# 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 DEN00LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA145.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Duchesne, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4689Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking on soft terrain. Factors included fuel starvation, the fuel selector valve not engaging properly, the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve, and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA246.md): Summers RV4 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N131DS · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the drainage ditch that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX00LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA288.md): Bell 47D · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N39KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning by which he miscalculated fuel consumption which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA071.md): Showalter Rotorway 152 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N11662 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's inadequate installation of an ignition lead that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor in the accident was the soybean crop in the forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA243.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Osborne, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N57616 · Destroyed
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the number four piston and cylinder, the soft terrain, and the main landing gear overload and subsequent collapse.
- [NTSB DEN00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA144.md): Mooney M20E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6927U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure the refuel the airplane. Factors were the road signs.
- [NTSB SEA00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA150.md): Mooney M20E · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N1927Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA214.md): Piper PA-25 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N6195Z · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power caused by detonation of the #3 piston.
- [NTSB LAX00LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA284.md): Cessna 150J · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N60764 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply onboard the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA222.md): Romero SEA REY · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N817R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control by the pilot due to incapacitation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA269.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N313UA · No damage
  > the evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system.
- [NTSB CHI00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA235.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N5293W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to turn back toward the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA238.md): Beech BE-A35 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N8530A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeded the VNE speed restriction of 144 MPH. Factors included the ruddervator flutter and the out of balance ruddervators.
- [NTSB SEA00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA146.md): Jonas Falcon XP · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N90345 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI00FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA227.md): Cessna 182A · Sauk City, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N4742D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA072.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N364PA · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information, and his delay in taking remedial action that resulted in the in-flight encounter with severe weather.
- [NTSB NYC00FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA210.md): Mooney M20E · Lunenburg, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N5727Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC00FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA209.md): Cessna 210D · Ashland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N3894Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night, low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB LAX00LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N3629E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA142.md): Cessna TU-206G · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N206RA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the fracture of the #2 cylinder intake valve stem and the puncturing of the #2 piston dome by the intake valve head. Factors include no suitable landing site within the maneuvering abilities of the aircraft, and coniferous trees…
- [NTSB MIA00LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA225.md): Cessna 421A · Homewood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N1477D · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the right propeller by the mechanic for his failure to properly torque the eight nuts resulting in fatigue failure of the studs and separation of the right propeller during cruise flight. Findings in the investigation were 1)…
- [NTSB CHI00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA223.md): Cessna 210N · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N5525A · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA069.md): Eurocopter AS350B · Sumner, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N911AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing factors was the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA143.md): Jim Weseman Challenger II · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control were factors.
- [NTSB LAX00LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA277.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N600EE · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and separation of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector line due to the company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive. A factor in the accident was the company's decision to operate the aircraft in…
- [NTSB CHI00IA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA221.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N421TE · No damage
  > The failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination.
- [NTSB DEN00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA137.md): Mooney M20C · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N6253U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives.
- [NTSB CHI00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA215.md): Lutke Rotoway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N1183M · Substantial damage
  > the loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of the top engine mount and the subsequent loss of the main rotor drive belt tension. A factor was the confined area landing zone.
- [NTSB LAX00MA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00MA273.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N510TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate decision by which he continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB LAX00LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA275.md): Steel/Vans RV6 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N64ME · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to overheating resulting from the failure of the engine build-up facility to install a vernatherm.
- [NTSB ANC00FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA093.md): Cessna 180 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N2997A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stalling of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC00MA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00MA201.md): Grumman G-159 · Linneus, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · CGNAK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Factors in this accident were clouds, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while in cruise flight above the airplane's single engine…
- [NTSB LAX00IA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00IA272.md): Canadair CL-65 · Monterey, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · N97325 · No damage
  > Fatigue failure of the bell gear in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator system.
- [NTSB IAD00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA062.md): Boeing Stearman E75-N1 · Atwater, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N75647 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of total engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC00LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA200.md): Cessna P210N · Richfield Sprng, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N5256W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number two cylinder main bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA221.md): Beech 58 · Hernando, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N158MT · Destroyed
  > The arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist.
- [NTSB CHI00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA209.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N24GK · Substantial damage
  > the blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA201.md): Witlock CIRCA-NIEUPORT 12 · Peotone, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N317LS · Substantial damage
  > the carburetor icing conditions and the fact that the aircraft was not equipped with carburetor heat protection. A factor to the accident was the crops.
- [NTSB FTW00LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA213.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2000 · N99236 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA209.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8151K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA143.md): Mooney M20J · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N201DK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a complete loss of power due to mechanical failure.
- [NTSB CHI00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA207.md): Chilian Kitfox 1200 IV · Lowell, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N456RC · Substantial damage
  > the incapacitation of the pilot. Factors to the accident were the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and the subsequent stall.
- [NTSB CHI00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA195.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Windsor, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N53131 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion and the pilot abruptly applying normal brakes during the landing roll. Factors relating to this accident were the precautionary landing, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/ decision.
- [NTSB FTW00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA207.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N3392E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both magnetos of the dual-magneto single-drive unit. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA195.md): Fairchild M-62 · Grafton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N51941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off.
- [NTSB NYC00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA185.md): Ercoupe Forney F-1 · Leechburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N7518C · Substantial damage
  > A severed oil pressure line, which resulted in an off airport landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA084.md): Maule M-4-210C · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N9855M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA132.md): Cessna 180F · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N37GC · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were mountainous terrain and cloud, low ceiling and obscuration conditions.
- [NTSB SEA00FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA127.md): Cessna 175 · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7625M · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA208.md): Cessna 402C · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N405MN · Destroyed
  > The airplanes entry into an uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons from which it crashed into the ocean.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases.md?page=173

## 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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