# NTSB investigations, OK: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA308.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Tulsa, OK · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N825JC · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the alternator wiring connections, which resulted in electrical arcing and thermal damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN23LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA186.md): Beech F33A · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N2294L · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the wheel chocks before engine start which resulted in the inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running.
- [NTSB CEN13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA027.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Helena, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N57948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the cyclic and to stop the main rotor system before exiting the helicopter, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail rotor driveshaft.
- [NTSB DFW08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA055.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2008 · N398J · No damage
  > The line technician's failure to remain clear of the propeller. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [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 FTW97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA057.md): Gilbert Rutan Vari EZE · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N18VE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures and set the throttle to idle before hand propping.
- [NTSB FTW96TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA222.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-520N · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N520DD · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blades' contact with the tail boom due to gusting winds during rotor deceleration.
- [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 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 FTW85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA151.md): Douglas A-26B · Lawton, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N142ER · Destroyed
  > An intermittant fire in the left engine accessory section led to loss of fuel to the engine. The right engine injested water and quit. The landing gear had been left pinned in the down position because of a malfunction reported on the previous flight. Neither…
- [NTSB FTW80FPM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPM09.md): Beech 95-C55 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1980 · N5925S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPM12.md): Erco 415-CD · Grove, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1979 · N3224H · No damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPJ23.md): Balloon WKS FRFLY7 · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1979 · N2451H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPM04.md): Mooney M20A · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 9, 1977 · N5768Q · No damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPM25.md): Cessna 150 · Chelsea, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1976 · N3579L · No damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPM16.md): Cessna 150K · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1973 · N6032G · No damage
- [NTSB FTW71DPJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DPJ49.md): Piper PA-28 · Oklahoma Cty, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1971 · N7147W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0312.md): Cessna 172 · Pryor, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1969 · N78142 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68A0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0100.md): Cessna 172 · Purcell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1968 · N9123B · No damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0334.md): Ryan ST-3KR · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1967 · N1344 · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0543.md): Navion B · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1967 · N5438K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0442.md): Beech C-45H · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1967 · N3657G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0333.md): Cessna 172 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 20, 1966 · N4196L · No damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0084.md): Hughes 269A · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1966 · N8733F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0525.md): Cessna 172 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1966 · N5747T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0455.md): Beechcraft M35 · Oklahomacity, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 17, 1965 · N9927R · No damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0335.md): Mooney M20A · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1965 · N8369E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3978](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3978.md): Piper J3 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1964 · N25803 · No damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3976](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3976.md): Piper PA24 · Okla City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1964 · N6747P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3189.md): Lockheed L-188A · Tulsa, OK · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1964 · N6119 · Minor damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2646](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2646.md): Mooney MK20D · Gage, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1964 · N6618U · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X2130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2130.md): Cessna 175 · Okla City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1964 · N8369T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0943](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0943.md): Piper J3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1964 · N38493 · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases?state=OK

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