# NTSB investigations, WV 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 5 of 18 · 869 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB IAD98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N7845Y · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff. - [NTSB IAD98FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA027.md): Beech C-90 · Newton, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1998 · N5WU · Destroyed > The pilot inadequate management of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines. Factors in the accident were the pilot's concern about maintenance being completed prior to executing a scheduled flight later in the day, and operating the… - [NTSB IAD98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA026.md): Mooney M20J · Davis, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1998 · N4120H · Substantial damage > A loss of power due to blockage of the fuel screen and one of the four fuel injector nozzles. A contributing factor was snow covered terrain. - [NTSB NYC98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA057.md): Cessna 421C · Elkins, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N1348T · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway. - [NTSB NYC98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA045.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fairplain, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N9418N · Destroyed > an improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain. - [NTSB IAD98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA014.md): Jones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N8015E · Substantial damage > Pilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover. - [NTSB NYC98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA028.md): Beech 65-A90 · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1997 · N80GP · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain the minimum required airspeed while operating in icing conditions which resulted in ice accumulations and an inadvertent stall while on approach. Factors were the icing conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the… - [NTSB IAD98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA011.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8B · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1997 · N5PL · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC98FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA016.md): Cessna 182P · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9388G · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent. - [NTSB IAD98FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA005.md): Bell 206B · Sago, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N911RH · Destroyed > The improper overhaul of the turbine governor by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of power. - [NTSB NYC98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA005.md): Cessna 120 · Mineral Wells, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N76898 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power to a blockage in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation. - [NTSB IAD97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA118.md): Reynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB NYC97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA156.md): Cessna 172M · Milton, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N80987 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA146.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N47282 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable (variable) wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The wind condition and proximity of a hangar were related factors. - [NTSB NYC97IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97IA123.md): Beech 1900D · Clarksburg, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N165YV · Minor damage > The right outboard flap detaching from the flap aft roller bearings, at the flap track, which was a result of the manufacturer's inadequate inspection program. - [NTSB IAD97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA074.md): American AA-1 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5734L · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which led to the loss of a fuel cap and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA057.md): Beech E-18S · Mabie, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N54BT · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an… - [NTSB CHI97IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA075.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Charleston, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N852MA · No damage > a fractured fusion weld in the piston of the roll spoiler servoactuator, which allowed the plug at the base of the piston to separate and jam the piston. A factor relating to the incident was: the inadequate design of the airplane's roll spoiler servoactuator… - [NTSB IAD97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA033.md): Cessna 172B · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N6937X · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing into wooded terrain. - [NTSB NYC97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA021.md): Cessna 414 · Duo, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1996 · N73CP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. The low ceiling was a factor. - [NTSB IAD96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA149.md): Cessna 172P · Richwood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N848LF · Substantial damage > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in the flight crew's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on rising terrain. A factor relating to the accident was:… - [NTSB IAD96FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA132.md): Cessna 172P · Summersville, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N65632 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper flare, his delay in aborting a landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a stall during climb out in an attempt to avoid collision with trees. - [NTSB IAD96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Philippi, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N21953 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a… - [NTSB IAD96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Beckley, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N8099A · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to continue flying from VFR to IMC conditions which subsequently forced him to make a precautionary landing onto unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB IAD96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA099.md): Aeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N46634 · Substantial damage > An inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Welch, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6303S · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing. - [NTSB IAD96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA067.md): Bell 206B · Logan, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N111PM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the loss of rotor rpm during the autorotation. The downhill sloping terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96GA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96GA083.md): Bell 206L-1 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 4, 1996 · N79SP · Destroyed > the helicopter manufacturer's inadequate maintenance service bulletin inspection interval which failed to provide timely detection of preexisting fatigue cracks in the tail boom. Factors were: the manufacturer's failure to develop a modification of the failed… - [NTSB IAD96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA054.md): Cessna 172 · Taplin, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1996 · N61546 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper level off and recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA073.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1996 · N222WR · Destroyed > The pilot's inablility to maintain aircraft control due to a full nose down trim condition, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. - [NTSB BFO96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA040.md): Aerostar 601 · Mount Storm, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N162GA · Destroyed > loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s), and the accumulation of structural ice on the airplane, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a subsequent forced landing before the pilot could reach an alternate airport. Factors… - [NTSB NYC96FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA192.md): Cessna 414 · Marlinton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N28901 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to climb the airplane as conditions worsened. Factors included the rising terrain and the weather obscuration. - [NTSB BFO96IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96IA012.md): Piper PA-23 · Beckley, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N65SC · Minor damage > an in-flight fire (behind the right side of the instrument panel), which occurred for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB BFO95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N68969 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing/aborted landing sequence. A related factor is the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB NYC95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA122.md): Cessna 172N · Weston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N5085G · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. - [NTSB NYC95IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA065.md): Fokker F28-4000 · Huntington, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N479AU · Minor damage > The fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear upper torque link. - [NTSB NYC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7175S · Destroyed > The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object. - [NTSB NYC94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA172.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lockwood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N47457 · Substantial damage > An electrical ground short of the ignition wires which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA158.md): Cessna 140 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2150N · Substantial damage > The poorly planned approach which resulted in unporting of fuel from the left fuel tank and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC94FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA145.md): Cessna 210N · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N4875U · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude and proper climb during the missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, and conditions conducive to pilot fatigue. - [NTSB BFO94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA121.md): Beech 58TC · St Marys, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N333TK · Destroyed > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin, prior to the in-flight breakup. - [NTSB NYC94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA083.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N36236 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in inflight collision with trees. A factor was inadequate altitude. - [NTSB BFO94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA061.md): Cessna 172N · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N739HC · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of a downwind runway, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind. - [NTSB BFO94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA060.md): Talago Thundergull JT2 · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N73ST · Substantial damage > The builder's inadequate maintenance adjustment which resulted in the aileron control assembly becoming disconnected. - [NTSB NYC94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA057.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Beckley, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N3817W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, while operating over unsuitable terrain, after the pilot failed to remove all the water from the tank prior to departure. A factor was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known leaking fuel cap. - [NTSB BFO94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA019.md): Martin Streak Shadow · Mannington, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N106JM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain. - [NTSB BFO93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA183.md): Cessna 170B · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N8081A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB BFO93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA160.md): Smyth Sidewinder · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N2116B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. - [NTSB BFO93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA151.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Williamson, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N31858 · Destroyed > A fire in the cockpit area for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC93FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA177.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · S. Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N965MA · Destroyed > was improper emergency procedures by the pilot which resulted in the shutdown of an operative engine, following a power loss due to a failed torque sensor in the other engine, which resulted in a total power loss approach, landing, and overrun. 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