accident occurred during an glider launch. The tow acft was unable to gain alt, and turned back to the arpt to release the glider. The tow acft began to sink into the trees and was forced to release the glider beyond safe gliding distance to the rwy. The… - [NTSB SEA84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA046.md): Lark IS28B2 · Issaquqh, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1984 · N4014B · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that while returnsing to the airport he encountered turbulence. When it became obvious that reaching the intended airport would be marginal another landing field was chosen. During turn to final, the left wing tip struck a power pole and the… - [NTSB NYC83FNE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNE05.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS28B2 "LARK" · North Canaan, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N87RW · Substantial damage > Two witnesses observed the glider on a downwind that was, in their estimation, lower than normal. One witness reported observing the spoilers extended. The plt stated he extended the flaps on downwind, but had not used the spoilers. Duringthe turn to base… - [NTSB NYC82FFJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFJ18.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Dansville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N52RS · Destroyed > The accident occurred during a tow takeoff. The tow plane plt stated he broke ground about 70 mph at the same spot as previous tows. Upon reaching the departure end of the rwy he felt his acft decelerating & losing altitude. With declining airspeed, no climb… - [NTSB FTW82DA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA368.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N4167Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > N1052Y an I.c.a brasov glider was being towed for takeoff. During the takeoff run the towplane aborted and continued to roll straight ahead on the center line of a relatively narrow turf airstrip. The pilot of N1052K deployed his spoilers and attempted to… - [NTSB SEA82FYP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP08.md): Lark IS28B2 · Springdale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N9255Z · Destroyed > The pilot received an aerial tow to 5000 feet and was able to find lifting currents for approximately 1.5 hours. Unable to obtain adequate lift the pilot decided to attempt an off airport landing on a dirt road crossing a wheat field. At an altitude of… - [NTSB FTW82DA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA219.md): I.C.A. Brasov - Romania IS-28B2 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N51842 · Destroyed > The sailplane was towed to about 200 ft AGL when the tow rope separated. When the pilot realized he was unable to return to the airport he attempted a landing along a river levee. The left wing struck the levee and the aircraft cartwheeled. - [NTSB FTW81DQA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQA28.md): Ica Brasov IS29D2 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1981 · N51947 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC45.md): Lark 28B2 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1979 · N74NS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77DEG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEG16.md): Ica 28-B-2 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1977 · N6699 · 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 ('4490102')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=4490102 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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