# NTSB investigations, IA 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 8 of 45 · 2,216 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA203.md): Aerotrike DPS · Brandon, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff when he departed from a bean field, and the airplane stalled as a result of low airspeed during takeoff climb. Factors to the accident included the pilot's total lack of experience, the… - [NTSB CHI03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA157.md): Cessna 140A · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2003 · N5667C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA166.md): Cessna 172H · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N1730F · Substantial damage > Misjudgment of the landing flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI03FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA094.md): Beech A36 · New Vienna, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2003 · N1636W · Destroyed > The improper planning/decision by the pilot to fly into forecast icing conditions with an airplane not equipped with a certified deice system. The continued flight in known icing conditions and the flight to an alternate destination not performed by the pilot… - [NTSB CHI03FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA088.md): Cessna 182R · North English, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N6211E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's improper decision to attempt to takeoff from a short, grass taxiway instead of departing from a runway aligned with the prevailing winds,… - [NTSB CHI03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA068.md): Cessna 182F · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2003 · N3455U · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds. - [NTSB CHI03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA059.md): Cessna 210 · Clarence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N6572X · Substantial damage > A failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made and the night conditions. - [NTSB CHI03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA049.md): Cessna 150J · Garner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N60834 · Substantial damage > The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel… - [NTSB CHI03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA013.md): Wondrasek Rans S-10 Sakota · Missouri Valley, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N228DW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI02LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA293.md): Hughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N1040S · Substantial damage > The premature fracture of the cyclic/mixture bracket resulting in the inability to conduct a landing flare. - [NTSB CHI02FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA292.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N8782P · Destroyed > The pilot applied an excessive angle of bank and failed to maintain terrain clearance. An additonal factor was the pilot's attention being diverted. - [NTSB CHI02LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA286.md): Bailey DSA-1 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N304MB · Substantial damage > The selection of unsuitable terrain and the failure of the oil pressure gage line. Factors were, the pilot/owners failure to obtain an annual condition inspection, and the corn crop. - [NTSB CHI02LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA273.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N4331N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and the locked brake. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI02LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA259.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Cherokee, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N9032K · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines resulting in the rudder separation and the subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the power line that was contacted. - [NTSB CHI02LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA240.md): Cessna 150H · Dyersville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N6995S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field. - [NTSB CHI02LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA227.md): Jackovich Pitts S1D · Donahue, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N29FJ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N53066 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA095.md): Schweizer G-164A · Cascade, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2002 · N9763 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA089.md): Beech D35 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N5985C · Substantial damage > the excessive flare by the pilot. The icing conditions were a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA076.md): Cessna 172N · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N733FT · Substantial damage > the student pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA075.md): Piper PA-42-720 · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N66MT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the final portion of the approach. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the utility pole. - [NTSB CHI02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA068.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N9248D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain encountered. - [NTSB CHI02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA029.md): Schenfield Acro Sport II · Keosauqua, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N90287 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot during landing. - [NTSB CHI02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA009.md): Beech 58 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7235R · Destroyed > The pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night. - [NTSB CHI01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA300.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N6598K · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff and initial climb, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the corn crop and the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI01LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA303.md): Cessna 172N · Sheldon, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N5593E · Substantial damage > the in-flight planning/decision and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the ingested exhaust valve and lack of experience of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI01FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA230.md): Beech K35 · Grafton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6062E · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue into known adverse weather. A factor was the thunderstorm. - [NTSB CHI01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA178.md): Enstrom F-28A · Eldridge, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N612B · Substantial damage > The inadequate autorotation and disregarded wind information by the pilot. Factors were the gusting tailwind and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA142.md): Baldwin RV-6 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N4348Q · Substantial damage > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, the presence of the irrigation system, the ditch and the soft ground. - [NTSB CHI01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA039.md): Aeronca 7CCM-200 · Corning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N4706E · Substantial damage > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the runway light, and the tree. - [NTSB CHI01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA026.md): Luscombe 8A · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N71134 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate distance/altitude in the traffic pattern and the… - [NTSB CHI01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA029.md): Fowler Varieze · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N82JF · Substantial damage > the inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in the fuel drain remaining partially open. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the partially open fuel drain, the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the… - [NTSB CHI01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA022.md): Bollinger BD-4 · Hedrick, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N108BC · Substantial damage > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining clearance from the fence. A factors was fence. - [NTSB CHI00LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA286.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8304C · Substantial damage > the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI00LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA281.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N82748 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip. - [NTSB CHI00LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA278.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N451X · Substantial damage > A hydraulic fluid leak which resulted in a landing gear brake fire. - [NTSB CHI00FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA171.md): Cessna 210J · Sumner, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2000 · N3396S · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain after flight into adverse weather. Contributing factors were the thunderstorms and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA164.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sully, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N9315W · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently applied full flaps during the aborted landing and was not able to gain enough altitude to clear a fence post at the end of the airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the trees at the approach end of the airstrip, the pilot… - [NTSB CHI00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA122.md): Cunningham Pietenpol Aircamper · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N899TC · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were the gusts and the fence. - [NTSB CHI00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA086.md): Alon Ercoupe · Osceola, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N6560Q · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to an undetermined blockage in the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator. Factors relating to this accident were the blocked fuel line and the rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA052.md): Cessna T210F · Indianola, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1999 · N6144R · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor relating to this accident was the tree. - [NTSB CHI00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Waukon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N52569 · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident included the crosswinds, the fence, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA014.md): Howlett KR-2 · Denison, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1999 · N7057V · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from rising terrain and the intentional low altitude flight. Factors were the known turbulence, rising terrain, and the inadequate in-flight decision to fly at low altitudes. - [NTSB CHI99FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA356.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N5747U · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and not maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the low clouds, rain, and dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI99LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA348.md): Cessna 172N · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N738FA · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the telephone pole. - [NTSB CHI99LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Perry, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N66271 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in her failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI99FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA284.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Titonka, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N5033G · Destroyed > The low altitude maneuver attempted and altitude/clearance not being maintained by the pilot, which resulted in an impact with a pine tree. A factor to the accident was the pine tree. - [NTSB CHI99LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA274.md): North American AT-6G · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N98FP · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of the pilot to maintain compensation for the crosswind condition on approach, and the inadvertent ground loop… - [NTSB CHI99LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA247.md): Ryan Navion A · Keokuk, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N4902K · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA237.md): Cessna 172L · Montezuma, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N19752 · Substantial damage > the pilot inadvertently landed on the wrong runway and exceeded the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind, the fence, and the ditch. 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