# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI93LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA348.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N6582V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence post and his midjudging the airplane glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI93LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA345.md): Beech P35 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N8527M · Substantial damage
  > an oil leak in the oil filter adapter. A factor was landing in a crop field.
- [NTSB CHI93LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA325.md): Cessna 152-II · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N47716 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve failure. A factor related to the accident is the power line.
- [NTSB CHI93LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA292.md): Cessna 152 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N49899 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD03.md): Howard W. Dutton Glas AIR II RG · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N92T · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA305.md): Bell 47G-3B · Clarinda, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N8480E · Destroyed
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA264.md): Bellanca DW-1 · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N8815W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident is the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB CHI93LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA255.md): Cessna 182 · Prairie City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N91162 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff. Factors in the accident are the soft and wet sod runway.
- [NTSB CHI93GA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93GA204.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fort Madison, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N301U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were door not secured, checklist not followed, diverted attention of the pilot-in-command, and emergency procedure not followed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA197.md): Cessna 210L · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N2267S · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD02.md): Piper PA-25 · Essex, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N6453Z · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the forward spar fuselage attachment assembly for the right wing. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a directed inspection procedure that could have been provided with the issuance of an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB DCA93GA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA93GA042.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Zwingle, IA · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N86SD · Destroyed
  > The fatigue cracking and fracture of the propeller hub arm. The resultant separation of the hub arm and the propeller blade damaged the engine, nacelle, wing, and fuselage, thereby causing significant degradation to aircraft performance and control that made…
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB CHI93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA100.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N2611K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive braking by the dual student.
- [NTSB CHI93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Lineville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1993 · N60SX · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA052.md): Cessna 402B · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N17CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA051.md): Cessna 172 · La Porte City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N54959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align the airplane with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Waverly, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N4213N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery for a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N9507S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA001.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8773T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD01.md): Richard O. Middlen Glasair III SH-3R · Larchwood, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N330RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional low pass and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD10.md): Curt Hoffstad Pitts S1-S · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N90LB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD09.md): Hiller Hiller UH-12E · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N527HA · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD08.md): John Schackel Q2 · Rutland, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N84JS · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD07.md): Bernard W. Resnik ACRO-SPECIAL · Earlham, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N79WA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of total engine power when a failed flapper valve in the air box blocked the flow of air through the carburetor throat.
- [NTSB CHI92LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA193.md): Bell 47-2A-1 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N73952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain both directional control of the helicopter and clearance from the truck.
- [NTSB CHI92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail wheel airplanes and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA181.md): North American NA-265-50 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N50CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of the wrong runway for landing. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD06.md): Ronnie Baker BEE 2 · Lake Mills, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N5141B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxispeed and inadvertent liftoff at an airspeed below stalling speed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD05.md): Rutter 532 Commander · Washburn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N211CL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gryocopter during initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD04.md): Hiller UH-12E · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N8286 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason as the helicopter was performing aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD03.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Deloit, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3986E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command while performing aerial application maneuvers. A factor in the accident is the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA124.md): Maule M-7-235 · Garnavillo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N92088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD02.md): Quad City Challenger · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during final approach. Weather conditions, high wind and turbulence, were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD01.md): Raymond Bristow Rand KR-2 · Boone, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 3, 1992 · N1066 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident is total failure of the airplane canopy.
- [NTSB CHI92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA085.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N427KP · Substantial damage
  > A result of the pilot-in-command not understanding the airplanes emergency procedures and not performing the appropriate emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB CHI92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA051.md): Luscombe 8-F · Chapin, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N1871B · Substantial damage
  > Failed connecting rod which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA038.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Iowa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1991 · N14TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in the propeller blades contacting the runway during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow a checklist during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA049.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Decorah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N44061 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, snow covered runway, and snowbanks adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2776X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. An associated factor is the pilot's lack of experience in this type operation (crosswind takeoffs).
- [NTSB CHI92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA026.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1991 · N9161P · Substantial damage
  > Proper glide path not maintained. Factors in the accident are the premature landing gear extension and inadequate airspeed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA024.md): Beech C-23 · Burlington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1991 · N38036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot having an improper fuel tank selector position.
- [NTSB CHI92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA007.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Sioux Center, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N1FY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining directional control and not performing an aborted takeoff. Windshear was a factor relating to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI91LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA292.md): Balloon Works Firefly X-7 · Altoona, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N4055T · No damage
  > Weather evaluation misjudged and overconfidence in personal ability. A factor related to the accident was high winds.
- [NTSB CHI91DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD03.md): Tullis Tierra II · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N2162S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA263.md): Beech 36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N25496 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout and poor inflight planning and decision making by the pilot of N97867. Factors in the accident are inoperative exterior lights and radio communication not possible.
- [NTSB CHI91DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD02.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mark IV · Ida Grove, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N15795 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI91FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA254.md): Cessna 172M · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N61568 · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure by the pilot by not maintaining the proper minimum descent altitude (mda) until established on the ILS localizer and glidepath.

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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" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&state=IA

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