NTSB investigations, PA
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 NYC85LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Erie, PAThe instructor plt (CFI) reported that while he was instructing the student on takeoffs & landing, the eng lost power due to insufficient fuel. Reportedly, the eng lost power shortly after takeoff & the aircrew had to turn to avoid high tension wires during…NTSB NYC85LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Middletown, PAThe acft nosed over in a plowed field during a forced landing after a pwr loss during cruise flt. After the pwr loss the plt declared an emergency and set up a slide for the nearby arpt. Strong winds interfered in the planned approach and the acft settled in…NTSB NYC85FGM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportIstvanick Zipppy Sport · Connellsville, PAThe acft contacted trees following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. Plt stated he performed 3 high speed taxi runs during which the acft and eng operated normally. Witnesses stated the acft became airborne on the 4th taxi run, climbed to aprx 75 ft AGL…NTSB NYC85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clarion, PAThe purpose of the flight was to position the aircraft at pittsburgh, PA. During the takeoff roll at buffalo, two to three short power surges in the no. 1 engine were experienced but the pilot decided not to abort and continued to destination. The aircraft…NTSB NYC85LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kintnersville, PAThe pilot decided to abort the takeoff when he realized that too much runway was being used. During the rollout, the pilot began to turn the aircraft to the right. The wind lifted the tail of the aircraft until it nosed over onto its back.NTSB NYC85FA103Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney MO-20J · Lock Haven, PAPreflt wx briefings were issued to the plt that forecasted moderate icing & turbulence from 3000 to 14000 ft across the planned route. An IFR flt plan was filed and during the flt the plt reported engine problems at 1100 ft MSL. During vectors to closest arpt…NTSB NYC85FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Acme, PAAt 1221 EST, the plt was advised by a fss that VFR flt was not recommended due to widespread IFR conditions along the route of flt & at the destination. The plt departed at aprx 1430 hrs. At 1700 hrs, witnesses saw the acft flying westbound at low altitude in…NTSB NYC85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Clearfield, PAThe acft veered off the rwy and collided with a drainage ditch during touchdown. The plt stated that during the apch to the arpt, the acft flew over a coal stripping mine which produced turbulence and resulted in a touchdown without proper alignment with the…NTSB NYC85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna L-19 · Perkasie, PACessna L-19,a practice flight of takeoffs and landings for glider tow operation for philidelphia glider council encounter a wind shift on landing. The student pilot over corrected and the aircraft ground looped. The instuctor pilot at this time took control…NTSB NYC85LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Zelienople, PAThe acft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. Prior to takeoff the plt was made aware that the lock cylinder for the cabin door was broken. Upon reaching an alt of 1800 ft, the cabin door popped open. The plt attempted to secure the door after…NTSB NYC85LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fairfield, PADuring flt, the acft had an electrical problem while flying in instrument (IFR) conditions. The plt reported that only the altimeter, airspeed indicator & mag compass were operating. He became spatially disoriented & the acft entered several dives & at least…NTSB NYC85LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Perkasie, PAThe pilot stated that the aircraft ground looped to the right after touchdown. The left gear collapsed and the aircraft spun to the left.NTSB NYC85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Waynesburg, PAThe acft was landed gear-up in a fld following a loss of pwr during an initial takeoff climb. Purpose of the flt was to check the eng as it had been disassembled because of metal contamination from the center main bearing. Post accident inspection of the eng…NTSB NYC85LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Reading, PAThe acft overturned while awaiting takeoff from Reading,PA. Wind was reported from 310 degs at 16 KTS, gusting to 22 KTS. After engine up the tower advised N66RA tp hold for landing traffic which was a lear jet. Wind at this time was given as 310 KTS at 27…NTSB NYC85LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Beaver Falls, PAThe instructor (CFI) & student plt were practicing touch-&-go landings. During an apch, the student allowed the airspeed to get slow. After correcting the situation, he allowed the speed to get slow again & flared high. The acft began to drop & a go-around…NTSB NYC85LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Beaver Falls, PAThe student plt was on a supervised solo flt. While landing with an 8 kt rgt x-wind, the acft veered left, went off the rwy & hit a 1 ft deep snowbank, then nosed over. No pre-impact part failure or malfunction was found.NTSB NYC85LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jeannette, PAAfter returning to the arpt, the plt made a night landing in light & variable wind conditions. During the landing, the acft drifted left of the centerline, encountered snow & ice, & subsequently hit a snowbank & nosed over.NTSB NYC85LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jeannette, PAThe student plt was practicing takeoffs and landings when on the second landing the acft bounced. The acft drifted left of the centerline and landed with the left main gear in soft, wet snow. The acft continued to roll over the snow for aprx 200 ft where it…NTSB NYC85FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G90 · St. Mary'S, PAThe acft crashed during a log DME approach. According to ATC the acft crashed after making a procedure turn at the faf. The winds in the area were being called 250 degrees at 10 KTS gusting to 28 knts. A caution on the apch plate has a remark,-'precipitious…NTSB NYC85FGT01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 335 · Barrville, PAThe Cessna 335 was making a contact approach when it flew into the ground. The aircraft received substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. Winds in the area were reported at 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots. Visual meteorological conditions…NTSB DCA85AA013Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Philadelphia, PAAfter lndg, the acft was parked on the ramp for aprx 39 min to load cargo. Drg that time, lgt freezing drizzle was falling, intermittently mixed with ice pellets & snw. The crew checked the acft surfaces from the cockpit & entry door, but observed no ice or…NTSB NYC85FA057Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Sadsburyville, PAAcft was on its rwy 29 apch when it collided with gnd 1 mile from the arpt. A witness saw he acft fly over the arpt to the west between 500 to 1500 ft. witnesses near the accident site saw the acft making abrupt maneuvers at low altitude prior to the…NTSB NYC85LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25D · Johnstown, PAThe acft overran the end of rwy 33 during an aborted takeoff. During the takeoff ground run the acft inadvertently became airborne at an airspeed bwt 80-150 KTS and ascended to an alt of aprx 30 ft AGL. The plt corrected for left yaw which was present and…NTSB NYC85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Franklin, PAThe acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a landing in deep snow at Franklin center arpt after a partial loss or pwr. The CFI and student were practicing apch to landing stall recovery when the eng failed to produce full pwr. There was unsufficient pwr…NTSB NYC85LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C207 · North East, PAThe acft was damaged during a forced landing in a grape vineyard. The plt stated that a ttl loss of pwr occurred during an apch to erie int'l arpt while passing through 3200 ft MSL. The plt performed emergency procedures and was able to regain partial pwr…NTSB NYC85LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · New Castle, PAOn takeoff roll, the student pilot allowed the acft to drift left off of the runway. Acft collided with a dirt embankment and flipped inverted.NTSB NYC85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Prospectville, PAPlt stated he allowed the acft to go low on final approach. Collision with terrain separated the landing gear but plt recovered control as acft rebounded and executed a successful go-around. Plt diverted with escort to nearby military arpt where CFR…NTSB NYC85FGM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Butler, PAAfter training at mcville arpt for about 1HR & 15MIN the plt decided to purchase fuel, taxied to the fuel pumps & discovered that the operator was not there. The CFI EST that there was sufficient fuel to fly to Butler county arpt, aprx 18 miles away. During…NTSB NYC85LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Conyngham, PAThe plt made an emergency landing in a plowed field following a loss of power. During the landing, the left strut & right wing tip were damaged. No reason for the loss of power was found during the investigation.NTSB NYC85FGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · West Mifflin, PAAcft landed long with excessive speed. Plt attempted a go-around but was unable to obtain sufficient flying speed before reaching the end of the rwy which drops off into a steep embankment. When the acft reached the end of the rwy ground effect was lost and…NTSB NYC85FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Butler, PAThe helicopter struck the static line of a high voltage transmission line while on a flt to photograph an apartment complex. The owner of the complex accompanied the plt on the flt, there after the acft was to be used for passenger sightseeing flts as part of…NTSB NYC85LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Farmington, PAAccording to the plt, during the landing flare the wind shifted causing the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy striking rwy lights and a pole. Winds were from 230 deg at 10 KTS gusting to 15.NTSB NYC85LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ono, PAAfter a lndg practice flight, solo student plt returned to home field at dusk. First lndg attempt resulted in overshoot and go-around. Since winds were calm, plt elected to land on reciprocal runway due to clear overrun area. This necessitated on obstacle…NTSB DCA85IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Erie, PAThe orig destn was youngstown, OH, but its wx was blo mins, so the flt to transport a football team was planned to Erie which was slightly above mins. The coach & business manager were not happy about this, but plans were made to bus the team on to…NTSB NYC85FHA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415-C Aircoupe · Brodheadsville, PAThe acft stalled (mushed) into 35 ft trees under pwr according to the passenger on board. The pax also said another person recommended a takeoff to the south because of x-wind & terrain. The plt was quoted as saying that 'the plane has plenty of snot' & he…NTSB NYC85LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Kinzua, PAAfter demonstrating an approach to a simulated forced lndg, plt elected to climb through a saddle in rising terrain. After entering the saddle, plt realized that acft performance might not be sufficient to out climb terrain at full power. Acft collided with…NTSB NYC85FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Middletown, PAAbout 2 weeks before the accident, the acft was forced landed in a pasture due to a loss of power. The plt made repairs to the aircraft & attempted to fly out of the pasture. Witnesses observed the left wing come in contact with the ground during takeoff,…NTSB NYC85FA001Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Reinholds, PAPlt felt vibration in anti-torque pedals followed by a series of loud bangs coming from the tail section. Plt initiated precautionary landing during which tail rotor effectiveness. During the 'power off' run on landing main rotor blades contacted the tail…NTSB NYC84FA326Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Turbotville, PAWhile the acft was en route, ATC advised the plt of VFR traffic at his one o'clock position at 12 mi on a nw heading. The plt acknowledged, but reported that he had no contact & said the wx was a little hazy. A short time later, ATC advised the traffic was…NTSB NYC84LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Harrisburg, PAAcft was landed downwind in light wind conditions by student plt. On roll-out, after normal braking was applied for deceleration, acft began to drift right. Student applied left brake as CFI also applied corrective left brake. Left brake connecting rod failed…NTSB NYC84LA323Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hazleton, PAAcft departed with full fuel and passenger load near max gross weight, toward rising terrain. After reaching about 400 ft AGL, plt felt acft was losing climb performance, although no signs of power decrease were noted. Acft seemed to be settling. Plt noted…NTSB NYC84LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58F · Titusville, PAPlt stated that during final approach with a right quartering crosswind, the acft passed an opening in the trees to the right (former intersecting runway) and the sudden increase in crosswind component caused the acft to drift left. Plt stated he elected to…NTSB NYC84FA319Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Unionville, PAOn approach, acft yawed right. Plt reduced power and executed emerg lndg. Before shutdown, it was noted the t/r was stationary while the main rotor continued to turn. Investigation revealed t/r drive shaft had separted due to thermal/mechanical damage…NTSB NYC84LA318Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · West Mifflin, PAOn arrival at airport, plt received wind information from twr as varying from 230 to 250 degrees at 15 KTS gusting to 20 and was offerred a choice of rwy 28 or rwy 23. Rwy 23 is 100 ft wide and 2380 ft long. Plt chose rwy 28. At landing flare, acft…NTSB NYC84FGM07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · South Fork, PAUpon departure the plt estimated 25 gal of fuel. The total power loss occurred 1 hr and 55 min later. After the forced ldg on unimproved terrain no evidence of fuel remained in the fuel system. There was no indication of any full spill from the ruptured left…NTSB NYC84LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Washington, PAFuel exhaustion occurred 3.3 hrs into flt. Plt stated tanks appeared to be full on preflight but acft records showed 0.6 hrs flown on previous flight and acft not subsequently refueled. Aprx 1.5 gals found in tanks on post-mishap inspection.NTSB NYC84LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Mercer, PADuring takeoff from ballard field the engine lost partial power. The acft struck a power line during descent, abruptly losing airspeed, and then striking the ground. Post accident investigation revealed the engine spark plug gaps were too wide.NTSB NYC84LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Pine Grove Mill, PADuring takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 400 ft AGL. The plane was damaged during a wheel-up landing. The plt reported that a braided fuel line had ruptured & allowed fuel to leak out of the right fuel tank while the acft was…NTSB NYC84LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion · Brodheadsville, PAShortly after takeoff pilot was advised of model aircraft in flight path, evasive action taken, however, presence of model not confirmed. Pilot reduced pwr below recommeded RPM causing aircraft to settle. Pilot then applied pwr to avoid collision with trees.…NTSB NYC84LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · New Castle, PAThe certified flt instructor (CFI) stated that he was instructing a 10 hour student pilot. He continued to state that they were doing touch and go's and had applied power for the second takeoff when the aircraft began to veer to the right side of the rwy. The…