Final NTSB investigations: Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR

40 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19662026
Final NTSB investigations: Dehav ENG GIPSY MAJOR per year, 1966–2026: 40 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('20004'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN25LA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.Nov 6, 2024 · N420TD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.Apr 10, 2024 · N675LF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, COThe pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…Oct 17, 2023 · N41DH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TXThe failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.Jan 23, 2022 · N5300 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA288Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk X · Lebanon, TNA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 15, 2021 · N47YC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Modena, NYA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve.Dec 12, 2015 · N9410 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Williamson, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully recover before collision with obstacles and terrain.Nov 15, 2014 · N28681 · DestroyedNTSB ERA13LA429Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NYThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.Jul 23, 2011 · N8872 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA466Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1 · Benton, KSThe pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.Jul 9, 2011 · N22DH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TNThe failure of the wooden propeller.Aug 30, 2008 · N80660 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAuster Mark 6 · Old Bridge, NJAn overload failure of the right tailwheel steering arm.Jun 4, 2005 · N3675 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82C · Cross City, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.Oct 12, 2004 · N819DH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-22A · Richmond, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent…Sep 24, 2004 · N665WB · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStampe ET Renard SV-4 · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.Jun 2, 2001 · N25SV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Pittsfield, METhe pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.May 26, 2000 · N8872 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82C Tigermoth · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection of the fuel supply that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.May 1, 2000 · N819DH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.Jul 11, 1998 · N5050C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Tiger Moth DH-82A · Interlochen, MIthe failure of the pilot to obtain the proper climb rate, and inadequate compensation for wind conditions.Aug 2, 1994 · N38KH · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Frederick, MDInadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power.May 9, 1993 · N28681 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Aug 24, 1990 · N82KF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Sonoma, CAThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed causing the airplane to inadvertently enter into a stall/mush condition.Jun 29, 1990 · N7966 · DestroyedNTSB SEA90LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH 82A · White City, ORPilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors.Mar 20, 1990 · N353FG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth · Orland, CAThe plt reported that during a loop, the eng lost power, then the acft entered an inverted spin. He said that he had gotten out of the inverted spin & was recovering from a regular spin when the acft struck the ground. According to a witness, the plt entered…Jun 5, 1985 · N99108 · DestroyedNTSB BFO85FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth · Keyser'S Ridge, MDThe flt was the final leg of a flt from winchester, VA that had been discontinued the day before due to adverse weather conditions. Two weather briefings were obtained on the day of the accident, both of which included the statement that VFR flight was not…Oct 29, 1984 · N172VF · DestroyedNTSB FTW84FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · San Antonio, TXThe acft crashed in an open pasture with trees on the western perimeter. The acft attitude at impact was nose down at a 30 to 50 degree angle in a right spiral. The main fuel tank mounted on the top wing over and behind the engine broke from its mount on…May 3, 1984 · N82DS · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-1 · Orange, TXAccording to the plt, the eng lost power as he made a throttle adjustment in the traffic pattern while turning from downwind to base. Subsequently, he allowed the acft to stall & land hard. Short of the rwy. The origin of the malfunction was not identified.Nov 20, 1983 · N22DH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA146Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAuster A.O.P.6 · Toledo, WAAircraft lost wooden propeller during cruise. Aircraft was forced to land on a highway. During approach aircraft wing hit a light pole and yawed. During touchdown it bounced hard on left main landing gear which collapsed.Aug 19, 1982 · N38220 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80FA137Accident · 2 fatalClosedDehavilland DH82A · Oak View, CAAug 31, 1980 · N87677 · DestroyedNTSB FTW80FRA01Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DH-82A · Cypress, TXOct 14, 1979 · N7404 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA79DYE50Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDehavilland Moth · Martha Lake, WAAug 25, 1979 · N8722 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79DNC40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDehavilland DH82A · Pittsfield, MEJul 28, 1979 · N8872 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEP35Accident · Serious injuriesClosedReplica BE-2C · Neenah, WIJun 14, 1977 · N1914B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPD53Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDehavilland DHC-2 · Mansfield, TXAug 7, 1976 · N832WP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75DNA41Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDehavilland DH 82A · Tewksbury, MAMay 23, 1975 · N8223 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73DUQ04Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DH82A · Santa Susan, CAJul 29, 1973 · N522R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73FEI44Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland DH 82A · Fremont, OHJun 12, 1973 · N41DH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW73AF004Accident · 1 fatalClosedDehavilland DH82A · Jenks, OKJul 23, 1972 · N3549 · DestroyedNTSB LAX72DUQ49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDehavilland DH 82A · Santa Paula, CASep 6, 1971 · N5444 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI67A0001Accident · 2 fatalClosedDehavilland DHC-1B · La Porte, INJul 1, 1966 · N1147 · Destroyed