# 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 IAD99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA023.md): Armbruster MINI-500 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N500GH · Destroyed
  > the improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N1685H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA008.md): Learjet 45 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N454LJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in…
- [NTSB IAD98FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA103.md): Beech T-34B · Quantico, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N669MC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N89074 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1481F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB IAD98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA077.md): Bennett Piel Emeraude · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N86WB · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel strainer due to an inadequate maintenance inspection by the previous owner, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA075.md): Hoffmann Fisher FP 404 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N6188X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA073.md): Saab-Scania F-35 Draken · Oceana, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N156XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.
- [NTSB IAD98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA068.md): Beech F33A · Delaplane, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N6033U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision which led to VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance resulting in collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB NYC98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA121.md): Cawood Fisher Classic · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N485AJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the location of the fuel tank's sump.
- [NTSB IAD98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA065.md): Piper PA-30 · Floyd, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7794Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper selection of fuel tank position resulting in fuel starvation of both engines.
- [NTSB IAD98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA061.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N292SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA118.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > A loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB IAD98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA058.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N1142C · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD98LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N4543K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA098.md): Masak Scimitar · Hardscrabble, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N102PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with an unexpected downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA096.md): Beech C-50 · Ford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N377B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power simultaneously on both engines as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA046.md): Let L-23 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N55BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to reverse direction. A factor was his improper use of the speed brake.
- [NTSB NYC98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA085.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Elk Garden, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N31226 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper weather evaluation. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N80512 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB IAD98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA038.md): Champion 7ECA · Castlewood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N7507F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB IAD98GA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA039.md): Bell 412 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N82628 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the terrain and the lack of management oversight of aircrews and equipment.
- [NTSB NYC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA074.md): Beech A36 · Lynchburgh, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N1559X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB IAD98FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA032.md): Cessna 172P · Langley Afb, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N62082 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB IAD98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N25275 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA068.md): Zwart KIT FOX Vixen · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N955F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller drive train after the pilot/builder installed an improper drive belt.
- [NTSB NYC98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA122.md): Goins Sonerai II LTS · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N426AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors related to the accident were habit interference, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model, and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA056.md): Mooney M20F · Ferncliff, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9717M · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the engine oil temperature probe which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's overflight of available airports in an effort to reach the 'Nearest Airport' displayed on…
- [NTSB NYC98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA054.md): Mayers SEA REY · Gloucester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N100RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB IAD98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA015.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N3041J · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA022.md): Beech B200 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N87BP · No damage
  > The passenger tripped for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC98FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA020.md): Cessna 172E · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N3097U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intention VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds and mountainous/hilly terrain..
- [NTSB NYC98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA015.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Scottsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N2200J · Substantial damage
  > improper engine operation by undetermined person(s) that initiated gauling on the connecting rod, and led to its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB IAD98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA007.md): Cessna 172M · Oceana, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N64507 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA007.md): Cessna 120 · Prince George, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N1856N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain takeoff climb, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA192.md): Cessna 150G · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N4748X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's movement of the mixture control to the idle cut-off position, during an approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing before reaching the runway.
- [NTSB NYC97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA182.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Crimora, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N5272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismangement of fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing was his inadequate preflight planning that resulted in an inadequate fuel supply..
- [NTSB NYC97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA175.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N4376B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA158.md): Cessna 172 RG · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9647B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power.
- [NTSB NYC97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA164.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N23831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the aircraft and fuel truck, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB IAD97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA097.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supply
- [NTSB NYC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA116.md): Goodwin Rans S-4 · Cedar Bluff, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1997 · N495J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA117.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2537Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA112.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N1750K · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear collapsed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB NYC97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA105.md): North American Navion · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N91711 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB IAD97GA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97GA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N4310Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preoccupation which led to fuel starvation of the selected tank and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA103.md): Cessna 210M · Elliston, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N9162M · Destroyed
  > failure of the PIC to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA088.md): North American B-25J · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N9456Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the final approach. A factor in the accident was the exposed runway lip/edge.
- [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=16&state=VA

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