# NTSB investigations, VT

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 NYC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA012.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Whiting, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N403AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight passenger briefing, which resulted in control interference.
- [NTSB NYC99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA221.md): Valenza Volksplane VP-II · Westmore, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N8535B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA199.md): Cessna P210N · Worcester, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N24CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure for the particular runway, and his continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA228.md): Piper PA-601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N9756Q · Substantial damage
  > was the diverted attention of the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA135.md): Maule M7-235C · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N126MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight briefing which resulted in control interference by the right front seat passenger.
- [NTSB NYC99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA123.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Dover, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N717AV · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the variable winds, and night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA024.md): Bell 47-G5 · Essex Junction, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N8103J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper entry into the autorotation, which resulted in the loss of power and a low rotor rpm condition. Also causal was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation which resulted in the hard landing. Factors in the accident were the…
- [NTSB NYC99FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA007.md): Cessna 172G · Bennington, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1330F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, mountainous/hilly terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB NYC98LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA182.md): Piper J3L-65 · Morristown, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1998 · N26712 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA132.md): Extra Flugzeugbau Flugzeugbau EA260 · Georgia, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N148GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and the loss of engine power due to a blocked vent line. A contributing factor was an unreliable fuel gauge.
- [NTSB IAD98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N5593E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Related factors were: unfavorable (headwind) conditions, and brush/small trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA006.md): Hiller UH-12C · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N49983 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the cyclic control due to an improper modification by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB NYC97FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · CGHUE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA127.md): Eiriavion PIK-20E · Rochester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N1043G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather that consisted of downdrafts and his inadequate start procedures that resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA126.md): Piper PA-30 · Highgate, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N8321Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to secure the cargo. A factor was the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations.
- [NTSB NYC97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA119.md): Enstrom F-280C · Sharon, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N5700J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to descend and fly at 100 feet over a river and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB IAD96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Stowe, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N5091G · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures and to maintain proper terrain clearance (altitude) during an NDB approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of instrument experience, low ceiling, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA093.md): Cessna 172P · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N98574 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was his lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC96FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA023.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N7734P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA014.md): Cessna 210C · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N36264 · Substantial damage
  > a fractured hydraulic line and loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in an inoperative landing gear extension system for both normal and emergency operation of the gear.
- [NTSB BFO96FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Norwich, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N70080 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N3203Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.
- [NTSB NYC95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA228.md): Cessna 150M · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N9289U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA186.md): Cessna 150E · West Addison, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N3992U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor is a soft landing area.
- [NTSB NYC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA161.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N5204G · Destroyed
  > a failed elevator cable which resulted in an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with trees.
- [NTSB BFO95FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Highgate, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N10913 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB NYC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA129.md): Cessna T210N · Monkton, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N4602U · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA067.md): Cessna 180J · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N180BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. The frozen snow covered terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Mount Snow, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1995 · N757SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the airplane drifting into a snow bank and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA012.md): Enstrom F-28A · Shelburne, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N9238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB BFO94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA154.md): Piper PA-18 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N720PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB BFO94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA114.md): Cessna 150 · Swanton, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N714CX · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA087.md): WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1994 · N4194D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature release from the tow plane. The lack of lift and the downdraft were factors.
- [NTSB BFO94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA030.md): Piper PA-28 · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N8211V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA018.md): Beech 58 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N4VG · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not follow the emergency procedure after loss of power in the right engine, by failing to feather the right engine and failing to maintain minimum single-engine control speed. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to adhere…
- [NTSB BFO94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA003.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N1178S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of experience in soaring which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear the ridge and subsequent collision with the terrain. A related factor was the high terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA163.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N6911C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor in the accident was: the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA155.md): Cessna 150G · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N2807S · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall of the airplane as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps during takeoff which degraded aircraft performance.
- [NTSB BFO93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA108.md): Burkhart Grob Speed Astir II · Chester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N164SS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and an in flight encounter with a downdraft while on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA121.md): Cessna 182Q · Randolph Center, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N5091N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain which resulted in collapse of the landing gear and the airplane nosing over. A contributing factor was a soft/wet runway.
- [NTSB BFO93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA030.md): American General AG5B · Vergennes, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N1192Z · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from snow covered terrain after becoming spatially disoriented in whiteout conditions. The adverse weather and snow covered…
- [NTSB NYC93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA056.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N40586 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and his inadequate remedial actions, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were the ice covered runway and the snowbank along the runway edges.
- [NTSB BFO92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA115.md): George A Chaffee Kitfox II · Shelburne, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N376GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door, and an inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB BFO92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA070.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N2950K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was a dark night and the lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB BFO92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N27395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a safe altitude for flight in mountainous terrain. The downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO92FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA005.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Wardsboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N8855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight and weather planning.
- [NTSB NYC92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA019.md): Piper J3C-65 · Manchester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N70548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA008.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Townshend, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N5014M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB NYC92DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DNC01.md): Denney Aircraft Behn KIT FOX III · Hartford, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N898KG · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were an improperly planned approach by the pilot, the failure of the pilot to attain and maintain flying speed, rising terrain, and turbulent air conditions.

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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" = 'VT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&state=VT

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