# NTSB investigations: Enroute

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 CHI05CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA256.md): Boeing A75N1 · Ellisville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N52551 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB IAD05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Babylon, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N8270M · Substantial damage
  > A broken piston and exhaust valve tappet which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the failure of the operator to overhaul the engine at the manufacturer's recommended interval.
- [NTSB DFW05MA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05MA230.md): Sikorsky S76 · Gulf of Mexico, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N90421 · Destroyed
  > The pilots' delayed response to the No. 1 engine fire warning and the loss of power to both engines, which occurred for undetermined reasons. The pilots' delayed response was most likely due to stress and fatigue. Contributing to the delay of the initiation…
- [NTSB ATL05CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA158.md): Christen Industries S-2B · Deeherd, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N60770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight, forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.
- [NTSB LAX05CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA297.md): Beech C23 · Jiggs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2005 · N9331S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA05LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA187.md): Cessna 182E · Toutle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N2942Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (improperly) preflighting the airplane. A contributing factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB IAD05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA147.md): Hanson VariEze · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N220EZ · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's inadequate fuel tank inspection during construction, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA157.md): Cessna 172F · Haleyville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N5320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight of the fuel tank resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing, and nose over on landing roll out.
- [NTSB CHI05CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA267.md): West Revolution Mini 500 · Ida, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N20925 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt (improper) control action which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom. Contributing factors were the false indication provided by the engine tachometer, the pilot's decision to immediately initiate an autorotation instead of…
- [NTSB IAD05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA130.md): Cessna 172S · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2005 · N972SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point as a result of the airplane's excessive airspeed. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve.
- [NTSB LAX05CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA285.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N2686Z · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA243.md): Allensworth Baby Belle · El Dara, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N9094P · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer failed to specify a relief radius on the tail rotor spindle drawings, which resulted in the spindle being manufactured with an inadequate relief radius at the point of fatigue failure.
- [NTSB ATL05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA154.md): Samson Seawind 3000 · Wrightsville Bh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N88PS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt night VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an inflight encounter with weather and the pilot's subsequent loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ATL05CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA155.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N88432 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA139.md): Terrio Pober Jr Ace · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N37KT · Substantial damage
  > A fractured oil pressure line, which resulted in the fracture of the number 3 cylinder connecting rod bearing, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA146.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N8164H · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA279.md): Beech 35-A33 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N337Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA137.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2005 · N99746 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent collision with trees during a…
- [NTSB SEA05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA179.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N7546T · Substantial damage
  > The oil pressure gauge line fitting coming loose from the engine, resulting in the loss of oil to the point where internal engine components were starved for oil, leading to extensive internal damage and seizing of the engine. Factors include a set of eight…
- [NTSB ATL05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA151.md): Piper PA-18-105 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N262T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB DFW05CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA219.md): Cessna 172R · Springtown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N93AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI05CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA236.md): Yamokoski Glastar · Marcellus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N4970Y · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the tall corn he encountered.
- [NTSB SEA05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA175.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · CF-YKO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA128.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Vail, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2005 · N4222R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors include the pilot's attempt to takeoff from the highway, high density altitude, the downdrafts, and the sign.
- [NTSB IAD05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA123.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2005 · N40504 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA127.md): Cessna 172N · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N9892J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB ATL05FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA148.md): Beech A36 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N1824W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorm activity, which resulted in loss of aircraft control and collision with trees and the ground during the result uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA147.md): Cessna 172G · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N5863R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects.
- [NTSB LAX05LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA270.md): Prescott Aeronautical Pusher · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N43PP · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA267.md): Barnes Lancair Legacy · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N508DB · Substantial damage
  > The inaccurate fuel quantity sensors and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA143.md): Cessna 402B · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N1399G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA170.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Challis, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N6677P · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB MIA05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA149.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N318JL · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power from the left engine, and the failure of the left propeller to feather for undetermined reasons, resulting in the inability to maintain altitude, and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB IAD05FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA121.md): Cessna 150M · Wht Sulfur Sprg, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2005 · N45679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing, which resulted in collision with a wire and terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in his becoming lost/disoriented, and a low fuel…
- [NTSB LAX05LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA266.md): Agusta SF 260D · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N402FD · Substantial damage
  > the company maintenance personnel's failure to follow a prescribed canopy installation procedures.
- [NTSB DFW05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA210.md): McCain RV-8 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N2071D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA222.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N6601G · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA125.md): Cessna 177B · Centennial, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N35166 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towards visible weather that obstructed his chosen route of flight, and his failure to maintain terrain…
- [NTSB CHI05LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA217.md): Cessna 150G · Mountain View, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N4080J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL05FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA142.md): Beech V35B · Ellijay, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2005 · N1212V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight under visual flight rules into known adverse weather, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, and an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor associated with the…
- [NTSB NYC05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA130.md): Raytheon A36 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N838DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA147.md): Cessna T210M · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N732WN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA220.md): Grumman G-164A · New Boston, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N9041M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA172.md): Waco CTO · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N7446 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor ice. A factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA129.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N48395 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fractured pushrod.
- [NTSB SEA05LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA161.md): Cessna A185F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N4867C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC05FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA121.md): Beech V35B · Denali Park, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N912DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain while climbing, and his improper in-flight decision making by electing to fly at a low altitude toward rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA163.md): Steele Safari · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N13MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during cruise flight. Factors include soft, grassy terrain at the location where the pilot executed the autorotational landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA114.md): Convair BT-13A · Lyme, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N49646 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in an incorrect fuel selector position, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX05LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA253.md): Malechek Q-200 · Delano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N870BM · Destroyed
  > the in-flight delamination and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.

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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 = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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