# 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. Page 2 of 7 · 303 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA166.md): Globe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N3319K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid colliding into the rising terrain of the box canyon. A factor in the accident was the pilot having been distracted by an engine gage. - [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 ATL92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA018.md): Globe GC-1D · Brewton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N78006 · Substantial damage > A blockage of the fuel vent system which prevented the pilot from topping off the fuel system. A factor in this accident was the inadequate design by the manufacturer of the fuel vent system. - [NTSB NYC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA059.md): Globe Swift Gcib · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N78156 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to abort the takeoff after losing directional control during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were: crosswind, hidden obstruction in high vegetation, and low time in model. - [NTSB MIA90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA019.md): Temco GC-1B · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N80528 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The crosswind and ditch were related factors. - [NTSB FTW90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA001.md): Globe GC-1B · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N3718K · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear to completely retract which resulted in the inability to gain sufficient airspeed to perform the climbing maneuver. - [NTSB CHI89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA142.md): Globe GC-1B · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N332HM · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to adhere to procedures and ensure the aircraft had sufficient airspeed before attempting rotation and climbout. Airspeed was inadequate to maintain flight, and just after the landing gear was retracted the aircraft settledto the ground. - [NTSB MIA88LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA175.md): Globe GC1-B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1988 · N90379 · Substantial damage > Hydraulic motor activated light remained on after landing gear retraction. The pilot believing this to indicate a landing gear malfunction slowed the acft and extended the gear. A gear down indicator illuminated. However, the hydraulic motor activated light… - [NTSB ATL88LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA181.md): Globe GC-1A · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1988 · N80582 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he encountered deteriorating wx conditions during the flt. He made a 180 degree turn and other course changes in an attempt to return to better wx, but was unable to maintain VFR flt. He subsequently elected to make a precautionary ldg… - [NTSB FTW88FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA103.md): Globe GC-1B · Powderly, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1988 · N78143 · Destroyed > The airplane had not been flown for more than seven months. It did not have a current annual inspection. Witnesses said the pilot ran the engine and it ran rough. Then he washed the airplane, then refueled, drained the sumps and ran the engine again at the… - [NTSB FTW88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA095.md): Globe GC-1B · Pipe Creek, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1988 · N80799 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the engine started running rough. The pilot said he thought he could make the airport and turned toward it. Just short of the airport, the engine quit completely. The pilot was able to get to the airport but crossways to the runway.… - [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 CHI86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA197.md): Globe GC-1B · Perrysville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N80591 · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field following a loss of power. Post accident inspection of the acft failed to reveal any fuel in either the fuel tanks or carburetor. - [NTSB NYC86LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA139.md): Globe GC-1B · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N80611 · Substantial damage > The flight departed Johnstown-cambria airport at about 1600 hours and returned at about 1700 hours. On landing, the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up. The aircraft slid to a stop and about five minutes later fire erupted. - [NTSB LAX86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA123.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N80561 · Substantial damage > On February 16, 1986 at 1515 PST, a swift GC-1B, N80561, collided with terrain after a forced landing. After t/o at approximately 400 feet AGL the engine began to run rough and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Traffic on the rwy prevented an on apt… - [NTSB NYC86LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA074.md): Universal Aircraft Industries GC-1B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1986 · N80827 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Piper acft was standing in the runup area that is adjacent to taxiway A5. The plt of the globe acft taxied into the runup area and because the sun was in his eyes and the Piper was in his blind spot he ran into the Piper. - [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 NYC85LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA134.md): Globe GC1B · Whitpain, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1985 · N80902 · Substantial damage > The acft overran the end of the rwy and contacted rough terrain during takeoff. The plt stated the acft lifted off aprx 1/2 the way down the rwy but it did not have enough airspeed to accelerate and climb. The plt attempted to abort the takeoff however, the… - [NTSB LAX85LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA243.md): Globe GC-1B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N500RG · Substantial damage > While landing on rwy 19R with a wind from 250 deg at 14 KTS, the acft went off the right side of the rwy & was damaged. Personnel in the control tower said that plt appeared to lose control of the acft during the landing flare & the acft cartwheeled to the… - [NTSB FTW85LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA185.md): Globe GC-1B · Liberty, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N80577 · Substantial damage > The plt experienced an inflight partial loss of pwr after which he shut off the master switch, and the fuel valve and attempted to make a forced landing on a nearby arpt. However, there was insufficient alt to clear a powerline. A steep turn was made and 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 LAX85LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA146.md): Globe GC1B · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1985 · N80860 · Substantial damage > The plt attempted a simulated forced landing, stalled the acft 10 to 15 feet high and made a hard landing causing the right main gear to fail. - [NTSB NYC85LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA035.md): Globe GC-1B · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1984 · N3709K · Substantial damage > Plt stated that while taxiing off the runway onto the taxiway, a gust of wind caused the acft to drift left. Plt stated he over corrected with rudder and power; acft swerved right, off the narrow prepared surface and down a steep embankment. - [NTSB LAX84LA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA482.md): Globe GC-1B · Calistoga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N80504 · Substantial damage > The starboard entrance hatch opened during takeoff roll. The pilot aborted the takeoff. The acft could not be stopped on the remaining rwy & collided with a ditch. The takeoff was attempted with a light tailwind on a unidirectional rwy. - [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 CHI84LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA191.md): Globe GC-1B · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N78204 · Substantial damage > The acft right main gear failed during takeoff roll when it passed over an arresting cable. It was reported that the tailwheel was damaged on a previous landing at rickenbacker afb when it passed over an arresting cable and had since been replaced.… - [NTSB LAX84LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA310.md): Globe GC-1B · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1984 · N80762 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the approach to rwy 33 was in a 'no-wind condition until about 30-40 ft AGL when a strong tail wind came up.' He stated that it appeared that there was sufficient rwy remaining and when he realized it was too late to stop or go around he… - [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 FTW83LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA293.md): Globe GC-1B · Marion, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N7BL · Substantial damage > The acft collided with fences during a forced landing after an engine fuel fire. The left exhaust pipe failed and the misdirected heat burned through a fuel line. The fuel ignited filling the cockpit with smoke. The engine quit due to fuel starvation and the… - [NTSB SEA83LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA091.md): Swift GC-1B · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N80649 · Substantial damage > The acfts left main landing gear sheared and the acft came to rest off the runway in the grass. The pilot said that eventhough the landing gear light indicated down and locked he does not believe the rt main gear was down and locked. Duringan attempted… - [NTSB MIA83LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA130.md): Globe GC1B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1983 · N81MA · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped and collapsed the landing gear after the rt brake failed during taxi from landing. The pilot said he had installed new brake pads and had spent time taxiing to wear them in. After completing one takeoff and landing theacft was being… - [NTSB NYC83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA007.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N50BS · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the right side of the canopy separated from the aircraft as it was climbing through about 150 to 200 ft AGL. The pilot notified the tower of the situation and clearance was obtained to land on any runway. According to the pilot, he turned… - [NTSB MIA82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA158.md): Globe GC-1B · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N78118 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to practice spot landings for a competitive event at a later time. The pilot reported that he made an approach to runway 13 on a hot morning with up and downdrafts. He estimated that the wind was variable from 130 to 220 deg at… - [NTSB CHI81FEK29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK29.md): Globe GC-1 · Mt Vernon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N78243 · Substantial damage - [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 FTW80FPG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPG30.md): Globe GC-1B · Carbon City, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1980 · N3808K · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKJ05.md): Globe GC-1B · Spring Hill, AL · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1980 · N80776 · Minor damage - [NTSB FTW79FPD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPD31.md): Globe GC-1B · Keller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N80833 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA79FYE31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYE31.md): Globe GC-1B · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1979 · N80918 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79FCQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCQ24.md): Globe GC1B · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1979 · N80883 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA037.md): Globe Swift GC1B · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1979 · N78233 · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA79DYE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE18.md): Globe GC-1B · Tenino, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1979 · N3357K · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79DLQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DLQ02.md): Globe GC-1B · Pikeville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1978 · N3270K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FCG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG09.md): Globe GC-1B · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1978 · N80796 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG01.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Hampton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1978 · N78327 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FPM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPM10.md): Globe Swift GC-1B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 26, 1978 · N5BT · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FNC25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNC25.md): Globe GC-1B · Rockport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1978 · N3704K · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=9230104&page=3 ## 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 ('9230104')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=9230104&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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