# NTSB investigations, PA

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 IAD00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA079.md): Mooney M20F · Jonestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N9436V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication.
- [NTSB NYC00FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA257.md): Cessna 172L · Mill Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N4344Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog.
- [NTSB IAD00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA077.md): Foulke Europa TRI-GEAR · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N82716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA072.md): Aero Commander 114-B · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6101T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E. Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with only partial engine power available.
- [NTSB NYC00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA185.md): Ercoupe Forney F-1 · Leechburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N7518C · Substantial damage
  > A severed oil pressure line, which resulted in an off airport landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC00LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA184.md): Hartzell Rans S-12 · Strattanville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC00LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA182.md): Cessna 180 · Jackson Center, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N3131D · Substantial damage
  > A seized left brake as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA180.md): Waco UPF-7 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA166.md): Cessna 182 · Freedom, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N5746B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.
- [NTSB NYC00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA160.md): Bryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N5534V · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point. Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA156.md): Stewart S-51 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N51FY · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's inadequate design, resulting in total failure of the reduction gear assembly accessory drive shaft.
- [NTSB IAD00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA049.md): Beech BE-55 · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N777K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB DCA00MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA052.md): British Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PA · Accident · 19 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N16EJ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA137.md): Anderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N218MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…
- [NTSB NYC00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA136.md): Bell UH-1H · Frenchville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N52AG · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB IAD00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA042.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
- [NTSB NYC00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA130.md): Ludeman HP-18 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N67TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA129.md): Cessna 120 · Beaumont, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N2842N · Substantial damage
  > A crack in the crankcase which resulted in a partial power loss.
- [NTSB IAD00LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA039.md): Rotorway Rotorway 162F Exec · Mcmurray, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N162RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to hover out of ground effect which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA126.md): Cessna 185F · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N6535E · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA031.md): Beech 23 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N1923L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate correction for torque, which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA115.md): Mooney M-20F · Parker, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N737HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, due to his distraction with a flock of birds. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight decision to continue the simulated engine failure to too low of an altitude.
- [NTSB NYC00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA108.md): Sportavia Putzer RF-5B · Gillespie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N55GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, resulting in a tailwind departure.
- [NTSB NYC00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA110.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N88340 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the flight instructor's delay in remedial action. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA098.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N55820 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor in this accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA095.md): Cessna 172 · New Brighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N6261E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor was the windshear encountered on final approach.
- [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2000 · N67639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA066.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC00FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA064.md): Aerostar 601P · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N905DK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to establish a climb after passing the missed approach point.
- [NTSB IAD00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2735Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB NYC00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA063.md): Cessna 310N · Old Forge, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N70CM · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC00MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00MA048.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N50PL · Destroyed
  > The improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA053.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Shamokin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N260XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA050.md): Mooney M20-C · Reading, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N6715U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA043.md): Stinson 108 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N89F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA042.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus A · Palmerton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N117TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB NYC00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA044.md): Bell 47G · Coudersport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N940B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff with the passenger from the confined area.
- [NTSB NYC00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA032.md): Statz Kitfox II · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1999 · N317RS · Substantial damage
  > was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB IAD00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA005.md): Ankenbruck SEA Hawk · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N101WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to contaminated fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the loss of power. A factor in the accident was fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA030.md): Cessna 150 · New Hope, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1999 · N8323G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N7783A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA026.md): Bailey Exec 162F · Pottstown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N14JJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, his lack of recent experience, his lack of total experience, and his overconfidence in his personal ability. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's disregard of regulations.
- [NTSB NYC00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA010.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N52951 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.
- [NTSB NYC00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA007.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N818EX · Substantial damage
  > An in flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA223.md): Beech A23 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N3508R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC99FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA198.md): Cessna 210 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N4827C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC99FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA193.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N3892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a rate of climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and the pilot's lack experience in instrument meteorological conditions.

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

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