# NTSB investigations, MD

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 NYC94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA109.md): Cessna 172N · Princess Anne, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N4828G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to do a go-around and her delay in the initiating of an aborted landing, which resulted in her failure to outclimb trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA122.md): Beech C23 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N9313S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a hard landing and a subsequent collapse of the nose gear. Also causal to the accident, was the student pilot's improper raising of the wing flaps during the landing flare.
- [NTSB BFO94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA107.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N7825P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA097.md): Bell 47G3 Soloy · Friendsville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N121CD · Destroyed
  > The partial failure of the turbine engine for undetermined reasons, during an agriculture maneuver at low altitude, over terrain unsuitable for an autorotation.
- [NTSB BFO94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA082.md): Cessna A150L · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N5964J · Destroyed
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA077.md): Cessna 150 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N11522 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.
- [NTSB BFO94FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA073.md): Beech B24R · College Park, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N9353S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper flare and delayed recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear during the aborted landing; the exceeded allowable gross weight; and the unfavorable wind…
- [NTSB BFO94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N4465T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA043.md): Beech C35 · Rockville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N5962C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB BFO94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA035.md): Robinson R-22A · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N8559A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM which led to an in flight loss of control resulting in a collision with the runway and the helicopter rolling over on its side. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience flying helicopters.
- [NTSB BFO94FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA005.md): Cessna 152 · Walkersville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N47456 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI) by teaching stalls and slow flight to a pre-solo student on a dark night, and the instructor's failure to maintain (or regain) control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factor's related to…
- [NTSB NYC94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Centreville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N16493 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA006.md): Cessna T210F · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N6773R · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA169.md): Cessna A150 · Greenbelt, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N6013J · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, 2) his failure to maintain an airspeed above the aerodynamic stalling speed, which led to a stall/spin, and 3) the inability of the pilot to take remedial action and recover from the stall/spin due…
- [NTSB BFO93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA153.md): Mooney M20J · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N7666P · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO93FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA147.md): Mooney M20B · Landover, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N74580 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of a propeller blade, which resulted in severe engine vibration and subsequent damage to the airplane. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO93FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA119.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N88189 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB BFO93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA129.md): Piper PA-28-180 · California, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5291L · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his lack of sleep, and the existing weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA132.md): Piper PA-30 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N7563Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, which resulted in the airplane striking a moving vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA116.md): Gritter Quest AIR 20 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N116CP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear tire which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB BFO93FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA093.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hancock, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N8247G · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his initiation of VFR flt into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were fog, rain, the pilot's self induced…
- [NTSB BFO93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N28681 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA063.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N56430 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after selecting the wrong runway for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent descent into transmission lines, while attempting to maneuver back to the runway. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB BFO93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA045.md): Pitts S-2B · Hillsboro, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N12QW · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an inadvertent flat spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA024.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Lanham, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N1383R · Destroyed
  > The blockage of the right and left fuel vent line which prevented the flow of fuel to the engine causing total power loss.
- [NTSB NYC93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA057.md): Cessna 150K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5725G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot, and take control of the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tower. Factors related to the accident were the improper use…
- [NTSB BFO93FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA016.md): Beech C-45G · Elkridge, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N7770B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the cargo, which allowed a shift in the center of gravity during a missed approach maneuver and resulted in subsequent loss of aircraft control and flying speed. A factor related to the accident was failure of the pilot…
- [NTSB NYC93GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93GA025.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N6132E · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB BFO92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA142.md): Cessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N7396E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…
- [NTSB BFO92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA134.md): Cessna 150G · New Market, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA184.md): William C. Keiling Prober Pixie · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N103WK · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall/spin, following a power loss due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to detect the rust particles and water in the fuel system prior to takeoff and his lack of total experience in the…
- [NTSB NYC92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA149.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N6384C · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal.
- [NTSB NYC92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA146.md): Cessna 150 · Farmington, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N5633E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was an inadeuate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB BFO92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Chestertown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N89577 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and obstructions (houses and utility pole) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA087.md): Piper J3C · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N92668 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92FIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FIG01.md): Tierra II · Williamsport, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N531PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA132.md): Piper J-3 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N88522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA114.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N2326K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Factors in this accident were: the airplane weight and balance was exceeded, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane, and his lack of recent…
- [NTSB NYC92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA112.md): Piper PA-30 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7958Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions and lost control of the airplane after touchdown which resulted in the airplane departing the runway. An additional cause of the accident was, the delayed remedial action on the part of the flight…
- [NTSB NYC92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA108.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N693RF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. Factors related to the accident were the student's lack of total flight experience, the instructor's lack of flight experience in this…
- [NTSB NYC92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N4552X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.
- [NTSB NYC92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Brookeville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172.
- [NTSB BFO92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA058.md): Cessna 177 · Lusby, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N177RD · Destroyed
  > A failure of the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO92FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA050.md): Mooney M20E · Adamstown, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3357X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA044.md): Cessna 172P · Accokeek, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N65737 · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA042.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1992 · N5276Z · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision during the simulated emergency landing. Soft terrain in the touchdown area was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA031.md): Cessna 210K · Frederick, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N8104G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation and descent below the ILS glideslope and decision height, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. The weather condition and lack of a recent weather briefing were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA066.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N96023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.
- [NTSB BFO92TA#01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92TA%2301.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · N1600Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA028.md): Piper PA-46 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N9103Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel line, for undetermined reasons, resulting in a fuel leak causing an engine fire and total power loss.

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

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