# NTSB investigations: Airport structure

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 WPR26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2026 · N24932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a jet blast fence during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR25LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA173.md): Bell 407 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2025 · N407SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door.
- [NTSB CEN23LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA265.md): Bearhawk Model 5 · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N619MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a building. Contributing to the accident were the obstacles at the airstrip that prevented the pilot from performing a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN23LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA266.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA053.md): Bell 407 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2022 · N184SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning.
- [NTSB WPR22LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA096.md): Bell 47 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2022 · N1023V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover which, resulted in a collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA017.md): North American Navion · Palmetto, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N8698H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR20LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA332.md): Piper PA28 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2020 · N5397S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN20CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ankeny, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N83032 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which allowed the airplane to move forward over the wheel chocks and impact him and a hangar when he subsequently hand propped the engine.
- [NTSB CEN20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA087.md): Vans RV8 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2020 · N7736T · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent engine start of the unoccupied airplane, which resulted in it moving forward and impacting a hangar and an electrical box.
- [NTSB CEN20CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA064.md): Guimbal Cabri G2 · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2020 · N715RK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering to land, which resulted in impact with an airplane and a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA19CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA422.md): Daryl Baker Bush Sport · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N4625D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a fuel pump enclosure.
- [NTSB GAA19CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA165.md): Cirrus SR20 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N418DE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB GAA19CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA136.md): Cessna 182 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2019 · N9101X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction during the engine warm-up, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to set the brakes.
- [NTSB GAA19CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA090.md): Zenair CH 750 Cruzer · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2018 · N947DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing, runway excursion, and impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA19CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA099.md): Cirrus SR20 · Jasper, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N343BZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA079.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N552TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controller’s instructions and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate lookout to see and avoid the other airplane on the taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR18FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA260.md): Robert L Coons RotorWay RW 1 · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2018 · N166LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a hangar while maneuvering to his hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB GAA18CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA545.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N669HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA18CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA485.md): Cessna 172 · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N707TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA374.md): Beech V35B · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · N6KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi.
- [NTSB GAA18CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA093.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N389BA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB GAA18CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA002.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N2918A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA17CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA506.md): Piper J3C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N6048H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA390.md): Bell 407 · Topeka, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N650HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a building during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA160.md): Cessna 152 · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N6132Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night.
- [NTSB GAA16CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA447.md): Cessna 172 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N9480E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA16CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA417.md): Cessna 172 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N4801D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB ERA16CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA264.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N1639E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB GAA16CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA377.md): Piper PA 44 · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N190ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA284.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Ferndale, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N8777 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA216.md): Airborne Redback · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N528PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft while manually starting the engine from outside the cockpit, which resulted in the unmanned aircraft becoming airborne and colliding with a hangar roof.
- [NTSB GAA16CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA348.md): Beech B200 · Carolina, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2016 · N87SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to actuate the parking brake prior to leaving his seat, resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB ERA15LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA224.md): Cessna 337 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N1732M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing as a result of his impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA008.md): Cessna 170A · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N170TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.
- [NTSB WPR15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA056.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2014 · N27580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.
- [NTSB ERA14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA257.md): P&M Quikr · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N428PM · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow engine startup procedures and a sudden surge of engine power for…
- [NTSB WPR14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA157.md): Robert A Miller Murphy Rebel Elite · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2014 · N3552J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA430.md): Cessna 525A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N194SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.
- [NTSB WPR13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA360.md): Versteeg Helicycle · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N234RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicycle control during hover due to an inadvertent control input.
- [NTSB WPR13CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA126.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N50380 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA054.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2012 · N4204A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and the metal canopy of a fuel island.
- [NTSB WPR12CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA330.md): Alon A2 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N5486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA122.md): Bowers Fly Baby 1-A · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2012 · N41017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA365.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N600DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a blast fence on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA10CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA117.md): Luscombe 8 · Springfield, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N2111K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA252.md): Bell 222B · Gulf of Mexico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N309CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing on a shipboard helipad.
- [NTSB MIA08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA127.md): Lima Sky Raider I · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N2642F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA161.md): Cessna 172 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
- [NTSB DFW08CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA158.md): Aeros Venture · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N43865 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and the instructor's delayed remedial action to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with a mailbox and hangar. A factor was the crosswind.

## 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", '03022042'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022042/cases

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