# 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. Page 23 of 85 · 4,232 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA058.md): Cessna 172M · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N5262H · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to land in a cross wind, lost control of the airplane, landed off the runway, swerved towards a hanger after going threw a snow bank resulting in the left wing striking the hanger. - [NTSB BFO93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ligonier, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N28196 · Destroyed > Visual flight rules (VFR) flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the wooded terrain. The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB BFO93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA017.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N15141 · Substantial damage > The inadequate removal of snow from the runways by airport personnel and the procedures/directives for airport snow removal not understood. - [NTSB NYC93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA050.md): Beech F-35 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N4266B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the before landing check list in the pilot operators handbook in not selecting the fullest fuel tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB NYC93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1992 · N33146 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improperly planned approach and delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a touchdown too FAR down the runway and the subsequent collision with a ditch. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight… - [NTSB BFO93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA002.md): Beech B24R · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1992 · N6581R · Substantial damage > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the terrain/obstructions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of a preflight weather briefing, and the… - [NTSB NYC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N2503L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for adverse wind conditions during landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with trees. Factor related to the accident was: the unfavorable winds. - [NTSB NYC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA019.md): Piper PA-28 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N201MA · Substantial damage > The pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery. - [NTSB NYC93IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA017.md): Boeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N586US · No damage > The high cycle fatigue failure of blades on the stage 1 high pressure compressor, which resulted in blade fracture and subsequent internal engine damage and fire. - [NTSB NYC93FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA013.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N4308V · Destroyed > A loss of control due to pilot incapacitation. - [NTSB NYC93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA011.md): Anderson Pitts S-1 · Minersville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N31SP · Destroyed > A loss of control due to a foreign object jamming the elevator flight controls. - [NTSB NYC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA018.md): Franklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4246R · Substantial damage > Inadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach. - [NTSB NYC93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA001.md): Cessna 150G · Lincoln, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N6374S · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff and delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB BFO92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA140.md): Beech 19 · Revere, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N24600 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB BFO92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA124.md): Cessna 172XP · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N1FZ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA176.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N37DD · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the approach and eventual touching down off the runway which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and collapsing the landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's loss of visual perception and fog. - [NTSB NYC92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA172.md): Bellanca 7ECA · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N50264 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently ground looped the airplane which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's limited flight time in this make and model airplane. - [NTSB NYC92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA170.md): Gerald Barker Quicky 2 · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N244GB · Substantial damage > An onground collision with a VASI light box after the tailwheel strut broke upon touchdown and the pilot lost directional control. - [NTSB NYC92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA166.md): Mitsubishi MU-2-60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N66LA · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade as a result of fatigue cracking initiated from multiple sites located at corrosion pits in the balancing hole. Contributing factors in the accident were: the failure to detect the corrosion during the last… - [NTSB NYC92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA159.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N2070P · Substantial damage > A yaw for unknown reason(s) which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the dirt bank and a loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the decision of the pilot to operate in close vicinity to the dirk bank. - [NTSB NYC92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA144.md): John Mitchell Myers Special · Franklin, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N163JM · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently porpoised the airplane during the landing and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this type of aircraft. - [NTSB NYC92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA138.md): Beech 58 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N38CL · Substantial damage > An encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC92FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA139.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N56692 · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight due to pilot incapacitation as a result of a heart attack. - [NTSB BFO92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA109.md): Beech 58 · Denver, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N66829 · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions were factors that contributed to the accident. - [NTSB BFO92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA097.md): Cessna 172M · Bedford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N61941 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB BFO92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beavertown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N4754Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft and insufficient altitude. - [NTSB BFO92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA098.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bally, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N57472 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB BFO92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA095.md): Aeronca 7EC · Slatington, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N7578B · Destroyed > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery. - [NTSB NYC92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA134.md): Cessna 150L · Bethel Park, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N6849G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were an improperly reading right fuel gauge, and an improperly adjusted… - [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB NYC92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA127.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N700MM · Destroyed > The failure of the left engine turbochargers bearings, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent degradation of climb performance. - [NTSB NYC92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA109.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1793Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat during cruise, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the pilot's lack of total flying… - [NTSB NYC92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA122.md): Victor E. Nigro KR-2 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N21144 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factor related to the accident were the pilot's lack of expereince in the type of airplane and the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC92DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM02.md): Peres 5151 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N5151M · Substantial damage > Seizure of the #2 piston which resulted in the lost of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA119.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Felton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N21RE · Substantial damage > A precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the failure of the mechanic to tighten the oil return line on the number three cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the pressure the mechanic felt to complete the job in a timely… - [NTSB NYC92FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA103.md): Cessna 180G · Reynoldsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N4731U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in trees. - [NTSB NYC92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA100.md): Enstrom F28A · Malvern, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N296Q · Substantial damage > The pilot abruptly moved the cyclic rearward which resulted in the main rotor blades striking and separating the tail boom. A factor in this accident was the soft muddy field. - [NTSB NYC92DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHA03.md): Parrish, Paul SKY Bolt · Mehoopany, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N261P · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was an engine vibration caused by a broken number 3 exhaust valve. The exhaust valve caused extensive internal damage to the engine. - [NTSB BFO92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Saxonburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N55733 · Substantial damage > The pilot mismanaged the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the lost of engine power. - [NTSB BFO92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N733PG · Substantial damage > The passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery. - [NTSB BFO92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA059.md): Piper PA-12 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N98951 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB BFO92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA057.md): Cessna 210M · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N1411P · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. Contributing to the accident was the unreliable fuel quantity gauges. - [NTSB NYC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA081.md): Cessna 172N · Blaine Hill, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N172DG · Destroyed > A leaking fuel line which resulted in a power loss and inflight fire. A factor related to the accident was the rolling terrain. - [NTSB NYC92FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hamburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N62774 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and an improperly planned approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with rising terrain during the execution of the missed approach procedure. Factors related to the… - [NTSB NYC92DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGT01.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus BT · Julian, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N224WT · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent use of the speed brakes, which resulted in an excessive rate of descent. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB NYC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N49436 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to compensate for adverse winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall and loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB BFO92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA041.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N872RJ · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB BFO92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA039.md): Let L-13 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N12CG · Destroyed > A tow rope that broke at low altitude. - [NTSB BFO92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA036.md): Christen Industries Pitts S2B · Schellsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1992 · N53385 · Destroyed > The total blockage of the oil breather line causing excessive pressure in the engine, resulting in oil leakage and subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB NYC92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA067.md): Cessna 310K · Unionville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1992 · N6928L · Destroyed > The pilot did not follow the published IFR procedures and allowed the airplane to descend to an altitude insufficient to clear the terrain. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's apprehension due to the low fuel state, the dark night,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&page=24 ## 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=23&state=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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