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 NYC83FHD03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportThorpe T-18 · Philadelphia, PAAccording to the plt, the acft ballooned after touchdown, he recovered, then after the next touchdonw, it ballooned again. He initiated a go-around, but with the application of power, the acft banked aprx 90 deg to the left. The plt reported that aileron…NTSB NYC83FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Great Bend, PAThe owner of the acft reported the flight was unauthorized. He stated that during takeoff the eng quit and the plt made a right turn back to the field. Before the turn was completed, the acft stalled and plunged to the ground. Examination revealed that the…NTSB NYC83LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Latrobe, PAThe acft ran off the runway when the student pilot attempted to close a window during the takeoff roll. As the acft left the runway the nose wheel collapsed rearward and the prop, main gear and fuselage were damaged. The pilot received minor injuries.NTSB NYC83FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Collegeville, PADuring takeoff, the acft was observed to enter a steep climb after making a short takeoff roll. One witness estimated that the takeoff roll was about 400 ft & then the acft entered a climb at aprx a 35 deg angle. After reaching an altitude of about 200 to 300…NTSB NYC83FGM03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C · Greenville, PAAccording to the plt, a cert A&P mechanic, he had flown the acft 1 hr since last inspection & everything operated normally. On the day of the accident, his wife, also a plt, departed their private arpt at mercer, PA on a local flt butlanded at Greenville 15…NTSB NYC83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Mechanicsburg, PAThe acft crashed during takeoff and was destroyed when it slid over logs in the roll-out area. The pilot had 3 hours in the make and model of acft. Takeoff was from a private grass airstrip which was rough and uphill in the direction of takeoff. When a crash…NTSB NYC83LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Matamoris, PAThe acft landed downwind and overran the runway after which it collided with a fence during a precautionary landing. Thepilot had discovered a bad brake cylinder and fuel selector valve and was returning the acft to the mechanic who had performed the annual 5…NTSB NYC83LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33 · Freeport, PAThe glider collided with a fence during landing. The glider had experienced loss of lift shortly after a release from tow at 2500 ft AGL. Heavy sink and alt loss was encountered and continued. The pilot started a long straight in final approach to land but it…NTSB NYC83LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob 109 · Finleyville, PAThe motorized glider collided with trees and the terrain during an emergency landing after the prop had struck the ground during takeoff. During the takeoff roll the propeller 1st collided with high grass and then a bump in the ground after the pilot lost…NTSB NYC83LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · W. Mifflin, PAThe acft landed about 20 ft short of the runway shearing the nose gear and damaging the prop. The student pilot said he encountered a 'small' windshear and he over reacted on the controls causing the acft to contact the ground short of the runway surface.NTSB CHI83IA228Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Clarion, PADuring descent in turbulence the crew noted all 3 engines were overtempting and experiencing compressor stalls. Attemptsto reduce throttles did not reduce the temperatures. No 183 engines were shut down. During diversion to a close airport the engines were…NTSB NYC83LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Collegeville, PAThe acft made a hard landing after which it swerved off the runway and collided with trees. The pilot was on a solo instructional flight and was landing on runway 27. As the acft touched down hard it bounced and left the confines of therunway. The acft…NTSB NYC83FHA04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt E.A.A. P-2 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot said he had just purchased the acft and this was his first flight. Since this was a single seat home built acft the student pilot believed he could not get an instructor to check him out or sign him out for solo. Prior to the accident several…NTSB NYC83LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Monroeville, PAThe acft crashed into trees during an aborted landing. The student pilot was not injured. The weather was VMC and no fltplan was filed for this student solo flt. The pilot had set 30 degrees of flaps for landing, the pilot attempted to correct his position…NTSB NYC83FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Waymart, PAThis was an introductory instructional flt. Witnesses observed the helicopter flying straight & level prior to the accident. The helicopter had impacted a 60-FT tree at about the 40-FT level. No preimpact failure/falfunction of either the airframe or engine…NTSB NYC83LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Thomasville, PAThe acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. Several weeks prior to this accident the acft made a precautionary landing due to a rough running engine. The acft was examined and 1 gallon of water was found in the fuel lines. The water was…NTSB NYC83FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Gettysburg, PAThe plt took off on a flt to york, PA to refuel the helicopter & to demonstrate it to a prospective buyer while en route. Witnesses observed the helicopter shortly after departure. Two of 4 witnesses heard a change in the sound of the helicopter, 2 witnesses…NTSB NYC83FGM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBeech A-23 · West Mifflin, PAThe acft lost power during takeoff and a forced landing was made from 400 ft AGL to a slag dump about 1 mile south of the airport. The right wing was substantially damaged by the initial impact as the acft was turning right at touchdown. The nose gear…NTSB NYC83LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Erwinna, PAThe glider was on a dual instructional flight for landing practice. On the final approach to landing the glider lost lift after experiencing excessive sink and clipped the tops of trees. The glider landed short of the intended area and the wings and nose of…NTSB NYC83FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Blue Bell, PAThe plt had been briefed on forecast strong winds & a SIGMET for moderate to severe turbulence. Witnesses observed the acft make a series of approaches to rwy 24. On the 1st approach the acft was almost over the threshold as the base turn was completed. The…NTSB NYC83LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-26 · West Mifflin, PAAccording to the pilot, he increased the power, and subsequently the airspeed, while on final approach, to compensate for strong winds and turbulence. The wind was reported to be from 150 deg. At 18 gusting 28 KTS. Reportedly, the acft crossed over the…NTSB NYC83LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · West Chester, PAThe plt reported that during the takeoff roll, some oscillation in the controls for the nosewheel steering was noted. At about 45 KTS, he applied back pressure to lighten the load on the nosewheel as he had done in the past. He reported that since he was only…NTSB NYC83LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot stated that following a normal takeoff, upon reaching an altitude of about 200 to 250 MSL, all eng power was lost. During an attempt to avoid trees at the end of the runway, for a clear area near a highway, the acft hit the top of a t-hangar. The…NTSB NYC83FU001Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPterodactyl Ascender II · Lehighton, PASeveral witnesses observed the ultralight vehicle takeoff & climb in a circular pattern to an alt of about 1500 ft. one witness stated that just prior to the accident sequence, the ultralight was turning with a steep angle of bank. At about that time, the…NTSB NYC83IA080Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2 Mark III · Blue Bell, PAA deicer boot on a right propeller blade separated. It struck & broke a window. A tie strap was missing. There was no evidence of improper or inadequate bonding.NTSB NYC83LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G10Z Astir CS · Buena Vista, PAThinking that he might be lost in a wave above the clouds, the plt descended through an opening & decided to make an off-field landing. Severe wind gusts altered his glide path & he headed toward an apple orchard. The left wing contacted a branch about 10 ft…NTSB NYC83LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Quakertown, PAThe acft touched down about 1 ft short of the rwy. The left gear & wing was damaged.NTSB NYC83FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mountville, PAThe acft collided with a power line and a tree before crashing to the ground during a go-around attemp. The acft had been crabbing in a cross-wind for a landing and drifting off to the right of the rwy. The pilot applied power for a go around but never…NTSB NYC83LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mountville, PAThe turf rwy was wet from melting snow with snowbanks on both sides. The plt decided to take off from the left side staying clear of mud. Acceleration was slower than normal due to the wet grass & as the plt tried to rotate a loud bang was heard. The plt…NTSB NYC83LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Reading, PAThe flt departed belfast at 1100. After passing Reading the plt noticed the right tank gauge rise from 1/2 to full. Approximately 3 mi from Reading a 180 deg turn was made to return to Reading. About 1 mi from the arpt the eng surged. A call was made to the…NTSB NYC83LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bally, PAThe pilot reported that he initiated his takeoff from the 1300 ft/blacktop portion of a 2500 ft runway. The remainder of the runway was sod. He stated that he rotated for takeoff about 50 ft from the end of the blacktop portion at 56 to 58 KTS. Also, he…NTSB NYC83LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Butler, PAAfter landing on rwy 25 the plt exited onto a taxiway near midfield to wait for another acft departing rwy 7. The wind was calm & the plt elected to depart rwy 7 as did the other acft. The gear was prematurely retracted during the takeoff roll.NTSB CHI83IA105Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGates Learjet LR-25 · Wilkes Barre, PAAcft autopilot/autotrim system failed to disengage due to a malfunction of the engage switch which occurred only in cold environment.NTSB NYC83FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL P · Sunbury, PAAt aprx 0928 EST, the plt obtained a fss wx briefing by telephone. He was briefed on conditions of low ceilings, fog, light rain, drizzle, snow & blowing snow along his route. However, he did not ask about icing conditions & the briefing did not include a flt…NTSB NYC83LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Wilkes-Barre, PAThe plt lost directional control & collided with a drainage ditch causing the main gear to collapse.NTSB NYC83IA056Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 600 Aerostar · Philadelphia, PAThe aircraft veered off the runway during landing. The weather was VMC at the time. When the landing gear was lowered for landing no discrepancies were noted by the pilot prior to touchdown. During touchdown the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot took…NTSB NYC83LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · New Cumberland, PADuring the takeoff roll at about 117 KTS, the acft began to vibrate, pull to the left and decelerate. The takeoff was aborted. The acft continued off the left side of the rwy and came to stop against a small embankment. An exam of the rwy reveal tire markings…NTSB NYC83FHA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · New Hope, PAThe acft collided with a power line while the pilot and a friend in another plane were flying along the deleware river. The plt reported that as he approached a bridge, he climbed to clear over the bridge and some power lines, then started to descend. He…NTSB NYC83LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Granville, PAAircraft on cross-country flight ran out of fuel and made an emergency landing in a field and collided with a few scattered apple trees. Ironically there was an airport adjacent to the landing site. The pilot had encountered cloud cover at his destination and…NTSB NYC83LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Centre Hall, PAThe student plt took off to practice touch-and-go landings. The takeoff was accomplished without difficulty and the landing approach was uneventful until touchdown. The plt stated that on touchdown, the nose of the acft was too low and the nosewheel hit the…NTSB NYC83FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Starrucca, PADuring a weather briefing before takeoff, the student pilot was advised of icing conditions, turbulence, snowshowers and snow squalls along ridges north of the wilkes-barre/scranton, PA area. The weather briefer indicated that VFR flight was not recommended.…NTSB NYC83FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Douglassville, PAAt aprx 1540 EST, the acft was dispatched to philadelphia, PA on a pax flt. After arriving, the plt remained there to pick up 4 other pax that were arriving at approx 2100 EST. At 2007, the plt received a partial wx brief & filed an IFR flt plan to rtn to…NTSB NYC83FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Hazleton, PAOn 11/28/82, the pilot encountered icing conditions and landed at Hazleton, PA. The aircraft was not deiced at Hazleton and icing conditions continued until the morning of 11/29/82. While departing on 11/29/82, the aircraft was observed to use more than two…NTSB NYC83FA033Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Williamsport, PAThe aircraft departed the airport with ice on the airframe. The pilot encountered more icing in flight and decided to return to the airport, but was unable to maintain his altitude. The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing. The pilot had been…NTSB NYC83FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Mount Alton, PAWhile enroute the plt reported he was icing up & would have to divert to bradford. About 12 mi from the arpt the plt declared an emergency stating he didn't think he could make a missed approach with the ice buildup. The plt then reported a rough engine & an…NTSB NYC83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Middletown, PAAfter landing the tower directed the pilot to back taxi on the runway. After clearing the runway the pilot taxied straight ahead with proper control deflections for a 10 degree strong wind behind the left wing. A strong gusty wind was encountered causing the…NTSB NYC83FHA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bethel, PAWitnesses stated the aircraft made several low level passes over a farm house including flying under powerlines before colliding with a tree. The pilot, who was seriously injured could not remember the circumstances leading to the accident. Examination of the…NTSB NYC83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · West Mifflin, PAPilot turned aircraft into the wind to perform power check. Approximately 3-5 ft above the ground the pilot reportedly began receiving feedback through the cyclic. Moderate then severe vibration of the airframe was reported. Aircraft yawed 90 degrees left and…NTSB NYC83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Prospectville, PAPrior to departure the pilot performed a run-up and engine check. All indications were normal. The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal until 100 feet when an engine power loss was experienced. He attempted to land on the remaining runway, however was…NTSB NYC83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Clarion, PAAfter engine quit pilot tried to return to airport but crashed off airport in a turn collapsing the nose gear and damaging the right wing. The fuel aboard was one gallon in left tank and about two gallons in right tank. The gauges indicated empty for left and…