# 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 26 of 85 · 4,232 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA086.md): Cessna 152 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N48259 · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight instructor which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident was the improper use of the flight controls by a student pilot. - [NTSB NYC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA080.md): Cessna CE-172P · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N62274 · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that he failed to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. This resulted in an engine failure & subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB NYC90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA078.md): Beech C-23 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N6513Z · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to ensure sufficient fuel was on board for the intended flight, resulting in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were unsuitable terrain, and the failure of the pilot to divert in a timely manner. - [NTSB NYC90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA077.md): Cessna 177 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N29578 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA071.md): Cessna 177RG · Harford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N45371 · Substantial damage > A loss of braking action which allowed the aircraft to run into trees after the pilot made a precautionary landing due to a rough running engine of undetermined cause. - [NTSB NYC90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA064.md): Mooney M20-K · Gibsonia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N1149G · Substantial damage > The collision with rods in the field as the pilot was attempting a forced landing after a complete engine failure. - [NTSB NYC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA062.md): Cessna 182N · Milford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N8947G · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control by the pilot during a short soft field takeoff on a snow packed runway. - [NTSB NYC90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA053.md): Mooney M20 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N231FH · Destroyed > Off airport landing due to an engine power loss due to failure of the no. 2 crankshaft bearing. - [NTSB NYC90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA052.md): Cessna C150 · E. Prospect, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N6017G · Destroyed > Pilot's improper execution of emergency procedures after the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane while maneuver the airplane back to the airstrip during the forced landing. The pilot stalled the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. - [NTSB NYC90IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90IA050.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1990 · N405EA · No damage > The flight crew of EAL121 taking off on a taxiway. Contributing was failure of the flight crew of eal 121 to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi and takeoff. - [NTSB NYC90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N2637H · Substantial damage > Improper decision of the glider pilot to exit the glider without positive assurance that the tow pilot had received his signal or that the glider was released from the tow plane. A related factor to the accident was: the lack of crew coordination between the… - [NTSB NYC90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA045.md): Aeronca 11CC · Slippery Rock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N4636E · Substantial damage > Loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall by the pilot during an attempted return to the airport, following a power loss due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI90FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA050.md): Beech 60 · Erie, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N478AD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to assure that the aircraft had an adequate supply of fuel on board for the intended flight. Contributing factors to the accident were an inoperative right fuel quantity gage which resulted in inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and… - [NTSB NYC90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA032.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N1028Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on an ILS final approach, which allowed the aircraft to descend below the glide path and collide with approach lighting. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB NYC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA027.md): Piper PA-28 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4948T · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB NYC90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Friendsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N4428E · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA014.md): Cessna T337G · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N197 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and diverting of his attention, which resulted in fuel exhaustion to both engines. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB NYC90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA010.md): Beech 58 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions. - [NTSB NYC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA004.md): Champion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N123DA · Substantial damage > The right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank. - [NTSB NYC89FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA221.md): Aeronca 65TL · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N33890 · Destroyed > The failure of the left wing, rear upper strut attachment. The failure was caused by not installing the retaining bolt and nut. - [NTSB NYC89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA217.md): Grumman AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N9825U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation, due to the pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with adequate fuel for landing, and his failure to follow the proper emergency procedure after the tank emptied. - [NTSB NYC89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA216.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Andreas, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N46216 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB NYC89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly · Hatboro, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N7406F · Minor damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance obstructions. A related factor was: the low level of propane (fuel), which resulted in low burner pressure. - [NTSB NYC89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA202.md): Cessna 150H · Northeast, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N50294 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to an over-rich engine for undetermined reasons. The combination of an over-rich running engine and the pilot's pumping of the throttle during the recovery attempt caused the engine to flood. - [NTSB NYC89LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA196.md): Ryan ST-3KR · Factoryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1989 · N239 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and his misjudgement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The ditch was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA187.md): Grumman AA-5 · Mount Joy, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N1611R · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point and the crop. - [NTSB NYC89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA179.md): Schweizer 269C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N75044 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: water in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB NYC89LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA218.md): Cessna 305A · Chalfont, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N5209G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB NYC89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA177.md): Beech A36 · Salisbury Twp, PA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N2063V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor to the accident was that neither pilot was heard over the radio announcing their position and intentions. - [NTSB NYC89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA178.md): Cessna 172 · Mt Pleasant, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N19652 · Substantial damage > An improper flare by the pilot that resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA173.md): Schweizer 1-23 · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N91867 · Substantial damage > Poor handling of the glider durig landing. The pilot over corrected and caused the nose to strike the runway surface. Directional control was lost, resulting in a groundloop. - [NTSB NYC89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA166.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N2829D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to fly the published approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain. - [NTSB NYC89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA167.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hartleton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N6206P · Destroyed > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded after encountering adverse weather conditions. Weather was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA161.md): Cessna 150L · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N10659 · Substantial damage > Improper preflight preparation by the pilot by taking off with the flaps extended, which resulted in an inadequate rate of climb to clear obstructions beyond the end of the runway, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his failure in maintaining… - [NTSB NYC89DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHA01.md): Vehafric Jungster ONE · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N17537 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to properly use carburetor heat. - [NTSB NYC89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N3420Y · Substantial damage > Loss of control during landing rollout due to excessive application of brakes by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA148.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dillsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N9953W · Substantial damage > The engine stoppage caused by the lack of engine lubricant. - [NTSB NYC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA145.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N60812 · Substantial damage > Loss control and collision with trees due to failure of the student pilot to compensate for the wind and lack of supervision by the CFI. - [NTSB NYC89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA143.md): Beech 60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N5AN · Destroyed > Improper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA136.md): Maule M5 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N5669Y · Destroyed > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA131.md): Adams Unknown · Soleburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N4022Q · No damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in delaying the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident included high winds and the lack of restraining devices inside the basket to help the occupants remain inside. - [NTSB NYC89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA130.md): Cessna C182Q · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N82AH · Substantial damage > The pilot failure to properly flare the airplane during landing and the improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N757JS · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed and directional control during an attempted go around. - [NTSB NYC89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA124.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dushore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N2127J · Destroyed > Collision with trees during a rejected takeoff from a private turf strip due to the pilots failure to take advantage of the existing wind. - [NTSB NYC89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA122.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N8745D · Destroyed > The pilot's poor preflight and in-flight planning in electing to continue the flight beyond the planned destination which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA118.md): Piper PA-34-220T · W.Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N8468H · Substantial damage > The improper level off of the aircraft by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse. - [NTSB NYC89LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA117.md): Cessna 172M · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N9946Q · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the airspeed and distance during the landing. - [NTSB NYC89GA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89GA116.md): Bell 206B · Airville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N157P · Destroyed > The pilot was unable to see and avoid the unmarked power lines stretched across the river. A contributing factor was the lack of visual clues. - [NTSB NYC89DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DGM01.md): Sharp FOX Model 1 · Loretto, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N8387S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&page=27 ## 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=26&state=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.