# NTSB investigations: NONE

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 ERA13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA229.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N2045T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA212.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Chester Springs, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2013 · N65625 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to extinguish the burner pilot lights prior to a hard landing in windy conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA169.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-105 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N4019A · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid obstructions during the approach to land, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA13CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA077.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Middletown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N5787S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper altitude management in the landing pattern that caused the glider to impact trees on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA079.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift.
- [NTSB ERA13CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA035.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Roseland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N4KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA018.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N230LB · No damage
  > The passenger’s inadequate brace position for the balloon landing, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN12LA659](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA659.md): Lindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N608RR · Minor damage
  > The failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly…
- [NTSB WPR12CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA412.md): Grob-Werke G 120A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N863AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA608.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N27UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA528.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N438AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB CEN12LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA490.md): Smith Applebay Zuni II · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N1ZV · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA454.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Benton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N273BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent extension of the wing airbrakes, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent landing prior to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA278.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N3617U · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA393.md): National Ballooning 858 · Pierce, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N9005E · No damage
  > The balloon pilot’s encounter with increased wind during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a passenger’s injury.
- [NTSB ERA12CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA393.md): North American AT-6C · Delmar, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N7055K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around after not attaining the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA285.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR12LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA250.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N943SB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN12CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA347.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N401DJ · Minor damage
  > The balloon pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB ERA12CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA378.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2012 · N817V · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to attain and maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA321.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Eagleville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2012 · N39RB · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA279.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Hallsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2012 · N9079S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA265.md): Jonker Sailplanes CC JS 1B · Clines Corner, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N555AP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rudder cable due to the inadequate design of the rudder pedal system.
- [NTSB ERA12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA328.md): Ultramagic N425 · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N990BR · No damage
  > The balloon passenger's failure to maintain her grip during landing, which resulted in a fall and injury to another passenger.
- [NTSB CEN12LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA248.md): Aerostar International Raven S49A · Janesville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N70451 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA163.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N2037U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of another balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR12LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA138.md): Raven Industries S-66A · Avra Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N57194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.
- [NTSB ERA12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA231.md): Firefly Balloons Firefly 8 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N14643 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and his failure to follow the balloon manufacturer's published emergency procedure for weather deterioration during flight.
- [NTSB WPR12CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA134.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Dillingham, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2012 · N103SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA173.md): Lindstrand LBL180A · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N49CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid a set of power lines while maneuvering to a landing site.
- [NTSB WPR12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N17873 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA072.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N8641R · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.
- [NTSB ERA12IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA090.md): Cessna 402B · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N303PJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the…
- [NTSB ERA12CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA027.md): Ica Brasov IS-29D2 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N1339X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a low-altitude traffic pattern entry and subsequent collision with telephone wires.
- [NTSB WPR12FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA010.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N7760A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA654](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA654.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8 · Mingo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N3181A · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon’s descent during the landing, which resulted in the balloon having a hard landing in a ditch and causing a passenger to be seriously injured.
- [NTSB WPR11CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA435.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Park City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N7154E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the landing on uneven ground.
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB ERA11LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA469.md): Lindstrand Balloons 180A · Lewiston, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N75213 · No damage
  > The separation of the inflation tank gas line due to an improperly positioned valve o-ring. Contributing to the accident was the use of an unapproved inflation tank.
- [NTSB WPR11FA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA392.md): Briegleb BG-12B · Moore, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N559Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a low pass over the runway in the opposite direction of his intended landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and glider control during the reverse-course maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the effect of…
- [NTSB ERA11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA465.md): Let L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA517.md): Kubicek BB85 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N1545T · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA520.md): Cameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N2012J · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB WPR11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA342.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N78AB · Substantial damage
  > The glider's impact with crops during the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA486.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N797V · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot did not take timely action to locate a safe outlanding area after entering an area where atmospheric lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA338.md): Rolladen Schneider OHG LS-3-17 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N84AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect use of the flap control pitch control recovery which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA401.md): Slingsby Capstan Type 49B · Hollywood, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N7475 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s improper response to the “check spoilers” signal from the tow pilot. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot’s failure to confirm that the spoilers were closed and locked before takeoff, and the glider copilot’s improper crew…
- [NTSB WPR11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA317.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA302.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N838KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider encountered a strong downward orographic wind flow and turbulence that forced it into terrain. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the glider very close to the terrain.

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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
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&page=7

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