# NTSB investigations, MA

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 NYC95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA091.md): Mooney M20K · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N252DX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a bounced landing and impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA046.md): Schweizer SC2-33A · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tow rope during the initial climb. Related factors are the gusty wind conditions, the low altitude at which the failure occurred, the tailwind during the emergency landing roll, and the CFI's intentional ground loop due to the obstacle…
- [NTSB NYC95GA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95GA060.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B · Cambridge, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 22, 1995 · N20SP · Destroyed
  > 1) The Massachusetts state police (msp) management's failure to provide adequate oversight of its air wing; 2) fuel contamination and obstructed fuel injector nozzles, due to inadequate fuel storage and storage requirements by the msp, resulting in a loss of…
- [NTSB NYC95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gr. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N4497X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed with excessive airspeed which resulted in a long landing, runway overrun, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA031.md): Mooney M20J · Brewster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N5681Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. A factor related to the accident was: the deteriorating weather condition with a low ceiling and rain.
- [NTSB NYC95FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA030.md): Cessna 402C · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N402BK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during an ILS approach, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in this accident were; adverse weather conditions with turbulence, down drafts and fog.
- [NTSB NYC95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N14315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Other related factors were: heavy rain, moderate turbulence, dark night, and high winds.
- [NTSB NYC95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA025.md): Lee Pazmany PL-4A · Orange, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N337RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, collapse of the main gear, and inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA019.md): Lake LA-250 · Westfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N85JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing at night.
- [NTSB BFO95FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA006.md): Cessna T337G · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N807J · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA016.md): Angel Avid/Heavy Hauler · Sutton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N740FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the fuel selector on the proper position.
- [NTSB NYC95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA010.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N4923N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent wing tip collision with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA002.md): Cessna 185F · Rochester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N53074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadeqaute calculation of fuel and inadeqaute inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA005.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1994 · N44794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA181.md): Cessna 172P · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N55164 · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged landing distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go-around.
- [NTSB BFO94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA152.md): A. Le Francois Rans S-7 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N44AL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA151.md): Grumman G-44 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N1471N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB NYC94FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA148.md): Beech A100 · Williamstown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N7GA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed after an undetermined loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB NYC94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N76090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the birds. The presence of the birds at the airport was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA110.md): Bell 47-G5 · Wareham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N59400 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA118.md): Schweizer SGS2-32 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N1175S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and decision. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft.
- [NTSB BFO94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA100.md): Robinson R-22 · Raynham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8029Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number four cylinder piston rings.
- [NTSB BFO94FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA091.md): Mooney M20J · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N4393H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that failed to remove the pitot tube cover which led to loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO94FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA112.md): Beech 24R · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N9258S · Destroyed
  > the total loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain, for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to ensure that proper survival equipment was onboard the airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N33P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB BFO94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA074.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2167 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA069.md): Aeronca 7AC · Beverly, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N84409 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1994 · N2598Q · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action by not initiating the go-around, resulting in the in-flight collision with the tree.
- [NTSB NYC94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Amherst, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N6460L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertently becoming lost, and the subsequent precautionary landing in a field, resulting in a collision with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB NYC94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA059.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N7303R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot during the landing, resulting in the improper runway alignment by the student pilot, and the subsequent collision with a snowbank. A factor related to the accident was the incomplete runway snow removal.
- [NTSB NYC94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA050.md): Bell 47G-5 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N7043J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance of the fuel truck from the aircraft, which resulted in the main rotor striking the fuel hose and truck during refueling operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow company policy pertaining to the…
- [NTSB BFO94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA053.md): Piper PA-24- 260 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N9322P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA045.md): Piper PA-31T · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N777JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain alignment with the centerline of the runway, and his failure to execute a missed approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's improper decision to initiate the approach in below-minimum…
- [NTSB BFO94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1994 · N1877Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to enable the successful completion of the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA036.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1994 · N2496X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the snowbank during final approach. A factor in this accident was the proximity of the snowbank to the active runway.
- [NTSB BFO94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N94963 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA042.md): Piper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N8210H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA034.md): Cessna 182Q · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N96666 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to alcoholic impairment.
- [NTSB BFO94FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Northampton, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N3011F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the air traffic control (ATC) facility to identify and provide the required traffic information to the jump aircraft before release of the jumper(s). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the jump aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA010.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Sterling, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N28215 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the number one exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking which resulted in loss of engine power. Other related factors were misjudgment of altitude and airspeed by the pilot resulting in on ground collision with the terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB BFO94FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA008.md): Mooney MO-20J · Seekonk, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N4224H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight planning/decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions after the engine's dry air vacuum pump failed and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA017.md): Beech 77 · Littleton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N67197 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision in the selection of the simulated forced landing area, and his delay in initiating a go around which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees.
- [NTSB NYC94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA015.md): Cessna 310L · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N3328X · Substantial damage
  > was an improperly planned approach, and excessive compensation for the winds by the pilot which resulted in an overrun, and on ground collision with a fence and vehicle. A factor was the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA010.md): Schlappi RV3 · Hatfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N669CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. A factor was his delay in intiating a go around.
- [NTSB NYC94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA007.md): Beech A36 · Topsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N6AP · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the published IFR procedure, and his failure to correct a spiral after becoming spatially disoriented.
- [NTSB BFO93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA174.md): Cessna 182L · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N42233 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to maintain a proper descent rate, and his delay in performing remedial action. Factors related to the accident are the downdraft, the gusting winds, and the soft runway.
- [NTSB BFO93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA172.md): Cessna 172L · Gr Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N7064Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in his loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent collision with the parked airplanes. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB BFO93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA171.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Byfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N4898T · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA149.md): Lach Bensen B-8M · Fall River, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N8447 · Substantial damage
  > FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE GYROCOPTER'S MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ARM. fACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A LOOSE CLAMP ON THE ROTOR CONTROL ARM, DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN CHAFING OF THE CONTROL ARM.
- [NTSB NYC93FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA166.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N4844Y · Substantial damage
  > was the failure of the pilot to attain proper alignment for the banner pickup which resulted in picking up the banner tow rope on the wing, and an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with the ground.

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

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