NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, VA
34 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG. 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 |
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| 1970 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999'))
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 ERA25FA065Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportTruitt James B Vans RV-8A · Fort Blackmore, VAOn December 4, 2024, about 1451 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-8A, N627TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Blackmore, Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB ERA23LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus CS · Woodstock, VAImproper repair of a crack by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a subsequent failure of the glider canopy.NTSB ERA21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTurbine Cubs Of Wyoming PA-18 Super CUB · Dinwiddie, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control while taxiing on soft ground, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA18CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDriggers Quillan E Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.NTSB ERA17FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, leading to a high rate of descent to the ground with a right spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent and recurrent training in vortex ring state recognition…NTSB GAA17CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDempsey Daniel M Zodiac CH601XLB · Louisa, VAThe pilot’s in-flight fuel mismanagement and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to land on the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.NTSB ERA12LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRivers William J KR-2 · Wytheville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.NTSB ERA11FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReplogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total…NTSB ERA10LA294Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwanson RV-9A · Ashland, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power, likely due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA10TA261Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Abingdon, VAThe improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…NTSB ERA09CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHilderson Oswald Aventura HP · Weirwood, VAThe 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 NYC07LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-31 · Markham, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were a fuel leak as reported by the pilot, the pilot's diverted attention, a low cloud ceiling, and fog.NTSB MIA07LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger A Dalke E.B. Jenny · Wakefield, VAThe pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance which resulted in a radiator leak, a loss of engine coolant, the engine overheating, and partial loss of engine power.NTSB NYC07LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBass RV-6A · Harrisonburg, VAThe limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway.NTSB NYC06CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPergerson Highlander · Appomattox, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.NTSB NYC03LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVirginia Wright Model B · Midland, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB IAD03IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCraig N. Moen RV-8 · Leesburg, VAA low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor.NTSB NYC02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Moneta, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB IAD01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVon Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.NTSB IAD01LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDelbridge Rotorway Exec 162F · Carrollton, VApilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev 52 · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB IAD01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev 52 · Berryville, VAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the nose landing gear.NTSB NYC00LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchwarz Avid Amphibian · Fredericksburg, VAA failure of the propeller reduction gear assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of thrust.NTSB IAD00LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreenleaf Exec 162F · Manassas, VAWas the pilot' use of an unsecured ballast weight in the cockpit that shifted in flight and blocked the collective control movement.NTSB IAD00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrudhomme Velocity RG 173 · Richmond, VAthe improper installation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor which resulted in a loss of lubrication, overtemperature, and a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC99LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams Rotorway EXEC-90 · Evington, VAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a run on landing. A factor was the dirt bank.NTSB IAD98LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania F-35 Draken · Oceana, VAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.NTSB BFO89LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTravel Air B-4000 · Midland, VAThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and improper flare during the landing. Contributing factors were:the wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.NTSB ATL81IA033Incident · No injuriesClosedMitsubishi MU-2B · Norfolk, VANTSB IAD78IA036Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech TC45J · Norfolk, VANTSB IAD70DID16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hopewell, VANTSB DIA68F0122Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310 · Sandston, VA