# NTSB investigations, IA 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 10 of 45 · 2,216 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA050.md): Piper PA-46 · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1996 · N446RD · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to make a precautionary landing. Additional factors included oil starvation and the failed connecting rod and rod bearing. - [NTSB CHI96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA344.md): Rozendaal Smith Innovation · Hampton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2982 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and his improper decision to perform a low altitude manuever with a low fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI96FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA330.md): Green Castle Avid Flyer Aerobat · Oxford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1996 · N95GC · Destroyed > failure of the private pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, during the initial climb and turn to the crosswind leg; and a delay by the flight instructor (CFI) in taking remedial action to avoid a stall. - [NTSB CHI96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA338.md): Cessna 175 · Dexter, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N8217T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate short field landing procedure/technique. The tailwind and grass runway were related factors. - [NTSB CHI96TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA306.md): Hughes 269A · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N7052A · Substantial damage > partial blocking of the fuel injection control, and a fracture of the induction air ducting for reasons undetermined. A factor was trees. - [NTSB CHI96LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA254.md): Cessna 150 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6106K · Substantial damage > inadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the student's over compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA232.md): Cessna 188 · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N9542J · Substantial damage > the delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA181.md): Champion 7GCBC · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N396BG · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent use of the brakes which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane traveled down. - [NTSB CHI96IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA173.md): British Aerospace BAE 146 · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 1996 · N608AW · No damage > failure of the flight crew to follow proper procedures, which resulted in an accumulation of ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the incident were: thunderstorms, turbulence, icing conditions, and the inaccurate method that was… - [NTSB CHI96FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA146.md): Cessna 421 · Bernard, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N341DA · Destroyed > the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, subsequent loss of oil from the left engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed (VMC), while diverting to an alternate airport. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB CHI96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA100.md): Cessna 172 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8626B · Substantial damage > the pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight operations in the existing wind condition, and the high gusting wind. - [NTSB CHI96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA102.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Brighton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1996 · N2598H · No damage > The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown. - [NTSB CHI96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA077.md): Piper PA-28-180C · West Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N8221W · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and an intentional ground loop/swerve. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway. - [NTSB CHI96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1996 · N3679M · Substantial damage > the pilot not using the airplane's deice system which resulted in an accumulation of empennage ice and a tailplane stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions, and the icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA080.md): Cessna 182J · Waukon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N2916F · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy runway and the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Nora Springs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N6094R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high… - [NTSB CHI96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA033.md): Forney F-1 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N7515C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA020.md): Cessna 180A · Goose Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N185F · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladder, fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the soft… - [NTSB CHI96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Peosta, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N17382 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA011.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N945AX · Substantial damage > inadequate installation of a thrust reverser, driver linkage arm pivot bolt and nut, which resulted in the nut and bolt becoming disconnected. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's unclear information regarding the type and number of… - [NTSB CHI95FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA337.md): Cessna T210R · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N650GM · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and lack of familiarity with the airplane. Factors involved were the bright night, trees and transmission wires. - [NTSB CHI95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA228.md): Reed RS15 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N964 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to release the tow rope, which led to a stall of the tow airplane. - [NTSB CHI95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA220.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N6368E · Substantial damage > the pilot's lack of experience in flying from the right seat. A factor was the steep final approach. - [NTSB CHI95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA211.md): First Strike Bobcat · Burlington, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N412LF · Destroyed > fatigue failure of a copper fuel line at the carburetor ferrule fitting, which resulted in fuel starvation. The proximity of trees was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95IA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA189.md): Bell 222UT · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N274SM · Minor damage > delamination of the left engine air inlet duct. - [NTSB CHI95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA071.md): Bacon QUESTAIR-VENTURE · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N4QV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall/spin. Factors were material defects in the material used to manufacture the crankshaft, resulting in the crankshaft fracturing after approximately 200 hours in… - [NTSB CHI95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA069.md): Cessna S550 · Newton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N287MC · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to attain runway alignment. A factor was a snowbank. - [NTSB CHI95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA062.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N7JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper IFR procedure. The low ceiling and fog were a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · La Porte City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N1194H · Substantial damage > a material defect which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the aircraft owner's failure to comply with a Mandatory Service Bulletin addressing the defect. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing… - [NTSB CHI94LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA343.md): Cessna 150 · North Hedrick, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N9135U · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain on which to initiate a takeoff. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of overall experience. - [NTSB CHI94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA322.md): Cessna 172N · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation. - [NTSB CHI94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA309.md): Balloon Works Fire FLY 7-15 · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N2597S · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive rate of descent to landing. Factors in the accident were the gusts and downdraft. - [NTSB CHI94LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA302.md): Frith Challenger II · Fairfield, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N7051P · Substantial damage > the total failure and separation of the propeller system drive belt. Obstacles (powerlines and pole) were a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI94LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA299.md): Robert Eldon Idler TIERRA-2 · Prole, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N6161Q · Destroyed > the airplane's encounter with the outflow (gust front) from an approaching thunderstorm. Factors were the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the gust front location, and the inability of the airplanes flight control system to compensate for the rolling moment. - [NTSB CHI94LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA295.md): Schreiber-Stitts SA-3B · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N79GJ · Substantial damage > A loose intake manifold pipe on the airplane's engine which resulted from improper maintenance. Factors associated with this accident were the builder/pilot improperly installing the intake manifold pipe and the alternate landing area's high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI94LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA293.md): Snow 600B · Grundy Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N39762 · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were condition of the runway, the road, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI94LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA271.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N234KB · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate aircraft prelight and his failure to remove the frost from the windshield which obstructed his view. - [NTSB CHI94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA255.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N8144Y · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI94LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA228.md): Beech 58 · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N6404Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a tailwind. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and the wet runway. - [NTSB CHI94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA170.md): Cessna 152 · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N80812 · Substantial damage > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the wet runway surface. - [NTSB CHI94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA159.md): Cessna T210M · Burlington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N6737B · Destroyed > fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route. - [NTSB CHI94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N89761 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The student pilot's lack of total flight experience was a factor. - [NTSB CHI94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA120.md): Defelici Kitfox III · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N596D · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent interference with the flight controls by the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA057.md): Cessna 182 · Centerville, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1993 · N4791D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane during the flight. Factors related to the accident were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations for the airplane and the fence. - [NTSB CHI94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA045.md): Cessna 210B · Dubuque, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N9684X · Substantial damage > Flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, which resulted in airframe icing and an inability of the aircraft to maintain altitude on the ILS glidepath, once the landing gear was lowered. The weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB CHI94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA044.md): Beech 23 · Denison, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N6959Q · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's inadequate aircraft handling. - [NTSB CHI94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA022.md): Hiller UH12E · Sioux Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N4026S · Destroyed > the Pilot in Command failed to maintain clearance with the terrain while proceeding up an upslope. - [NTSB CHI93LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA380.md): Cessna 177B · Fayette, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N35163 · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was a road sign and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI93LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA375.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N5309Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB CHI93LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA356.md): Cessna 150H · Crescent, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N23205 · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after encountering unfavorable winds and a low fuel level, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. 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