# NTSB investigations, VA: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 NYC08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA043.md): Robinson R22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N442FA · Substantial damage > The V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC07LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA188.md): Bell 206B · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N3202D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during touchdown. - [NTSB NYC07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N679DM · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the right brake assembly by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB NYC07IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA092.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N691CD · No damage > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate rudder-aileron interconnect rigging information. Contributing to the incident was the design of the rudder-aileron interconnect system. - [NTSB NYC07LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA087.md): Gates Learjet 36A · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N527PA · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear tires due to foreign object damage (FOD) on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the drag chute. - [NTSB NYC07CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA059.md): Cessna 182E · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2007 · N9392X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure the seat locking pin. - [NTSB NYC07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA019.md): Cessna 172M · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N20931 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts. - [NTSB NYC06FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA128.md): Embraer EMB-170 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N651RW · Substantial damage > Improper servicing of the nose landing gear strut and the operator's inadequate maintenance procedure. A factor was the inadequate checklist provided to the flight crew by the operator. - [NTSB NYC05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA096.md): Hall Maxair Drifter · Gloucester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N9238V · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the empennage, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB NYC05IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05IA093.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Dulles, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2005 · N40SZ · Minor damage > Failure of the right main landing gear to extend and lock for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during touchdown. - [NTSB NYC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA128.md): Piper PA-16 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N5921H · Substantial damage > The loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm. - [NTSB NYC01IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA107.md): Embraer EMB-145 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N29917 · No damage > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control, which resulted in a jammed elevator trim actuator. - [NTSB NYC01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA074.md): Beech B-19 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N9746L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions. - [NTSB NYC97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA158.md): Cessna 172 RG · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9647B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power. - [NTSB IAD97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA013.md): Cessna 140 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N83N · Substantial damage > uncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB DCA96IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96IA061.md): Boeing B-737-201 · Richmond, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N221US · No damage > The yaw/roll upset of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control… - [NTSB IAD96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA061.md): Cessna P206C · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N8682Z · Destroyed > the inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the first skydiver and his parachute, loss of integrity of the empennage to the aft fuselage, loss of aircraft… - [NTSB BFO96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA026.md): Cessna 210E · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N2314F · Substantial damage > the failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle. - [NTSB BFO95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA078.md): North American SNJ-5 · Luray, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N830JD · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during a precautionary landing. A factor was an undetermined lubricating system problem. - [NTSB NYC94LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA091.md): Cessna 305A · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N5234G · Substantial damage > The loss of airplane directional control during landing as a result of a tire failure, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain. - [NTSB BFO93FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA188.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Charles City, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N4576B · Destroyed > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. - [NTSB BFO93FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA167.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Marshall, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N2207B · Destroyed > An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and non-compliance with airworthiness directives by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB BFO91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA012.md): Taylor Rotorway Executive · Keysville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1990 · N514RT · Substantial damage > A jammed engine throttle cable. Factors related to the accident are inadequate maintenance inspection and low rotor RPM. - [NTSB BFO91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA003.md): Mooney M20M · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N987CM · Destroyed > Intergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment. - [NTSB BFO90DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID02.md): Cessna 182R · Evington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4944H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system. - [NTSB BFO90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA004.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Wytheville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2224P · Substantial damage > The loss of propeller control which resulted in engine shutdown and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB BFO90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA002.md): Beech 58P · Nokesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N86MC · Destroyed > Improper installation of the elevator trim actuators, and subsequent jamming of the elevator trim in a nose down trim position. - [NTSB BFO88FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA008.md): Piper PA-32-260B · Willis, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N4832S · Destroyed > The acft was on a night IFR flight at 7000 ft MSL in IMC when the plt reported the directional gyro was inoperative. The acft was outbound from the pulaski VOR on V45 headed southeast. The plt further reported the turn&bank and the mag compass were operative.… - [NTSB BFO87FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA048.md): Aeronca 7AC · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N1810E · Substantial damage > While climbing thru aprx 400 to 500 ft after takeoff, the plt made a slight rgt turn which was flwd by a left bank. After moving the control stick for a left bank, it jammed to the left & was restricted in fore & aft movement. The plt applied full rgt rudder… - [NTSB BFO87DID03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID03.md): Ham Wizard · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N39583 · Substantial damage > Drg flt, a portion of the exhaust stack broke off & struck the wooden prop. Aprx 1/3 of the prop separated & a severe vibration started. The plt shut down the eng & headed for an open field. Due to lack of altitude, he was barely able to clear nearby trees.… - [NTSB BFO86FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA018.md): Hughes 500D · Mt. Crawford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N8352F · Substantial damage > After refueling at shenandoah valley airport located near staunton, Virginia, the helicopter climbed to about 1800 feet MSL on a north heading. Approximately 15 minutes after departure a loud rumble was heard coming from the rear of the aircraft and the pilot… - [NTSB DCA86AA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA014.md): Boeing 727-225 · Loudon County, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 17, 1986 · N802EA · Substantial damage > The rt main lndg gear would not extend for lndg at wash natl arpt. The lndg was aborted and the crew attempted to correct the situation but were unsuccessful. An emergency gear-up lndg was made at dulles internatl arpt. The crew and passg evacuated without… - [NTSB BFO86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA004.md): Stinson 108-1 Voyager · The Plains, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N8422K · Substantial damage > While flying straight and level at 3100 feet MSL, over Virginia route 66 and route 245, the engine began to vibrate to the extent that the plt thought that it might separate from the airframe. The plt selected a field and set up an approach. On final, the plt… - [NTSB BFO85IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA050.md): Douglas DC-10-30F · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N106WA · No damage > After climbing up to and leveling off at 37,000 feet, the crew of the DC-10-30F noticed that the york control of the captain and the first officer moved laterally independently of each other for approximately two inches. After making an unscheduled uneventful… - [NTSB BFO85LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA039.md): Rotec Rally 3 · Alta Vista, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N316SR · Substantial damage > Each time the pilot applied nose up pitch control after take off, the acft settled but would maintain straight and level flight when the controls were neutralized. Due to the settling effect, obstruction clearance could not be attainedand the acft settled… - [NTSB BFO85IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85IA035.md): Boeing 737-217 · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N434PE · Minor damage > Approx 25MIN aft lndg,flt 168 was cleared for tkof on rwy 30 at dulles intl arpt. Abt 1MIN later the crew called for an aborted tkof because the #2 epr appeared slow to spool up. Aft taxiing back and running up the engines, flt 168 atmptd a second tkof. Dfdr… - [NTSB BFO85LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1985 · N5682P · Substantial damage > While retracting the landing gear after takeoff, the gear hesitated briefly at about midpoint before retracting fully. Attempts to extend the gear through normal and emergency procedures failed. The acft landed at dulles international airport with the gear in… - [NTSB ATL84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA258.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N1717C · Substantial damage > After a banner tow pick-up, rudder jammed full right. Plt applied both feet to left rudder pedal in attempt to control direction of flt. Left rudder cable then failed in overload as banner engaged power line and broke free. Directional control requirements on… - [NTSB ATL84IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA134.md): Beech C90 · Herndon, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1984 · N66KA · Minor damage > The acft entered an uncommanded dive at about 11,000 ft MSL, with recovery made below 2,000 ft MSL. Investigation revealed that during the descent, in order to accomodate other air traffic, the plt exceeded vne speeds. Shortly, thereafter the elevator trim… - [NTSB ATL84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA092.md): Cessna 210 · Newport News, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N8437Z · Destroyed > The flight had been airborne for aprx 38 mins when the pilot began experiencing communication problems. Nine minutes later the pilot reported 'instrument problems' and began to receive radar vectors to a landing. 15 minutes later she declared an emergency and… - [NTSB ATL84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA068.md): Cessna C-172M · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N4275R · Destroyed > The acrt crashed into a lake while making a low pass when the plt was distracted by a passenger door that would not stay latched. The acft collided while turning and the plt stated that he was trying to help the passenger close the door. He also stated that… - [NTSB MIA83IA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83IA210.md): Douglas DC-10-10 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N69NA · Minor damage > Acft experienced severe vibrations in flight & made a precautionary landing after shutting down the number 2 engine. It was determined in a subsequent teardown that the second stage high pressure turbine blade had failed in flight. - [NTSB ATL83LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA286.md): Cessna P206B · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N8601Z · Substantial damage > The parachute of one of the jumpers deployed prematurely. The shroud lines entangled in the right horizontal stabilizer & elevator. As the parachute inflated, the stabilizer was bent downward, & the elevator partially ripped from the trailing edge of the… - [NTSB ATL83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed > About 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft… - [NTSB ATL83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA023.md): Stinson 108-3 · Exmore, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N981C · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=VA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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