# NTSB investigations, CT: Aircraft oper/perf/capability

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 ERA25LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA381.md): Pitts S-1T · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2025 · N742MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA24LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA378.md): Brandt Stirling D WAIEX-B · Stratford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N371WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during a takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA168.md): Cessna 208 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2024 · N90JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA336.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N8680V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA152.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2022 · N91JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA22LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA016.md): Kitfox IV · North Canaan, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2021 · N9259M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadvertent omission of stowing the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA276.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Willimantic, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N2517H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to achieve the proper touchdown point resulting in landing undershoot.
- [NTSB ERA21LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA249.md): Cessna 172R · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2021 · N430EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA20LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA337.md): Lancair 235 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2020 · N35FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA20CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA190.md): Cessna 305 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N60537 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA20CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA068.md): Icon A5 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2019 · N59WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach angle in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with treetops and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20MA001.md): Boeing B17 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Oct 2, 2019 · N93012 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s configuration and airspeed after he shut down the No. 4 engine following its partial loss of power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/maintenance director’s inadequate…
- [NTSB GAA19CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA379.md): Cirrus SR22 · Grotten, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N727HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA422.md): Daryl Baker Bush Sport · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N4625D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a fuel pump enclosure.
- [NTSB GAA19CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA287.md): Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP5 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2019 · N235KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA030.md): Piper PA28 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N8132X · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the wheel brake system during the airplane's most recent 100-hour inspection, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot's inability to control the airplane during the landing.
- [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 GAA17CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA550.md): Cessna 180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N9624B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA327.md): Mooney M20C · North Branford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N53CP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss…
- [NTSB GAA17CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA530.md): Cessna 172 · Plainville, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2017 · N54463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly execute the go-around, which resulted in the airplane failing to maintain a climb, which resulted in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA17FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA272.md): Cessna 172 · New Milford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N1727V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA17LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA261.md): Cessna 172 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N612DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight, which likely reduced…
- [NTSB GAA17CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA345.md): Piper PA28 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2017 · N9763K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA325.md): Cessna 182 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6193B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA167.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N94LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstablilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane…
- [NTSB ERA17FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA156.md): Luscombe 8 · East Windsor, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2017 · N8554Y · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot's excessive maneuvering of the airplane at a slow airspeed, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' operation of the airplane over its maximum…
- [NTSB ERA17FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA112.md): Piper PA38 · East Haven, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2017 · N2452C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the fuel selector valve in a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the operator's failure to effectively detect and resolve the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA099.md): Piper PA38 · Hartford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N250YA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA514.md): Cessna 205 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N8433Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA308.md): Beech C23 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2016 · N9352S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA16LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA267.md): Temple Benjamin Freedom Master FM-2 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N282XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA16CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA232.md): Piper PA 12 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2016 · N3506M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane's subsequent impact with a fence during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N94569 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA056.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N771BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA365.md): Clark 1000 · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N9018R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB ERA15LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA356.md): Piper PA-24 · Stratford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N7708P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA246.md): Cessna 170A · New Milford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N112RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA322.md): Eclipse EA500 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N120EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and exceedance of the target touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA15CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA228.md): Cessna 337F · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N8922M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA218.md): Cessna 170A · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5749C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA14LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA462.md): Quicksilver Eipper Acft GT 400 · Lebanon, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N3740A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the takeoff distance needed to clear trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA358.md): Rockwell International 690B · East Haven, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N13622 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while banking aggressively in and out of clouds for landing in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA13LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA343.md): Cessna 175 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N9388B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA13LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA276.md): Cessna 170 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2013 · N2585V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overflight of the landing runway during a forced landing after a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to detect water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA13CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA233.md): Hughes Charles R Zodiac 601XL · Meriden, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N418CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA116.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ellington, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · N26NE · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the collective push-pull tube and jackshaft assembly, which resulted in the total loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision of maintenance personnel by the operator…
- [NTSB ERA13FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA064.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Canton, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2012 · N8826J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing a night visual approach to an airport. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of recent experience flying at night.
- [NTSB ERA12FA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA483.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N64182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
- [NTSB ERA12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA436.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N777AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA282.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Farmington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N1152W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a high-power, low-speed downwind turn, which resulted in a loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness and settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0106'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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