# NTSB investigations, VA

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 DCA10FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10FA012.md): Boeing 777-200 · New Market, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2009 · N209UA · No damage
  > The flight crew’s inadvertent encounter with a small area of cumulous clouds at night that resulted in moderate to severe convectively induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA10LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N738CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's takeoff performance.
- [NTSB DCA10IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA006.md): Boeing 767 · Dulles International Airport, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · G-BNWY · Minor damage
  > The failure of the lead and left side marshallers to identify the B40 jetway obstacle and stop the airplane's taxi before the wingtip contacted the jetway. Contributing to the cause of this incident were inadequate marshalling procedures used by the ground…
- [NTSB ERA10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA017.md): Piper PA28 · Lebanon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N43620 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into known deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA003.md): Malone Henry O Howland · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N6626R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB ERA09LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA528.md): Mooney M20K · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N999DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA506.md): Cessna 140 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3656V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA508.md): Mooney 231 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N75PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of familiarity with the airport diagram, which resulted in a runway excursion onto a grassy area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA529.md): Bombardier DHC-8-202 · Sterling, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N367PH · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA494.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA463.md): American Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N3737G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA452.md): Maxair Drifter · Bumpass, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N160HA · Substantial damage
  > The accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA456.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N20977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA441.md): Mooney M20F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N3549N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.
- [NTSB ERA09LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA435.md): Beech B90 · West Point, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1999G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.
- [NTSB ERA09CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA430.md): Cessna 172N · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N733BS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA068.md): Embraer EMB170 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N135HQ · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ERA09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA422.md): Dart GW · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N20930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the wet turf landing surface.
- [NTSB ERA09CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA405.md): Piper PA28 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N7418W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA376.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Raphine, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N578DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA374.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N38978 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA370.md): Michael J. Kohout Glassair III · Manassas, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N2YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and distraction due to a separated fuel cap in flight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA365.md): Cessna 172H · Lovingston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N1664F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA347.md): Cessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA344.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 Twin · Orange, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N204EH · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform a low-level maneuver over a populated skydive landing area and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA330.md): Yakovlev/Day YAK-11 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N7YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA317.md): Hughes 369D · Greenville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N8356F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the fourth-stage turbine wheel, resulting in the fatigue failure of one airfoil and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA311.md): Mooney M20D · Clintwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N6628U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA260.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N476CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA205.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N2360M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA199.md): Shniderman Ervin Stanley LONG-EZ · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N770EZ · Substantial damage
  > A fire of undetermined origin in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA111.md): Czech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N524SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.
- [NTSB ERA09LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA043.md): Miller J Kirtley RV-6 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N8LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA046.md): Hilderson Oswald Aventura HP · Weirwood, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2008 · N1932H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB ERA09FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA029.md): Piper PA-24 · Red Hill, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N8820P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to an improper repair to the stabilator, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the stabilator. Contributing to the accident was the descent in turbulence, at airspeeds above the maximum structural…
- [NTSB NYC08LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA323.md): Beech A200 · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N30W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on a short, wet runway, resulting in landing long and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of standard operating procedures for test flights.
- [NTSB NYC08LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA318.md): Hiller UH-12E · Naruna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N3324F · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a main rotor blade drag strut.
- [NTSB MIA08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA191.md): Airframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N723JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC08CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA294.md): Sacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N404BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA292.md): Steven A. Jones Lancair IV P · Stafford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N731SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to install voltage regulators in the engine compartment where they were susceptible to water intrusion, which resulted in a malfunction of the standby electrical system's voltage regulator and a subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB NYC08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA282.md): Cessna 172 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N5210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA275.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4281B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.
- [NTSB NYC08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA267.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA142.md): J. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N27ED · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA148.md): Diamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N956CT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC08LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA247.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA254.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA236.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N184W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB ANC08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA073.md): Cessna 510 · Norfork, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N902LG · Substantial damage
  > The tractor tug driver's failure to maintain clearance with the parked airplane.

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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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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