# NTSB investigations, 2018: Miscellaneous/other

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 GAA19CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA129.md): Cessna 182 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2018 · N23YR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2018 · N254RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to writing down observations about the pipeline while flying.
- [NTSB GAA19CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA103.md): Robinson R44 · Strykersville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2018 · N7535S · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure of the home-built landing platform during landing, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA047.md): Rans S12 · McClure, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2018 · N3165V · Substantial damage
  > The cold seizure of the cylinder/piston due to the pilot’s failure to adequately warm the engine before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power during a departure climb.
- [NTSB GAA19CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA095.md): Piper PA28 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2018 · N5800U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ENG19RA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19RA007.md): Airbus A330 · Brussels, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2018 · OO-SFU · No damage
  > The Air Accident Investigation Unit of Belgium has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving an Airbus A330-223 that occurred on December 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Air Accident Investigation Unit…
- [NTSB GAA19CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA091.md): Zlin Z143 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2018 · N143GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the engine start.
- [NTSB GAA19CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA088.md): Piper PA28 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2018 · N839AL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA19LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA057.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA085.md): Cessna 172 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N54058 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock before flight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the preflight checklist.
- [NTSB GAA19CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA083.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N909CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA055.md): Cessna 172 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N7081Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake while taxiing after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA19CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA074.md): Cirrus SR22 · Sand Creek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2018 · N579CP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA068.md): Silveira Jonathan A Sonex · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2018 · N322JS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane on the runway while landing and the pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor's failure to properly scan the approach before pulling onto the runway during the takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA060.md): Beech 36 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N264PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA19LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA041.md): Piper PA28R · Lake City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2018 · N52737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed before attempting the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane being unable to sustain flight.
- [NTSB GAA19CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA066.md): Robinson R44 · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N445KP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA057.md): Aviat A1 · Red Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N93WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during landing on a soft, dirt airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA19LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA028.md): Beech V35 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N5624S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA038.md): Diamond DA 40 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N537MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn from the runway to a taxiway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA042.md): Cessna 172 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2018 · N822KS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA037.md): Zenith CH601 · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2018 · N105JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA082.md): Piper PA28 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N8222N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane through an area of construction and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a concrete pole barrier while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA028.md): Piper PA28 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N41390 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing sideways and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA024.md): Cessna 172 · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N73345 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA013.md): Cessna 140 · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N89266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA030.md): Ultramagic N 250 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N275WB · No damage
  > The balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury.
- [NTSB GAA19CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA011.md): Beech 55 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N6674Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff trim setting and failure to properly secure his seatbelt, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB ERA19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA002.md): Champion 7FC · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N9855B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA002.md): Beech 1900 · Gambell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2018 · N575Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA269.md): Robinson R44 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N440SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently…
- [NTSB GAA18CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA575.md): Piper PA28 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N40825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA18CA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA571.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N894NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance calculations, which resulted in his operating the helicopter in high-density altitude conditions,…
- [NTSB ERA18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA257.md): Cessna 172 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N6950A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA567.md): Piper PA18 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA548.md): Vans Vans RV 8 · Carson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2018 · N289MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA544.md): Halladay Roy Lockheed · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2018 · N514RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the emergency canopy release was in the correct position when opening the canopy during landing, which resulted in the canopy separating from the airplane and subsequently impacting the empennage.
- [NTSB GAA18CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA546.md): Piper PA28 · De Pere, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2018 · N7595R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to abort the takeoff after the airplane encountered standing water on the runway, which decreased its speed and led to its subsequent inability to climb and resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA584.md): Cessna 305 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2018 · N119PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA533.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2018 · N95514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR18LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA252.md): Guimbal Cabri · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N401SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed application of power during a power recovery following an autorotation, which resulted in an unrecoverable low rotor rpm during the landing flare and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA539.md): Schweizer 269C · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N139JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA365.md): MD Helicopters MD-369 · Orchard Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N1601Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife.
- [NTSB CEN18LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA364.md): Lindstrand 77A · Brookfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N370LB · No damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in his ejection from the basket and serious injury to the passenger during the balloon’s subsequent impact with…
- [NTSB GAA18CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA529.md): Piper PA46 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2018 · N178DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and hard landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA18CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA511.md): Mooney M20J · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2018 · N201BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA516.md): Piper PA28 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N7635F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent left brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
- [NTSB ERA18FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA230.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hanson, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2018 · N65HM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and…
- [NTSB GAA18CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA503.md): Champion 8GCBC · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N88287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during a low-power setting approach in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA346.md): Cessna 172 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N4275Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?year=2018&page=2

## 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") = 2018
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '900' 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/900/sequence?year=2018

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