# 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 7 of 18 · 869 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO90DIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DIG01.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Cabins, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N511M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to detect and remain clear of the power line which crossed the field in which he was attempting to land. Contributing to the accident was the moderate to severe turbulence in the area at the time of the accident. - [NTSB BFO90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA016.md): Piper PA-31 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N7485L · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive taxi speed. Ice on the ramp and the location of the fence were related factors. - [NTSB BFO89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA078.md): Hughes 269C · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N58281 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent use (movement) of the collective control during engine operation before shutdown, and a subsequent lift-off, loss of control, roll over, and collision with the ground. - [NTSB BFO89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA070.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clendenin, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1989 · N7597W · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The weather conditions, the pilot's delay in diverting to an alternate airport, and the light pole were contributing factors. - [NTSB BFO89FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA063.md): Piper PA-24-250 · True, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N7162P · Destroyed > The pilots failure to properly monitor the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. The aircraft stalled as the pilot performed an evasive maneuver to avoid the mountain top. - [NTSB BFO89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA055.md): Hughes 500D · Williamson, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N51516 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to see and avoid the wire which crossed the end of the field in which he was taking off. - [NTSB BFO89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA051.md): Cessna 140 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N1975N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power because of fuel starvation. Fuel starvation occurred because of unporting of fuel from the tank outlet when the aircraft was in a slip attitude shortly before the power loss. A contributing factor is inadequate information in the… - [NTSB BFO89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA050.md): Mooney M20E · Weirton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N1950Y · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to water in the fuel and inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot. - [NTSB BFO89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA045.md): Bell 47G-2 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N2487B · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintian directional control and obstacle clearance while hovering at low altitude. A tail rotor blade struck an obstacle causing an overload separation failure of the blade. - [NTSB BFO89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA030.md): Cessna 150F · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N3570L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions during an attempted go-around. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the pilot's low level of experience. - [NTSB BFO89FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA029.md): Beech C35 · Rupert, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N9502C · Destroyed > Pilot inadvertantly flew into IMC while trying to maintain VFR and collided with trees during a steep turn during his attempt to turn away from IMC. The weather conditions that were determined to be factors in this accident were: low ceilings, obscuration,… - [NTSB BFO89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA025.md): Cessna 170A · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N9187A · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to land with a tailwind and inadequately compensating for the wind conditions. - [NTSB BFO89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA017.md): Cessna 172F · Bruceton Mills, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1989 · N8264U · Destroyed > The power loss occurred because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the induction system. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions, the highway and the ditch which was contacted. - [NTSB BFO89LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA016.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Elkview, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N2409F · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and inadequate crew/group coordination by the flight leader (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing… - [NTSB DCA89IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89IA016.md): Boeing 727-25 · Morgantown, WV · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N8148N · Minor damage > Fuselage skin 'flapped' open between body stations 1090 and 1110 and peeled downward from stringer #4 left to stringer #5 left. A scratch or scribe mark was co-located with the longitudinal crack along stringer #4. The area of damage was located on the aft… - [NTSB BFO89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA010.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dublin, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N88054 · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to hand prop his acft without any assistance. He stated he chocked both the front and back of the right main gear. After several unsuccessful attempts the engine finally started. The acft ran at what the pilot described as sounding… - [NTSB ATL89FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA024.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1988 · N39550 · Substantial damage > The plt was cleared to execute a visual approach to rwy 21 and was issued the current alt setting of 29.60' hg. The approach was made under dark night and gusty crosswind conditions to a lighted runway in rural mountainous/hilly terrain. During final approach… - [NTSB BFO88LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA080.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N15948 · Substantial damage > The plt was executing the ILS rwy 5 apch when he entered fog about 350 ft above the dh. According to the plt, upon reaching the dh he sighted the rwy and continued the apch. Afterward the plt said he deviated left of the localizer centerline and as he was… - [NTSB BFO88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Harding, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N2922A · Substantial damage > The pilot departed morgantown, WV, en route to a private airstrip, durrett air ranch, near Harding, WV to attend a Cessna 180 fly-in. He stated he circled the airstrip to determine the wind and rwy conditions. He also called UNICOM for active rwy info but did… - [NTSB BFO88LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA073.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Racine, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N4873T · Substantial damage > The pilot was on the first leg of a ferry flight to west germany. The aircraft was about 30 miles from charleston when the pilot noticed the fuel gauges indicated about 5 & 11 gals respectively remaining in the left & right fuel tanks. He proceeded to… - [NTSB BFO88LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA064.md): Hughes 369D · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N32CT · Substantial damage > The student and instructor practiced several maneuvers. At the time of the accident they were doing straight-in landings. The student did one landing after a demo by the instructor. The student was doing his second landing which the instructor described as… - [NTSB BFO88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA059.md): Champion 7ECA · Talcott, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N9504S · Destroyed > According to a witness, the acft was maneuvering at a low altitude when it contacted trees. The acft then descended, impacting the terrain 45 ft from the trees and slid aprx 110 ft before coming to rest. The plt stated that due to injuries he is unable to… - [NTSB BFO88LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA058.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Moundsville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1988 · N54C · Destroyed > The helicopter contacted power lines shortly after takeoff from a mine site. The nose gear of the helicopter contacted an uninsulated static wire. This wire was strung with one other static wire and two black insulated power lines. Both crew members stated… - [NTSB BFO88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA055.md): Aeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damage > Loss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor. - [NTSB BFO88IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88IA057.md): Piper PA-31 · Morgantown, WV · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1988 · N811CM · No damage > The pilot died from coronary disease while practicing landings. - [NTSB BFO88FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA047.md): Cessna 310L · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N2220F · Destroyed > The plt was doing low passes down rwy 04 when according to the plt he struck a large bird after the second pass just when he was starting to climb about one-half mile from the rwy end. The plt said that the bird shattered the windscreen causing the plt facial… - [NTSB BFO88LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA038.md): Cessna 172M · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1988 · N13261 · Substantial damage > The pilot landed long and with excessive airspeed, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Inadequate inflight planning is a contributing factor. - [NTSB BFO88FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA036.md): Fokker F28 MK 4000 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1988 · N110UR · Substantial damage > Engine and airframe failure were caused by the the separation of the first stage low pressure turbine disk. The disc interstage seal was installed inadequately, resulting in rubbing between the seal and disk, causing failure of the disk. Inadequate procedure… - [NTSB BFO88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA040.md): Cessna 340 · Pineville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1988 · N340FB · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing the aircraft. - [NTSB BFO88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA030.md): Cessna 172 · New Cumberland, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1988 · N1807Y · Substantial damage > The plt said that during the landing roll the brakes did not operate despite his continued application of pressure on the pedals. As the acft neared the rwy end he tried to swerve the acft left toward a runup pad. However, at the same time the r brake… - [NTSB BFO88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA027.md): Cessna 150L · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1988 · N6763G · Substantial damage > According to the student plt, the acft crabbed to the left just prior to touchdown. Upon touchdown, the acft veered left and traveled off the rwy into muddy grass. Despite the plt's use of brakes and right rudder the acft continued down an embankment where it… - [NTSB BFO88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA020.md): Maule MX7-180 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N5662H · Substantial damage > The plt started landing flare on rwy 22 when he encountered wind gusts. The acft swung right and the left wing struck the rwy. The acft cartwheeled and came to a stop inverted. - [NTSB BFO88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA024.md): Cessna 177RG · Ellamore, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N2109Q · Destroyed > Aprx 3 hrs and 26 minutes after takeoff from republic airport, the plt reported having engine problems. Unable to make it to an airport, the plt radioed that he was going to attempt to land on a road. The airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area… - [NTSB BFO88FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA022.md): Cessna 150M · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N9399U · Destroyed > The stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course… - [NTSB BFO88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA016.md): Dassault DA-20 · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1988 · N287W · Substantial damage > The acft landed after an ILS apch to rwy 03. According to the plt shortly after touchdown he saw deer ahead on the rwy. Before he could take evasive action the acft struck two deer. Afterwards brake pressure was lost. The plt steered the acft onto grass off… - [NTSB BFO88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA013.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rock Camp, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1988 · N14BK · Substantial damage > During cruise flight in IMC the engine stopped when the plt turned the carb heat to check for carb ice. He was unable to restart the engine. He descended into VMC and tried a forced landing in an open field. The acft struck a tree short of the field. The plt… - [NTSB BFO87FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA062.md): Cessna 172P · Cabin, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N65721 · Destroyed > The plt was on a VFR flight at 4500 ft MSL over a mountainous area when he encountered lowering clouds. The plt descended to stay below the clouds; however, he inadvertently entered the clouds. Afterwards he tried to turn around and as he did so, according to… - [NTSB BFO87FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA056.md): Cessna 190 · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1987 · N9827A · Destroyed > There were no eyewitnesses to the acdnt, but 3 persons heard the eng rev up to a high power setting before the plane crashed. Subsequently, it crashed in a wooded area north of the plt's 2600' pvt strip. There was a wooded hill north of the strip. The plt's… - [NTSB BFO87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA059.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Grafton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N59FC · Destroyed > According to the plt during the water landing the acft encountered the wake of a boat that had crossed the path of the acft. As a result the acft bounced about 20 ft high. The plt applied full power to recover; however, the acft impacted the water. He started… - [NTSB BFO87LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA060.md): Fleet 16B · Spencer, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N47058 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff on runway 16, the engine began misfiring. The pilot turned back toward the airport to make a landing. He circled the airport and then attemped to land on runway 34. The pilot stated he was over the approach end ofrunway 34, turning left… - [NTSB BFO87DIG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DIG07.md): Cessna 150/Horton Stol · Maysville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N150VA · Substantial damage > The plt/owner was flying a Cessna 150 which was equipped with a horton stol kit. Drg an apch to rwy 3, he used an airspeed of 40 KTS. While apchg the rwy, the acft settled & the nose gear struck a bump on the apch edge of the rwy. The plt rprtd that the… - [NTSB BFO87LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA035.md): Beech A23 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N3543R · Destroyed > The pilot was providing free promotional rides for a flight school. He was on the fourth flight of the day, on final approach, in a nose high attitude when the aircraft's left wing struck small trees. The aircraft impacted the ground 250FEET short of the… - [NTSB BFO87FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA026.md): Cessna 210M · Charleston, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1987 · N1230M · Destroyed > The aircraft bounced after landing touchdown. Witnesses observed the aircraft assume a nose high attitude and heard some power applied to the engine as the aircraft veered to the right. It was not determined whether the pilot was attempting to abort the… - [NTSB BFO87FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA024.md): Cessna R-182 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1987 · N756KZ · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he forgot to make a final before lndg check because he was concentrating on traffic and the short lndg he had been requested to make. Twr personnel violated USAF procedures when they requested that the acft hold short of the east-west rwy… - [NTSB BFO87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA021.md): Cessna 310Q · Moundsville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1987 · N918MC · Substantial damage > On touchdown the pilot realized that he was long but decided it was too late to go-around. He intentionally ground looped the aircraft to the right. Both ends of the runway drop off into a valley. - [NTSB BFO87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA010.md): Beech BE-55 · Beckley, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1986 · N42P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that before takeoff he did not see anything on the rwy. The landing and taxi lights on the acft were on for the takeoff. During the takeoff roll when the acft was almost at takeoff speed the plt heard a loud bang followedby the acft yawing to… - [NTSB CHI87FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA018.md): Gates Learjet 23 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1986 · N344WC · No damage > The PIC lost consciousness during cruise near Charleston WV while on a revenue flt. The co-plt assumed command and landed at Charleston WV without further incident. The PIC was hospitalized and the flt continued on to detroit mi after a replacement PIC was… - [NTSB ATL86FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA239.md): Cessna P206-B · Wht Sulphur Spr, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1986 · N4782F · Destroyed > After completing the revenue producing portion of this trip the company president called his company operations and told his secretary to send everyone home since it was a holiday. He was going to return the acft to its home base himself. The plt departed… - [NTSB ATL86LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA237.md): Cessna 152 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N66989 · Substantial damage > The plt flew the aircraft twice, another plt flew it once then the plt attempted another flight. He reported to app control that he thought he was out of fuel. An off airport landing was attempted. Examination of the aircraft showed less than one gallon of… - [NTSB ATL86FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA212.md): Cessna 172 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N96701 · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with a tree while on final approach to runway 21. The flight had been cleared for the approach after the pilot reported having the airport in sight. 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