# NTSB investigations: Planning/preparation, 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. Page 1 of 3 · 113 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA076.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence. - [NTSB WPR26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence. - [NTSB ANC25LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA111.md): 217whiskeymike SQ12 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N217WM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hole in the tundra, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB DCA25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA065.md): Uvify IFO · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2024 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The remote pilot-in-command’s (RPIC’s) failure to locate the drone show center position over the physical location of the sUA, which resulted in multiple sUA colliding during the initial lift and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CEN24LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA316.md): Cessna A185E · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2024 · N2248T · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight. - [NTSB CEN24LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA259.md): Bell 206L-3 · Thorntown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N206WX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the load hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control after liftoff and a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA24LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA219.md): Boeing 737-79P · Portland, ME · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N7861J · No damage > The flight crew’s inadequate review of preflight information and the flight dispatcher’s noncompliance with company guidance requiring the placement of a flight lock, which resulted in the flight’s departure from a closed runway. Contributing to the incident… - [NTSB ERA24LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA227.md): Brallier Scott Glasair I · Gulf of Mexico, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2024 · N446KW · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying over water in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the overwater flight in conditions conducive to the… - [NTSB ERA24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA142.md): Piper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N71093 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [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 CEN24LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA009.md): Ballonbau Wörner NL-STU/1000 · Crandall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2023 · D-OGBL · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command’s inadequate descent planning that resulted in the balloon contacting power lines shortly after landing and an explosion of hydrogen gas. - [NTSB CEN23LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA424.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2023 · N31520 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate rolling preflight, which resulted in a loss of directional control in flight and subsequent collision with an object during landing. - [NTSB WPR23FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA296.md): Cessna T206H · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2023 · N918KG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to perform a go-around into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow published airport guidance about go-arounds, and landings and takeoffs with unfavorable winds. - [NTSB CEN23LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA182.md): Loehle Acft 5151 Mustang · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2023 · N91026 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s modifications to the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff despite observing lower than anticipated propeller rpm, his decision… - [NTSB CEN23LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA023.md): Stephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2022 · N778MS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to… - [NTSB ERA22LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA188.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2022 · N426DB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN21LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA415.md): Cessna 170B · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N2998D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB DCA21LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA229.md): Boeing 767-332 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2021 · N196DN · No damage > The flightcrew’s failure to set the hydraulic panel correctly during the execution of the pushback checklist, and when the hydraulic panel setting was corrected, that resulted in the airplane coming to a sudden stop and a flight attendant receiving a serious… - [NTSB CEN21LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA310.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wapakoneta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2021 · N9149E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar. - [NTSB OPS21LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS21LA002.md): Airbus A319-112 · St Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N306NV · 2 aircraft · No damage > The air traffic controller’s failure to properly scan the runway and local area, and their general loss of situational awareness, resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the Cessna 337 pilot's poor decision making when he failed… - [NTSB ANC20CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA070.md): Bell 206L-1 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2020 · N1432D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the boat's mast, which resulted in a main rotor blade strike. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning by not having the boat's mast measured. - [NTSB CEN20CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA233.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N25702 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine. - [NTSB CEN20LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA227.md): Vans RV8 · Mandan, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2020 · N836JC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA164.md): Cessna A185 · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N1669M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended. - [NTSB ERA20CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA144.md): Lake LA4 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2020 · N84PF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff. - [NTSB ANC20CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA029.md): Champion 7GCAA · Sterling, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2020 · N9632S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting an area of deep snow. A factor associated with the accident was flat light conditions. - [NTSB WPR20CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA066.md): Piper PA 23 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N1428P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB CEN20TA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA007.md): AutoGyro MTO Sport · Montgomery, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 2019 · N498AG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight assessment of the field for takeoff. - [NTSB ERA19TA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA185.md): Cessna 182 · Robertsdale, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 4, 2019 · N7317Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB GAA18CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA486.md): Bushby Mustang II · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N527JT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight planning that did not identify the unserviceable runway; his subsequent decision to attempt to takeoff from the rough, grassy runway; and his selection of an abort point with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a… - [NTSB GAA18CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA284.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N81FS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA18LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA117.md): Stanley Lancair · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · C-GSQQ · Substantial damage > The failure of ground personnel to obtain permission from airport management to conduct engine test runs; adequately monitor the area behind the B737 for traffic; and install barricades to prevent access behind the running airplane, which resulted in the… - [NTSB CEN17FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA364.md): Beech C35 · Camden, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N5958C · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's… - [NTSB ERA17CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA152.md): Lazear John T Zenair Stol CH 701 · Windsor Twp, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2017 · N3846T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pretakeoff planning, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a short-field takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA17CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA185.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N345M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to review the Federal Aviation Administration chart supplement before landing, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s failure to adequately mark the… - [NTSB DCA17CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA072.md): Boeing 737 76N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N7822A · No damage > the catering agent's lack of situational awareness when exiting the airplane that resulted in a serious injury. - [NTSB GAA17CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA101.md): Maule MX 7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2016 · N56681 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift. - [NTSB GAA17CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA033.md): Stinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N818C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup. - [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 ERA16FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Westmoreland, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N1863Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the aft fuselage contacting the runway surface; and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed and… - [NTSB WPR16LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2016 · N7133G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards and recommended procedures before the flight. Also causal was the pilot's failure to recognize the airplane's… - [NTSB ERA15CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA364.md): Hughes 269B · Hartford, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N141LL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his subsequent failure to attain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a wire fence. - [NTSB CEN15LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA375.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Carlos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N445HS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to turn the helicopter toward a tailwind during an out-of-ground-effect hover, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the accident and lead pilots’ inadequate preflight risk… - [NTSB CEN15LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA345.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Nekoosa, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N1539U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off for the agricultural application flight with the airplane over its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions and led to the airplane’s degraded climb… - [NTSB GAA15CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA143.md): Aventura II · Fenton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N1204A · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to ensure that the experimental seaplane was airworthy prior to take off. - [NTSB WPR15LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA123.md): Goudie Fisher Classic · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2015 · N417LG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the test flight, which resulted in insufficient altitude and no suitable place to land in the event of an emergency. - [NTSB DCA15MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15MA029.md): Embraer EMB-500 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N100EQ · Destroyed > the pilot's conduct of an approach in structural icing conditions without turning on the airplane's wing and horizontal stabilizer deice system, leading to ice accumulation on those surfaces, and without using the appropriate landing performance speeds for… - [NTSB ERA15CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA027.md): Cessna A188B · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR14TA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA357.md): Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 2014 · N991SD · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to adequately brief and demonstrate the simulated emergency procedure to the pilot under instruction and his delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during the maneuver, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a… - [NTSB ANC14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA068.md): Ryan Navion A · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2014 · N4827K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper inflight planning and improper decision to deliberately operate the airplane at low altitude in close proximity to obstructions and rising terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper preflight planning and the Federal… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061000/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", '02061000')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061000/cases --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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