# 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 NYC05LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA020.md): Unknown Sky Raider · Rappahannock Ac, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA009.md): Beech BE-200 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N888TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the instrument approach and landing, which resulted in a collision with a sign. A factor was the below instrument approach landing minimum weather conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05MA006.md): Beech 200 · Stuart, VA · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 24, 2004 · N501RH · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure, including the published missed approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the flight crew's…
- [NTSB NYC05FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA006.md): Beech H50 · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N171S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with full flaps, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA007.md): Beech A23 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N130SV · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the night.
- [NTSB NYC04LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA219.md): de Havilland DHC-22A · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N665WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent…
- [NTSB NYC04LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA214.md): Ryan ST3KR · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N57015 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA200.md): Cessna 177 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N2975X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect aborted landing procedure, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA182.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Windsor, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N127FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA174.md): Bombardier CL-600 · Snow Hill, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N995CA · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive maneuvering in response to a TCAS alert, which resulted in a serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB NYC04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA168.md): Airbus Industrie A319 · Flat Rock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N812AW · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with turbulence in clouds during descent.
- [NTSB NYC04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA162.md): Robinson R-22 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N152SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete an autorotation due to the restrictive movement of the collective control.
- [NTSB NYC04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA142.md): Schweizer 269C · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N2065T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted ground resonance. Contributing to the accident was the improperly serviced landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB NYC04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA115.md): Mooney M20C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N99NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA112.md): Bolger Scott RV-6A · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N999SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor was the inadequate pre-flight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA081.md): Cessna 150F · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2004 · N3038X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing with an excessive tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting to climb during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind conditions and the rising terrain beyond the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA065.md): Cessna 150F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8745S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin.
- [NTSB NYC04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA035.md): Northam RAF 2000 · Nelsonia, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N999GC · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA025.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N41977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the tail wind.
- [NTSB NYC04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA015.md): Harris BRC 540C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N540CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent activation of the right rudder pedal.
- [NTSB NYC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA004.md): Pfeifler Edge-540 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N540SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB IAD04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA002.md): Cessna 140 · Ridegway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N2370N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA200.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N32DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aborted takeoff after he perceived a power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the airplane encountered after it overran the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damage
  > the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug…
- [NTSB NYC03CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA193.md): Cessna 150M · Jetersville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N63600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass.
- [NTSB NYC03CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA192.md): Cessna 152 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N4725B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC03CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA188.md): Lancair IVP · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N789HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published takeoff procedures for the make and model airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA187.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.
- [NTSB IAD03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA073.md): Mooney M20K · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N231PG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA175.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N97168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control,…
- [NTSB NYC03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA141.md): Cessna 170B · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N2741C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03TA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03TA138.md): Air Tractor 402A · Pearisburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N4506L · Substantial damage
  > A compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing. Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N92WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA123.md): Cessna R172K · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N736AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA056.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Montpelier, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N23428 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA111.md): Virginia Wright Model B · Midland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N1911K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA105.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2003 · CFKLW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA102.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N72942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA104.md): Boeing B767-300 · New Market, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N650UA · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB IAD03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA048.md): Dornier 328-300 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N427FJ · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB IAD03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA054.md): Roger Mann Ragwing RW8-PT2S · Hanover, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the wheat in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB NYC03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N21520 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA076.md): Cessna 172P · Shenandoah, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · CGIKO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with snow showers. Factors were the snow and the unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB IAD03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA039.md): Mooney M20R · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N1005P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA036.md): Cessna R172K · Richmond, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N1444V · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to remain clear of the propeller. Factors included the passenger's recent use of marijuana, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB IAD03FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA035.md): Socata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N700PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB IAD03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N6312E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow and ice from the airplane's wings prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA030.md): Piper PA-601P · Manassas, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2002 · N141AJ · Minor damage
  > The pilot' failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA029.md): Robinson R-22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2002 · N9444Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=VA&page=13

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&state=VA

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