# NTSB investigations: Standing

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC05CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA084.md): Piper PA-18 · Pamler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N5408Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind and diminished braking capability.
- [NTSB DCA05MA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA070.md): Embraer 170 · Washington, DC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N803MD · Minor damage
  > The inexperience of the driver (fleet service agent) in the operation of a belt loader, which resulted in the belt loader being driven under, and colliding with, the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA05MA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA071.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago O'Hare, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N417AW · Minor damage
  > The opening of the service door when the airplane was pressurized. Contributing to the accident was the captain's failure to ensure that one of the airplane doors was open while a ground-cooling cart was connected, which resulted in pressurizing the airplane…
- [NTSB MIA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA106.md): Pitts S1S · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N5WD · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust piping, and a fire.
- [NTSB DFW05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA072.md): Robinson R44 II · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N7535S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA079.md): Cessna 150 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2005 · N7771E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping.
- [NTSB DFW05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA088.md): Bell B-206L-1 · Galliano, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N480RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt input of the collective while the main rotor RPM was at idle, which resulted in a separation of the tail boom.
- [NTSB LAX05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA104.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N8339P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper ground handling procedure and failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to movement of the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA094.md): Cameron Balloons A-250 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2005 · N3037V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate handling of the balloon during boarding resulting in a passenger falling and sustaining a serious injury.
- [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA073.md): Cessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2157H · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.
- [NTSB NYC05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA043.md): Boeing 737-247 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N373DL · Substantial damage
  > The catering truck driver's failure to maintain clearance of the parked airplane by his inadvertent depressing the accelerator. A factor in this accident was the catering truck driver's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN05LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA048.md): Boeing 737-724 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N16732 · Substantial damage
  > the snowplow driver's failure to see the airplane during plowing operations. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowplow driver's excessive speed and the snow.
- [NTSB DEN05IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA046.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2005 · N202UX · Minor damage
  > the tug driver's failure to maintain operational control of the tug, resulting in impact with an airplane. Contributing factors include the tug driver's improper procedure, the tug driver's inadequate initial ground equipment training, and the…
- [NTSB NYC05CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA035.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets 400A · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2004 · N417CW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the operator of a ground service vehicle.
- [NTSB MIA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.
- [NTSB CHI05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA038.md): Hamburger Flugzeugbau HFB 320 Hansa · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N604GA · Destroyed
  > The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the elevator trim system resulting in the reversed elevator trim condition and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing factors included the dark night and low…
- [NTSB CHI05LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA028.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N305CE · No damage
  > Failure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance to the rotating propeller resulting in inadvertent contact with a propeller blade.
- [NTSB CHI05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N2245M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to assure that the airplane was properly secured prior to hand propping the engine. Factors associated with the accident were the broken tie down rope and the other airplanes which were contacted.
- [NTSB LAX05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA024.md): Champion 7GCAA · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N9081L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the published prestart, start, and shutdown procedures.
- [NTSB LAX04LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA331.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N61413 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA204.md): Beech BE-95-A55 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N9779Y · Substantial damage
  > The improper refueling of the left auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in an overflow of fuel, and a subsequent explosion in the left wing during engine start.
- [NTSB LAX04IA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA302.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N461WN · No damage
  > a loss of separation between Southwest flight 440 and Asiana flight 204 due to the LC2 relief controller's failure to appropriately monitor the operation and recognize a developing traffic conflict. Contributing factors included the FAA's position relief…
- [NTSB DEN04CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA111.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Escalante, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N2758C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds, the gusts, and the refueling truck.
- [NTSB ANC04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA079.md): Hughes 500D · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · C-GVHG · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to use proper procedures while securing a sling load to the helicopter, which resulted in foreign object damage to the helicopter's main rotor system while idling.
- [NTSB ANC04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA077.md): Hughes 369D · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · C-GLHQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while the helicopter was standing, which resulted in the coasting main rotor blade contacting the tail boom. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA142.md): Bell UH-1H · Childs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N128FC · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the lack of company standards and operation procedures.
- [NTSB DCA04IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04IA052.md): Airbus Industrie A340-311 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · G-VFLY · No damage
  > The incorrect loading of baggage into the aft cargo compartment instead of the forward compartment, which resulted in aft CG light in-flight.
- [NTSB ANC04IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA058.md): Boeing 757-251 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N550NW · No damage
  > The failure of the flight attendant to follow the appropriate door opening procedure by remaining clear of the door handle when the passenger door was opened from the outside by customer service personnel, which resulted in a wrist injury to the flight…
- [NTSB FTW04IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA147.md): Bell 206L-1 · Smi-28 · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N83MT · No damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB ANC04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA052.md): Douglas C-54B · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N44911 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel tank explosion in the left wing auxiliary fuel tank, and subsequent fuel fire that occurred during engine start for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX04LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N61415 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB ATL04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA094.md): Firefly F8B · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N2200D · Minor damage
  > The overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.
- [NTSB DEN04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA053.md): Cessna C172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N5345G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA074.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N21266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure, which resulted in a run-away airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA063.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2004 · N158SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the baggage cart E-hitch pin, which resulted in the baggage cart separating from its tug, and subsequently impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA060.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N6234M · Destroyed
  > An engine fire for undetermined reasons during start-up.
- [NTSB NYC04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA058.md): Cessna U206G · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N9940M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to unload passengers and leave the airplane unattended while the engine was running, and the passenger's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. A factor related to the…
- [NTSB CHI04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA050.md): Cessna 182A · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N5894B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate starting and flooded engine procedure used by certified flight instructor while providing instruction to the dual student.
- [NTSB LAX04LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA089.md): Cessna 172L · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N7668G · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.
- [NTSB NYC04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA042.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N916CA · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with an unoccupied belt loader, after the belt loader driver inadvertently fell to the ground while maneuvering. Factors in this accident were the gusty wind conditions and the failure of the operator to require that persons operating belt…
- [NTSB MIA04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA024.md): Beech BE-76 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N6013M · No damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure which led to inadvertent activation of the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA045.md): OMF OMF-100-160 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2003 · N290MF · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to either brief the passenger about disembarking from an airplane with the propeller running or to shutdown the engine during the passenger's disembarkation. The night lighting condition and the passenger's lack of familiarity with…
- [NTSB NYC04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA002.md): Lake LA250 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N64SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in make and model airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA003.md): Boeing 737 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N972AN · Substantial damage
  > The collision of a ground support vehicle with a parked aircraft, due to the faulty gearshift lever on the ground support vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA003.md): Balloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N7021U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's diverted attention that resulted in the inadequate handling of the burner during ground operations.
- [NTSB NYC03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N776NC · Minor damage
  > the airline ground person's failure to properly control the pushback tug, and her subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance between the tug and the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the airline ground person's operation of the tug…
- [NTSB FTW03LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA224.md): Bell 206-B3 · Galveston 395 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N12HT · Destroyed
  > The reason for loss of control was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX03LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA280.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N9141Y · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the bystander's failure to maintain clearance with the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB NYC03CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA189.md): Fairchild Dornier 328-300 · Hebron, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N413FJ · No damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent fall while attempting to board. A factor was the lack of a company requirement for a person to assist passengers in boarding the airplane.

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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
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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