NTSB investigations, VA

5 cases where the first occurrence was “Fire”.

Cases per year

19852026
NTSB investigations, VA per year, 1985–2026: 5 cases
19852
19891
19951
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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 171)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB IAD01IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Dulles, VAthe operator's inadequate maintenance procedure to disconnect the Omega navigational system, which resulted in coaxial cables being cut and not properly protected. A factor in the incident was the lightning strike.Nov 29, 2000 · N3507A · Minor damageNTSB BFO96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S49A · Ark, VAthe flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.Oct 12, 1995 · N6348X · DestroyedNTSB BFO90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C33 · Richmond, VACracked fuel flow indicator fuel line which allowed fuel to come in contact with electrical components of the instrument panel which resulted in a fire.Nov 10, 1989 · N4897J · Substantial damageNTSB BFO85IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225 · Richmond, VAThe flt was in cruise at FL 350 when the cabin crew reported a cabin fire in the vicinity of seat 28A. Shortly after, a lower aft body overheat warning was recvd. The flt diverted to Richmond, VA. During descent, the flt crew performed the appropriate…Aug 11, 1985 · N8856E · Minor damageNTSB BFO85LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · New London, VAWhile exiting the traffic pattern after tkof the plt smelled smoke and observed flames near the left rudder pedal. After failing to put the fire out with his shoes the plt returned to the arpt and subsequently lndd using side window to look out of due to…Apr 12, 1985 · N5738D · Destroyed