Varga 2150A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 17 events recorded from 1982 to 2006.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2006 | Columbus, WI | N8267J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were t…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his impairment due to the effects of marijuana. |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Winterset, IA | N8422J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's …The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's seat position, and the inadequate crew coordination of both pilots during the instructional flight. A contributing factor was the low altitude at the time of engine power loss. |
| Nov 22, 1998 | CHANDLER, AZ | N78114 | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight of the aircraft to ensure that adequate fuel was available for the flight. |
| Feb 12, 1995 | YUMA, AZ | N56180 | Serious (1) | destroyed | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft. |
| Oct 10, 1993 | BURNS, OR | N5074V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN EXCESSIVE PULL-UP. |
| Dec 30, 1992 | SALOME, AZ | N5068V | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT BRAKE. |
| Jun 07, 1991 | LIVERMORE, CA | N8272J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 02, 1988 | WASHINGTON, IA | N8259J | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 1987 | CONROE, TX | N4VK | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1987 | HAYWARD, CA | N5076V | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1986 | EVERETT, WA | N5074V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1986 | KILN, MS | N5601G | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 16, 1985 | VALE, OR | N8291J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 1983 | CHANDLER, AZ | N8269J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 1983 | MOLINE, KS | N8281J | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1982 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | N8265J | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1982 | MARLBORO, MA | N8419J | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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