# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA11CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA340.md): Mooney M-20G · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N6936N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA300.md): Carothers Zenith CH701 · Tidioute, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N433UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol and failure to maintain altitude on approach to landing, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA299.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N7603D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA11FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA295.md): Beech G33 · Washington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N1554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management and preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's published takeoff and emergency…
- [NTSB ERA11FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA293.md): Beech F33A · Tarentum, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N17825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA272.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Indiana, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N445AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the helicopter at a low-forward airspeed out of ground effect, which resulted in the helicopter’s loss of translational lift and tail rotor authority and the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA279.md): Franke Harry C Avid Flyer B · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2011 · N145HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to hold full power for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA243.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N5325L · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle cable to the fuel servo.
- [NTSB ERA11CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA227.md): Cessna 150A · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N7225X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the gusty crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA201.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N153HT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during touchdown.
- [NTSB ENG11IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA021.md): Bombardier DHC 8 402 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N339NG · Minor damage
  > the flight crew's delay in shutting down the left engine following an engine oil pressure master warning, which led to a hard rub inside the engine that served as an ignition point for a titanium fire. Contributing to the event was a PW150 No. 5 seal design…
- [NTSB ERA11CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA188.md): Cessna 182T · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2011 · N65944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA202.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N9172V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA154.md): Cessna 177B · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2011 · N11625 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA124.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pittsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2011 · N690KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive engine rpm and speed during taxi and subsequent braking, which resulted in a wheel brake fire.
- [NTSB ERA11LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA104.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Benton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N42997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the night flight.
- [NTSB DCA11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA014.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N913WN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ground operations personnel to maintain awareness of the relative position of the two airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA11CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA046.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2010 · N454SW · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.
- [NTSB ERA10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA458.md): Bird CK · Eagles Mere, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N765N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA439.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N4850A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilots' inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA436.md): Cessna 414 · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N77RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA10CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA413.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N927LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10FA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA404.md): Beech 58 · Saltsburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N28MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during low-airspeed airwork and his failure to promptly recover the airplane from the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot and certified flight instructor’s…
- [NTSB ERA10CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA397.md): Luscombe 8C · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4113M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA10LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA373.md): Nadig Paul K Nadig · Franklin, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N579PN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the owner’s inadequate fuel system maintenance, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA367.md): Bell 206 · Roseville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N302MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard.
- [NTSB ERA10LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA345.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N9809P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB ERA10GA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA320.md): Cessna T210L · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N30266 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ERA10CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA287.md): Lepow David A Prgsv Aerdyn SEA REY · Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N713AC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA260.md): Schleicher ASW-20C · Unionville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N6BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of remedial action in response to a loss of altitude, which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA245.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Hoensdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2010 · N170JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper final approach, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA210.md): Beech 35-A33 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N156J · Substantial damage
  > A fire of undetermined origin behind the left instrument panel.
- [NTSB ERA10CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Connelsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N8921V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB ERA10CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA231.md): Cessna 340A · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N1952E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ERA10LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA104.md): Cessna 150G · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N4026J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA075.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N321ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA058.md): Cessna 150 · York, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2009 · N976HB · No damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.
- [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA008.md): Cessna 172S · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N66087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final.
- [NTSB ERA10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA001.md): Bell 47D1 · Dorrance, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N74004 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA539.md): Cessna 172 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N5123E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ERA09CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA542.md): Schweizer 269C · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N233JA · Substantial damage
  > An untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object.
- [NTSB ERA09LA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA540.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N466CT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main wheel attachment fitting due to overstress.
- [NTSB ERA09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA512.md): Beech H35 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N5469D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel.
- [NTSB ERA09CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA504.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N69124 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.
- [NTSB ERA09LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA492.md): Bond Neal O S-9 · Saylorsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N463NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive flight control inputs that resulted in an overload failure of the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA09CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA493.md): Beech B19 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N6982R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the carburetor fuel inlet filter.
- [NTSB ERA09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA465.md): Aeronca 7AC · Finleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N83661 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Milford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N9432X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA425.md): Cessna 177 · Towanda, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N2980X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing.

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## 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=9&state=PA

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