# NTSB investigations, PA: In flight collision with terrain/water 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 1 of 2 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA072.md): Beech BE-55 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N777EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly with known deficiencies in equipment, and the icing conditions. - [NTSB NYC06FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA104.md): Cessna 172L · Montgomery Twp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2006 · N7604G · Destroyed > An impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC03FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA176.md): Grumman AA-5B · Pleasantville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N28788 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication. - [NTSB IAD03FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA001.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Bradford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2002 · N700DJ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the night, instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB DCA01MA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA065.md): Boeing 757 · Shanksville, PA · Accident · 44 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N591UA · Destroyed > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided… - [NTSB NYC01FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA040.md): Mooney M20K · Rixford, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N252MW · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while maneuvering. Factors included low ceilings and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience. - [NTSB NYC00FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA257.md): Cessna 172L · Mill Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N4344Q · Destroyed > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog. - [NTSB NYC00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA160.md): Bryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N5534V · Substantial damage > Was the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point. Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway. - [NTSB NYC00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N7783A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA165.md): Lakeland Ultralites Kolb Mark III · Clark, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N901JL · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude for recovery/clearance. - [NTSB NYC99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA147.md): Bell 206B-III · Tinicum, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N94WF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude above the water. - [NTSB NYC98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N43108 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the… - [NTSB NYC98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA087.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Warren, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N44181 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB IAD98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N8068Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Related factors were tailwind, and lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC98FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA035.md): Cessna 310R · St Mary'S, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N6923 · Destroyed > was the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures. - [NTSB NYC97FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA186.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N35405 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate clearance above an unlighted ridgeline in clouds and fog at night, and his decision to not file an IFR flight plan and his VFR flight into IMC conditions. - [NTSB NYC97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA050.md): Berry Vans RV-4 · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N42BN · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and contact with the terrain. - [NTSB NYC96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA053.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-6 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N888TP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to comply with IFR procedures in that he attempted an instrument approach with visibility below the required minimums, and his delayed execution of a missed approach. A factor was the reduced visibility due to clouds. - [NTSB NYC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA044.md): Cessna 182E · Pymatuning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional suicide. - [NTSB NYC95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA162.md): Cessna 140 · Danielsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N72546 · Destroyed > The flight crew's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, low clouds, and the high terrain. - [NTSB BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the… - [NTSB BFO94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1994 · N5272R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB BFO93LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA180.md): Robinson R22 · Scottdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N88RD · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his delay in performing remedial action. - [NTSB BFO93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA098.md): Cessna 150 · Milroy, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2892S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors related to the accident include mountain obscuration and fog. - [NTSB BFO93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA017.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N15141 · Substantial damage > The inadequate removal of snow from the runways by airport personnel and the procedures/directives for airport snow removal not understood. - [NTSB NYC92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA159.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N2070P · Substantial damage > A yaw for unknown reason(s) which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the dirt bank and a loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the decision of the pilot to operate in close vicinity to the dirk bank. - [NTSB BFO92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beavertown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N4754Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft and insufficient altitude. - [NTSB NYC92FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hamburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N62774 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and an improperly planned approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with rising terrain during the execution of the missed approach procedure. Factors related to the… - [NTSB NYC92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA067.md): Cessna 310K · Unionville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1992 · N6928L · Destroyed > The pilot did not follow the published IFR procedures and allowed the airplane to descend to an altitude insufficient to clear the terrain. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's apprehension due to the low fuel state, the dark night,… - [NTSB NYC91FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA194.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N3722W · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to achieve a proper touchdown on the runway due to diverted attention, pressure, and other psychological condition. - [NTSB NYC91FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA067.md): MBB BK 117 B-1 · Sonestown, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N891GM · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure that the intended course and altitude provided adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night, snow and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC91DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT01.md): Kolb Twin Star · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the ground. - [NTSB NYC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N9898K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during the demonstration of a power off landing. - [NTSB NYC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA062.md): Cessna 182N · Milford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N8947G · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control by the pilot during a short soft field takeoff on a snow packed runway. - [NTSB NYC89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA187.md): Grumman AA-5 · Mount Joy, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N1611R · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point and the crop. - [NTSB NYC89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA161.md): Cessna 150L · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N10659 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight preparation by the pilot by taking off with the flaps extended, which resulted in an inadequate rate of climb to clear obstructions beyond the end of the runway, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his failure in maintaining… - [NTSB NYC89FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA022.md): Cessna 207 · Monoghan, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1988 · N91036 · Destroyed > Evidence indicates that the airplane flew straight into the side of a 1320 ft mountain at the 1280 ft level. The recommended minimum flight altitude for this designated mountainous area, at night, is 3500 ft. there was no evidence of any mechanical problems. - [NTSB NYC88LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA217.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1988 · N979LA · Substantial damage > The pilot attempting a takeoff in an over grossed aiarcraft in high density altitude and flew off the end of the runway into high grass. - [NTSB NYC88LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA194.md): Champion 7ECA · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1988 · N11061 · Substantial damage > The plt was taking off with a left tailwind/crosswind. At liftoff, the left wing dropped and the pilot attempted to correct with rudder. The acft collided with the terrain. - [NTSB NYC87FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA262.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N38364 · Destroyed > The plt initiated the ILS approach and acknowledged a frequency change. The acft was found on a steep hill one mile south of the airport. No evidence of an engine or control system malfunction was found. It appeared that the pilot made a missed approach and… - [NTSB NYC87FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glen Mawr, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N8130A · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the acft was vectored to intercept the ILS rwy 27 localizer (LOC) bfr reaching the munci initial apch fix (iaf), which was 21.5 mi fm the rwy. The ATC controller (ctlr) told the plt to maint 4000' until on the LOC, then clrd him for the apch.… - [NTSB NYC86FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA199.md): Rockwell 114 · Bedford, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N5766N · Destroyed > The acft nearing the close of a x-country flight had requested a decent to start an approach to land at its final destination. ATC had granted the request, but stated to the pilot that he most remain VFR, the pilot acknowledged the clearance. Acft was located… - [NTSB NYC86LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1986 · N32777 · Destroyed > The pilot made a departure from an uncontrolled airport. During the climb in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The pilot had a clearance, however, the… - [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 NYC86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA099.md): Sikorsky S-76 · Safe Harbor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N221SC · Substantial damage > The helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude, low airspeed, while on a search and rescue mission at night, looking for a capsized boat, when it impacted the water. - [NTSB CHI86MA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA025.md): Cessna 441 · Derry, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1985 · N59MD · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the plt was advised the destn wx was: estd 500' overcast, vis 1 mi with fog, arpt blo mins. The plt electedto make an NDB rwy 23 apch, but said he would divert if a missed apch was made. He was provided radar vectors & was clrdfor the apch. At… - [NTSB NYC86FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA006.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Homer City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N3257 · Destroyed > The acft was observed flying at low altitude along about a 5 mile distance. Some witnesses described the acft altitude as just above treetops. Witness heard engine sounds and saw lights on the acft. The acft flight was on a southeast direction before it… - [NTSB NYC85LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA111.md): Cessna R172K · Glen Campbell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1985 · N736FG · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt flew over svrl coal strip mines at low alt & at low airspeed. He had the acft trimmed for 60 KTS & had one notch of flaps extended. He reported that as he was flying in straight & level flt, the acft seemed to be drawn down into a valley.… - [NTSB NYC85FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA064.md): Beech G90 · St. Mary'S, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1985 · N2019U · Destroyed > The acft crashed during a log DME approach. According to ATC the acft crashed after making a procedure turn at the faf. The winds in the area were being called 250 degrees at 10 KTS gusting to 28 knts. A caution on the apch plate has a remark,-'precipitious… - [NTSB NYC85FGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FGT01.md): Cessna 335 · Barrville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 12, 1985 · N6821C · Destroyed > The Cessna 335 was making a contact approach when it flew into the ground. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. Winds in the area were reported at 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots. Visual meteorological conditions… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&occurrence=230&page=2 ## 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" = 'PA' 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" = 230) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&state=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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