# NTSB investigations: U/A Canada PT6 SER 578HP

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA078.md): Beech B90 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 28, 2025 · N40BA · Substantial damage
  > On December 28, 2025, about 0935 eastern standard time, a Beech B90 airplane, N40BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Georgia. The pilot received minor injuries, and the copilot was seriously injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA14CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA419.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N202EH · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA023.md): Beech B90 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2012 · N821DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing after touching down long and on a wet runway that reduced the airplane’s braking capability, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655.md): Beech B90 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ERA09LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA435.md): Beech B90 · West Point, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1999G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.
- [NTSB ANC08WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA098.md): Beech 65-A90 · Pitt Meadows, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2008 · N17SA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC08FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA218.md): Dehavilland DHC6 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2008 · N656WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service…
- [NTSB NYC08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA177.md): Beech 65-A90 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N41DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA185.md): Beech 65-A90 · Wallkill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N435A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA122.md): Beech B90 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N1999G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the jumper to follow procedures.
- [NTSB CHI07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA060.md): Beechcraft BE99 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2007 · N699CZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light…
- [NTSB LAX06CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA285.md): Beech 99 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N205TC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the skydiver to correctly follow procedures and directives on exiting the airplane properly, which resulted in his collision with the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CHI06FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA210.md): de Havilland DHC-6-100 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N203E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of power in the right engine due to the fracturing of compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to some parachutists' injuries was the lack of a more effective restraint system…
- [NTSB LAX05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA038.md): Beech 99 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N1049C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxing in a nonmovement area at night.
- [NTSB MIA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA120.md): Beech 65-A90 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N45TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA062.md): Beech BE90 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N11FL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the landing gear system by company maintenance personnel resulting in a crack in the left main landing actuator mount going undetected and collapse of the left landing gear during landing roll when the actuator attachment failed.
- [NTSB FTW04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA011.md): Beech 65-A90 · Fentress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N511BF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA132.md): de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Fentress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N125PM · Minor damage
  > the King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation position, resulting in one of his skydiver's contacting the propeller of the de Havilland airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of total…
- [NTSB MIA00LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA205.md): Beech 65-A90 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N983K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, resulting in the aircraft colliding with a wire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue after having worked everyday for the previous 3 weeks.
- [NTSB LAX00FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA130.md): Bell 212 · Snelling, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N415B · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined.
- [NTSB MIA00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA032.md): Beech 90 · St. George, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB LAX98IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA097.md): Beech BE99 · Oakland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N20FW · No damage
  > Water accumulation in the tail section of the aircraft that froze around the elevator control cables which restricted the movement of the elevator. Contributing factors were the accumulation of debris in the limbers and drain hole for the affected area. A…
- [NTSB DCA97MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA009.md): Beech 1900C · Quincy, IL · Accident · 14 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N87GL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilots in the King Air A90 to effectively monitor the common traffic advisory frequency or to properly scan for traffic, resulting in their commencing a takeoff roll when the Beech 1900C (United Express flight 5925) was landing on an…
- [NTSB MIA96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA135.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N716NC · No damage
  > failure of the passenger to follow the instructions of ground personnel as she exited the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX96IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96IA065.md): Beech 99 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N134PM · No damage
  > improper installation of the rudder control cable by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing and/or fatigue and subsequent failure of the cable.
- [NTSB CHI96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA025.md): Beech A90 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N93RY · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives regarding the entrance door, which resulted the door coming open in flight.
- [NTSB FTW95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA309.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N926MA · No damage
  > The parachutist's failure to follow procedures on exiting the aircraft. A factor was the parachutist's incapacitation due to hitting his head on the doorway floor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA032.md): Beech 65-90 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N276VM · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent and premature deployment of the jumper's reserve parachute as he exited the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA94MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94MA048.md): Beech B90 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1994 · N230TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper remedial action concerning a right engine power anomaly, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during go-around from an aborted precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent.…
- [NTSB CHI93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA094.md): Beech B90 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1993 · N442TC · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall due to ice in the pitot/static system.
- [NTSB NYC91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA183.md): Beech B90 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N9HW · Substantial damage
  > The shroud lines from the parachute cutting through the left horizontal stabilizer and deforming the left elevator after the jumper had an uncommanded deployment of his reserve parachute and was pulled from the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA052.md): de Havilland DHC-6-100 · Perris Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N121PM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power on the left engine due to a fatigue failure of a compressor turbine blade leading to further compressor blade damage; a worn power turbine governor throttle cam assembly which led to loss of power on the right engine; and inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX90LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA298.md): Bell 206B · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1990 · N250CA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the jump aircraft. A factor in the accident was the inability of the jump aircraft pilot to maintain visual contact with the helicopter.
- [NTSB ATL89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA076.md): Beech A90 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1989 · N623AW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot (CFI) inadvertently actuated the landing gear handle to the up position.
- [NTSB MIA88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA010.md): Beech A-90 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N601TA · Substantial damage
  > After the plt placed the master switch on to start the engines the landing gear collapsed. He stated that the passenger, in the co-plt seat, bumped the landing gear handle into the up position. The passenger stated that he did not. Insp of the acft revealed…
- [NTSB MKC86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA094.md): Beech A-90 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N772K · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a landing to a rain slick rwy at West Memphis, Arkansas. The plt stated the acft hydroplaned and that braking was negligible. The pic's attempts to use the reversers resulted in the acft yawing. Wind shifts in the rain showers extended the acft's…
- [NTSB NYC86FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA006.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Homer City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N3257 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed flying at low altitude along about a 5 mile distance. Some witnesses described the acft altitude as just above treetops. Witness heard engine sounds and saw lights on the acft. The acft flight was on a southeast direction before it…
- [NTSB NYC86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA005.md): Beech BE-99 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N336PL · Substantial damage
  > A Beech BE-99 N336PL experienced a landing gear collapse while landing on runway 01 at Albany county airport and was substantially damaged. On initial approach to the airport the gear selector was put in the down position, only two green gear lights were…
- [NTSB ATL85FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA213.md): Beech 99 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N95WA · Substantial damage
  > While enroute to 8000 ft, both eng lost all power. The plts attempted return to the departure a/p was unsuccessful. He made an emerg ldg on the interstate highway. All landing gear was damaged. The fuel tanks were empty. There were conflicting fuel quantity…
- [NTSB LAX85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA145.md): Beech B 90 · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1985 · N444SR · Substantial damage
  > The acft simultaneously lost pwr in both engines after the left fuel pump failed. The fuel system automatically went to x-feed and then the right fuel pump failed. Both engines quit simultaneously after surging. The plt was unable to locatean unlighted rwy…
- [NTSB CHI84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA126.md): Beech BE-90 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1984 · N642DH · Substantial damage
  > While taking off on rwy 27L, the acft contacted a ridge of snow at the intersection of rwy 14, where rwy 14 had been plowed. After striking the snow, the acft drifted to the right & the plt noted a reduction of power from the right eng. The right main gear…
- [NTSB FTW84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA112.md): Beech 65-90 · Okemah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1984 · N85NL · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed long on a turf rwy with standing water on the approach end. The plt was unable to stop on the rwy and was also unsuccessful in groundlooping to avoid hitting trees off the end of the rwy.
- [NTSB DEN84LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA054.md): Beech 65-90 · Hayden, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1983 · N276VM · Substantial damage
  > The acft overran the rwy end during a night IMC landing. The plt stated 'the descent was steep' and 'I first touched down 1/2 way down the 7000-FT rwy.' He also stated that, 'I decide to plant the acft on the rwy so I could get on the reversers and get it…
- [NTSB MKC82FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA095.md): Beech 65-90 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N190BT · Substantial damage
  > The plt detected a loss of eng torque at about rotation airspeed about 1700 ft down the rwy & the takeoff was aborted. The acft slid into a ditch off the end of the rwy collapsing the main gear. A functional check of the right eng fuel pump, P/N4V146R002,…
- [NTSB ATL82IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA109.md): Beech BE-99 · Asheville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N95WA · Minor damage
  > During takeoff on a regularly scheduled passenger flight the aircraft sustained a total engine failure and flameout on the right engine. After securing the engine, the crew executed an uneventful single engine landing without further damage to the aircraft or…
- [NTSB ATL82DA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA096.md): Beech 65-A90 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1982 · N7377 · Substantial damage
  > Before landing, the pilot was advised by approach control that Boeing 737 training was being conducted on runway 33. The pilot agreed to land on runway 21 and hold short of runway 33. The aircrews conducting 737 training were so advised. The aircraft was on…
- [NTSB CHI82FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA098.md): Beech 65-A90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1982 · N6069C · Substantial damage
  > The plt heard a grinding noise when he attempted to lower the landing gear. The gear would not extend with either the normal or emergency systems. The acft landed with the gear in the partially extended position. Subsequent to examinationof the nose landing…
- [NTSB ATL82IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA060.md): Beech B90 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1982 · N10AY · Minor damage
  > Pilot was making an ILS approach to runway 20L with winds easterly at 12 with gusts to 20 KTS. A wind check at the outer marker disclosed winds 100 deg at 8 KTS, and tower authorized pilot to land on 20L or circle to runway 09 at his discretion. After a…
- [NTSB LAX81FVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVA09.md): Beech B90 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1980 · N88RP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DA104.md): Beech 65-90 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1980 · N516WB · Substantial damage

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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 ('61501', '61502'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=61501

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