# NTSB investigations, VA

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI08LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA143.md): Beech A36 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N4605M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA105.md): Aviate Raptor · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N74TK · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA094.md): Mooney M20M · Midlothian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N429RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA090.md): Emory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N2692P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA08IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08IA048.md): Boeing 757-200 · Richmond, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N921UW · Minor damage
  > The installed wing panel clips failed due to fatigue, likely caused by the incorrect installation of the fasteners in response to SB 757-57-0027. Contributing to the incorrect installation was the SB's lack of clarity in the instructions and figures on the…
- [NTSB NYC08FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA139.md): Mooney M20C · Atkins, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · C-FRSK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice.
- [NTSB NYC08FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA138.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N141SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…
- [NTSB NYC08CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA135.md): Cessna 172R · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N24619 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA127.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N733LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB NYC08LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA099.md): Beechcraft 390 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N16DK · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's runway excursion during landing roll following an encounter with ice. Contributing to the accident was the ice-covered runway, and the airport personnel's lack of knowledge regarding the runway condition.
- [NTSB MIA08CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA050.md): AirIndus Thorpedo T211 · Stafford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2008 · N211US · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's improper supervision of the student.
- [NTSB MIA08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA035.md): Cessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N758FQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…
- [NTSB NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [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 NYC08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA027.md): Vans RV-7A · West Point, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N723EP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA004.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N5235W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA007.md): Boeing A75N · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N66004 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to conduct performance planning before takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA005.md): Pelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N26VT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA001.md): Lambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N8VE · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA006.md): Vans RV6 · Halifax, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC07LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA244.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N52359 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA219.md): North American SNJ-2 · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N52033 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to physiological incapacitation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration to deny or restrict the pilot's medical certification, and the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB NYC07FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Syria, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6493W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA132.md): Cessna C172N · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N733BS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to correct for a pilot-induced oscillation/porpoise, during flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA201.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Markham, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2007 · N131BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB ATL07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA118.md): Piper PA28-140 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N6455R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA132.md): Roger A Dalke E.B. Jenny · Wakefield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N59486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance which resulted in a radiator leak, a loss of engine coolant, the engine overheating, and partial loss of engine power.
- [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 NYC07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA191.md): Bass RV-6A · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2007 · N596JB · Substantial damage
  > The limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA181.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N2893G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB MIA07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA130.md): Powrachute Pegasus 912M · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N44118 · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the engine oil filter. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA174.md): Wolfe Titan · Surry, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N2743Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA120.md): John D. Williams XT-912 · Newport News, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N133W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with FAA and engine manufacturer directives resulting in deterioration of fuel system components by fuel containing ethanol and blockage of the fuel filter by contaminants.
- [NTSB NYC07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA158.md): Cessna 195 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N6381D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA136.md): Beech K35 · Cross Junction, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N615T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA125.md): Cessna 172E · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N3982S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power that resulted from the failure of an exhaust valve rocker arm during cruise.
- [NTSB MIA07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA099.md): Cessna 172K · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N79941 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA093.md): Piper J5A · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N33180 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [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 NYC07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA098.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Danville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N4535N · Destroyed
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [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 NYC07CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA079.md): Beech C23 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N9150S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance during the landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA078.md): Cessna 172R · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N441QF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA072.md): Sud SE3130 Alouette II · Davenport, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N226RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA068.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2007 · N32285 · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.
- [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 NYC07FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA035.md): Baggett RV6A · Nokesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N5779 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

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## 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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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