# 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 BFO95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA057.md): CGS Hawk · Quarryville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper altitude/clearance from obstacles during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA056.md): Knoll-Bensen B-80 · Germansville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N12JK · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA120.md): Cessna 177B · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N621PW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard, bounced landing and impact with the runway. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA121.md): Cessna 182E · Frederick, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N3168Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning by failing to verify the wind direction for landing. Also causal is the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point and to do a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA119.md): Erwin Taylor Mono Plane · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N6155Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff on an uphill runway with high grass, which resulted in a premature lift off, and an inadvertent stall/mush into trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA118.md): Aeronca O-58B · Moscow, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N46181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a cross wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A factor is the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA108.md): Cessna 310J · Ararat, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · CFSLE · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to make an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9672W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of valve springs in the number two engine cylinder which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA096.md): Stinson 108-2 · Clarion, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N978D · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB BFO95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA043.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Jeannette, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N6539J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the magneto pinion gear failure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climbout over usuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1995 · N6114E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Related factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.
- [NTSB BFO95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N3546V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA077.md): Cessna 150J · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N60949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA050.md): Agusta A109C · Jackson Twp, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1995 · N1WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA027.md): Cessna 310Q · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N7943Q · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing de-ice boot during operation in conditions of ice accumulation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft controllability during the approach/landing. The icing condition was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the…
- [NTSB BFO95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA019.md): Beech A36 · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N36YE · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.
- [NTSB BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N4430P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2949Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N1470T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff in an overweight airplane, his failure to follow approved short field takeoff procedures, not attaining a positive rate of climb, and attempting an operation beyond his experience level.
- [NTSB BFO95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA015.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N33938 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA018.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pillow, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N81478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point on a grass runway covered with frost, which resulted in inadequate braking, and runway overrun.
- [NTSB NYC95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA015.md): Cessna 172B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N7491E · Substantial damage
  > the fuel selector was in the improper position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a stone wall.
- [NTSB NYC95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA013.md): Cessna 182M · Worthington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N70751 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in the inflight loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA007.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beans Cove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1994 · N4878Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB BFO95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N8908J · Destroyed
  > The loss of partial engine power due to the failure of the right magneto's nylon gear on the rotating magnet and the low compression in the number three cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA179.md): Cessna 172M · New London, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N13510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airpseed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA175.md): Cessna T210R · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N8603U · Substantial damage
  > Use of improper procedures during a short field landing which resulted in an overrun and noseover.
- [NTSB DCA94MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA076.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Aliquippa, PA · Accident · 132 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N513AU · Destroyed
  > A loss of control of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…
- [NTSB NYC94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA166.md): Cessna 310R · Blain, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N502SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was:…
- [NTSB BFO94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA155.md): Hughes 369D · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N5027P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the emergency fuel vent and the exhaustion of the fuel supply which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA147.md): Rans S-14 Airaile · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA160.md): Cessna 320C · Waynesboro, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N85WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA133.md): Beech 23 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N2341L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA159.md): Cessna 172P · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N52211 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airpseed, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA156.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N9673C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway and collision with terrain, while on final approach to land. A factor related to the accident was: darkness.
- [NTSB BFO94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA130.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Morris, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N1074E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N43078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA126.md): Cessna 172N · Trout Run, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N3150E · Destroyed
  > the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA119.md): Piper PA-12 · Germansville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N3807M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB BFO94FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA120.md): Beech 76 · Elizabeth, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N6004E · Destroyed
  > 1) The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to provide adequate supervision of the dual student during a simulated single-engine approach, and 2) his failure to perform remedial action. This led to a loss of aircraft control in close proximity to the ground.…
- [NTSB BFO94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA117.md): Beech F33A · Quarryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N6728X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to touchdown at the proper point and his delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA113.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N40051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA095.md): Cessna 172 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N5522R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA090.md): Aerospatiale SA318C · Rassellas, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4682 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot operating the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment and no suitable terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA083.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-C · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA096.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N68186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion, loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA072.md): Cessna 140 · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N76545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a berm.

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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=21&state=PA

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