Final NTSB investigations: I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2
29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2. 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
| 1977 | 1 |
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| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4490102'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('4490102'))
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 ERA26LA207Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Scotts Fork, VAThe photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway.NTSB WPR22LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIca Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Hampshire, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following the breakage of the weak/safety link during a winch launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, and…NTSB CEN12FA378Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportIar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe…NTSB NYC08CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VAThe 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 LAX07CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Mokuleia, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The failure of the tow rope during takeoff was also causal.NTSB NYC02LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJThe second pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a release from the towplane, which did not allow for successful completion of the flight. A factor was the downdrafts.NTSB SEA01LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Wenatchee, WAFailure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude turn. The second pilot overshooting the runway was a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB IAD00LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Blairstown, NJthe encountering of wind conditions in flight that inhibited the pilot from maintaining altitude.NTSB SEA99TA051Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · North Plains, ORThe second pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the second pilot, and the second pilot's diverted attention and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.NTSB FTW95LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Edgewood, NMThe flight's encounter with a downdraft. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.NTSB FTW95LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Alamogordo, NMThe encountered turbulence. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB SEA94LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Bozeman, MTThe student pilot's improper compensation for wind. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA92LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WAThe inadvertent activation of flight spoilers by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in loss of control during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of an irrigation sprinkler that was impacted by the aircraft…NTSB NYC92LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov Lark I-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJAn improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor related to the accident was improper use of the flight controls by the pilot.NTSB ATL90LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Savannah, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing phase of the flight. Factors were: gusting wind conditions and turbulence.NTSB SEA90LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Chilcoot, CAThe pilot's improper inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was a down draft and the pilot's lack of recent expereince in this aircraft type.NTSB FTW89DQA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · El Paso, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land in turbulent weather, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a tree and the ground. Turbulence was a factor.NTSB DEN86FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Cedar City, UTThe plt and pax were returning from a LCL flt. Two fss specialists observed the glider on final approach to rwy 20. They stated that the acft completed two 360 degree turns with 90 degrees of bank. The glider was in the third 360 degree turn when the…NTSB FTW85LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Georgetown, TXThe accident occurred during an glider launch. The tow acft was unable to gain alt, and turned back to the arpt to release the glider. The tow acft began to sink into the trees and was forced to release the glider beyond safe gliding distance to the rwy. The…NTSB SEA84LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLark IS28B2 · Issaquqh, WAThe CFI stated that while returnsing to the airport he encountered turbulence. When it became obvious that reaching the intended airport would be marginal another landing field was chosen. During turn to final, the left wing tip struck a power pole and the…NTSB NYC83FNE05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS28B2 "LARK" · North Canaan, CTTwo witnesses observed the glider on a downwind that was, in their estimation, lower than normal. One witness reported observing the spoilers extended. The plt stated he extended the flaps on downwind, but had not used the spoilers. Duringthe turn to base…NTSB NYC82FFJ18Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Dansville, NYThe accident occurred during a tow takeoff. The tow plane plt stated he broke ground about 70 mph at the same spot as previous tows. Upon reaching the departure end of the rwy he felt his acft decelerating & losing altitude. With declining airspeed, no climb…NTSB FTW82DA368Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Katy, TXN1052Y an I.c.a brasov glider was being towed for takeoff. During the takeoff run the towplane aborted and continued to roll straight ahead on the center line of a relatively narrow turf airstrip. The pilot of N1052K deployed his spoilers and attempted to…NTSB SEA82FYP08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLark IS28B2 · Springdale, WAThe pilot received an aerial tow to 5000 feet and was able to find lifting currents for approximately 1.5 hours. Unable to obtain adequate lift the pilot decided to attempt an off airport landing on a dirt road crossing a wheat field. At an altitude of…NTSB FTW82DA219Accident · No injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov - Romania IS-28B2 · El Paso, TXThe sailplane was towed to about 200 ft AGL when the tow rope separated. When the pilot realized he was unable to return to the airport he attempted a landing along a river levee. The left wing struck the levee and the aircraft cartwheeled.NTSB FTW81DQA28Accident · No injuriesClosedIca Brasov IS29D2 · Moriarty, NMNTSB CHI79FEC45Accident · No injuriesClosedLark 28B2 · Manchester, MINTSB CHI77DEG16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedIca 28-B-2 · Lebanon, OH