# NTSB investigations: Airport facilities/design, 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 DCA25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA117.md): Boeing 737-832 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2025 · N3737C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.
- [NTSB ANC25LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2025 · N59826 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize that an automated taxiway gate was closing, and the pilot’s failure stop for the closing gate.
- [NTSB DCA20MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20MA002.md): Saab 2000 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N686PA · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear manufacturer’s incorrect wiring of the wheel speed transducer harnesses on the left main landing gear during overhaul. The incorrect wiring caused the antiskid system not to function as intended, resulting in the failure of the left outboard…
- [NTSB CEN19TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA196.md): Aeronca 65 C · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N22173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a dark-colored utility pole while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA16CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA396.md): Cessna 150 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N18228 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA304.md): Cessna 120 · Climax, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N77216 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during the landing roll to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA396.md): Render RV 9A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N82PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a stabilized approach and to maintain airspeed during final approach over obstacles resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB WPR14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA314.md): Cessna 182Q · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N624M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN13LA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA570.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N31688 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure he had sufficient fuel on board to complete the planned flight. Contributing to the accident was the incomplete information provided by the airport's AWOS.
- [NTSB CEN13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA237.md): Alon A2 · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2013 · N6369V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment.
- [NTSB CEN13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA041.md): Cessna 172S · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2012 · N985GE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's decision to relocate the runway displaced threshold, which did not provide an adequate safety margin for…
- [NTSB WPR11MA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11MA454.md): North American/Aero Classics P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N79111 · Substantial damage
  > The reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate…
- [NTSB DCA10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA075.md): Boeing 737 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N3730B · Substantial damage
  > a baggage cart impacting the airplane and causing substantial damage as a result of the jet blast from a passing airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA259.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N424LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR10CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N1721T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…
- [NTSB ERA09CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA508.md): Mooney 231 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N75PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of familiarity with the airport diagram, which resulted in a runway excursion onto a grassy area.
- [NTSB CEN09CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA158.md): Cessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N2333D · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09MA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09MA142.md): Aerospatiale Alenia ATR 42-320 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 27, 2009 · N902FX · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to monitor and maintain a minimum safe airspeed while executing an instrument approach in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were 1) the flight crew's failure to…
- [NTSB ERA09CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA024.md): Lange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N4929R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.
- [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198.md): Mooney M20S · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
- [NTSB LAX08CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA264.md): Cessna 152 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N46974 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was caused by the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane en route.
- [NTSB CHI08CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA249.md): Morane-Saulnier MS-760/B · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N69X · Substantial damage
  > Restriction of the elevator controls due to the presence of the seat belt buckled around the co-pilot control stick. An additional cause was the failure of the pilot to verify that the flight controls were unobstructed before flight. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB SEA08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA173.md): Cosmos Phase II · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N311RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN08CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA133.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N24598 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, turbulence, airspeed was not maintained, and compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate.
- [NTSB NYC08CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA269.md): Cessna 172M · Jefferson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N73594 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankment adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA225.md): Cessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N300DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway.
- [NTSB DEN08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA121.md): Cessna 337G · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N53661 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel flange seal leak and water in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA181.md): Beech C23 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind, and the embankment.
- [NTSB LAX08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA204.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N83056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA173.md): Beech A23A · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N701DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management that led to fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA216.md): Cessna 172M · Skykomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N94HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action.
- [NTSB LAX08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA176.md): Clarke Colin Glastar · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N1935C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around after the first bounce.
- [NTSB LAX08CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA169.md): Cessna 172M · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N9328H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA159.md): Cessna 172P · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N230U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration.
- [NTSB LAX08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA172.md): Cessna T337G · GreatBarrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N337JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's delayed remedial action was also causal.
- [NTSB DEN08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA099.md): Piper Seneca · Plaquemine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N864CA · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's poor decision to simulate a loss of engine on takeoff with a wet runway and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the dew covered runway surface and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA188.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N522DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA147.md): Beech B-23 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4026T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DFW08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA145.md): Weatherly 201B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N1264W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA117.md): Cessna 182D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N9111X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and…
- [NTSB SEA08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA111.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Bluff, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N134DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate short-field landing procedure and excessive airspeed that resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were gusting unfavorable winds, the short runway, and rocks off the departure end of the strip.
- [NTSB MIA08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA095.md): Champion 7KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1682G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA120.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N2710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA114.md): Murphy Murphy Rebel · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N3VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA166.md): Wim J Huisman Velocity 173 Fixed · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N127DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA106.md): Maule M-5-235C · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9277E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA100.md): Questair Venture · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.
- [NTSB NYC08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA159.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N9233X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB DFW08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA089.md): Piper PA24-260 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N9097P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.
- [NTSB LAX08CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA082.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N63D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall mush, and, the subsequent failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance during the takeoff initial climb.…

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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", '03017000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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