# 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 NYC94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA141.md): Boeing Stearman PT-13 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2313 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA136.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N40996 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's (1) improper recovery from a bounced landing and (2) failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor is the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA133.md): Hoopes RV-6 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N269RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly after donating blood which resulted in his incapacitation.
- [NTSB NYC94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA123.md): Gates Learjet 35 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N69PS · Substantial damage
  > Under-inflation of the tires, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in overheating and subsequent tire failure; the incorrect checklist that was provided to the aircrew; and failure of the pilot-in-command to deploy the drag chute, when the thrust…
- [NTSB NYC94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA116.md): Champion 7GCAA · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N2899G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6979X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA103.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Monmouth Beach, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6375P · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to fuel starvation, for undetermined reasons. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA124.md): Piper PA-30 · Sandy Hook, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N7041Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined and the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.
- [NTSB BFO94FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA104.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Warren Grove, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N62701 · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarded weather evaluations, attempted VFR flight into IMC and failed to maintain altitude and clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA089.md): Townsend, H.L. Briegled BG-12A · Readington, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N6552N · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of glider.
- [NTSB NYC94FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA078.md): Robinson R22A · North Bergen, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1994 · N503TH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with a static wire.
- [NTSB BFO94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA080.md): Cessna 150L · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N1561Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB BFO94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA079.md): Pitts S2B · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N93AN · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to accurately determine the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Washington Cros, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6101K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA063.md): Cessna 172RG · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N9585B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown, at the proper speed which resulted in an overrun and contact with a fence. A factor was the failure of the pilot to follow his initial air traffic instructions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1994 · N23AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from obstacles (trees) during final approach which resulted in a collision with a tree and a subsequent uncontrolled descent until colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA028.md): Mitsubishi MU-3 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N306P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA044.md): Mooney 20E · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N31617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel and resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA036.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N4920J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath due to improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC94IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94IA035.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N16982 · Minor damage
  > The separation of the right outboard translating cowl on the #2 engine thrust reverser as a result of inadequate bonding material.
- [NTSB BFO94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA016.md): Taylorcraft J-2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor in the accident was the presence of sunglare.
- [NTSB NYC94FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA027.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N43791 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA006.md): Cessna 150M · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N3481V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA002.md): Fairchild SA 227-AC · Newark, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1993 · N550TD · No damage
  > 1) The failure of the ramp agent to follow proper procedures during the servicing of the airplane, and 2) her lack of attention to the hazards surrounding her. Factors related to the accident are 1) the pressure placed on the ramp agent to rush the servicing…
- [NTSB NYC94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA018.md): Cessna 170 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N3975V · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the gear axle which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB NYC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA016.md): Beech 58 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N13AK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA012.md): Luscombe T8F · Vernon, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA005.md): Swift S-1 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N818AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor is wind gust and the pilot's inexperience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA169.md): Beech F35 · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N3804B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a fuel tank that contained fuel, and perform the emergency procedure to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Factors are the pilot's lack of total experience and his inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA157.md): Cessna 305A · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N53136 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the banner release system to function for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inability of the aircraft to sustain flight once the banner began dragging in the water. A factor related to the accident was: lack of coordination between the…
- [NTSB NYC93FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA158.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N5226E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.
- [NTSB NYC93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA145.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · NC365M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA141.md): Gera Nieuport II · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N44030 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA142.md): North American AT-6 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N6617X · Substantial damage
  > The water collection in the ignition harness which rendered the lower cylinder spark plugs inoperative resulting in partial power loss.
- [NTSB BFO93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA140.md): Cessna 170B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N2971D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintaining too steep of an angle of climb and an inadequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent loss of control in flight resulting in a collision with the runway. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB BFO93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine.
- [NTSB BFO93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA133.md): Beatty Glasair SH-2 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N522EB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by not assuring the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB BFO93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA118.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Flemington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N7113E · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent activation of the burner after the landing, causing the terrain to burn and subsequently igniting the Balloon envelope.
- [NTSB BFO93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA110.md): Piper PA-30 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8325Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, and his delay is performing the proper remedial action of bringing back the left throttle to idle during landing rollout.
- [NTSB BFO93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA106.md): Wernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6606B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.
- [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage
  > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA122.md): Smitrvich Starduster SA-300A · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N390BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA113.md): Short Brothers SD3-60-200 · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N711HJ · No damage
  > A malfunction of the cargo fire warning system which resulted in a false alarm.
- [NTSB NYC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA104.md): Cessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N60186 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA101.md): Cessna 172P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N97055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N41572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A wet runway is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N5215Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare during landing, and his failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA079.md): Cessna 172P · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1993 · N54833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve. The gusty wind and proximity of the parked airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA076.md): Hockenbury Bowers FLY Baby · Peapack, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N80PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle valve actuating arm which resulted in partial opening of the throttle valve. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain available for landing.

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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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