# NTSB investigations, 2019: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC20MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20MA010.md): Airbus AS350B2 · Kekaha, HI · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 27, 2019 · N985SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules (VFR) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in the collision into terrain. Contributing to the accident was Safari Aviation Inc.’s lack of safety management processes…
- [NTSB CEN20WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA045.md): Cessna 208 · San Rafael, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2019 · XA-TWN · Destroyed
  > On December 24, 2019, about 1529 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B airplane, XA-TWN, impacted desert terrain near San Rafael, Sonoroa, Mexico, while enroute to the Guerrero Negro Airport (MMGR), Baja California, Mexico. The two occupants sustained…
- [NTSB WPR20WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA044.md): Angel 44 · Mareeba, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2019 · VH-IAZ · Destroyed
  > On December 14, 2019, at 1115 local time, an Angel Aircraft Corporation 44 twin-engine airplane, registration VH-IAZ, collided with terrain near Mareeba Aerodrome, Mareeba Queensland, Australia. Both pilots were fatally injured, and the airplane was…
- [NTSB ANC20WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA009.md): Piper PA60 · Nanaimo, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2019 · C-FQYW · Destroyed
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA60 airplane that occurred on December 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN20WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA210.md): Piper PA30 · Kaunas, Lithuania · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2019 · LY-ARS · Substantial damage
  > The government of Lithuania has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA30 airplane that occurred on December 08, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Lithuania's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC20WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA008.md): Robinson R66 · Krasnodarsky Krai, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2019 · RA-05795 · Destroyed
  > The government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on November 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA20WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA019.md): Dornier 228 · Gomo, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 29 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2019 · 9S-GNH · Destroyed
  > The government of Congo has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DORNIER 228 airplane that occurred on November 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Congo's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN20FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA019.md): Raytheon A36 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 20, 2019 · N88855 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Metaline, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N8749T · Destroyed
  > Impact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA017.md): Socata TB 30 Epsilon · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2019 · N50TB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the pilot’s attempted forced landing at low altitude and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA025.md): Vans RV 4 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2019 · N425JW · Destroyed
  > Impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FAMS1.md): Piper PA28R · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 25, 2019 · N4958J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA014.md): Vans RV 6 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2019 · N615RJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR20FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA013.md): Robinson R44 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2019 · N225JM · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined inflight event that resulted in the pilot performing an autorotation to uneven terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact damage.
- [NTSB GAA20WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA047.md): Robinson R44 · Tarasenkove, Ukraine · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2019 · UR-KTB · Destroyed
  > The government of Ukraine has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on October 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ukraine's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN20FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA009.md): Vans RV-8 · White Plains, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N249BW · Destroyed
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA021.md): Piper PA23 · (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N778PA · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR20WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huhudi, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2019 · ZS-EEZ
  > On October 6, 2019, about 1547 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA28-140, ZS-EEZ, crashed near, Vryburg Airport, Huhudi, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The extent of the airplane's damage is…
- [NTSB CEN20LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA004.md): Beech B36 · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2019 · N36LS · Substantial damage
  > A lack of climb performance after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA005.md): Zenair Zenith CH 701 · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N701BJ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR19LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA267.md): Piper PA28 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · N8353T · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC19WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA056.md): Bell 206 · Campbell River, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2019 · C-GEBY
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 206 helicopter that occurred on September 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN19LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA297.md): Piper J3C · Independence Charter Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2019 · N98278 · Substantial damage
  > The reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance.
- [NTSB WPR19WA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA272.md): Beech B300 · Calamba, Philippines · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2019 · RP-C2296 · Destroyed
  > On September 1, 2019 about 0541 universal coordinated time, a Beech B-300, RP-C2296, collided with terrain near Brgy. Pansol, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. The two flight crew and seven passengers were fatally injured. Two persons on the ground received minor…
- [NTSB CEN19LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2019 · N55633 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA296.md): Robinson R44 · Veracruz, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2019 · XB-GIL
  > On August 26, 2019, about 1700 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Mexican registration XB-GIL, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing in a field near Veracruz, Mexico. Two occupants were seriously injured; one…
- [NTSB CEN19WA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA286.md): Pitts S2 · Stonor Oxforshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2019 · G-ODDS · Substantial damage
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Pitts S2 airplane that occurred on August 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN19WA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA284.md): Reims F172 · Schneizlreuth, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2019 · D-ECSC · Destroyed
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a REIMS F172 airplane that occurred on August 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN19WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA282.md): Cessna 150 · Diepholz, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2019 · D-EHLG · Destroyed
  > On August 22, 2019, at an 1120 UTC, a Cessna 150, D-EHLG, impacted with terrain in cornfield in Steinfeld, Germany. The pilot, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries and the airplane was destroyed. The flight had departed Flugplatz Diepholz-Dümmerland on…
- [NTSB WPR19WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA274.md): Cessna 172 · Pretoria, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2019 · ZS-LMI · Substantial damage
  > On August 16, 2019, at 1810 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172M, ZS-LMI, collided with terrain near Pretoria, South Africa. Both occupants were fatally injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was being operated under the…
- [NTSB CEN19LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA269.md): Bell 206 · Blair, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2019 · N106PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA19WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA270.md): Embraer EMB710 · Itaituba, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 11, 2019 · PT-NKK · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR19LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA228.md): Head AX9-118 · Galt, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2019 · N2027S · Minor damage
  > A loss of control following an adverse wind encounter.
- [NTSB ANC19WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA052.md): Cessna 208 · Mayo, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2019 · C-FSKF
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 208 airplane that occurred on August 06, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN19FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA248.md): Cessna 310 · De Queen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2019 · N310QA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA234.md): Robinson R44 · Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2019 · DQ-HPT
  > On August 2, 2019, about 1830 local time, a Robinson R44 Helicopter, DQ-HPT, impacted the ocean about 4 nautical miles east of Korotasere, Cakaudrove, Fiji under unknown circumstances. The commercial pilot and two passengers are presumed to be fatally…
- [NTSB CEN19WA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA301.md): Cessna TU206 · Guachochi, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2019 · XB-FZN · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2019, about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Cessna TU206G airplane, XB-FZN, impacted terrain near Guachochi, Mexico. The two people on board sustained fatal injuries. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…
- [NTSB CEN19FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA238.md): Piper PA34 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 28, 2019 · N456AG · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach with asymmetric engine power, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC19WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA043.md): Cessna 208 · Bella Bella, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 26, 2019 · C-GURL
  > On July 26, 2019, about 1100 pacific daylight time, a Canadian registered Cessna 208 airplane, C-GURL, owned and operated by Seair Seaplanes Ltd., was destroyed when it collided with terrain in the vicinity of Addenbroke Island, British Columbia (BC), Canada,…
- [NTSB WPR19WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA199.md): Cessna 172 · Cangkring, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2019 · PK-WUG · Substantial damage
  > On July 22, 2019, about 0810 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172 airplane, PK-WUG, impacted a river and sunk under unknown circumstances about 2.5 nautical miles northeast of Cangkring, Indonesia. One pilot was seriously injured, and the second was…
- [NTSB ERA19WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA236.md): Robinson R66 · Gorgona Island, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2019 · RA07370 · Destroyed
  > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on July 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR19LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA202.md): Cessna 172 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2019 · N3863L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR19FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA188.md): Robinson R44 · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 15, 2019 · N144TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ loss of control during a low altitude maneuver for undetermined reasons, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC19WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA041.md): Robinson R22 · Moscow, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2019 · RA-1789G · Destroyed
  > On July 14, 2019, at 1551 Moscow time, a Russian registered Robinson R-22M helicopter was destroyed after impacting terrain after takeoff from the Shevlino landing site, Moscow region, Russian Federation. The helicopter was privately owned and operated. The…
- [NTSB CEN19FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA221.md): Cessna 172 · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2019 · N517LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA211.md): Cessna 172 · Anji, China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2019 · B-10NH
  > On July 10, 2019, at an unknown time, a Cessna 172S, B-10NH, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Anji, Zhejiang, China. One person on board was fatally injured, one sustained serious injury, and one is being assessed. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN19WA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA337.md): Robinson R44 · Mt Tremblank, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2019 · C-FJLH · Destroyed
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Canadian registration C-FJLH, that occurred on July 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's…
- [NTSB ERA19LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA221.md): Team Mini-Max Hi-Max · Monroe, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2019 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19WA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA338.md): Gulfstream Gulfstream GVI · Waterford, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2019 · EI-JSK · No damage
  > On July 7, 2019, about 1645 coordinated universal time, a Gulfstream GVI airplane, EI-JSK, had an uncommanded engine shutdown in flight near Waterford, Ireland. The flight departed from and returned to Shannon Airport. The flight was destined for Farnborough…
- [NTSB CEN19WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA208.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2019 · TG-DAN · Destroyed
  > The government of Guatemala has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA-24-250 airplane that occurred on July 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Guatemala's investigation under the…

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## 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") = 2019
  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
```

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