# 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 8 of 18 · 869 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL86LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA188.md): Piper J3C-65 · Welch, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1986 · N70824 · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that the pilot had worked on the engine carburetor for some time as well as just before the accident takeoff. At about 200 feet after takeoff from rwy 27 the engine quit and the pilot made a left turn back to the rwy and tried to align the… - [NTSB ATL86LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA141.md): Hughes 269A · Daniels, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N8889F · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he noted a 'large vibration' after he had taken off. He suspected a psbl bird strike or bearing failure, & subsequently, the helicopter crashed into trees. According to the plt, the eng did not fail; however, witnesses saw the helicopter… - [NTSB ATL86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA016.md): Boeing 737 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N787N · No damage > The flight departed Washington at about 1040 en route to Charleston, WV under instrument flight rules. The flight proceeded without incident, with occasional light to moderate turbulence during the climb. As the flight climbed through 26,000 feet the aircraft… - [NTSB ATL86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N48987 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while on a baseleg for landing. The pilot elected to land in a corn field approx 1.5 miles short of the runway because he did not think he could make it to the runway. The plt was returning… - [NTSB ATL86FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA002.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N9629U · Destroyed > N9629U crashed in a wooded area near Hurricane, west Virginia while conducting a visual flight from millwood, WV to grundy, Virginia. The pilot and aircraft were certificated in accordance with current FARS. The pilot received a weather briefing for the… - [NTSB ATL85FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA283.md): Beech D18S · Huntington, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N25Q · Destroyed > The acft contacted the terrain with the left wing tip, cartwheeled and came to rest inverted during an ILS rwy 12 apch at Huntington (hts). Minimum apch visibility for the ILS is 3/4 of a mile. While en route the plt was informed the hts visibility was 1/8 of… - [NTSB ATL85FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FIJ01.md): Starduster SA-100 · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N21GT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that she made a normal preflt. She reported that the float type fuel gage indicated that the main fuel tank, which had a capacity of 12 gal, was half full. While climbing thru about 500 ft AGL after takeoff, the eng sputtered & lost power. The… - [NTSB ATL85LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA279.md): Cessna 177RG · Neola, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1985 · N800JH · Substantial damage > While leveling at cruise altitude the engine lost power and the pilot attempted a forced landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with small trees at the end of the field. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed a 3 inch crack in… - [NTSB ATL85LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA277.md): Piper PA-22-125 · Shinnston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1985 · N909A · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he initiated a normal apch to land on rwy 27. However, when he flared, he failed to stop the descent. Subsequently, the acft landed hard just short of the rwy. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB ATL85FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA278.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1985 · N4195Y · Substantial damage > The acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at… - [NTSB ATL85LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA262.md): Cessna 404 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N255CS · Substantial damage > Several men who were in a building at the airport reported that they could hear the aircraft on the approach and then a loud noise. They could not see the runway or the aircraft due to the fog. They got in the fire and rescue vehicles and had a hard time… - [NTSB ATL85LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA258.md): Beech C23 · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N6975R · Destroyed > The pilot ran into less than VFR weather and turned around and attempted to make an airport. He became boxed in by weather all around and attempted to land on the highway. He did not make a pss over his intended landing area. When he was on short final, a car… - [NTSB ATL85LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA203.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N9818K · Substantial damage > Acft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found… - [NTSB ATL85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA201.md): Beech 76 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N6002P · Destroyed > The CFI & dual student were on a flt to fairmont, WV so the student could receive a multi-eng flt exam. The student stated that shortly after lift-off from rwy 18, the CFI closed the mixture control on the right eng 'to simulate an engine failure.' The acft… - [NTSB ATL85FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA193.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ghent, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N27716 · Substantial damage > The plt took off at 1805 with 150 lbs of fuel remaining, intending to fly to beckley, WV to refuel. He stated that afterhe was in lvl flt at about 3000 ft MSL for 3 to 4 min, he noted an unusual jerk or vibration in the rear. Suspecting a psbl tail rotor… - [NTSB ATL85FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA171.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1985 · N8460M · Destroyed > The acft collided with the terrain about 1 mile short of the rwy threshold during an IFR apprch on a dark night in IMC wx. The plt had been briefed on the wx and was given the ceiling at his destination as below VFR minimums. The non-instrument rated plt… - [NTSB ATL85IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA153.md): Piper PA-34-200T · White Sulphur, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N2618M · Minor damage > During VFR ldg apch, pilot noted a vehicle on the left edge of the rwy. The apch was contd and as the ldg flare was started, the pilot and one of his passengers stated that the vehicle started across the rwy in front of them. The pilot pulled the yoke back to… - [NTSB ATL85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA149.md): Maule M5-235C · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N29JD · Substantial damage > During ldg roll the std plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off of the side of the rwy while practicing touch & go ldg with CFI.the CFI stated that the std made a normal approach & upon touchdown the acft made a sharp turn to the right and went off… - [NTSB ATL85LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA114.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1985 · N53726 · Substantial damage > The plt landed long on the rwy & at excessive speed. In an attempt to stop the acft she applied brakes & the acft flipped upside down. - [NTSB ATL85FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA118.md): Cessna 177RG · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1985 · N1625H · Destroyed > The plt filed an IFR flt plan before obtaining the en route wx. He then revised the flt plan by extending the planned flt from Washington, DC, (dulles) to Charleston, WV. The plt did not obtain wx info pertinent to revised flt plan. The plt was unfamiliar… - [NTSB BFO85LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA021.md): Cessna 150 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1985 · N6562F · Substantial damage > The plt took off on rwy 35 & departed the arpt without contacting the tower. Aprx 30 min later, he returned & made svrl missed apchs, still without contacting the tower. Tower psnl tried to communicate with the plt & used light signals while directing other… - [NTSB ATL85LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA086.md): Beech E18S · Huntington, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1985 · N95HA · Substantial damage > 3-4 Inch snow accumulation on acft prior to flt. Plt said he swept snow off except an area he could not reach. Heavy snowfall, wet snow reported as acft was prepared for departure, drg runup, taxi and takeoff. Plt advised by tower that visibility was 1/8 mile… - [NTSB ATL85LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA080.md): Cessna 310Q · Beaver, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N69938 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snow bank during landing ground run on an icy rwy. Plts vision obstructed by ice on windshield. Icing was encountered about 10 mins prior to landing. SIGMET and plt reports indicated the presence of icing. The plt had filed an IFR flt… - [NTSB ATL85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA070.md): Robinson R22 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been… - [NTSB ATL85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N60209 · Substantial damage > The solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.… - [NTSB ATL85LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA035.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Madison, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1984 · N47416 · Substantial damage > Following a loss of eng power during a x-country flt, the plt landed on a bridge. During the ldg roll the wing struck a pole. Post crash examination of the engine disclosed that the camshaft gear teeth suffered fatigue failure. - [NTSB ATL85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA002.md): Cessna 150L · So.Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N10931 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff while on the base leg at 900 ft AGL, the engine quit. Plt stated attempts to restart the engine failed. During the forced landing apch the acft collided with trees and a high tension wire. The acft spun around 180 deg and came to rest on… - [NTSB ATL84LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA295.md): Bell 47G-5 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N1398X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he hovered the helicopter, made a right pedal turn and initiated a hover taxi across a rocky ravine adjacent to the pad. When over the ravine the helicopter settled onto to boulders beneath it. The pilot also stated that he thought he… - [NTSB ATL84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA265.md): Cessna 150D · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N4278U · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to see the deer on the rwy during the landing roll because of the dark night conditions. - [NTSB ATL84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA263.md): Rotorway Scorpion 133 · West Hamlin, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1984 · N4230S · Destroyed > Acft was observed proceeding over open field used as air strip in level flt, aprx 130 ft AGL, at 50 KTS. At end of field acft began left turn, nose dropped to steep descent attitude which continued to ground impact. Post-mortem showed triple-bypass surgery… - [NTSB ATL84LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA239.md): Piper PA-22-150 · So.Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1984 · N8017D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after touching down, he was unable to stop the acft before running off the end of the paved rwy. He elected to go around, but finally decided to make a full stop. A witness reported that the acft bounced 3 times during the level-off before… - [NTSB ATL84LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA226.md): Bell 204 UH 1B · Tams, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N91307 · Destroyed > An over gross takeoff was attempted from a 500 ft long zone. Translational lift was not achieved and rotor RPM deteriorated. The helicopter collided with trees, crashed & burned. The plt stated that the wind may have shifted during his takeoff. - [NTSB ATL84LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA221.md): Cessna 172K · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1984 · N46547 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the eng suddenly lost power as he was climbing thru about 150 ft AGL. He continued straight ahead & landed after the acft brushed the top of a small tree then hit another small tree. No reason for the loss of power was found. One of the… - [NTSB ATL84LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA207.md): Cessna 150M · Parsons, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N704SK · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tree and crashed after becoming lost in IMC weather during a night x-country. The plt had descended after seeing lights below him. He circled the town and made a turn to approach a road for landing on which he said the police had… - [NTSB ATL84FIJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIJ02.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Middlebourne, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N2001K · Substantial damage > After returning to the arpt, the plt made an apch to rwy 10, which had a drop-off on the apch end. The winds were reported as variable & occasionally gusty. On the 1st apch, the acft encounter 'slight air turbulence' & the plt elected to go around. He stated… - [NTSB ATL84IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA137.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Parkersburg, WV · Incident · 2 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1984 · N2827U · No damage > After an unscheduled landing due to the condition of a patient aboard the acft, the acft turned off a taxiway into the grass and stopped. Rescue personnel found the plt incapacitated from a heart attack and collapsed over the controls and the nurse… - [NTSB ATL84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA107.md): Piper PA-23 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N2160P · Destroyed > While cruising on an IFR flt at 10,000 ft, the plt informed atlanta center that he had an eng problem & was declaring an emergency. He was provided a heading to the Bluefield arpt which was nearby. When asked about the problem, he said the left eng was… - [NTSB ATL84FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA093.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Bluefield, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1984 · N22457 · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt began his takeoff during the hours of darkness, but in VMC wx. He stated that during the takeoff roll at about 65 to 75 KTS just prior to rotation, the landing light extinguished. Plt stated that 2 to 3 seconds later, he rotated &… - [NTSB ATL84FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIJ01.md): Cessna 150J · Elizabeth, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1984 · N61289 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he departed steubenville, oh for welch, WV, to pick up a passenger and continue to parkersburg, WV. He stated that he departed steubenville with full fuel tanks and cruised at an alt of 7500 MSL. He began an enroute descent and as the… - [NTSB ATL84LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA085.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Beckley, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1984 · N8461H · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll the acft traveled about 2400 ft before starting a drift to the left. It covered another 425 ft prior to colliding with a snow bank shearing off the nose gear & collapsing both main landing gear. The rwy was covered with about 4 inches… - [NTSB ATL84LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA049.md): Cessna 152 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N49440 · Substantial damage > Acft ballooned during the landing portion of a touch-&-go. The student added power & the acft stalled in a nose high attitude. The acft dropped to the rwy from about 10 ft. - [NTSB ATL84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA010.md): Cessna C-150 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N63666 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a deer during climbout on a night training mission. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. The CFI said they were doing touch and go landings. After completing a landing and during climbout the acft struck a deer. The acft was… - [NTSB ATL84FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA001.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Pliny, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N1334X · Destroyed > The helicopter was being used in the construction of elect transmission lines. A 150-FT longline cable had been utilizedon an earlier flight for lifting external loads. However, there was no reason for the longline to be attached on the accident flight as the… - [NTSB ATL83LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA006.md): Cessna 150G · Glenville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2857S · Substantial damage > Ground fog started developing as the flt approached its destination. During the vor-b approach to rwy 16 the plt spotted the rwy lights about a mile out & set up on left base to the rwy. The plt turned final but drifted left of base. The plt stated that due… - [NTSB ATL83LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA359.md): Grumman AA-5B · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N28706 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he flew over the field, checked the wind indicator, then elected to land on rwy 4. While in the traffic pattern, he noticed tall trees at the apch end of the rwy & that the rwy dropped off at the other end. He made his… - [NTSB ATL83LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA354.md): Bell 47G · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N88754 · Substantial damage > The helicopter settled after takeoff and rolled over after touching down on sloping terrain. One of the two pilots aboard was being transported to receive a private rating in helicopters. He had been endorsed for solo in the Bell 47 and had flown the Bell 47… - [NTSB ATL83LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA345.md): Cessna 172E · Middlebourne, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N5331T · Substantial damage > The plt reported that en route, the eng began to run rough. Reportedly, he applied carburetor heat, full rich mixture & full throttle, but was unable to significantly increase the power. He circled for a short time, then made an emergency landing. An exam of… - [NTSB ATL83FIG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIG06.md): Cessna 150 · Petersburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N7368G · Substantial damage > The acft was unable to maintain altitude while crossing mountain ridges & stalled about 50 ft above a tree line. The pilots had been using automotive fuel during prefueling stop - [NTSB ATL83LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA314.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Normantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N7272W · Substantial damage > The plt noticed smoke in the cockpit, & soon thereafter observed the oil press gage reading zero. The plt was given radar vectors to the nearest arpt but he was unable to reach it. The acft collided with trees & a powerline during the forced landing.… - [NTSB ATL83LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA300.md): Beech D18S · Revenswood, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N483B · Substantial damage > After returning from a sport parachuting flt, the plt landed on rwy 3 with a 5-KT, right x-wind. He stated that the touchdown was normal, but when the tailwheel came down at aprx 40 KTS, the acft started to turn to the left. He corrected with right rudder &… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WV&page=9 ## 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" = 'WV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=8&state=WV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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