# NTSB investigations: Miscellaneous/other 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 1 of 19 · 902 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC08LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA059.md): Wootton, John Aero Canard · Statesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2007 · N199JW · Substantial damage > An inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA014.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N3038P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to latch the cargo door during preflight. - [NTSB DEN08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA022.md): Douglas DC-8-73F · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N880UP · Minor damage > Failure of the recirculation fan motor end ball bearing. - [NTSB LAX07CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA286.md): Cessna 182F · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N3580Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock. - [NTSB LAX07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA282.md): Piper J5A · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N38234 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly and adequately tie down the airplane during the engine start operation. - [NTSB CHI08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA011.md): Cessna 172P · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N65998 · Substantial damage > the design limits of the aircraft being exceeded by a previous pilot during an unknown phase of flight. - [NTSB MIA07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N7961P · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB OPS07IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA010.md): Learjet 35 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N66NJ · No damage > The probable cause of this incident was the IAD tower local controller's failure to ensure that the runway was free of all known ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel before permitting a departing aircraft to start takeoff roll. Additionally, the… - [NTSB CHI07CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA313.md): Hasch Vans RV6 · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N423SH · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the blocked cooling and induction systems because of the pilot in command's failure to remove the cowling covers before the flight. Factors were the pilot's misjudged landing glidepath, the pilot rated passenger's inability to… - [NTSB NYC07FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA217.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Syria, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6493W · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB NYC07LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA202.md): Learjet 60 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N9CU · Substantial damage > The captain's failure to properly align the airplane prior to touchdown. - [NTSB DEN07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA139.md): Cessna A185F · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N185MR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, his inability to attain short field takeoff performance, and his intentional maneuvering of the airplane into bushes and a fence during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density… - [NTSB SEA07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA200.md): Bell 206B II · Sheep Mountain, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N164JS · Substantial damage > The external load net, attached directly to the cargo hook without the use of a long line, oscillated and made contact with the tail rotor system while maneuvering. - [NTSB MIA07CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA119.md): Boeing 777-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N865DA · No damage > The flight attendant's inadvertent misstep on a ladder and falling during pushback resulting in serious injuries. - [NTSB DFW07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA155.md): Boeing 737-232 · Tunica, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N332DL · No damage > Gorund service personal's removal of the portable stairway prior to the main cabin door being secured. Factors were the high winds and heavy rain. - [NTSB NYC07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA163.md): Cessna 182K · Matincus Island, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2762Q · Substantial damage > An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA101.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus-CS · Freehold, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N42CA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the tow release handle at a low altitude following an encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB ATL07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA094.md): Cessna C152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2007 · N65399 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway. - [NTSB LAX07IA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA191.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N7264V · No damage > An out of rig/jammed door. Contributing to the incident was the operator's inadequate maintenance program and the airframe manufacturer's inadequate response to the issue. - [NTSB SEA07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA147.md): Hughes 369D · Troy, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N48MP · No damage > The inadvertent entanglement of the crewmemeber's helmet's communication cord with the structure of the helicopter during the helicopter's ascent, which resulted in the crewmember being elevated above ground level before the helmet's cord separated, resulting… - [NTSB LAX07CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA176.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2007 · N1052Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The failure of the tow rope during takeoff was also causal. - [NTSB LAX07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N65844 · Substantial damage > failure of the towrope during the initial climb out. - [NTSB NYC07LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA121.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N1799U · Substantial damage > The senior ground agent's failure to follow written procedures and directives. - [NTSB LAX07LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA189.md): Boeing 757-24APF · Burbank, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N402UP · No damage > The tow tractor driver's and mechanic's diverted attention resulting in the airplane rolling over the mechanic's foot. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to maintain clearance from the nose landing gear. - [NTSB NYC07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA103.md): Champion 7ECA · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N6341N · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged altitude while maneuvering for a banner pickup, which resulted in the banner rope becoming entangled in the airplane's landing gear, and a hard landing, during the ensuing emergency off airport landing. - [NTSB ATL07IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07IA078.md): Airbus Industrie A319-111 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N904FR · Minor damage > The mechanics failure to follow procedures and directives in securing the lower engine cowling after maintenance, and the failure of the first officer to follow the checklist to ensure the engine cowling was secured during the walk around inspection resulting… - [NTSB SEA07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA117.md): Cessna U206G · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N756HQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff. - [NTSB MIA07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA059.md): Robinson R-44-II · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2007 · N196DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during an autorotative landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the tailboom. - [NTSB CHI07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA085.md): Polcyn Long-EZE · St. Charles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N75FP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the inadvertent lift-off that occurred during the high speed taxi checks. - [NTSB NYC07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA070.md): Schweizer 269-C · Columbus, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N515JM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing attempt in whiteout conditions, which resulted in his disorientation, and the helicopter's subsequent dynamic rollover. Factors included the whiteout conditions, and the pilot's inadequate weather… - [NTSB LAX07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA086.md): Schweizer SGS 2-3C · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N2438W · Substantial damage > the tow hook jamming and failing to release from the glider. - [NTSB DEN07IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA058.md): Boeing 737-522 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N928UA · No damage > The snowplow driver's failure to follow procedures/directives by crossing an active runway without clearance, resulting in a runway incursion and near collision with an airplane during its landing roll. - [NTSB MIA07CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA040.md): Jim Garrison N11 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N369JG · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after becoming airborne during taxi testing, and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after becoming airborne resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with a tree. - [NTSB OPS07IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA002.md): Boeing 757-212 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N750AT · No damage > This incident was caused by the local controller's issuance of an improper takeoff clearance to DAL1606. Contributing was the failure of the oncoming and outgoing local controllers to provide and receive a complete position relief briefing; and the oncoming… - [NTSB SEA07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA050.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N4666J · Substantial damage > The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by an unknown pilot. - [NTSB SEA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA027.md): Piper PA-12 · Antelope Island, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N3222M · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature. - [NTSB DFW07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA024.md): Beech A36 · Pocasset, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N711A · Substantial damage > The "abnormally high" oil temperature indication and smoke in the cabin for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB NYC07IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA023.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC135T1 · Harrisburg, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N522ME · Minor damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the… - [NTSB DCA07IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07IA008.md): Boeing 737-200 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N740AS · No damage > the flight crew's failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's self-induced pressure to heed the takeoff clearance during a period of increased workload. - [NTSB NYC07IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA015.md): Boeing 757-224 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N17105 · No damage > The flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Contributing was the night lighting conditions. - [NTSB MIA07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA009.md): Mike Smilee CGS Hawk II Arrow · Crystal Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The failure of the non-rated pilot to maintain airspeed. A finding in the accident was a malfunction of the ignition switch. - [NTSB DEN07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA013.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2006 · N224VR · Substantial damage > an airframe vibration for reasons undetermined, resulting in the pilot performing a precautionary landing, and obstacle clearance not possible. - [NTSB NYC07FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA007.md): Extra Flugzeugbau Gmbh 300 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2006 · N168EX · Destroyed > The pilot’s disorientation while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane’s inadvertent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overuse of prescription medication. - [NTSB NYC06CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA225.md): Piper PA-25-180 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N6319Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a parked airplane. - [NTSB LAX06TA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA284.md): Bell 212 · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N873HL · Substantial damage > Failure of compressor second stage stator vane for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. - [NTSB NYC06IA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA226.md): Cessna 206F · Matinicus Islnd, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N8411Q · Minor damage > An engine kick back of undetermined origin during engine start. - [NTSB DCA06MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA064.md): Bombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 49 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · Destroyed > the flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the… - [NTSB NYC06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA197.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N9227U · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a lack of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, an improper elevator trim setting, a high gross takeoff weight, and a high density altitude;… - [NTSB CHI06CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA219.md): Shempp-Hirth Discuss B · Tipton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N888TK · Minor damage > The glider pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue searching for thermal lift, instead of landing when the glider was in range of a suitable landing area. Contributing factors to the accident was the lack of thermal lift which resulted in a hard… - [NTSB NYC06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA191.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N703MR · Substantial damage > The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in pushback with the parking brake set. A factor was the larger than preferred tug. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=430&page=2 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 430) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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