# NTSB investigations: Task performance, general

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 WPR26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA272.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2026 · N76GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distracted attention on approach to landing on their failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inability to stop the landing roll on the grass runway.,
- [NTSB WPR26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA246.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N5790S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.
- [NTSB WPR26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA088.md): Jordan Valley CCX-2000 · Alcova, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2026 · N972WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA056.md): Rotorway Exec · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · C-GBZD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper securing hardware installation, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA25LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA084.md): Boeing 757 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2025 · N589NW · Minor damage
  > Substantial injury to a passenger sustained during evacuation.
- [NTSB CEN25LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA035.md): De Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2024 · N420TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CEN24LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA189.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N6571J · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s selection of an improper fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate oversight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA163.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Seffner, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N469JA · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel line that connected the fuel pump to the four-way distributor, which resulted in fuel starvation when the line became disconnected.
- [NTSB ERA24LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA100.md): Honda HA-420 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2024 · N103JT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot flying to maintain directional control after touchdown with wind gusts that exceeded the airplane’s crosswind limitation. Contributing to the accident were the flightcrew’s continued approach to the runway despite the consistent wind…
- [NTSB WPR23LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA293.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2023 · N8675W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA140.md): Cessna 170A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2023 · N9254A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with wind gusts, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB DCA23LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA133.md): Boeing 777-222 · Honolulu, HI · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2023 · N774UA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The airport’s continued use of taxiway Kilo, despite an identified risk of pilots repeatedly failing to stop at a hold short line prior to two intersecting runways. Contributing were 1) the operator’s moving map display, which omitted a published restriction…
- [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 WPR22FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA303.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N9582M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to extend the flaps during the ditching, which increased the…
- [NTSB DCA22LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA175.md): Boeing 777 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · A7-BFH · Substantial damage
  > The ground controller’s inappropriate routing of the B777 through a non-movement area, resulting in the airplane’s right wingtip contacting a light pole. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an appropriate display of taxiway BB2 as a restricted…
- [NTSB CEN22LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA243.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Flasher, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N235MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a takeoff from a narrow gravel road, resulting in a collision with a fixed obstacle.
- [NTSB CEN22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA007.md): Soneral L2 · Minot, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N9115Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience with the…
- [NTSB CEN21LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA416.md): Cessna 175 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N9343B · Substantial damage
  > The tensile overload failure of the main landing gear attachment bolt, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear and a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA349.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Randolph, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N285RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN21FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA007.md): Beech S35 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N4444K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the climb to cruise flight resulting in the airplane’s impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not climb to a higher altitude before proceeding over high terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA395.md): Bell 407 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2020 · N489DM · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delay in rolling the throttle to the fly position during a practice autorotation maneuver that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN19FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA271.md): Cessna U206 · Hopedale, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2019 · N5364Q · Destroyed
  > The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN19CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA227.md): Vans RV-8 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N143MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instructions, which necessitated that the pilot conduct an improper landing flare and resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN19TA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA205.md): Beech 23 · Vaiden, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 4, 2019 · N7618R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach and failure to properly configure the flaps during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA161.md): Cessna 425 · Butler, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N622MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a descent to a diversion airport with only the left engine operating. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the right engine throttle, the cause of which could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA19IA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19IA178.md): Cessna 550 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · May 9, 2019 · N744AT · No damage
  > The lineman's inadvertent introduction of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the fuel truck fuel system icing inhibitor reservoir, which resulted in fuel contamination and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the fixed-base operator's…
- [NTSB CEN19FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA084.md): Piper PA32R · Goshen, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2019 · N4922K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude for undetermined reasons during a practice circling approach in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB DCA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA079.md): Airbus A320 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2019 · N220FR · Substantial damage
  > loss of control of the tug by the driver during pushback operations as a result of the contaminated ramp, angle of the towbar, and the airplane engines being at idle thrust.
- [NTSB DCA19CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA005.md): Boeing 737 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N287WN · No damage
  > flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.
- [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 CEN18LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA309.md): Cameron A 250 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2025J · No damage
  > The passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.
- [NTSB DCA18CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA209.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2018 · N8693A · No damage
  > a passenger bumping into a flight attendant who was holding a hot liquid.
- [NTSB DCA18CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA219.md): Boeing 787-9 · Harbin, China · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2018 · N826AN · No damage
  > the accidental tipping over of a beverage service cart, when there was no turbulence, which caused pots of hot water to burn two flight attendants.
- [NTSB DCA17CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA217.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N500WR · No damage
  > the flight attendant accidentally pouring hot water on his hand which resulted in a 2nd degree burn.
- [NTSB DCA17CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA005.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N8324A · No damage
  > the flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN16LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA284.md): Texas Helicopter OH 13H/M74A · Minonk, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2016 · N10009 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the truck driver to ensure that he had adequate clearance to pass under the helicopter and the failure of the loader to park in a safer area for reloading operations.
- [NTSB CEN16LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA260.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Kennett, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N967JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laguna Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2016 · N2711M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate oversight of the airplane's refueling and her subsequent failure to verify and monitor the fuel quantity before and during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA030.md): Aerostar RX8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2015 · N5294Q · No damage
  > The pilot's delay in deflating the balloon envelope completely after landing, which resulted in a loss of control due to a wind gust.
- [NTSB DCA16CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA008.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · Pound Ridge, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2015 · N383SW · No damage
  > hot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
- [NTSB CEN16LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N442RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA15CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA295.md): Stol JA30 Superstol · West Union, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N556TW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to water contamination in the fuel.
- [NTSB GAA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA225.md): Ultramagic N250 - NO Series · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2015 · N57EX · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the passengers remained secure in the basket during deflation after landing, which resulted in a passenger falling out of the basket and sustaining a serious injury when a wind gust caught the envelope and tipped the basket…
- [NTSB DCA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA145.md): Boeing 737 832 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N396DA · No damage
  > inadvertent contact by beverage cart during cabin service.
- [NTSB ERA15LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA205.md): Jerome D Fischer RV-7 · Bartow, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N364SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA043.md): Short Bros SD 360-300 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2015 · N688AN · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver's inattention, which resulted in backing over a warning cone and into the horizontal stabilizer of the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15FA085.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Mar 5, 2015 · N909DL · Substantial damage
  > the captain's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust, which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the airplane's heading. Contributing to the accident were the captain's…
- [NTSB ERA14CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA420.md): Mooney M20K · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N231MN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and personnel from the fixed base operator to assure the correct ground power unit was utilized to provide external power, resulting in damage to the aircraft's electrical wiring and subsequent damage to structure adjacent to the…
- [NTSB ANC14CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA047.md): Piper PA 18 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N72842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a wind gust during takeoff from a short gravel bar, which resulted in the airplane settling after rotation and striking obstacles.
- [NTSB DCA14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA124.md): Boeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N77066 · No damage
  > A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.

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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", '020600'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/020600/cases

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