# NTSB investigations, 2013: Unknown or undetermined NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN14WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R 44 · Bordeaux, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2013 · F-GPJG · Destroyed > On December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual… - [NTSB ERA14FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA073.md): Raytheon 390 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N50PM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane in the traffic pattern at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of illicit drugs. - [NTSB ERA14LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA072.md): Cessna 182T · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · N963CP · Substantial damage > A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system. - [NTSB WPR14WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA072.md): Hughes 369E · Lake Ross, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2013 · ZK-HNA · Destroyed > On December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations… - [NTSB ERA14WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA069.md): Britten Norman BN2A - 2 · Novo Prgresso, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2013 · PT-WMY · Substantial damage > On December 4, 2013, about 1430 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Britten Norman Aircraft, model BN-2A, Brazilian registration PT-WMY, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP), Novo… - [NTSB ERA14FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA058.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N87NF · Destroyed > The pilot’s in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup.… - [NTSB DCA14RA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA018.md): Embraer ERJ190 - Undesignat · Rundu, Namibia · Accident · 33 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2013 · 9C-EMC · Destroyed > The Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer ERJ-190 that occurred on November 30, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MWT investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN14WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA067.md): Robinson R44 - II · Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2013 · D-HOMI · Substantial damage > On November 19, 2013, at 1134 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II, Germany-registered D-HOMI, was substantially damaged when it impacted forested terrain near Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of… - [NTSB DCA14RA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA012.md): Boeing 737 - 500 · Kazan, Russia · Accident · 50 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2013 · VQ-BBN · Destroyed > The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee, Accident Investigation Commission (IAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-500 that occurred on November 17, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the IAC… - [NTSB DCA14RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA009.md): Swearingen SA227 - AC · Red Lake, Canada · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2013 · C-FFZN · Destroyed > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Swearingen SA227 that occurred on November 10, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB DCA14WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA070.md): Boeing 737 · Seville Airport, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2013 · EI-DPF · No damage > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB DCA14WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA007.md): Swearingen SA227 · Riberalta, Bolivia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2013 · CP-2754 · Destroyed > The government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SWEARINGEN SA227 airplane that occurred on November 03, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN14WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA038.md): Piper PA-34 · Coburg, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 2, 2013 · D-GRCP · Destroyed > On November 11, 2013, at 1020 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34, German registration D-GRCP, impacted trees while on approach to land at the Coburg/Brandensteinsebene Airport (EDQC), Coburg, Germany. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.… - [NTSB CEN14FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA034.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N6068Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident airplane examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA031.md): Cessna T210L · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N398MA · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication. - [NTSB CEN14WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA012.md): Cessna 172R · Krems, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2013 · OE-KRP · Substantial damage > On October 20, 2013, about 0825 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, OE-KRP, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Krems Langenlois Airport, Krems, Austria. The private pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries.… - [NTSB ERA14WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2013 · PT-NKO · Destroyed > On October 19, 2013, about 1105 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, Brazilian registration PT-NKO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, near Corumba Municipality, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and four… - [NTSB CEN14FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA009.md): Cessna 500 · Derby, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N610ED · Destroyed > The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,… - [NTSB CEN14WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA029.md): Cessna 208B · Loreto, BCS, Mexico · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2013 · XA-TXM · Destroyed > On October 14, 2013, about 1401 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 208B, XA-TXM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The pilot and thirteen passengers on board were fatally injured. The flight originated from the… - [NTSB CEN14WA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA536.md): Sikorsky S92 · Stavanger, Norway · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2013 · LN-ONW · No damage > On October 4, 2013, at 1435 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, Norwegian registration LN-ONW, made an emergency landing on the unmanned and decommissioned Yme oil rig. The two crew members and 12 passengers were uninjured. The… - [NTSB CEN13WA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA574.md): Piper PA32R - 301T · Lille Lesquin, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2013 · F-GGBD · Minor damage > On September 15, 2013, about 1235 local time, a Piper, PA-32-301T, single engine airplane, F-GGBD, sustained minor damage during landing at Lille Lesquin airport (LFQQ), Lesquin, France. The solo pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by a private… - [NTSB CEN13WA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA548.md): Robinson R44 · Wygonin, Poland · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2013 · SP-WNP · Destroyed > On September 13, 2013, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, SP-WNP, impacted terrain near Wygonin, Poland. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight… - [NTSB ANC13WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13WA097.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105-S · McClure Strait, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2013 · C-GCFU · Substantial damage > On September 9, 2013, about 1845 Mountain standard time, a Canadian Coast Guard Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) BO105-S helicopter, Canadian registration C-GCFU, crashed into ocean waters near McClure Strait, Canada. The three crew members on board were… - [NTSB CEN13WA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA527.md): Cessna T303 · Jersey · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2013 · N289CW · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN13WA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA516.md): Piper PA-32T · Wickede, Germany · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 2013 · D-EERB · Destroyed > On August 27, 2013, at 1521 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32T, German registered D-EERB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Wickede, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.… - [NTSB CEN13WA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA505.md): Cessna T210F · Culiacan, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2013 · XB-MYI · Destroyed > On August 25, 2013, a Mexican registered Cessna T210F, XB-MYI, impacted terrain near Culiacan, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed by post impact fire. The flight originated from La Noria, Mexico, but the… - [NTSB CEN14WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA225.md): Airbus Helicopters 332L2 · Shetland Islands, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2013 · G-WNSB · Substantial damage > On August 23, 2013, about 1717 UTC, an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2, G-WNSB (s/n 2582) ditched into the North Sea near the Shetland Islands. The helicopter was destroyed and four passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and… - [NTSB ERA13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA360.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Westport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N10PZ · Substantial damage > A failure to achieve a positive climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA349.md): Beech A36 · Alma, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1831W · Destroyed > Descent from cruise flight until impact with trees and the ground for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the pilot's autopsy and… - [NTSB WPR13CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA348.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N635ND · Substantial damage > A substantially damaged firewall that occurred during an unknown phase of flight for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN13LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA361.md): Piper PA-30 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N7017Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be undetermined because a postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA13WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA107.md): Boeing 737-800 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 10, 2013 · VH-VUX · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on June 10, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN13LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA287.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N47539 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA245.md): Raytheon G36 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N222GL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA221.md): Mooney M20J · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N57672 · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations. - [NTSB WPR13WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA157.md): Robinson R44 · Bulli Tops, Australia, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2013 · VH-HWQ · Destroyed > On March 21, 2013, about 1207 local time, a Robinson Helicopter R44, VH-HWQ, collided with terrain near Bulli Tops, Australia. The pilot was operating the helicopter under the provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The pilot and three… - [NTSB ERA13FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA168.md): Piper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N63CA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA13WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA178.md): Embraer EMB-820C · Almeirim Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2013 · PT-VAQ · Destroyed > On March 12, 2013, about 2330 UTC, an Embraer Aircraft EMB-820C, PT-VAQ, operated by Fretax Taxi Aereo Ltda, crashed during approach to Monte Dourado Airport (SBMD), Almeirim, Brazil. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan… - [NTSB WPR13FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA116.md): Cessna 172S · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2013 · N328SP · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering over mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ERA13WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA128.md): Beech C90 · Candido Mota, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2013 · PP-AVJ · Destroyed > On February 3, 2013, about 2230 coordinated universal time, a Beech C90A, Brazilian registration PP-AVG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Cândido Mota, Brazil. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from Regional… - [NTSB ERA13WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA124.md): Bell 206B · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2013 · PR-JBN · Substantial damage > On January 21, 2013, at 1448 universal coordinated time, a Bell Helicopter 206B, Brazilian registration PR-JBN, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a dwelling. One crewmember and one passenger received fatal injuries and the two other passengers… - [NTSB CEN13FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA137.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2013 · N143E · Substantial damage > The airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency. - [NTSB ERA13FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA109.md): Benton Fred D Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N829GS · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to establish a normal climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/000/sequence?year=2013 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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