# 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 IAD00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA063.md): Beech BE-55 (T42A) · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N26DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of his altitude/clearance above the runway during the aborted takeoff which resulted in an improper flare for landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature rotation during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA196.md): Cessna 337C · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2574S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published go-around procedure. Factors were the pilot's improper evaluation of the wind conditions, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA177.md): Cessna 152 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N311SB · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.
- [NTSB NYC00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA176.md): Schwarz Avid Amphibian · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N61HS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the propeller reduction gear assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of thrust.
- [NTSB NYC00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA157.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260TP · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N43GP · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation of the engine, caused by the failure of the fuel transfer pump.
- [NTSB NYC00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA152.md): Schweizer 269-C1 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N721CB · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to reduce the friction on the cyclic prior to raising the collective for the magneto check. A factor was the failure of the company to adequately define the steps in the checklist.
- [NTSB NYC00LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA142.md): Heli-Eagle Ultrasport 496 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N9258H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB IAD00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N1655E · Substantial damage
  > the pilots's inability to maintain aircraft control after a loss of consciosness.
- [NTSB NYC00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA132.md): Piper PA-22 · Moneta, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N6841B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA125.md): Beech A36 · Nassawadox, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N28JP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power caused by detonation of the #2 piston.
- [NTSB NYC00FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA119.md): Beech N35 · Conicville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N1253Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB NYC00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA118.md): Mooney M20J · Norton, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N5632H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft loading which exceed the airplane's weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB IAD00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA037.md): Greenleaf Exec 162F · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N162GG · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot' use of an unsecured ballast weight in the cockpit that shifted in flight and blocked the collective control movement.
- [NTSB NYC00FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA112.md): Cessna 172H · Grottoes, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N1404F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB IAD00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA028.md): Bellanca B17-30A · Shenandoah, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N146Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll-out. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB IAD00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA021.md): Wood Seawind 3000 · Cumberland Gap, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N94WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight from visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA060.md): Beech C-23 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1999 · N2116W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to recover the airplane from porpoising during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB IAD00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA014.md): Prudhomme Velocity RG 173 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N242JP · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor which resulted in a loss of lubrication, overtemperature, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA059.md): Beech BE-23 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N1452L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA037.md): Beech C23 · Fincastle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N5203M · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the fuel selector and the pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel selector was in a proper position.
- [NTSB IAD00FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA003.md): Coughlin LONG-EZ · Remington, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N743TC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA019.md): Parsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1999 · N70197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC99LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA226.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N5125Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a sideslip maneuver, and flare the airplane before touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC99FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA214.md): Cessna 172N · Dyke, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N733DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to see the rapidly rising terrain. A factor was the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB NYC99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Rockville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N49014 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB NYC99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA172.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4595Z · Substantial damage
  > The improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N22600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA164.md): Piper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4494Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC99FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA163.md): Piper PA-31T · Deerfield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N602RM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack.
- [NTSB NYC99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA162.md): Cessna 182 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N5481B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, also causal was his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA148.md): Adams Rotorway EXEC-90 · Evington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N8235W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a run on landing. A factor was the dirt bank.
- [NTSB NYC99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA127.md): Boeing 727 · Sterling, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N282SC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the tug operator. A factor in this accident was inadequate pushback procedures by the airline which failed to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator.
- [NTSB IAD99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA045.md): Gulfstream American 690C · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1999 · N840V · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA118.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Gasburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N9070T · No damage
  > The unforecast high winds that required the pilot in command to make a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB IAD99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA044.md): Mayers SEA REY · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N100RZ · Destroyed
  > was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA117.md): Piper PA-11 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N78659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA106.md): Cessna 305 · Grundy, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N5299G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA040.md): Piper PA-38 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1999 · N2338D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descend on final approach followed by an improper flare which resulted on a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA038.md): Beech BE-95A · Shawsville, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N3113K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in intentional flight into known severe turbulence and the subsequent loss of control. Factors in the accident were the turbulence in instrument meteorological conditions and an airplane loaded over the…
- [NTSB NYC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA074.md): Cessna 340A · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N13DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A factor in this accident was the failure of the left engine's camshaft due to a fatigue crack.
- [NTSB NYC99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA075.md): Socata TBM 700 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N700SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC99FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA071.md): Mooney M20K · Counts, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1999 · N231HU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA073.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1999 · N5454F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into icing weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was restricted visibility through the icy windshield during landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA063.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Dulles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N3559U · No damage
  > The FBO employee's diverted attention, resulting in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.
- [NTSB NYC99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA054.md): Cessna 150 · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N19186 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land on a short runway with a strong tailwind, and his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA049.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1999 · N72EZ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA026.md): Piper PA-30 · Fairfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N3TH · Destroyed
  > The owner's failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive and the subsequent fuel system filter blockage by ice leading to fuel starvation and power loss of the right engine. Additionally, the pilot's improper selection of the left auxiliary fuel tank…
- [NTSB NYC99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA035.md): Beech 36 · Mathews, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1998 · N3237Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with less than full-down flaps. Contributing factors were the wet landing surface and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA034.md): Univair 7GC-AA · Garner, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N31253 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed right wheel for undetermined reasons.

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

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