# 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. Page 4 of 11 · 505 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC91FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA239.md): Convair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · CFICA · Destroyed > Failure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,… - [NTSB NYC91DNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC03.md): Valentin GMB H Taifun 17E · West Arlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N333VT · Destroyed > Physiological incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease which resulted in incapacitation and inflight collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA170.md): Cessna 152 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N69061 · Substantial damage > The student pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapsing of the nose gear. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition. - [NTSB NYC91LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA142.md): Piper PA-28 · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N9163Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, resulted in an on ground loss of control. - [NTSB NYC91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sherburne, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N777CL · Destroyed > The pilots intentional flight into icing conditions with an airplane not equipped for flight in known icing conditions. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and contact with trees in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB NYC90FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA225.md): Piper PA-30 · Berlin, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · CFSKO · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and… - [NTSB NYC90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA150.md): Beech BE-58 · St. Albans, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N335T · Substantial damage > Flight into trees while recovering from an inadvertent spin after a pilot used incorrect procedures during a simulated engine failure below VMC and the instructor pilot delayed the corrective actions. - [NTSB NYC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA061.md): Cessna 208B · Williston, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N4688B · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an… - [NTSB NYC90FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Burlington, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N5115J · Destroyed > For an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake. - [NTSB NYC90LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA003.md): Cessna 172M · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N20017 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind. - [NTSB NYC89LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA209.md): Cessna 210 · No. Windham, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N2054S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available. - [NTSB NYC89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA201.md): Cessna 182R · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N9335E · Substantial damage > Improper flare by the pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC89DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNC01.md): Bonds & Bungey HP-14 · Warren/Sugarbus, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · GQLB · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in shifting/turbulent air, and his inadequate remedial action to avoid or recover from the inadvertent spin. The shifting/turbulent/gusty wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA138.md): Hughes 269A · Swanton, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · CFBMF · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA135.md): Cessna 172M · Bradford, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N1272U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the rated pilots in both aircraft to see and avoid a midair collison. - [NTSB NYC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA128.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N45981 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC89IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA084.md): Beech 200 · Burlington, VT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N123D · No damage > Improper preflight which resulted in a frozen elevator surface. - [NTSB NYC89LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA014.md): Let L13 · Warren, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1988 · CFYSR · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper supervision of flight, permitted the student to not maintain the proper airspeed and stall the glider and crash into the ground. - [NTSB NYC89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA009.md): Cessna U206G · Rutland, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N9431R · Destroyed > The accident sequence was observed by two pilots who were awaiting takeoff at the approach end of the rwy in use. One of the pilots reported that the plt of the acdt acft advised him that the acdt acft had encountered ice during the flight. The acdt acft was… - [NTSB NYC88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA212.md): Cessna 152 · Swanton, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N757LD · Minor damage > The plt took the passenger (his wife) on a short flt, which was her 1st flt. She was described as apprehensive. Before going back to the parking area after landing, the plt taxied to the terminal bldg for his wife to deplane. He stopped the acft with the left… - [NTSB NYC88FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA202.md): Cessna 172P · Post Mills, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N62541 · Destroyed > The plt flew the acft to an arpt with two turf rwys. Rwy 5/23 was 2300' long & rwy 4/22 was 2600' long. After attending a meeting which ended at 1600 EDT, the plt elected to wait until later in the day to takeoff after the air had cooled. Subsequently, he… - [NTSB NYC88LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA198.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N2883P · Substantial damage > Engine power loss due to fuel contamination of water and rust particles in fuel system. - [NTSB NYC88FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA147.md): Lake LA4-250 · Shaftsbury, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N1405F · Destroyed > The Lake amphibian was being flown with two ferry tanks installed in the cabin. The pilot departed with full fuel in the aircraft tanks and 15 gallons in the ferry tanks. The center of gravity at zero fuel weight was 3/4 inch past the aft limit. With addition… - [NTSB NYC88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA111.md): Beech 23 · Rutland, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N8722M · Substantial damage > Prior to leaving the aircraft to hand prop the engine, the pilot checked the throttle setting and set the brakes. He told his passenger (his wife) to pull back on the throttle when the engine started, however she was unable to do so and the aircraft began… - [NTSB NYC88LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Newport, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N8428L · Substantial damage > During landing roll out on a frozen lake. The nose wheel contacted a soft spot in the ice and flipped over. - [NTSB NYC88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA098.md): Piper PA-28-160 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1988 · N83459 · Substantial damage > The PA-28 landed short of the runway and struck a snowbank receiving substantial damage. The pilot when interviewed by the FAA said the engine did not miss and wasn't cutting out and that he would have to 'take the majority of the blame'. On NTSB form 6120.1,… - [NTSB NYC88LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA095.md): Stinson 108-1 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N97979 · Substantial damage > The flight was taking off for an instructional flight in the local area. During ground run, the aircraft veered to the left and the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft under control. The aircraft collided with a snowbank and flipped inverted. The aircraft… - [NTSB NYC88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA066.md): Cessna 210 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1988 · N94064 · Substantial damage > The Cessna 210 took off and shortly thereafter experienced a loss of power. The pilot was unable to get the engine restarted and made an off-airport landing in a grove of trees. On-scene examination by the FAA showed that the fuel selector was on the left… - [NTSB NYC88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA062.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Burlington, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N2243J · Destroyed > Drg flt fm wilmington, de to rutland, VT, the plt diverted to binghamton after recg the albany wx & learning rutland wx was not available. After lndg, he told fss psnl he phoned rutland & was told the wx was good. He got 2 wx briefings bfr contg the flt & was… - [NTSB NYC88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA042.md): Mooney M20K · Danby, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N252ZF · Destroyed > The pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose… - [NTSB NYC88LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA002.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Newport, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N39857 · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 75' AGL. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing. An exam revealed the acft had a very loosely fitting fuel cap & water was found in the fuel lines & sumps. The… - [NTSB NYC87LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA268.md): Piper PA-28 · Plymouth, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N302RB · Destroyed > While cruising at about 5500', the eng lost power & the prop contd to windmill, but the plt was unable to restart the eng. Subsequently, he landed the acft in a rough field. During the landing roll, the prop dug into a mound of dirt & the aircraft flipped… - [NTSB NYC87LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA259.md): Beech 23 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1987 · N2216L · Substantial damage > During a landing, the aircraft bounced and the student pilot attempted to correct the situation. However, the aircraft touched down and bounced again, then became uncontrollable. Subsequently, it veered off the left side of the runway and hit a parked Cessna… - [NTSB NYC87LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA234.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1987 · N8288A · Substantial damage > During a landing attempt at basin harbor airport, the pilot came in high and fast. He did not correct and failed to go around. He overran the runway and crashed into a ditch causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The plt did not file an acc report. - [NTSB NYC87DNC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC12.md): Cessna 150L · Heartwellville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1987 · N19363 · Destroyed > The pilot of the Cessna 150 was on a solo flight to practice several maneuvers including stalls. At about 4000 ft MSL, then aircraft was climbing with power on when it stalled and went into a spin. The pilot managed to get the nose up just prior to impact… - [NTSB NYC87DNC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC11.md): Beech C23 · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N6009S · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Beech C23 had taken off and was returning to the airport due to deteriorating weather conditions. The pilot attempted to land on runway 20, but made a go around because of gusty winds. On the second attempt to land on the same runway, the… - [NTSB NYC87DNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC07.md): Mcculloch Monerai "S" · Springfield, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N54MS · Destroyed > The monerai 's' (N54MS, a pwrd glider) experienced an inflt failure of the left wing spar & crashed. An investigation revealed the acft was being operated in excess of its max gross wt limit of 450 lbs. The plt of an unpowered monerai said he & 3 others… - [NTSB NYC87LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA112.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N2083K · Destroyed > Drg arrival, the plt was cleared for an lda/ndb apch to rwy 19. When she 'went visual' on the apch, a check of the VASI showed she was hi, so she slipped the acft to lose alt. The winds were rprtd as light & variable, but plt rprtd that drgthe lndg, there was… - [NTSB NYC87LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA108.md): Boeing 727 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1987 · N780AL · Substantial damage > In preparation for powering away from the gate, one groundman was stationed off the left nose of the acft and another was positioned by the left wing tip. The plt advanced the throttles and initiated a right turn. The throttles were brought back to idle… - [NTSB NYC87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA073.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1987 · N8820W · Substantial damage > Pilot misjudged height of snowbank at the approach end of the runway and allowed the aircraft to descend too low. The main gear collided with the snowbank causing substantial damage. - [NTSB NYC87FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA063.md): Mooney M20C · Highgate, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1987 · N3496X · Destroyed > According to the surviving pax, a snowshower was enctrd, so the plt reversed course & diverted to another arpt. Drg a ngt apch to lnd, the pax noted a white light on the left side of the rwy. (A VASI light sys was installed for that rwy.) The plt aborted the… - [NTSB NYC87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Fairfax, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N94336 · Destroyed > The CFI reported that he had initiated a simulated eng failure for the student. The student responded properly to the simulated emergency and lined the acft up on an apch to a field. At 200 ft AGL, the student was instructed to go-around at which time full… - [NTSB NYC87DNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC03.md): Aero Commander 680 · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N6375U · Substantial damage > Witness observed the acft touchdown about 2000 feet down 5001 foot rwy. The rwy was reported wet and icy in spots at the north end only. The acft overran the rwys end and went down into a ravine about 25 ft below rwy level. There was no indication of… - [NTSB NYC87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA025.md): Bell 206B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N52EG · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed into a wooded ridge aprx 2 NM from it's liftoff location. Persons who reside under the flt path were awakened by the acft as it was descending into IMC at what sounded like full power. The plt's heliport was at an elevation of 950 ft… - [NTSB NYC86LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA209.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1986 · N6455G · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during takeoff run. The acft traveled off the side of the rwy into tall grass and nosed over. The plt stated that he may have pressed the brake pedal inadvertently instead of the rudder. - [NTSB NYC86LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA246.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mt. Snow, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N43982 · Destroyed > Pilot lost directional control on landing when he came in long and fast. The aircraft ran off the end of the runway, collided with shrubbery and was destroyed. The plt did not file an acc report. - [NTSB NYC86FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA201.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Duxsbury, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N6341U · Destroyed > The plt was on a VFR flight from montpelier, VT to burlington, VT; a distance of about 80 mis. A mountain range is between the two location. Shortly after takeoff the plt radioed burlington approach control and requested an IFR clearance to land at… - [NTSB NYC86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA202.md): Learjet 55 · Rutland, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1986 · N921FP · Destroyed > The lear 55 taxied out for takeoff and inadvertently attempted a takeoff on the wrong runway. When he realized his mistake, he aborted the takeoff because he knew the runway length was significently less than his required field length. Insufficient runway… - [NTSB NYC86LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA170.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Dover, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N43792 · Substantial damage > Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft encountered a tailwind and downdraft forcing the aircraft downward and subsequently impacted trees and collided with the ground. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=VT&page=5 ## 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=4&state=VT --- 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.