# 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 24 of 85 · 4,232 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA043.md): Cessna 177B · Dalmatia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N30832 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and object clearance which resulted in a collision with power lines. - [NTSB NYC92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA033.md): Schweizer SGS-1-36 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N3617C · Substantial damage > The pilot rotated the glider prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in gliders, no experience in this type of glider, and improper trim… - [NTSB NYC92DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM01.md): Willkins-Wayne VARI-VIGGEN · Erie, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1991 · N12VV · Destroyed > The pilot lost control of the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's low time and experience in this type of airplane. - [NTSB NYC92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA024.md): Maule M5-235C · Jim Thorpe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N5634K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in carburetor ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane. - [NTSB NYC92DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHA01.md): Jesse Knight Long EZ · Milford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N172JK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB NYC92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA006.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Catawissa, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N5NH · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that the pilot used poor judgement and loaded more passengers than were seats on the helicopter this resulted in control interference and subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the pilot's failure to check the weight and balance for the… - [NTSB NYC91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA251.md): Cessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N48806 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind… - [NTSB NYC91LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA244.md): Cessna 170B · E. Stroudsbury, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N37892 · Substantial damage > Improper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to make his departure turn in a timely manner. - [NTSB NYC91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA241.md): Robinson R22B · Wexford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N2289K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper procedures during a practice autorotation, and selection of unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, at a low altitude. - [NTSB NYC91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA240.md): Piper PA-22 · Slippery Rock, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1991 · N9741D · Substantial damage > The on ground collision with a farm vehicle during landing roll out. - [NTSB NYC91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N38147 · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer while landing. A factor related to the accident was night conditions which restricted the pilot's view of the deer until it was within the illumination of the landing light. - [NTSB NYC91LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA233.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1991 · N55145 · Substantial damage > An overrun after the pilot-in-command landed long on a short, wet runway. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to make a go-around. - [NTSB NYC91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA219.md): Mooney M20F · Meadville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N3827N · Substantial damage > Engine failure resulting from the fatigue failure of the number 2 cylinder exhaust valve and the subsequent forced landing at night. A factor related to the accident was the restricted visibility. - [NTSB NYC91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA222.md): Cessna T-210-M · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N732YB · Substantial damage > Vapor lock of the fuel system resulting in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with a service letter calling for insulated fuel lines forward of the fire wall. - [NTSB NYC91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA213.md): Cessna 150C · Kemblesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N16AC · Substantial damage > The instructor pilots' inadequate supervision, the student pilots' overshoot of the simulated landing area, and the power loss for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA208.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N2507B · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the terrain. - [NTSB NYC91FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA097.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Muncie Valley, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N5007P · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to maintain visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a pre-flight weather briefing and his failure to maintain… - [NTSB NYC91LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA204.md): Cessna 150J · Burgettstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N60689 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the landing roll, resulting in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the brake system. - [NTSB NYC91FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA194.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N3722W · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to achieve a proper touchdown on the runway due to diverted attention, pressure, and other psychological condition. - [NTSB NYC91FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA193.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fogelsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N28568 · Destroyed > The improper decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, his lack of… - [NTSB NYC91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA190.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2315P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the loose nose wheel shimmy dampener and the pilot's lack of flight experience in this make and model of… - [NTSB NYC91LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA176.md): Waco UPF-7 · Stebensville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N32126 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his improper fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to flare the airplane during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA171.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Wernersville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N8271B · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation/vertigo. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's use of an antihistamine and self induced pressure to complete the flight. - [NTSB NYC91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA168.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N7315D · Substantial damage > Improper use of the flight controls by the pilot which resulted in an inadvertent stall on takeoff with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff and the… - [NTSB NYC91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA155.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N4821T · Substantial damage > The flight instructor allowed the student to continue a simulated engine failure to a hard landing, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and a collision with the VASI. - [NTSB BFO91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA055.md): Boeing 747-400 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · PHBFG · No damage > Failure of the pilot to ensure cabin crew members were prepared for an encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB NYC91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA149.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dushore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N2177X · Substantial damage > The pilot landed with excessive airspeed, which resulted in ineffective braking and a loss of control. - [NTSB NYC91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA150.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Tuckhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N47667 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to make a go-around. - [NTSB NYC91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA143.md): Cessna 120 · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N2714N · Substantial damage > A power loss due to a fuel system blockage which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC91DGT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT05.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW-24 · Beaver Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N24SN · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control in flight as the result of a strong downdraft and wind shift. - [NTSB NYC91LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N739GV · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was the downhill slope of the runway. - [NTSB NYC91DGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT04.md): George E Heide, JR. Moni Motorglider · Annville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N107GH · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional landing on unsuitable terrain due to a loss of altitude precipitated by a downdraft. - [NTSB NYC91DGT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT03.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Hughesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N2619B · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of the forced landing area. - [NTSB NYC91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA131.md): Cessna 185C · New Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N26792 · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control by the pilot during a crosswind takeoff and subsequent collision with rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane. - [NTSB NYC91DGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT02.md): Kolb Twinstar · Williamsport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N94MW · Substantial damage > An engine seizure as the result of overheating. - [NTSB NYC91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA122.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Jessup, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N4930J · Destroyed > A power loss due to oil starvation for unknown reasons, over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N739EC · Substantial damage > The improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot. - [NTSB NYC91FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA112.md): Piper PA-30 · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N8073Y · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DCA91MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA031.md): Bell 412SP · Merion, PA · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N78S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The poor judgement by the captain of the airplane to permit the in-flight inspection after he had determined to the best of his ability that the nose landing gear was fully extended, the poor judgment of the captain of the helicopter to conduct the… - [NTSB NYC91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA093.md): Cessna 150L · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N19102 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident was: carburetor icing (weather conditions). - [NTSB NYC91LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA090.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1991 · N4510A · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N2960B · Destroyed > Due to failure of the induction air control/air filter/screen, which blocked airflow through the carburetor throat. - [NTSB NYC91LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1991 · N5512Y · Destroyed > Intentional flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a inflight collision with rising terrain, which was obscured by fog. A factor related to the accident was the pilots evaluation of the weather. - [NTSB NYC91LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA074.md): Cessna 172M · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1991 · N9796V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improperly executed approach, resulting in a landing with excessive airspeed. - [NTSB NYC91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA068.md): Beech 200 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1991 · N30SE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a collision with a snow bank and runway marker. A factor relating to the accident was the low visibility during landing. - [NTSB NYC91FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA067.md): MBB BK 117 B-1 · Sonestown, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N891GM · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure that the intended course and altitude provided adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night, snow and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA063.md): Cessna 152U · Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1991 · N67315 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total flight experience and the unfavorable wind during… - [NTSB NYC91DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT01.md): Kolb Twin Star · Carlisle, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 26, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the ground. - [NTSB NYC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1990 · N9898K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during the demonstration of a power off landing. - [NTSB NYC91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA040.md): Enstrom F-28C · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1990 · N4953X · Destroyed > An inflight failure of the left side cabin mount bracket which resulted in a loss of lateral cyclic control. Factors related to the accident were: an incomplete inspection of the helicopter following a hard landing with a blade strike. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&page=25 ## 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=24&state=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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