Fatal NTSB investigations: Volkswagen CONVERSION
46 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Volkswagen CONVERSION. 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
| 1967 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('63501'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('63501'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA22FA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKnight AA Nieuport 28 · Basehor, KSThe pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB ERA16FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEros 1600 · Lebanon, TNA failure of the front cylinder piston due to the pilot's improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to return to the runway at low altitude following the loss of…NTSB ERA15LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Joel H Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Rincon, PRThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in partial blockage of a fuel filter, a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching.NTSB CEN14FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWorthington Donald Wayne Sonerai II LT · Highlands Ranch, COThe pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.NTSB ERA13LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRussom Roy G Hummel H5 · Calhoun, GAThe pilot’s impairment or incapacitation due to the effects of medication, worsening cardiac disease, or cardiac arrhythmia, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane.NTSB ERA09LA454Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPongracz John M Nieuport 1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ERA09LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeeley/Tidd MK-1 · Demopolis, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a complete loss of engine power resulting in a stall while maneuvering to land. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.NTSB CEN09LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLaseure Sonerai II · Grantsburg, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance.NTSB CHI08LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen T R/Masters W Rand KR 2 · Benton, ILThe reason for this accident is undetermined.NTSB MIA05LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGustafson Easy Eagle · Milton, FLA loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.NTSB DFW05LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Rand Robinson KR-2 · Galliano, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.NTSB MIA03LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB LAX02LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRhoades Jodel D-9 · Waialua, HILoss of engine power for unknown reasons. A factor was the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered while maneuvering to make a forced landing in an open taro field.NTSB CHI98FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWasielak Sonerai II L · Malta, ILThe pilot's failed to maintain adequate clearance from the other aircraft.NTSB CHI97FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, INa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB NYC97LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShafer SONERAI-I · W.Hampton Beach, NYfailure of the number two pilot (N77TY) to follow race procedures, and failure of the number three pilot (N20CS) to turn and avoid the number two airplane, when it decelerated into the number three pilot's blind spot.NTSB FTW96FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKrueter KR-2 · Watkins, COFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were a lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of experience in the make and model.NTSB CHI95LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcclintic-Piercie KR-1 · Scotts, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB CHI95LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFirst Strike Bobcat · Burlington, IAfatigue failure of a copper fuel line at the carburetor ferrule fitting, which resulted in fuel starvation. The proximity of trees was a related factor.NTSB LAX93LA032Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportR.W. Sherman Turbulent · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's improper emergency decision to attempt to return to the departure area. Contributing to this accident was the undetermined loss of power, inadequate altitude, and failure to maintain the airspeed.NTSB ATL93LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B-8M · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly.NTSB NYC91DFJ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSterns Sterns Longster · Mayville, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and spin at a low altitude. Also causal to the accident was the lack of experience of the pilot in this make and model airplane.NTSB ATL91LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRider-Charles Aerosport Scamp · Raeford, NCThe pilot's improper adjustment of the engine carburetor, and his operation of the aircraft with a known powerplant deficiency. Factors in this accident were: the lack of spring tension for the fuel mixture, and the fouled condition of the engine spark plugs.NTSB MIA91FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniel S. Taylor Sonerai II LS · Prattville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were undetermined loss of engine power and lack of experience in type.NTSB LAX90DUG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMannon-Underwood JEANIE'S Teenie · Hemet, CAInadvertent stall experienced by the pilot and his lack of experience.NTSB NYC89DHM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVangorden KR-2 · Allaire, NJThe homebuilt aircraft was being flown on its maiden flight when the accident occurred. A witness stated that he observed the aircraft 'swirling down like a bird with a broken wing.' According to him, the aircraft was intact with no evidence of smoke before…NTSB CHI89DET01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVolksplane VP-1 · Coldwater, MIA stall with entry into the incipient stage of a spin with insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB MKC88DCA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRosenmayer Skyranger S/C · Maryland Hgts, MOWitnesses observed the a/c making a turn when the wings came off and the a/c nose-dived to the ground with the wings 'floating' down after the a/c. examination of the wreckage found a fatigue crack 1/3 the circumference with instantaneous cracking on the…NTSB BFO86FID03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportTaylor Lonsdale KR-2 · Waynesboro, VAThe airport operator, caleb glick, was driving on a road adjacent to the airport when he observed the aircraft turning base for runway 23 at Waynesboro airport. Shortly therafter he lost sight of N99PT and next observed it as it collided with the ground in…NTSB CHI85FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChamberlain Viking Dragonfly · Faribault, MNThe acft collided with trees and burst into flames during a forced landing. On the plt's second radio contact with Faribault municipal airport UNICOM he declared, 'I have engine failure. I'm going down in a corn field.' Post accident inspection of the…NTSB ATL85FMG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcclellan J. Grote Dragonfly · Morrisville, NCThe owner/builder had prepared the acft for its 1st flt. This preparation included high speed taxi tests, a brake line repair & eng adjustments. Two 17.6 lb barbell weights were tied to the wing lift bulkhead with 5/16 inch hemp rope for purposes of weight &…NTSB MKC84FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBobby Wayne Watkins Mini Coupe · Nashville, ARThe builder/owner/plt had flown the home built acft for about 10 mins on its 1st test flt which was made a few days prior to the accident. On third flt, he took off on rwy 01, climbed straight-out for awhile, made a left turn to x-wind leg & started a…NTSB FTW84FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGriffin FG-1A · Mt Pleasant, TXAccording to witnesses, the gyrocopter plt took off & turned onto a left downwind to stay in the traffic pattern for rwy 17. One witness stated that the gyrocopter turned onto final apch at about 300 to 400 ft AGL. Two other witnesses, who reside aprx 1/4 mi…NTSB LAX83FUA06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRand Robinson KR-1 · Seal Beach, CAAccording to a witness, the acft apchd at about 1000 ft, made 3 circles & headed in an easterly direction. The acft was then observed to make a steep banked turn toward the witness at an estimated altitude of 200 to 300 ft above the water. It then nosed down,…NTSB LAX83FUG08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRand KR-2 · Norco, CAExperimental aircraft on demonstration flight spun to the ground from low altitude and was destroyed on impact. Witness saw and heard the aircraft maneuver and crash with the engine at high RPM. Weather was VMC.NTSB CHI82FEE03Accident · 1 fatalClosedSonerai II · Romeoville, ILNTSB LAX81FVD40Accident · 1 fatalClosedMinatre KR-2 · Tracy, CANTSB NYC81FNA18Accident · 1 fatalClosedRand KR-2 · N Kingstown, RINTSB MIA80FLD97Accident · 1 fatalClosedFletcher KR-1 · Sarasota, FLNTSB CHI79FEE86Accident · 1 fatalClosedVolksplane VP-1 · Plainfield, ILNTSB LAX79FVM27Accident · 1 fatalClosedBensen B8M · Paso Robles, CANTSB NYC78FHA37Accident · 1 fatalClosedSoneria II · Pipersville, PANTSB SEA78FYM50Accident · 1 fatalClosedMini Coupe Buffum · Independence, ORNTSB MKC74FER57Accident · 1 fatalClosedSisler-Home SF2 · Faribault, MNNTSB CHI72FEP45Accident · 1 fatalClosedBensen B-8 · Wiscnsin Rpds, WINTSB CHI67A0125Accident · 1 fatalClosedBensen B-8M · Westland, MI