# 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. Page 181 of 718 · 35,885 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI99LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA280.md): Mooney M20J · Gainesville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N11652 · Destroyed > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and all available runway exceeded by the pilot. The trees and power lines were contributing factors. - [NTSB DEN99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA139.md): Beech V35B · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N3059W · Substantial damage > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain following a total loss of power for non mechanical reasons. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures for restarting the engine, operating the aircraft with known deficiencies, and inaccurate… - [NTSB ANC99FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA106.md): Cessna 180A · Kenai, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N8TL · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional visual flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with this accident were the reported low ceilings, obscuration, high winds, and turbulence. - [NTSB MIA99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA213.md): William Jay Kinney Challenger II · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1999 · N14131 · Substantial damage > failure of the engine to propeller drive belt for undetermined reasons, resulting in loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB DEN99FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA142.md): Cessna 172P · Grants, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1999 · N6497K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to fly the aircraft at an altitude sufficient to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: The pilot's in-flight planning and decision making in proceeding into known adverse weather. Low ceiling, rain, lack of total pilot experience, and… - [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB NYC99FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA187.md): Piper PA-32-260 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N5526J · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn. Factors include the pilot's failure maintain sufficient airspeed, and his failure to maintain the airplane in proper trim. - [NTSB MIA99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3206V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA101.md): Haering Avid Flyer Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N511AF · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to blockage of the airplane fuel system, a delamination of the fiberglass fuel tanks, and the usage of an improper fuel. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of the kit manufacturer to inform the pilot/owner against… - [NTSB CHI99LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA270.md): Beech C23 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N24670 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sanger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N42378 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line. - [NTSB FTW99LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA206.md): Mooney M20J · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N91FH · Substantial damage > The separation of the fuel line fitting as a result of fatigue. A factors was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA131.md): Cessna T210F · Fairplay, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N6125R · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the turbocharger. - [NTSB MIA99TA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99TA206.md): Hughes OH-6A · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1999 · N66377 · Substantial damage > An unidentified foreign object passing through the oil cooler blower assembly resulting in fracture and seizure of the oil cooler blower, and slowing of the main transmission and main rotor, which resulted in the pilot being unable to arrest the descent… - [NTSB ANC99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA099.md): Boeing 747-269B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1999 · N707CK · Substantial damage > The failure of a turbine blade, and subsequent penetration of the shroud (containment ring). A factor associated with the accident was the FAA's insufficient design standards/requirements addressed in an FAA Air Worthiness Directive, which called for a… - [NTSB MIA99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA205.md): Cessna R172K · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N1092V · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pressure pump, resulting in oil starvation, a forced landing and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB CHI99LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA275.md): Fairchild 24 C8C · La Fayette, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N15345 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate. A factor to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of the exhaust valve keeper becoming unlocked, which jammed the exhaust valve. - [NTSB CHI99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA257.md): Schweizer 269C · Jetmore, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N88007 · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of improper procedures by not following the helicopter manufacturer's recommended engine RPM reduction procedures during autorotations. A factor was the pilot not attaining the proper rotor RPM during the autorotation practice. - [NTSB NYC99LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA184.md): Troy Pietenpol · Collins, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N6286A · Substantial damage > In-flight separation of the propeller. - [NTSB CHI99LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA253.md): Beech B36TC · Brookfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1999 · N587DL · Substantial damage > the total mechanical failure of the engine crankshaft due to fatigue. A factor was the ditch encountered on landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA185.md): Cessna 150 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N714HS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was determined to be the density altitude. - [NTSB LAX99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA256.md): Cessna 172E · Emeryville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N5784T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to have all appropriate flight manuals aboard the airplane and the low… - [NTSB DEN99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA128.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Limon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N4540A · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors were a direct tailwind and high density altitude that deteriorated the airplane's climb capability, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA097.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N4811T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N4949E · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the mountainous terrain in which the pilot had to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA261.md): Hodre-Buull-Kolb Mark III · Plymouth, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N93JL · Destroyed > The failure of the airplane's rudder control pulley due to corrosion and inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by the owner/pilot mechanic of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA093.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N3780M · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight by the pilot, which failed to detect water contamination of the airplane's fuel. - [NTSB NYC99MA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99MA178.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N9253N · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were haze, and the dark night. - [NTSB MIA99LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA199.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dunedin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N3030Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI99FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA238.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Yorkville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N5054F · Destroyed > the pilot continuing into known adverse weather conditions, attempting low altitude flight, and not maintaining terrain clearance. Factors to the accident were the thunderstorm and the improper weather evaluation by the pilot following pre-departure and… - [NTSB FTW99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA191.md): Bell OH-58A · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N9254R · Substantial damage > The failure of the refueling truck's filter to separate water resulting in the water contamination in the helicopter's fuel system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA033.md): Cessna T210M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N6029N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow alternate landing gear extension procedures. Factors were the main landing gear failure to extend and a loss of electrical power. - [NTSB ATL99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA108.md): Hiller UH12-C · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N5317V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the passenger inadvertently shutting off the fuel supply. - [NTSB NYC99IA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA175.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N121GP · Minor damage > The failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture. - [NTSB NYC99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA172.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4595Z · Substantial damage > The improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB DEN99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA117.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N176V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. Factors were the loss of thermal lift, the subsequent stall/spin, and the fence post that he impacted. - [NTSB MIA99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA195.md): Ryan ST3KR · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N47306 · Substantial damage > the improper maintenance and inspection of the propeller system, which resulted in loose and improperly torqued bolts, causing the subsequent failure of a propeller blade. - [NTSB LAX99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA246.md): Smith Avid Stol Hauler · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N790GS · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD99FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA052.md): Boeing 737-824 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N12221 · Minor damage > the aircrew's inadvertent encounter with unforecast clear air turbulence. - [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA108.md): Williamson/Williamson RV-4 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N6NW · Substantial damage > Inadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle… - [NTSB NYC99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA167.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N22600 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA234.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N3477Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to contamination of the induction system and the carburetor throat. Factors in the accident were a prior undetected carburetor fire, which caused a deterioration in the air duct material. - [NTSB CHI99LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA226.md): Cessna 177RG · Weldon Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N1937Q · Substantial damage > the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA211.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N739ND · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel selector positioning resulting in fuel starvation during cruise. - [NTSB CHI99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA212.md): Cessna 150M · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N45078 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA209.md): Cessna 180A · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N9780B · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to get the airplane to climb for undetermined reason, and the pilot landing the floatplane on the lake with the wheels extended. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to perform a before landing checklist,… - [NTSB CHI99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA210.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N127G · Substantial damage > A material defect in the sloshing compound. Factors were the blocked fuel system, inspection not identifying material defect, and the crop field. - [NTSB SEA99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA100.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N3528Y · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion because the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. A ditch in the landing area was a contributing factor in the accident. - [NTSB FTW99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA179.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Theriot, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N8360T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a contaminated fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases.md?page=182 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases?page=181 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.