NTSB investigations, PA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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\" = 'PA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC86LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Seven Springs, PAPilot came in long and high for landing, attempted to land then decided to abort due to insufficient runway remaining. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway.NTSB NYC86FGM07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportTapaszy Benson B-8-M · Cooperstown, PAThe benson B-8-M gyrocopter was observed to take off and transition to level flight. The nose of the aircraft was then observed to dip and then the aircraft banked left and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot received fatal injuries. No…NTSB NYC86LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Butler, PAA loss of eng power was experienced shortly after takeoff at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL. The acft contacted wires and descended uncontrolled to terrain impact during the forced landing descent. Post accident inspection of the acft revealed aprx 4 ounces of…NTSB NYC86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · West Mifflin, PAAt 2232 EDT, the acft was climbing to 15000 feet when the pilot reported a low oil pressure light. ATC advised jimmy stewart field is about eleven thirty and 15 miles. After the pilot asked, 'is that a tower field?', ATC advised he did not know, westmoreland…NTSB NYC86LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Tunkhannock, PAStudent pilot was attempting a landing at sky haven airport and landed short, bounced and landed in a left turn. At this point, the plt could not maintain directional control and ran off the runway, hit a barrel with the right gear and the acft nosed over.NTSB NYC86LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Hazleton, PAThe Bell 47G2 made a hard landing in a field. The main rotor contacted the tail rotor and boom. The helicopter received substantial damage and the pilot received minor injuries. On scene examination revealed no evidence of any defect or malfunction of the…NTSB NYC86LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grove City, PAThe instructor plt (CFI) rprtd that shortly after takeoff, after climbing out of gnd effect, the acft seemed to lvl off & stop climbing. He took control fm the student & proceeded to check the instruments, but no specific abnormality was determined. He…NTSB NYC86LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Reamstown, PAThe plt made a precautionary landing in a corn field following a decrease in engine RPM during cruise flt. Examination of the engine revealed a coating of carbon and lead on the valves of the #2, #3 and #4 cylinders which caused the valves to become stuck in…NTSB NYC86LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Harrisburg, PAThe student plt was on a x-country flt. He rprtd that during the flare to land at Harrisburg, PA, the acft yawed left, then after touchdown, it veered off the left side of the rwy twd a VASI installation. He steered further left to avoid the VASI, then…NTSB NYC86FA199Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Bedford, PAThe acft nearing the close of a x-country flight had requested a decent to start an approach to land at its final destination. ATC had granted the request, but stated to the pilot that he most remain VFR, the pilot acknowledged the clearance. Acft was located…NTSB NYC86LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lancaster, PAThe Piper PA-60 Aerostar was making a takeoff with five passengers on board. The PIC did not establish any procedures with his co-pilot prior to the takeoff. The aircraft continued off the 4100 ft runway to the overrun finally becoming airborne. The co-pilot…NTSB NYC86FGM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBomberger Vans RV-4 · Friedens, PADue to a low ceiling and poor visibility, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing at somerset arpt. Unable to locate the arpt, a landing was being made to a field when the acft stalled into trees during the approach.NTSB NYC86FGM06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportKenneth Patsch FLY Baby II · Franklin Center, PAThe plt reported that the acft banked excessively during the left turn from base to final. Opposite control input was applied, however, the plt reported the 'stick seemed to have no right movement.' Full power was applied but the bank steepened so power was…NTSB NYC86LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Tunkhannock, PADuring a landing in calm wind conditions, the acft bounced, became airborne again & touched down further down the 2000' rwy. The plt applied brakes & 'dumped' the flaps for max braking, but to no avail. The acft slid off the grass rwy & subsequently went over…NTSB NYC86LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lock Haven, PAThe pilot made a departure from an uncontrolled airport. During the climb in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The pilot had a clearance, however, the…NTSB NYC86IA215Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Pittsburgh, PACo-plt was flying acft on short final approach/landing. Capt observed co-plt having difficulty maintaining glideslope and airspeeds. Co-plt stopped flying the acft. Capt took control at 50' AGL and landed safely. Medical help requested and received from cabin…NTSB NYC86FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Seven Valleys, PAAircraft departed york airport and crashed 5 min later. The engine sump oil quick drain had disconnected and was not found. Engine oil was exhausted and the engine seized. A tree and utility pole were found damaged. The ramp and runway at york airport did not…NTSB NYC86LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wellsboro, PADrg arrival, the plt was advised the winds were 5 to 7 KTS, favoring rwy 28. However, when he crossed over the arpt for a downwind entry, he noted that the wind sock had changed to indicate an upwind for rwy 10, so he elected to land on that rwy. On final…NTSB NYC86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller 12C · Lehighton, PAThe pilot of the Hiller 12C reported an overheated engine followed by an engine failure. During the forced landing the main rotor flexed and cut the tail boom off the the aircraft. The aircraft was examined. 10 oz. Of a liquid was found in the fuel system. 7…NTSB NYC86FHA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportThomas Pitts S-1T · Avoca, PADuring a ribbon cutting ceremony at the wilkes-barre/scranton air show, the acft had a temporary engine failure while inverted 20 feet above the terrain. The acft impacted on the rwy, slid 500 feet inverted, turned over and stopped upright.NTSB NYC86LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bally, PAThe pilot landed on ruwnay 34 in winds he estimated to be from 270 degrees at 10-15 knots. He stated that at touchdown, the left wing was caught by a gust and raised. The aircraft drifted right. The pilot stated there was sufficent runway to continue the…NTSB NYC86FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Bradford, PAThe private, instrument rated pilot flying a Beechcraft V35 collided with the ground, in an inverted attitude 1.5 miles from the approach end of the runway while on an ILS approach during IFR conditions. Heavy rainshowers fog and lightning were observed in…NTSB NYC86LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX7-235 · Ardara, PAThe aircraft made a forced landing in a field after the pilot claimed control malfunction. However there was nothing found during the wreckage examination to substantiate this statement and the cause of this accident is undetermined.NTSB NYC86LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerosport Scamp · Columbia, PAThe aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff due to insufficient airspeed and altitude gain.NTSB NYC86LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lenox Township, PAThe Cessna 152 experienced a power loss while being flown by a student pilot. During the forced landing the aircraft struck a utility pole and received substantial damage. The pilot was uninjured. Examination of the aircraft by the FAA showed the fuel tanks…NTSB NYC86LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perkasie, PADuring takeoff roll and as the aircraft was brought to full power, the flight started to veer left. Attempts to correct with right rudder but the aircraft continued to roll left. The aircraft could not be brought under control before contact with two parked…NTSB NYC86LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Johnstown, PAThe flight departed Johnstown-cambria airport at about 1600 hours and returned at about 1700 hours. On landing, the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up. The aircraft slid to a stop and about five minutes later fire erupted.NTSB NYC86LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFly Baby 1-A · Mt. Pleasant, PAOn second takeoff, an abrupt loss of power was experienced. On flare for the emergency, off airport landing, the aircraft landed hard on rising terrain, bounced and came to rest inverted.NTSB NYC86LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-32A · Kurtztown, PAAfter flying in thermals for about 45 minutes, the plts returned to the arpt to land. The instructor (CFI) stated they came over the initial approach point at about 1000 ft for a landing on runway 30. The glider passed over the end of the runway at about 150…NTSB NYC86FGM03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX2 · Mars, PAPilot, once airborne, passing a tree line, encountered a sudden gust of wind. The quicksilver ultra-lite, with one pax, was forced from its flight path into power lines causing the aircraft to crash. Both pilot and pax sustained serious injuries. Aircraft was…NTSB NYC86LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Ephrata, PAThe Enstrom F28C was cruising enroute when it experienced a loss of power for reasons unknown. During the landing, in a large open field, the main rotor was damaged and the tail rotor separated from the tail boom. The lone occupant, the pilot, was uninjured…NTSB NYC86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Wellsboro, PAThe acft was cruising at 5,500 ft when the plt experienced a total loss of power. He tried to make it to the Wellsboro arpt, however, he was unable to and landed the acft in a field. The acft ran through a fence and was substantially damaged. When the engine…NTSB NYC86LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hallstead, PAThe airport is located in a valley between two rows of mountains on the ny/pa border. The plt had completed two takeoff and landings to a full stop at night for night currency. After takeoff and leveling off at 2,000 feet MSL and downwind for a left base to…NTSB NYC86FGM02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportContinental Copters OH13H Tomcat Mark 5A · Indiana, PAThe acft collided with wires during a spray run and crashed out of control. The plt tried to fly under the wires that were sighted too late to clear. During his survey of the field the plt had failed to see the wires that were struck. The collision broke off…NTSB ATL86FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ludlow, PAAn acft fitting the description of the acdt acft was observed entering the lake arm about 7 1/2 mi n of the acdt site. The acft was observed to pull up to clear pwr lines across the lake arm about 2 1/2 mi n of the acdt site. The acft was observed to fly into…NTSB NYC86LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337HPII · Newburg, PAThe Cessna 337P experienced fuel exhaustion and attempted a landing on a road. During the landing the aircraft struck telephone poles and received substantial damage. The pilot did not receive any injuries in the accident which occurred in visual…NTSB NYC86FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DIRK-DG-400 · Julian, PAThe plt of N686U reported he was established in weak thermal at an alt of aprx 2500 AGL when two other gliders were seen. One at aprx the same alt and one below his alt. He continued to state that the glider which was at his alt passed very close to but…NTSB NYC86FGM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportVere Eze Long EZE · Dorrseyville, PAThe homebuilt acft collided with a ditch during a forced lndg short of the rwy after a power loss during a test flt. The plt had noted smoke in the cockpit and a loss of oil pressure. As he returned to the arpt the eng began to run rough and surge before…NTSB NYC86LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot made a long landing and ran off the end of the runway. After departing the runway, he ran through a fence and hit a dirt embankment. The pilot said when he realized he was going off the end of the runway, he stayed on the brakes rather than add…NTSB NYC86LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot-in-command lifted off the helipad vertically to an altitude of 30 feet at which time he experienced a power loss. He backed up the helicopter 20 feet and allowed it to yaw to the right as it descended to the helipad. He landed on the helipad hard…NTSB NYC86LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76 · Safe Harbor, PAThe helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude, low airspeed, while on a search and rescue mission at night, looking for a capsized boat, when it impacted the water.NTSB NYC86FA092Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Philadelphia, PAA Aerospatiale helicopter an a-star under FAR 135 with pilot and 4 passengers onclimb out reaching an altitude of approx 100 to 150' AGL when pilot and passengers heard a loud bang acft lost power. Pilot attempted an auto rotation, due to low airspeed and…NTSB NYC86FHA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGulfstream American AA-1 · Pottstown, PAThe acft collided with an embankment short of the intended rwy. A CFI waiting on the taxiway for clearance to takeoff stated that the acft appeared to be ok about 200 ft from the threshold of the rwy. Then it appeared to slip to the left and turn 90 degrees…NTSB NYC86FHA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Doylestown, PAThe Piper PA-28-140 was landing on rwy 23. The winds were reported to be from 320' - 330' with a velocity of 20 KTS and gusts to 30 KTS. The student pilot lost control on landing and veared off the right side of runway. The aircraft received substantial…NTSB NYC86LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault DA-10 · Coatsville, PAAs the acft was climbing thru 19,000' at ngt, the #2 generator (gen) lgt came on. The flt crew noted there was no outputfm the #2 gen & it would not reset. They then checked the #1 gen voltage & noted it was 14 to 15 volts. The crew reducedthe elec load;…NTSB DCA86AA018Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Erie, PADrg arrival, the crew of us air flt 499 lndd on rwy 24, which was cvrd with snw. Rprtdly, while lndg, the acft touched dwn aprx 1800 to 2000' bynd the displaced threshold. Altho armed, the spoilers did not auto-deploy, so the capt operatedthem manually. He…NTSB NYC86LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Indiana, PACessna 182 landed in deep snow off the right side of the runway. The aircraft touched down hard broke the nose wheel and the Cessna flipped over and received substantial damage. There was no fire. There were no injuries to the pilot and one passenger.. The…NTSB ATL86FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 303 · Shippenville, PAN4877V arrived over clarion county airport at about 2100 hours, and commenced a visual approach for landing. Marginal visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was observed by another pilot waiting on the ground for the…NTSB NYC86LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Johnstown, PAThe flight was enroute from louisville Kentucky to Connecticut. While cruising at 9000 ft an engine power loss was experienced. An emergency was declared. The ATC set up an ILS approach to runway 33 at Johnstown, PA. However the pilot could not maintain…NTSB NYC86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PAThe Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent…