# NTSB investigations: Incorrect action sequence

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 CEN25LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA163.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 · Hartford, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2025 · N880SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb at night from a confined area landing zone, that resulted in an impact with a tree, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA049.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2024 · N701MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing gear selection during the takeoff roll and failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway and a collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA24FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA397.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Kill Devil Hills, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2024 · N1281F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA109.md): Raytheon B200 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N299AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine start, resulting in the engine starters remaining engaged and the generators not being activated, which led to the discharge of the airplane’s battery and subsequent total electrical failure after takeoff. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN24FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA101.md): Lockwood AIR CAM · Ranchitos Las Lomas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2024 · N315GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a meteorological evaluation tower.
- [NTSB WPR23LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N730SC · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the flaps by the student pilot, while just above the airplane’s stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and failure to regain aircraft control from the student pilot.
- [NTSB CEN23LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA244.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N290LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…
- [NTSB CEN23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA179.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N34BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA171.md): Kitfox IV · Gretna, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N440RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA162.md): Cessna R182 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2023 · N4166C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC23LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA023.md): Cessna P337H · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 14, 2023 · N5KR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to recognize that the rear engine was not operating during takeoff, which resulted in an attempted single-engine takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of rear…
- [NTSB WPR23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA072.md): Cessna 441 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N253SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA022.md): Cessna 172S · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2022 · N2476Y · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the engine was shut down, which resulted in a passenger subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB WPR22LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA327.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N6150V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during a go-around, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA069.md): K Copters 47G-2 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2021 · N210JB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to ensure a positive transfer of aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA319.md): Beech F33A · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N4114S · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent operation of the landing handle during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose gear retraction and subsequent collision with the runway.
- [NTSB WPR20LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA229.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2020 · N846JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the flaps which resulted in the airplane settling back onto the runway, contacting it hard, and veering off the runway.
- [NTSB ERA19FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA248.md): Textron 680A · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2019 · N8JR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach despite recognizing associated cues and the flight crew's decision not to initiate a go-around before touchdown, which resulted in a bounced landing, a loss of airplane control, a landing gear collapse, and…
- [NTSB WPR18FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA251.md): Mooney M20J · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N701JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around due to his premature flap retraction, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA040.md): Piper PA-28 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N57351 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA035.md): Smith Aerostar 600A · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2017 · N211W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.
- [NTSB DCA17LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA145.md): Airbus A321 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2017 · N315DN · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the flight crew’s improper bounced landing recovery procedures.
- [NTSB GAA17CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA330.md): Boeing B75N1 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N218DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA122.md): Boeing 757 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N633DL · Substantial damage
  > the first officer's failure to attain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA218.md): Bell 206 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2017 · N206SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s early increased application of the collective during a simulated hovering autorotation, which resulted in a loss of rotor rpm and subsequent main rotor blade strike of the tailboom.
- [NTSB GAA16CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA484.md): Cessna 182 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N90391 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA319.md): American AA 1 · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N5720L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to attain sufficient airspeed required for a sustained climb, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA216.md): Airborne Redback · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N528PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft while manually starting the engine from outside the cockpit, which resulted in the unmanned aircraft becoming airborne and colliding with a hangar roof.
- [NTSB CEN15FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA187.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XL · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N623HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessively high angle-of-attack on rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing sufficiently to avoid the approaching trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA077.md): New Piper PA 32R-301T · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N3127R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to descend below the recommended altitude during approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to see and avoid a lighted tower, which resulted in collision with the tower and a subsequent total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN15TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15TA017.md): Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 2014 · N852BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the aft right skid contacted a rock.
- [NTSB CEN14CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA488.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N6693W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA416.md): Piper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N254AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA307.md): Beech 58 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N93HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the runway, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR14LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA169.md): Piper PA30 - NO Series · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2014 · N7880Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the throttle and propeller controls during the attempted go-around after encountering turbulence, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.…
- [NTSB CEN14LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA076.md): Cessna T210L · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2013 · N21ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA13CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA415.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N771WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper takeoff profile prior to raising the landing gear resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13GA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13GA338.md): Bell HH-1H · Mount Charleston, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 23, 2013 · N233JP · No damage
  > The premature hoisting operation and the inadvertent disengagement of the hoist hook on the rescuer’s harness in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was a lack of direct audio communication between the rescuer and the hoist operator.
- [NTSB CEN13FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA295.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cross Timbers, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2013 · N569BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line during the low-altitude flight.
- [NTSB WPR13LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA217.md): Robinson R44 II · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N442RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was properly loaded, which resulted in the helicopter being in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight and led to a loss of main rotor rpm on takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the ground…
- [NTSB DCA13FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA071.md): Airbus 321 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2013 · N560UW · Substantial damage
  > the captain's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a tailstrike.
- [NTSB WPR13TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA051.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 2B1 · Newfield, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N3984A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction while retrieving an item behind him while the helicopter was on the ground with the engine running, which led to his aggressive overapplication of the flight controls after experiencing a ground resonance condition and subsequent loss…
- [NTSB WPR13CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA028.md): Sport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2012 · N121L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow specified procedures for an aborted landing and loss of control during the attempt.
- [NTSB WPR12CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA284.md): Cessna 210-5 · West Glacier, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N8450Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA168.md): Apollo Monsoon · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N125AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the nose landing gear in time to prevent it from slamming onto the runway and collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA250.md): Piper PA46 · Wellington, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N21EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N17873 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB OPS12IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS12IA041.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N488ER · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the departing aircraft to ensure that the pilot complied with the…
- [NTSB ERA12CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA004.md): Cessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2011 · N1835M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA11CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA440.md): Nelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N13LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02041020'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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