# NTSB investigations: Environmental issues

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 CEN26LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA315.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · DeQuincy, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2026 · N80515 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after encountering a wind gust. Contributing to the accident was nearby convective activity.
- [NTSB CEN26LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA307.md): Cessna Claassen 305A(0-1A) · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2026 · N41362 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA311.md): HPH Glasflugel 304CZ · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2026 · N304BS · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB CEN26LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA300.md): Cessna T206H · Marble, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2026 · N464PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the final approach in variable and gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were localized wind effects associated with mountainous terrain and with nearby convective activity.
- [NTSB CEN26LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA297.md): Aeroprakt Manufacturing SP Zoo A22LS · Searcy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 17, 2026 · N22FC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA293.md): Beech 58 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2026 · N29DA · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA291.md): Vans RV8 · Linden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2026 · N412CV · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB CEN26LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA286.md): Cessna T188C · Randolph, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2026 · N9998J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA285.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tuscumbia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2026 · N29AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.
- [NTSB ERA26LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA299.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N905KS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA26LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA277.md): Rans S-6-S · Morgan, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2026 · N528MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water.
- [NTSB CEN26LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA289.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 Raven 1 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N26EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low-level altitude during an agricultural operation.
- [NTSB DCA26LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA286.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LL · Sanford, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2026 · N271SY · No damage
  > An encounter with convectively induced turbulence during cruise flight in an area of forecast thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB CEN26LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA256.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Coralville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2026 · N322TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN26LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA252.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Whiting, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2026 · N808HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an antenna while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA272.md): Cessna 170B · Hartwell, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2026 · N1838C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusty and variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.
- [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 CEN26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA246.md): Rotec Engineering Rally 3 · Hooker, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an engine seizure for undetermined reasons because the wreckage was disposed of before it could be examined.
- [NTSB ERA26LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA259.md): Maule M-5-235C · Hickman, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2026 · N9103E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ERA26LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA261.md): Kodiak Kodiak 100 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N726SH · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a large wave during touchdown on a river, which resulted in a subsequent bounce and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA248.md): Dean J Irvin KFA Safari XL · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2026 · N927MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA238.md): Cessna A185F · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N151PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA26LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA285.md): Leigh Aerosystems E100 · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2026 · N1224E · Substantial damage
  > Degraded engine and propeller performance during hot and high-density altitude operations, which resulted in a high descent rate and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA234.md): Piper PA-12 · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N3013M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA230.md): Stephen Aberle Chipper CH-2A · Alva, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2026 · N618SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi the tailwheel-equipped airplane over uneven terrain while operating with limited forward visibility, which resulted in the left main landing gear entering a hole.
- [NTSB WPR26LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA222.md): Cessna 172S · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2026 · N96FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and encounter with a tailwind while landing on a rough runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA221.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glastar · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2026 · N399RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR26LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA220.md): Cessna 172S · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2026 · N55231 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA26LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA234.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2026 · N144CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA245.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Renovo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2026 · N47123 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an off-airport landing.
- [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 CEN26LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA211.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N15291 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA215.md): Eaa Acro Sport II · Sheridan, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2026 · N23RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N90932 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…
- [NTSB CEN26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA210.md): Cessna 172S · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2026 · N386SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB WPR26LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA206.md): Cessna 177 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2026 · N13430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a faster than normal touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN26LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA214.md): Cessna 182 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2026 · N2056X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA213.md): Moose SR 2500 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N135DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA26LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA218.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G600 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N600WE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s decision to continue the landing approach into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss visual reference and loss airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA196.md): Guenther Glen A Searey LSX · Briarcliff, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2026 · N379GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and aircraft control during the base to final turn, which resulted in the airplane impacting the water. Contributing to the accident was reported downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA200.md): Maule M-7-260C · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2026 · N261MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA216.md): Cessna 182P · Northport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N86289 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA194.md): Lockwood AIR CAM · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N32F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA195.md): Cessna 180 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N2479C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA196.md): Diamond DA40 · Wells, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2026 · N787PV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from mountainous terrain due to a downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR26LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA192.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2026 · N252LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA188.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N952SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.
- [NTSB WPR26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA194.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N40CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA187.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N806DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control due to a plastic foreign object jammed in the rudder pedals, while landing with a gusting left crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA182.md): American AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N5832L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.

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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", '03'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03/cases

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