# NTSB investigations: Issuing instructions 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA233.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2026 · N4101M · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper planning during the simulated aborted launch which resulted in a touchdown on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB WPR25LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA284.md): Cameron Balloons US A-225 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2025 · N980VA · No damage > The balloon pilot’s improper landing, which resulted in serious injury to a passenger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to brief the proper landing procedure. - [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 CEN24LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA181.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N815CD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing. - [NTSB CEN24FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA064.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Christoval, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 14, 2023 · N188PC · Substantial damage > The instrument-rated pilot and a passenger departed on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight. After about 4.5 hours, while approaching the first planned fuel stop, the airplane was in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). According to air traffic… - [NTSB WPR23LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA045.md): Sikorsky UH-60A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2022 · N160AQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the crewmembers of the second helicopter to maintain visual separation with the first helicopter while complying with the LC controller’s instruction to go around. Contributing to the accident were the nighttime conditions and the lack of a… - [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 ERA21LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA196.md): Cessna 402C · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2021 · N2714B · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to confirm the position of the left engine’s auxiliary fuel boost pump switch during a simulated engine out procedure, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel in the engine and subsequent partial loss of power during a… - [NTSB DCA19CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA192.md): Boeing 737 · SFO International Airport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2019 · N37437 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet. - [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 WPR18LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA003.md): Borom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N966EZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary… - [NTSB GAA17CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA155.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N7423D · No damage > The student pilot’s decision to place one foot on the balloon basket and one foot on the floor during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle. - [NTSB CEN17LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA043.md): Beech 200 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N80RT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during an attempted missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions that were at/near approach minimums, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [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 WPR13CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA071.md): Hughes 369 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N818CE · Substantial damage > An unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing. - [NTSB DCA12LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12LA091.md): Boeing 737-724 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2012 · N16709 · No damage > the flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence. - [NTSB CEN12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA084.md): Cessna 550 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N544PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided by the marshaller. - [NTSB ERA09CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA542.md): Schweizer 269C · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N233JA · Substantial damage > An untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object. - [NTSB OPS09IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA006.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The Chicago TRACON West Arrival controller's omission of a required clearance, resulting in AAL 879 overshooting the final for runway 28 and losing separation with AAL 93. - [NTSB OPS09IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA004.md): BE20 · Camp Springs, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · VM206 · No damage > The failure of the ground controller to coordinate the runway crossings with the local controller and her failure to scan the runway prior to issuing the crossing instructions. Contributing to the incident was the combination of the front line manager/tower… - [NTSB CEN09CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA203.md): Bell 407 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2592T · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver. - [NTSB OPS09IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA002.md): Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · No damage > The controller's issuance of an improper climb clearance to the pilot of Berry Aviation flight 510. Contributing to the incident was the controller's distraction while he searched for a misplaced flight progress strip. - [NTSB ERA09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA041.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N1242C · No damage > The passenger’s failure to avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of the passenger safety briefing. - [NTSB OPS08IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA010.md): Cessna 172 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N316AS · 2 aircraft · No damage > Probable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement… - [NTSB LAX08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA182.md): Robinson R44 II · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N272SW · Destroyed > The student's inadvertent control interference, which the flight instructor was unable to overcome. A contributing factor was the instructor's poor crew coordination in his failure to verbally command the student to relinquish the controls and his inadequate… - [NTSB DEN08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA092.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E · Sunrise Beach, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N686F · Substantial damage > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to… ## 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", '02063538')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063538/cases --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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