# 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 SEA91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA093.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N81578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used inadequate starting procedures. Factors to the accident were: the pilot did not use proper assistance and the passenger's inadvertent control interference.
- [NTSB NYC91LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA114.md): Cessna 150L · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · N9913G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent exit (falling) from the airplane, while attempting to recover an object from outside the airplane without setting the parking brake and/or shutting down the engine.
- [NTSB CHI91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Branch, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N3072H · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow recommeded starting procedures/directives and precautions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA147.md): de Havilland DHC6-300 · Nuuuli, Antarctica · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · 5WFAU · No damage
  > The inadequate lighting of the gate at the terminal and inadequate training of the security guard by company personnel. Contributing to this accident was a dark night condition.
- [NTSB NYC91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA089.md): Cessna 150J · Angola, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1991 · N51396 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to insure the magneto switch was off prior to moving the propeller.
- [NTSB CHI91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA102.md): Aeronca 15AC · St.Croix Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N1340H · No damage
  > Failure to conduct a passenger safety briefing, and inadequate supervision, by the pilot in command. A factor related to the accident is the passenger's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB ATL91IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA044.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1991 · N844AE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the captain to follow checklist procedures, resulting in a flight with the cabin door unsecured, and the subsequent loss of the cabin door.
- [NTSB CHI91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA087.md): Boeing 727-200 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1991 · N815AA · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper procedures and the improper use of the throttles.
- [NTSB NYC91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA065.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Celina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1991 · N8385S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the powerplant controls, magnetos and brakes.
- [NTSB ATL91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA045.md): Cessna 182A · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N4718D · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short related to the alternator from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB DEN91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA036.md): Cessna 180K · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1991 · N63130 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe or hazardous condition. Factors were: rough water and high winds.
- [NTSB FTW91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA026.md): Cessna 205 · Medford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1990 · N8219Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper starting procedures which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the airplane's encounter with rough terrain during the unmanned taxi.
- [NTSB FTW91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA020.md): Cessna 172N · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N6297D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the approved start procedures which resulted in an induction fire and the destruction of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA041.md): Boeing 727-257 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N715RC · Minor damage
  > The inadequate deicing procedures instituted by company management.
- [NTSB LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N24815 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other.
- [NTSB CHI91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA001.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N426AM · Minor damage
  > Visual outlook inadequate by the ground personnel. Contributing factors were lack of total experience in type of operation and a dusk light condition.
- [NTSB ATL90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N44678 · Substantial damage
  > The number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem…
- [NTSB SEA90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA192.md): Cessna 150L · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N18677 · No damage
  > Passengers failure to maintain clearance from the turning propeller. A factor in the accident was his diverted attention to a helicopter on the ground nearby with the engine running.
- [NTSB LAX90DJA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DJA03.md): Bell 206B · Oahu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N3200N · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow boarding instructions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA319.md): Robinson R-22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N80750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate passenger briefing, and his failure to provide proper assistance to the exiting passenger.
- [NTSB LAX90LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA335.md): Enstrom F28F · Beatty, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N8620A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land. Loose shale rock and sloping downhill terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO90DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DIG02.md): Cessna 182J · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N2891F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to assure that the magneto (ignition) switch was in the proper position. A factor related to the accident was: partial failure of the magneto switch, which allowed the key to be removed, though the switch was not in the 'off' position.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM06.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · White Cloud, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N77721 · No damage
  > The passengers disregard of the pilot's instructions and her failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB SEA90FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA115.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Glacier, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N101FW · Substantial damage
  > Passenger did not follow the procedures associated with the operations in the vicinity of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA134.md): Hughes 269A · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N110ES · Destroyed
  > Ground resonance due to inadequate servicing and maintenance of the landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB LAX90LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA225.md): Bellanca BL26 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N4034B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an improper starting technique.
- [NTSB ANC90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA078.md): Champion Aeronca 7DC · Elmendorf, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N2759A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly tie down and chock the aircraft and/or obtain proper assistance, and his failure to properly set the throttle, while hand propping to start the engine.
- [NTSB CHI90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA134.md): Cessna 172N · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N733CR · Substantial damage
  > The engine started for an undetermined reason, when the prop was moved after the pilot experienced an inoperative starter. (Most probably, there was either an isolated/intermittent problem in the ignition system or the pilot did not move the magneto switch…
- [NTSB MIA90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA123.md): Bell TH-13T · Biloxi, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N67223 · No damage
  > The passenger's intentional act of jumping in the air with his arm raised while under the main rotor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA189.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N1602N · No damage
  > Improper supervision and absence of assistance by the company to passengers disembarking the helicopter.
- [NTSB BFO90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA037.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prnc Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N2580E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision by not shutting down the engine or assuring the helicopter was properly attended,when he deplaned.
- [NTSB SEA90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA067.md): Becker Bensen B8M · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1990 · N87917 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the propeller.
- [NTSB ATL90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA083.md): Cessna 172G · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1990 · N4373L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure the aircraft when he left it unattended with the engine running.
- [NTSB LAX90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA107.md): Beech B-19 · Chiriaco Summit, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1990 · N24015 · Destroyed
  > A engine compartment fire of undetermined origin dduring engine start.
- [NTSB CHI90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA075.md): Boeing 727 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1990 · N519FT · Minor damage
  > The tug operator's failure to maintain control of the tug, possibly due to having inadvertently placed or caught his built-up, steel-toe boot under the brake pedal.
- [NTSB NYC90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N9093H · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance, inadequate surveillance by the company/operator, and inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in a fire during an attempted engine start. A factor related to the accident was: the unsecured fuel line.
- [NTSB DEN90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N62672 · No damage
  > The pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Millbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N43416 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft and/or adequately brief the passenger (student pilot), and inadvertent bumping of the throttle by the passenger.
- [NTSB BFO90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA015.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N63009 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure (tie down/chock) the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA009.md): Cessna 182D · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N9925T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA90MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA002.md): Boeing 727-232 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N530DA · Destroyed
  > A fire which started in the passenger oxygen system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of delta airlines to recognize, attend to and correct repeated leaks in the oxygen system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA006.md): Piper J-2 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N6677C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately secure the aircraft before hand propping the engine.
- [NTSB FTW90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA006.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Edmond, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1989 · N1940P · No damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the passenger's impairment from use of a prescription drug (medication).
- [NTSB ANC89LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA180.md): Piper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N4579A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM08.md): Mooney M20 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N5292B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hand prop the engine with a non-pilot at the controls and the passenger's application to full throttle. A factor related to the accident was panic of the passenger.
- [NTSB BFO89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA078.md): Hughes 269C · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N58281 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use (movement) of the collective control during engine operation before shutdown, and a subsequent lift-off, loss of control, roll over, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA077.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N24463 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot by not assuring that the acft was properly secured, or that someone was at the controls while he was hand propping the engine. A related factor was the pilot's improper adjustment of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB BFO89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N6840G · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the ignition system. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane or obtain proper assistance.
- [NTSB MIA89LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA243.md): Hughes 269C · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N81AM · Destroyed
  > The severe fuselage vibration (ground resonance) and the pilot's improper planning/decision to avoid or compensate for the occurrence. A factor related to the accident was the low shock strut.
- [NTSB LAX89LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA328.md): British Aerospace 3201 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N332QC · No damage
  > The deplaning passenger's failure to observe a raised and marked area in the passenger cabin floor exit aisle. Contributing factors to the accident were: darkness and the fuselage floor exit aisle was designed with a raised area which partially obstructed its…

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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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