# NTSB investigations: Expectation/assumption 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. Page 1 of 2 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA249.md): Cessna 150 · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2026 · N3773J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight. - [NTSB ERA25LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA328.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2025 · N88SP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to verify the wind direction and maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB DCA25LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA163.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2025 · N8315C · No damage > The captain’s failure to recognize that the airplane’s location did not agree with the assigned departure runway as required per the Southwest Airlines Airplane Operating Manual, and the captain’s plan continuation error when he missed several cues that would… - [NTSB DCA24LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA318.md): Embraer ERJ 170-100 LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2024 · N772MR · No damage > The flight crew’s misidentification of the intended landing runway, which resulted in an approach to and landing on the wrong runway due to their planned continuation bias. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew’s decision to continue the approach… - [NTSB ANC24LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA016.md): Hughes 369D · Hana, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2024 · N690WA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s gear was properly secured before departure. - [NTSB OPS24LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS24LA011.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · North Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2023 · N857PA · 2 aircraft · No damage > The local controller’s loss of situational awareness, inadequate provision of traffic advisory or safety alert information, and lack of positive control, that resulted in a near-midair collision. - [NTSB DCA23FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23FA149.md): Boeing 737-79P · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Feb 4, 2023 · N7827A · 2 aircraft · No damage > the local controller’s incorrect assumption that the Southwest Airlines (SWA) airplane would depart from the runway before the Federal Express airplane arrived on the same runway, which resulted in a loss of separation between both airplanes. Contributing to… - [NTSB WPR22LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA353.md): Cessna 525B · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N528DV · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, and his configuration of the airplane that prevented activation of the landing gear not extended warning system… - [NTSB WPR22FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA338.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2022 · N126WK · Destroyed > The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare due to the passenger’s excessive control inputs, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA22LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA377.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N7695W · Substantial damage > The pilot failure to ensure the runway was clear before landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights. - [NTSB DCA22LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA126.md): Boeing 757-236 · Tulsa, OK · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N949FD · No damage > The flight crew’s misidentification of the intended landing runway. Contributing to the incident were (1) the flight crew’s failure to perceive and correctly interpret visual and auditory indicators – including electronic guidance – that they were approaching… - [NTSB ERA21FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA334.md): North American SNJ-2 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 20, 2021 · N52900 · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and… - [NTSB ANC21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA030.md): Beech C-99 · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N991AK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to visually inspect the runway condition before landing, which resulted in a collision with an ice chunk and main landing gear separation during landing. - [NTSB CEN20CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA100.md): Commander 114 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N374JW · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate communication with the pilot under review about his intention to simulate a single-engine failure and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the pilot did not respond as expected, which… - [NTSB CEN20LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA036.md): Champion 7ECA · Starkville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2019 · N9566S · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to visually confirm the remaining fuel onboard during the intermediate stop. - [NTSB GAA19CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA343.md): Maule MX7 · Soldatna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N61339 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s attempt to land on water in an airplane that was not equipped with floats. - [NTSB DCA19FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19FA089.md): Embraer EMB145 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 4, 2019 · N14171 · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s decision, due to confirmation bias, to continue the descent below the decision altitude when the runway had not been positively identified. Contributing to the accident were (1) the first officer’s fatigue, which exacerbated his confirmation… - [NTSB WPR19TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA005.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Placitas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N7252H · No damage > The pilot’s failure to properly estimate the height of terrain while descending the balloon, which resulted in the balloon impacting a hill and passengers sustaining serious injuries. - [NTSB CEN18LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA087.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Loveland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2018 · N878BC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The airplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the helicopter while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision between the two aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s misunderstanding of the helicopter pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN18LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA075.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2018 · N4345K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring and his decision to take off with an unverified amount of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent impact with trees during an attempted forced landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA107.md): Bell UH 1H · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2018 · N205KS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary helicopter during landing. Contributing to the accident was the ground crew’s failure to ensure that the helicopter would clear the stationary helicopter. - [NTSB ERA18LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA048.md): Cessna 150 · Castalia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed… - [NTSB GAA17CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA458.md): Randall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N16MR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane. - [NTSB DCA17IA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17IA148.md): Airbus A320-211 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · C-FKCK · No damage > The flight crew's misidentification of taxiway C as the intended landing runway, which resulted from the crewmembers' lack of awareness of the parallel runway closure due to their ineffective review of notice to airmen (NOTAM) information before the flight… - [NTSB CEN17FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA127.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Chalmers, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2017 · N530KD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to ensure that the needle did not entangle with the tower's vertical lattice as he moved the helicopter rearward, which resulted in the helicopter becoming tethered to the tower and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB OPS17IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA014.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · San Francisco, CA · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N214NN · 2 aircraft · No damage > The local controller's issuance of a landing clearance for runway 28L to the ERJ170, and the subsequent issuance of line up and wait instructions to the A320 for runway 28L, resulting in a runway incursion. - [NTSB OPS17IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA008.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Dec 15, 2016 · N986SW · 2 aircraft · No damage > The captain’s inadvertent turn onto the incorrect taxiway and subsequent entry onto an active runway without a clearance, which resulted in the runway incursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA013.md): Cessna A185 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2016 · N4924E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [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 CEN16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA126.md): Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2016 · N8280K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway. - [NTSB DCA16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16FA013.md): Boeing 767 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2015 · N251MY · Substantial damage > the separation of the flexible fuel line coupling and subsequent fuel leak due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the required safety lockwire. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the initiation of the evacuation before the right… - [NTSB CEN15LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA387.md): Robinson R44 II · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N440SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, which resulted in a hard landing due to low rotor rpm while operating near maximum gross weight in high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB CEN15LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA308.md): Devoe Clip Wing · Melbourne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N80917 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the postaccident engine examination, which led to a forced landing on unsuitable terrain due to the pilot’s decision not to deploy the ballistic parachute… - [NTSB CEN15LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA271.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Foster, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N48687 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during a low-level aerial application flight due to fuel exhaustion following the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that led to his assumption that sufficient fuel was on board for the flight based on his reliance on a… - [NTSB CEN14CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA352.md): Beech 35 33 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N891R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended into the fully locked position. - [NTSB OPS14IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS14IA005.md): Embraer EMB 145XR · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2014 · N11176 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The local controller’s failure to comply with Federal Aviation Administration separation requirements for aircraft operating on intersecting runways. - [NTSB CEN14FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA035.md): Beech C90 · Springdale, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N269JG · Destroyed > A total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal were the pilot’s reliance on the fuel totalizer rather than the fuel quantity gauges to determine the fuel on board and his improper fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA13LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA380.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Cat Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N720JF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane before obtaining sufficient airspeed and his improper pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low… - [NTSB CEN13FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N94973 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground… - [NTSB CEN12LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA488.md): Joseph C. Andrews, Jr. Vans · Valentine, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N122JA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The RV-6 pilot's failure to monitor the location of the RV-4, resulting in the on-ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the RV-6 pilot not ensuring proper separation from the RV-4 and his expectation that the pilot of RV-4 would roll out to the… - [NTSB WPR12FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA203.md): M Squared Breese · Whitewater, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N51336 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude in mountainous terrain in the presence of strong wind and turbulence, which resulted in an aerodynamic upset at too low an altitude for recovery. - [NTSB ERA12LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA293.md): Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N5025G · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication. - [NTSB ERA11CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA381.md): Schleicher ASW-28 · Hugguenot, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N41ZX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a tailwind landing. - [NTSB DCA11FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11FA050.md): Boeing 737-823 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N831NN · Substantial damage > the early rotation of the airplane to an angle at which the fuselage contacted the runway. Contributing to early rotation was the Captain’s reaction to the erroneous V1 automated callout, likely assuming that the airplane was at or close to the correct Vr at… - [NTSB OPS10IA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA574.md): Airbus Industrie A320-214 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N122US · 2 aircraft · No damage > The Local North Controller's issuance of a left-turn heading to the Airbus without establishing the position and heading of the Beech. Contributing to the incident was the Local South Controller's distraction with a ground movement operation and lack of… - [NTSB WPR10CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA269.md): Bagley Curtis Lynn Rans S-6S Coyote II · Koosharem, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N151YZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign on the side of his landing area (a dirt road). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a fly-by of the road to check for hazards. - [NTSB OPS10IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA090.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Burbank, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N473WN · 2 aircraft · No damage > The improper separation procedures by air traffic control. - [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB WPR09LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA082.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2009 · N3129 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart from a road with a known unresolved engine problem. - [NTSB OPS08IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA013.md): Piper PA-46 · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9219T · 2 aircraft · No damage > The tower controller's failure to ensure the runway was clear before allowing Skywest 69R to land. Factors contributing to the incident were the Malibu pilot's and tower controller's unfamiliarity with the airport layout. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041525/cases.md?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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02041525')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041525/cases --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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