# NTSB investigations, AL: Personnel issues

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 ERA26LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA285.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tuscumbia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2026 · N29AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.
- [NTSB ERA26LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA265.md): Beech E35 · Lincoln, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N3272C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA218.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G600 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N600WE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s decision to continue the landing approach into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss visual reference and loss airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA190.md): Piper PA-30 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2026 · N8432Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB ERA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA185.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lanett, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N5958W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA26LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA152.md): Cessna 170B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N3184B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA117.md): Beech V35 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2026 · N35KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a positive rate of climb before retracting the landing gear, which resulted in abnormal runway contact during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA101.md): Cessna 170 · Summerdale, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2026 · N4178V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence post.
- [NTSB ERA26LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA094.md): Sled Thomas Helicycle · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2026 · N3722T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a crosswind approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncommanded spin, hard landing, and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA26LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA085.md): Burkhart Grob Luft UND Raumfah G103 Twin Astir Trai · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2025 · N103T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to properly lock the rear canopy prior to flight, which led to the canopy opening during aerotow at low altitude, and a subsequent off-airport landing in a corn field.
- [NTSB ERA26LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA071.md): Beech D95A · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2025 · N95DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to ensure that the airplane’s landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA26LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA026.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2025 · N545HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ERA25LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA315.md): Patriot CX1900A · Centreville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2025 · N150SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect and remove water contamination from the airplane’s fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA25LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA251.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2025 · N3228B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s decision to take off from a wet and unmaintained field that was unsuitable for airplane operations, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ERA25LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA209.md): Cessna 182 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2025 · N1298M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA25LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA182.md): Robb Aventura II · Elmore, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2025 · N744RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to configure the airplane for a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA25FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA071.md): Magni Builder M-16 · Foley, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 9, 2024 · N271BP · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA349.md): Smith T Gunter Quick Silver SP II · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2024 · N2342D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.
- [NTSB ERA24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA344.md): Beech A36 · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2024 · N718FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart in an area of developing convective weather, which resulted in an unanticipated wind shift during the initial climb after takeoff, a loss of climb performance, and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA259.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2024 · N62LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA24LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA114.md): Cessna 172M · Brookwood, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2024 · N9160H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA24FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA102.md): Piper PA-24 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2024 · N5520P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning/management.
- [NTSB ERA24LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA083.md): Rabe Richard Exec 162F · Tuscumbia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2023 · N60932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA060.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Vernon, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N5952T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over a river, and his failure to maintain clearance from the river while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA24FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA055.md): Beech E95 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N369BB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during slow flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB ERA24FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA050.md): Piper PA32R · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N4187Q · Destroyed
  > The undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…
- [NTSB ERA24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA047.md): Mooney M20F · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N9339M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA034.md): Piper PA32R · Florala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2023 · N100VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA027.md): Mustang II · Asheville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2023 · N71CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA382.md): Smith William S Smith Cozy Mark IV · Cullman, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 29, 2023 · N95SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s improper installation of engine…
- [NTSB ERA23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA232.md): Piper PA28 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N1347T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, during which the left wing fuel sump drain was moved to and left in the open and locked position, allowing for fuel to drain during the flight and resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.…
- [NTSB ERA23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA215.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Good Hope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2023 · N623LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on a runway where there was insufficient clearance from obstructions (wheat crop) to operate safely.
- [NTSB ERA23LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA183.md): Peterson Mark G Peterson A600 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2023 · N272AM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the disconnection of the turbocharger air intake hose and clamp, and the pilot’s inadequate servicing and preflight inspection of the turbocharger air intake clamp.
- [NTSB ERA23FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA175.md): Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Chelsea, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 2, 2023 · N231SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed corrective inputs while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of multiple sedating medications.
- [NTSB ERA23LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA122.md): Aero Commander 500 · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2023 · N107DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to assure there was an adequate amount of fuel onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA23LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA109.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2022 · N264NN · Minor damage
  > The ramp agent’s cognitive impairment, which resulted in her (1) inconsistent behavior with trained procedures and pre landing briefings, (2) presence on the left side of the airplane while the left engine was still operating, and (3) subsequent ingestion…
- [NTSB ERA23FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA087.md): Mooney M20B · Kellyton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N74586 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA23LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA088.md): Cessna 305 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2022 · N5301G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA054.md): Piper PA-28 · Tanner, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N8667W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA159.md): Textron 172S · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2022 · N858AU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA029.md): Piper PA-28 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2022 · N11NT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA028.md): Mcglaughlin Richard Sportsman GS2 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2022 · N302BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA003.md): Destiny XLT · Oneonta, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2022 · N5065Q · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA423.md): Kumhyr David B Vans RV-8A · Elberta, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N955DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA343.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N124LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s acute incapacitation by a syncopal episode, which resulted in the helicopter departing controlled flight and colliding with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA321.md): Cessna 150G · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N3301J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA284.md): Maule M-5-180C · Scottsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N5653K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with two parked trailers.
- [NTSB ERA22LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA275.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2022 · N432CD · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the brake system, which resulted in the brakes overheating and catching fire and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA213.md): Vans RV7 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2022 · N1218B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment due to the effects of ethanol, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain on approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA197.md): Cessna 182R · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2022 · N9388X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.

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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" = 'AL' 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", '02'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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