# NTSB investigations, NJ

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 IAD01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA020.md): Cessna 172M · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N789FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the loss of electrical power, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of night experience.
- [NTSB NYC01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA057.md): Mooney M-20J · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2000 · N201MP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to allow his student to land in close proximity to a hovering helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2000 · N757RR · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.
- [NTSB IAD01IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA019.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2000 · N582FE · No damage
  > a short in the left inboard elevator parallel engage solenoid valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA032.md): Navion A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N675JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in…
- [NTSB NYC01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA026.md): Dever Firefly · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N306K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA009.md): Raytheon 400A · Morristown, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N792TA · No damage
  > The failure of several relays on the roll trim control printed circuit board, which caused an uncommanded aileron trim input.
- [NTSB NYC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N8895M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA263.md): Bell 206B · North Arlington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N3298G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly with an insufficient fuel quantity. A factor in the accident was the failure of the fuel boost pump.
- [NTSB NYC00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA256.md): Cessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N9594L · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB NYC00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA253.md): Cessna 177RG · Elmer, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N2156Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA250.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N14090 · Minor damage
  > The sequential failure of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine nozzle locks, which allowed the 2nds stage turbine nozzle segments to rotate within the low pressure turbine case, machining a hole whereby the nozzle segments exited the engine. A factor was the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA259.md): Mihlebach Waco · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N521S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute an adequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC00FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA240.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N2159Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper placement of both fuel-selector switches, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines.
- [NTSB NYC00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA268.md): Aerosports Connection FB-582 · Perth Amboy, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for take off on water.
- [NTSB DCA00MA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA080.md): Piper PA-31 Navajo · Burlington Twp., NJ · Accident · 11 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N27944 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight.
- [NTSB NYC00LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA218.md): Beech BE-58 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N58TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a blown tire, and a continued loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA214.md): Piper PA-25 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N6195Z · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power caused by detonation of the #3 piston.
- [NTSB IAD00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N65827 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA187.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N10989 · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare by the pilot which induced an overload failure on the left side landing gear bolts. Factors were the corrosion on the bolts, and the failure of the operator to change the u-bolt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB NYC00FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA183.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8384V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, restricted rudder movement, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and no stall warning…
- [NTSB NYC00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA179.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N5661P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a timely go-around.
- [NTSB NYC00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA175.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N36355 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA052.md): Hughes 269A · Mansfield, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2000 · N9014N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with published emergency procedures. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a take-off with the inadequate amount of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA155.md): Cessna 172R · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N7274D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA148.md): Beech 19 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N100RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA146.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N4319U · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of a quick drain plug by the airplane owner/mechanic which resulted in a loss of engine oil and forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA145.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N16FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA144.md): Grumman G-164-A · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N910X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 9 cylinder connecting rod, due to a primer leak initiation of a partial hydraulic lock. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain, to which the forced landing had to be made.
- [NTSB NYC00FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA122.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N39081 · Substantial damage
  > Stress rupture of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine anti-rotation nozzle locks, resulting from inadequate nozzle lock design.
- [NTSB IAD00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA030.md): Maule M-4-220C · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N2060U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N52633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of excessive nose-down elevator trim.
- [NTSB NYC00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA089.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N2761M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA025.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2000 · N97VT · Destroyed
  > the encountering of wind conditions in flight that inhibited the pilot from maintaining altitude.
- [NTSB NYC00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA086.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2000 · N302FE · Substantial damage
  > The tug operator's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA082.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4531F · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to the disconnection of the intake manifold from the #3 cylinder, as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA074.md): Grumman American AA1 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N9555U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in remedial action after the student pilot lost control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the CFI's lack of total experience in flight instruction.
- [NTSB NYC00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA061.md): Zielke RV-4 · Florence, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N8ZZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of one of the propeller blades. A factor was the necessity land across, rather than in alignment with, the furrowed terrain due to the nature of the emergency.
- [NTSB NYC00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1999 · N7397Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC00FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA047.md): Beech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA039.md): Beech S35 · Newark, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N8992M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB NYC00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA016.md): Cessna 190 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N195EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N606FE · Substantial damage
  > A divergent, longitudinal oscillation of undetermined origin on the center landing gear, which caused a failure of the center landing gear lower drag brace during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA001.md): Cessna 401B · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N88VA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the pitot covers installed. An additional cause was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, while factors included the misleading airspeed indications, and the proximity…
- [NTSB NYC99LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA240.md): Airbus Industrie 319-131 · Sparta, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N821UA · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA238.md): Beech F33A · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N100LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to the loss of a spouse.
- [NTSB NYC99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA225.md): Piper PA-28-201RT · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N8313R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper clearance over an obstacle.
- [NTSB NYC99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA219.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8143E · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA213.md): Cessna 172N · Sussex, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N737CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. Factor's in this accident were the tailwind condition and pressure to depart caused by other airplanes performing successful downwind departures.

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

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