NTSB investigations, VA

5 cases where the first occurrence was “Forced landing”.

Cases per year

19822026
NTSB investigations, VA per year, 1982–2026: 5 cases
19821
19841
19851
20041
20071

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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\" = 180)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC07CA172Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VAThe pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.Jul 22, 2007 · N2743Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Windsor, VAThe pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing.Jul 31, 2004 · N127FP · Substantial damageNTSB BFO85LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · New Castle, VAAccording to the plt, after experiencing a loss of lift, he flew over the open field, observed electrical wires, and continued to fly parallel with the wires. As he turned westward to land in the field, the plt lost sight of the power lines in the sunset.…Sep 19, 1985 · N39DG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snowville, VAThe acft crash landed in a pasture during a go-around attempt after a demonstration forced landing. The go-around was delayed and the terrain rose faster than the acft ascent rate. Since there was a powerline in the way the CFI elected to land the acft.Jan 26, 1984 · N94251 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA283Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGlasflugel Mosquito · Tazewell, VAThe glider pilot was participating in a cross-country contest. As he was passing one of the turn points, he maneuvered to photograph the position. During this time, he went too low and was forced into making an emergency landing. While maneuvering to land, he…Sep 23, 1982 · N12JR · Substantial damage