# 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 7 of 85 · 4,232 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA14CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA463.md): Beech D55 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damage > The brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA14LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA450.md): Barger Jerry L Challenger II · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N4017C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a takeoff with the airplane's center of gravity aft of its limit and led the airplane to exceed its critical angle of attack and experience an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.… - [NTSB ERA14CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA410.md): Bertagna John Just Highlander · Birdsboro, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N61148 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB ERA14LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA402.md): Thibault Michael L RV4 · Polk Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N62632 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB DCA14CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA147.md): Dehavilland DHC 8 102 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N815EX · Substantial damage > the airplanes collision with geese during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA385.md): Cote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2014 · N502CW · Substantial damage > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff. - [NTSB ERA14LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA358.md): Winder Robert S VP1 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N3831W · Substantial damage > A collision with terrain during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA14LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA351.md): Siler Ronald E Ultrastar · Halifax, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N4425W · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during… - [NTSB ERA14CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA395.md): Boeing E75N1 · Penridge, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N53546 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed action in correcting a drift to the right during landing roll and his improper use of the wheel brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB ERA14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA308.md): Taylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N16667 · Substantial damage > The airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure. - [NTSB ERA14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA293.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N152CC · Substantial damage > Inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown. - [NTSB ERA14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA290.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N65625 · No damage > The pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury. - [NTSB ERA14CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA280.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N26M · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a quartering tailwind. A factor in the accident was the changing wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA14CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA278.md): Cessna 172F · Mount Pleasant, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N8394U · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration. - [NTSB ERA14CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA263.md): Cessna 182J · Perkasie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N3388F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA14CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA273.md): Cessna 172S · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2014 · N193ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA14CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA234.md): Sam R Peachey Just Aircraft Highla · Roxbury, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2014 · N209SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering. - [NTSB ERA14CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA243.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2014 · N4305A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA14CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA171.md): Cessna 172 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2014 · N4214F · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart with a known mechanical malfunction and his improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA173.md): Cessna 206H · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N309JK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB DCA14MA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14MA081.md): Airbus A320 - 214 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Mar 13, 2014 · N113UW · Substantial damage > the captain's decision to reject the takeoff after the airplane had rotated. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to follow standard operating procedures by not verifying that the airplane's flight management computer was properly… - [NTSB ERA14FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA153.md): Waters Peter T Avid Bandit · Washington, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2014 · N62PT · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control in gusty and turbulent wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA133.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N931JS · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. - [NTSB ERA14FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA077.md): Piper PA-30 · Biglerville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2013 · N8372Y · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation after inadvertently encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night and his subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA14LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA051.md): Cessna 210L · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N777BK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB DCA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA031.md): De Havilland DHC8 - 102 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N808EX · Substantial damage > an inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ERA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA031.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and glide path, which resulted in an overshoot, a hard landing, and a subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model. - [NTSB ERA14CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA003.md): Cessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N305CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock. - [NTSB ERA14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA015.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N170JH · Substantial damage > The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during postmaintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check. - [NTSB ERA13LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA433.md): Enstrom F-28C · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2013 · N631DP · Minor damage > The relieved pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after he exited the helicopter. - [NTSB ERA13FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA412.md): Joseph Bender Mustang II · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N691LB · Destroyed > The pilot/owner/builder's failure to abort the takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in the accident airplane and his lack of flying experience in the 3 1/2… - [NTSB ERA13LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA409.md): Piper PA-31P · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N57JK · Substantial damage > A leaking parking brake valve, which allowed air to enter the left brake line and resulted in the eventual failure of the left wheel brake during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA13LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA406.md): Engineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N3940H · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine… - [NTSB ERA13FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA402.md): Cessna T-50 · Lenox Twp., PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N41759 · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions and thunderstorms and his improper decision to takeoff without getting updated weather information after a briefer cautioned him during a previous flight that visual flight… - [NTSB ERA13CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA394.md): Hoskins Samuel R Quickie Q2 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N202SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to right main landing gear contact with a pool of standing water on the runway which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA366.md): Interstate S-1B1 · Lititz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2013 · N46336 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to set the trim in accordance with the pretakeoff checklist and the… - [NTSB ERA13LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA365.md): Fetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N598LF · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing. - [NTSB ERA13CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA357.md): Piper PA-34-200T · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N75131 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA13CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA352.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1211S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway. - [NTSB ERA13FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA336.md): Robinson R66 · Noxen, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N646AG · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. - [NTSB ERA13CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA315.md): Beech A23-19 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N4785J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind condition and his lack of recent experience. - [NTSB ERA13LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA288.md): Hagerty RV-7A · Altoona, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2013 · N954CH · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from an encounter with a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a hard landing on, and displacement of, the nose landing gear and a subsequent runway excursion and noseover. - [NTSB ERA13LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA268.md): Maule M-4-220C · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N40337 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder piston pin. - [NTSB ERA13LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA263.md): Wilson William M Cricket MC12 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N2SZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after detecting the airplane’s degraded performance. Contributing to the accident were the likely loss of power from the left engine for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination of the… - [NTSB ERA13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA229.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N2045T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection. - [NTSB ERA13CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA228.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N33677 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a power line. - [NTSB ERA13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA212.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Chester Springs, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2013 · N65625 · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to extinguish the burner pilot lights prior to a hard landing in windy conditions. - [NTSB ERA13CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA185.md): Cessna 172N · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N4601D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA13LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA134.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Danville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2013 · N481LF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to conduct a straight-in approach to the helipad, which resulted in the main rotor blade impacting a construction crane flag marker. Contributing to the accident was the erroneous information about the construction crane’s operation time… - [NTSB ERA13CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA123.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2013 · N8385S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing from landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&page=8 ## 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=7&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.