# NTSB investigations: Airport occurrence

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 DCA26WA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA325.md): Boeing 737 · Chisinau, Moldova · Occurrence · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2026 · TC-MGN
- [NTSB WPR26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA246.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N5790S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.
- [NTSB CEN26LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA045.md): Cessna TU206F · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 12, 2025 · N37EW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2025, about 14:10 central standard time, a Cessna TU206F, N37EW, and a Hawker Beechcraft Corp B300, N545KA, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident at Muscatine Regional Airport (MUT), Muscatine, Iowa. The pilot and…
- [NTSB ERA24LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA131.md): Fairchild SA227-AT · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2024 · N563TR · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered a sink hole while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA068.md): Cessna 421C · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2024 · N421TP · Substantial damage
  > Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recording in a timely manner to notify incoming pilots of a runway closure, which resulted in an airplane striking…
- [NTSB DCA23WA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA379.md): Boeing 767 · Manaus, Brazil · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2023 · PR-ABB · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA094.md): Cessna 177 · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N177D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the…
- [NTSB GAA23WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA016.md): Bell 206 · Kitakyushu, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 15, 2022 · JA6113 · No damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA328.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Mount Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2022 · N228MT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate securement of the cloth fire extinguisher cover, which resulted in it being blown off the fire extinguisher and ingested into the helicopter’s fenestron during the landing.
- [NTSB DCA21WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA057.md): Boeing 737-8EH · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 3, 2020 · PR-GUD · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA022.md): Cessna 182Q · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N97875 · Substantial damage
  > The snowplow driver’s failure to see the airplane which resulted in a collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA21WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA098.md): Airbus A320-214 · Bogata, Colombia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 4, 2020 · N740AV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA19CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA192.md): Boeing 737 · SFO International Airport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2019 · N37437 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet.
- [NTSB GAA19CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA346.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N152TR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to…
- [NTSB GAA19CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA174.md): Piper PA32R · Atmautluak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N5544F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a snow-covered pothole during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA17WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA203.md): Airbus A330 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2017 · B-LNS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747-433 airplane that occurred on September 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the Government of the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA149.md): Piper PA28 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2016 · N3563K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA16CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA417.md): Cessna 172 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N4801D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB ERA16CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA302.md): Beech B200 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N46CE · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a bush during landing.
- [NTSB ANC16CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA040.md): Cessna 180 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N9203T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal…
- [NTSB OPS16IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA008.md): Embraer S A EMB-505 · Dallas, TX · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Apr 7, 2016 · N304QS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The controller's miscommunication of a clearance and failure to recognize and correct the readback resulting in the flight crew initiating takeoff without a clearance.
- [NTSB ERA16FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA133.md): Cessna 340 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N6239X · Destroyed
  > The intentional low altitude maneuvering during takeoff in response to a near-miss with an airplane departing from a converging runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA119.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Everglades, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N705RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.
- [NTSB GAA16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA056.md): Airbus EC135 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N36RX · Substantial damage
  > The ingestion of a towel from an unsecured storage container at the landing site into the helicopter's fenestron during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA052.md): Cessna 172S · Alcoa, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2015 · N905CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify the taxiway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain while turning off the runway at night.
- [NTSB GAA16CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA034.md): Cessna 182R · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N9736H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB GAA16CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA012.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N945S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement on the ground while programming the GPS, which resulted in a collision with a pole.
- [NTSB GAA15CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA254.md): Piper PA 18-150 · LaBelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N18LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA15WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA170.md): Airbus A320 - 214 · Padang, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2015 · PK-GQG · No damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia (KNKT) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320, which occurred on August 02, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT investigation under…
- [NTSB WPR14CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA387.md): Beech E33A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N15RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect engine start procedures, which included improper throttle position and failure to keep the brakes applied, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA081.md): Beech F90 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N44PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ decision to maneuver the airplane in close proximity to a hangar.
- [NTSB DCA13WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA177.md): Boeing 737 · Tabing, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2012 · PK-CJT · No damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on October 13, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Indonesia KNKT's…
- [NTSB ANC12CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA048.md): Cessna 207A · Platinum, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N9874M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently taxied the airplane into a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR12CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA073.md): Mcadam W E Christen Eagle II · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2012 · N45WM · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA347.md): Cessna 182B · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N8426T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
- [NTSB DCA11FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11FA052.md): Boeing 737 · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N12221 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a utility pipe beneath the ramp surface, which caused a localized void in the soil and resulting reduction in the load bearing capability of the ramp.
- [NTSB ANC11LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA009.md): Cessna 208B · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N715HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land long on the icy snow-covered runway, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA033.md): Medway Raven · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N75784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the runway condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA479.md): Cessna 182S · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2010 · N313MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA327.md): Cessna 172 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N5720A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with an unknown hole in the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA247.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2010 · N364ST · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent collision with deer during a night takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a deer barrier between the airport and an adjacent wooded area.
- [NTSB CEN10CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA195.md): Cessna 175 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2010 · N9266B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB OPS10IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA015.md): Cessna 208B · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N992FE · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Cessna 208 pilot’s failure to identify the correct landing runway.
- [NTSB ERA10TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA142.md): Eurocopter AS 365 N2 Dauphin · Cheverly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 12, 2010 · N61MD · Substantial damage
  > Incomplete clearing of snow from the helipad and vicinity. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a NOTAM regarding the presence of snow banks and the pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was clear of a snow bank prior to departure.
- [NTSB OPS10IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA001.md): Boeing 767 · Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Apt. (KATL), GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N185DN · No damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to identify the correct landing surface due to fatigue. Contributing to the cause of the incident were (1) the flight crew’s decision to accept a late runway change, (2) the unavailability of the approach light system and the…
- [NTSB WPR10CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA050.md): Aeromot AMT-200(SU · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N107MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the brush in proximity to the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA424.md): White New Standard · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N19157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was a depression near the edge of the turf runway that the airplane encountered during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA422.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.
- [NTSB MIA08CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA190.md): Cessna 310R · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N115CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure to brief the pilot of the closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '070' 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/070/sequence

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