# 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 BFO93T#173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93T%23173.md): Bell 206L-3 · Fairfax, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N207FC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA162.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N60648 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision resulting in a delayed go-around.
- [NTSB NYC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA160.md): Aeronca 7EC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, resulting in a departure from the runway and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA144.md): Beech A55 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N30JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compesnation for wind conditions and failure to maintain firectional control. A factor was adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO93FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA132.md): North American T-6G · Berryville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N44CT · Destroyed
  > 1.) The pilot's poor judgment in performing a maneuver in close proximity to the ground, and 2.) the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent loss of control in flight, resulting in a collision…
- [NTSB BFO93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA125.md): Hancock- Harris Pitts Special · Independent Hil, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N3186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO93FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA113.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Madison Heights, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N7443P · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the oil cooler lines.
- [NTSB BFO93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA104.md): Stinson 108-1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N9014K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor related to the accident include a ditch.
- [NTSB BFO93GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93GA102.md): Beech B24R · Manassas, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N824V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was that the pilot's attention was diverted by the open door.
- [NTSB NYC93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA098.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N9830W · Substantial damage
  > Was a power loss due to fuel contamination, after the pilot refueled from cans and did not filter the fuel according to recommendations.
- [NTSB BFO93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA090.md): Cessna 172E · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N5416T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB BFO93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA087.md): Cessna 152 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N68910 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N82836 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 1 journal. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA092.md): Cessna P337 · Holland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1993 · N9CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning during the approach for landing, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, and the subsequent collision with objects off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA091.md): Homer Davis RV4 · Danville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N22DD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor needle valve; subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA088.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Nellysford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N1494P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, and his failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain avoidance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Buchanan, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N33929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, inadequate crew coordination, and failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind and proximity of obstructions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA069.md): Beech E-55 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N777EV · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selectors, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA032.md): Morgan Challenger II · Quinton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment due to a neurological injury and drugs, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during an approach to land. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N9102W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB NYC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Alberta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning.
- [NTSB BFO93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA015.md): Mooney M20K · Orange, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N231JU · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB BFO93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA009.md): Ryan Navion · Dublin, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N4488K · Substantial damage
  > Improper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA006.md): Cessna 182 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N91868 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots in the Cessna 182 to visually identify and avoid the Cessna 150 (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: use of a nonstandard entry into the traffic pattern by the Cessna 182 flight crew.
- [NTSB NYC93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N5152L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runway
- [NTSB NYC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31953 · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…
- [NTSB NYC93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO92FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA153.md): Cessna 152 · Gloucester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N46076 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an intentional stall, which resluted in inflight collision with the ground. Pilot inexperience is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB BFO92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA135.md): Beech G35 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4526D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC92FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA153.md): Danny M Damron Long EZ · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N90PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's self induced pressure to complete the flight which resulted in intentional flight into IMC conditions, and a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's over confidence in his abilities, and the low clouds and fog which…
- [NTSB BFO92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N731MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA106.md): Haas Rans S-6 · Nokesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N116LP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions after inadvertently becoming airborne. The high density altitude, high obstructions, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N9218T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing and proximity of the tree.
- [NTSB BFO92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA083.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Greenville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8141H · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel injector fuel line resulting in engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB BFO92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA089.md): Madsen Rans S-12 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA126.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N2781H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience, an improperly planned approach, and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB BFO92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA064.md): Beech 65 · Madison, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N30RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated VFR flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was low ceiling, high terrain, and low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC92GA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92GA092.md): Beech BE-200 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N30721 · Substantial damage
  > A lightning strike which discharged through the right elevator.
- [NTSB BFO92FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA051.md): Sam R. Crowell SH-2R · Somerville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N1RX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of aircraft during aerobatic maneuver which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were lack of experience in operation.
- [NTSB BFO92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA054.md): Champion 7GCAA · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N1837G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in inflight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB BFO92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA053.md): Cessna 172M · Amelia, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N20209 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude that resulted in an landing overrun and collision with an embankment. Contributing was failure to initiate a go around and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC92FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA078.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Narrows, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N16540 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into adverse weather conditions, and the subsequent loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his disregard of forcasted adverse weather along the…
- [NTSB NYC92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N67658 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind condition and to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO92FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA038.md): Cessna 182A · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N5119D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1992 · N5258Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision making resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience.
- [NTSB BFO92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA033.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Qioquinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N27613 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of an open crossfeed fuel line drain valve.
- [NTSB BFO92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA032.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB NYC92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA064.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1992 · N2921G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path. Factors related to the accident were delayed remedial action by the pilot and night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA063.md): Cessna 150D · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1992 · N4373U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO92FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA025.md): Beech V35B · Manassas, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1992 · N3738A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove ice from the wings during the preflight inspection which resulted in a stall during takeoff due to ice on the wings.

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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=19&state=VA

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