# 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 NYC99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA194.md): Cessna 182P · Dorrance, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N4352P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA189.md): Piper PA24-250 · Greencastle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N5801P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance during the approach and his failure to perform a go around.
- [NTSB NYC99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA170.md): Pilatus B-4 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N20RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA165.md): Lakeland Ultralites Kolb Mark III · Clark, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N901JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude for recovery/clearance.
- [NTSB IAD99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA050.md): Boeing Stearman PT17 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N61467 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to fly at an inadequate altitude and his improper visual lookout which resulted in a collision with wires.
- [NTSB NYC99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA147.md): Bell 206B-III · Tinicum, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N94WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude above the water.
- [NTSB NYC99LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA143.md): Flaherty RV-6 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N81081 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude during a simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA142.md): Morrow RV-6 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N173AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB IAD99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA046.md): Poskus Revelation · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N2DF · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA115.md): Hammond Twinstar Gyroplane · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N6364H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient takeoff rpm. Factors included crosswind gusts, and the FAA's lack of category and class rating requirements for pilots flying non-type-certificated experimental aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA111.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N5938Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA041.md): Cessna 305A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N5171G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA089.md): American AA-5 · Stiefler Corner, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N8764J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverting his attention inside the cockpit, and allowing the airplane to enter instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB IAD99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N8133H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to practice crosswind landings in wind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated capability and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high wind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln Univ., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2472N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA081.md): Cessna 177RG · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N177AR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect and torque the crankcase bolts.
- [NTSB NYC99IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA079.md): Cessna 550 · State College, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N37MH · Minor damage
  > Improper assembly of the left main landing gear (LMLG) actuator by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in an incorrect 'locked' indication on the LMLG switch, and the subsequent collapse of the LMLG during taxi.
- [NTSB IAD99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA034.md): Beech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N6638C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…
- [NTSB NYC99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA072.md): Miner Rotorway Exec 162F · Mechanicsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N124CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent induced dynamic rollover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of helicopter experience.
- [NTSB NYC99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA070.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N8923J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA030.md): WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1999 · N210C · Substantial damage
  > was the in-flight encounter with thermal sink over unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA055.md): Hughes 369D · Herminie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1999 · N5070J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA053.md): Grove AIR Command · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1999 · N52910 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB NYC99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA050.md): Douglas DC-9 · Plainfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1999 · N300ME · No damage
  > The wake turbulence from the proceeding Boeing 747.
- [NTSB NYC99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA048.md): Cessna 310R · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1999 · N31UV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to reduce too much power during the landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N82096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.
- [NTSB NYC99FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA037.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1998 · N43778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB IAD99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA012.md): Pitcairn RAF 2000 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N52BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's fatigue and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA020.md): Piper PA23-250 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N9190W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper airspeed during the landing, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA008.md): WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N408KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an in-flight collision which trees.
- [NTSB NYC99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA003.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N2535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA180.md): Beech A23-24 · Shunk, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N453D · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,…
- [NTSB NYC98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA179.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N600JB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being…
- [NTSB NYC98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA177.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N927VJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel truck driver to follow airport operating procedures, and yield the right-of-way to the airplane. Factors were the stopped airplane, which obscured the fuel truck from the approaching airplane and the approaching airplane from the fuel…
- [NTSB NYC98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA175.md): Stubler Taylor Titch · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1998 · N1924S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use his left hand to actuate the flap handle located on the right side of the cockpit, while on final and over the runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA173.md): Robinson R22 · Duncannon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1998 · N9067G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB IAD98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA092.md): Austin Revolution Mini 500 · Northampton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1998 · N2XK · Destroyed
  > the improper maintenance adjustment and the failure to properly torque the pitch-change link barrel by the owner/builder which resulted in main rotor to tailboom contact and main rotor separation.
- [NTSB NYC98FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA164.md): Cessna 150L · Towanda, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N19127 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate climb and his premature retraction of the flaps. A contributing factor was his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA091.md): Cessna T337G · Windsor Twnship, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N8CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98IA165.md): Boeing 737-300 · Mcconnellsburg, PA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N515AU · Minor damage
  > A high altitude encounter with wake vortices.
- [NTSB NYC98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA154.md): Johnson Revolution MINI-500 · Shermans Dale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N805JJ · Substantial damage
  > The builder/pilot's carburetor modification that did not allow for rapid fuel demand, which resulted in a loss of engine power of final approach.
- [NTSB NYC98LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA153.md): Cessna 337G · Jeanette, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N72326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying the brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA143.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Bedford, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N27616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to secure the oil filler cap, and his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway.
- [NTSB IAD98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA074.md): American Blimp ABC-A-60 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N760AB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with unforecasted downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N25858 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive application of the right brake, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA131.md): Narrin-Whittman W-8 Tailwind · Germanstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N2713C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating an abort after the wind shifted from a headwind to a tailwind during the takeoff roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB NYC98FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA127.md): Piper 601P · Martinsburg, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N60721 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N43108 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the…
- [NTSB NYC98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Blakeslee, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6562G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA115.md): Cessna 177B · Brogue, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N1293C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadvertent porpoise, and the small trees encroaching into the runaway environment.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=17&state=PA

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