# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX00FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA213.md): Cessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N414PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…
- [NTSB MIA00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N734ZD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the CFI for his failure to note that the student was performing a go-around from a low pass with 30-degree of flaps extended instead of the POH recommended 20-degrees. A factor in the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB MIA00LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA174.md): Cessna 150L · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N330JC · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after takeoff, and the intentional stalling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his attempting to bank while…
- [NTSB MIA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA169.md): Boeing 737-500 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N522SW · No damage
  > The passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of backup electrical power to the terminal which necessitated a lengthy ground hold.
- [NTSB SEA00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA088.md): Avions Mudry et Cie CAP 231 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N231X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control subsequent to the aircraft's canopy opening in flight. Factors include the pilot's failure confirm that the aircraft's canopy was secured prior to takeoff and impaired vision.
- [NTSB MIA00IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA164.md): Beech 1900C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N154GA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the first officer to comply with procedures and directives for his failure to assure that the forward airstair door was closed and locked. A contributing factor in the incident was the inoperative annunciation system of the forward airstair…
- [NTSB IAD00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA042.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N91480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the fuel strainer valve being left in the open position.
- [NTSB NYC00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA135.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Wellington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N3872G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the initial climb due to an open canopy.
- [NTSB DEN00LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA088.md): Beech V35B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N6643Q · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent cut off of the mixture by the pilot. Factors were: The passenger door opening, the pilot's inexperience in make and model, and rough, uneven terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB FTW00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA132.md): Cessna 140 · Hunter, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2000 · N76176 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in the loss of the oil cap and subsequent loss of engine oil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI00IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA125.md): Boeing 777-223ER · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N779AN · No damage
  > the flightcrew not detecting the runway closure NOTAM and the Air Traffic Control personnel on the metering, ground, and local positions giving an improper clearance to taxi to a closed runway. Factors were the closed runway, ATIS information not issued by…
- [NTSB NYC00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA120.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N66430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gross weight and his improper landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA076.md): Cessna 140 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N3579V · Substantial damage
  > A high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA156.md): Bell 407 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N175PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure and subsequent disintegration of the oil cooler fan forward hanger bearing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA151.md): Beech B36TC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6791P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with the loss of engine power from his inadvertent activation of the auxiliary…
- [NTSB SEA00IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA062.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N934AS · No damage
  > Contaminated air being ducted into the aircraft's cabin from the engine exhaust of a nearby ground power cart.
- [NTSB SEA00IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA057.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-600 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N667FE · No damage
  > An oil leak from the aircraft's APU that subsequently contaminated the aircraft's environmental system.
- [NTSB SEA00IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA050.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Seattle, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N974AS · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's encounter with a suspicious device, which necessitated an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB ANC00IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA034.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Fairbanks, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N949AS · No damage
  > A delayed rotation during takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N811CK · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection of the number 1 and 2 engine cowls by company maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspection by the flight engineer, resulting in unsecured cowls separating from the aircraft during takeoff. A factor was unsecured number 1 and…
- [NTSB LAX00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA100.md): Bell 47G5 · Riverbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4754R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify that ground personnel had disconnected the loading hose from the hopper before takeoff, resulting in restricted directional control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC00IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA078.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Boston, MA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N357BE · Minor damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA087.md): Cessna 150F · Englewood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2000 · N6630F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to retract the flaps from the fully extended position following the last landing resulting in the failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent descent for a forced landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA070.md): Cessna 150 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N7854E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA069.md): Cessna 310Q · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N310GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door.
- [NTSB CHI00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA059.md): Cessna 208B · Warsaw, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N9457B · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged unsafe/hazardous condition by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the precautionary landing being performed by the pilot and the snow covered runway. Additional factors were the dark night, the snowing weather condition, the airport…
- [NTSB LAX00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA063.md): Cessna 172G · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N3690L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator.
- [NTSB MIA00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Pikeville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N9234H · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA023.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Imperial, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N9130F · No damage
  > the passenger's failure to follow instructions on how to properly brace for the landing.
- [NTSB ANC00IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA010.md): Boeing 737-400 · Juneau, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N792AS · No damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to provide a recommended landing traffic advisory, and the failure of flight service station personnel to provide a flight advisory to the arriving airplane concerning men and equipment operating on the runway. Factors in the…
- [NTSB ATL00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N757YQ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after he became lost and disoriented. A factor was the two fences.
- [NTSB FTW00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA017.md): Wright Avid Flyer Mark IV · Seabrook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a downwind landing. Factors were his improper weather evaluation, the prevailing tailwind, and the engine vibration.
- [NTSB MIA00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA010.md): Cessna 150M · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1999 · N3240V · Substantial damage
  > The erosion and separation of the aft end plate P/N 0450338-18 of the right muffler resulting in exhaust gas contact to electrical wires in the engine compartment. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A finding in the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA012.md): Beech D35 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N2109D · Substantial damage
  > The reported unauthorized use of the airplane by an unknown person.
- [NTSB MIA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA008.md): Eddie A. Smith KR-2 · Bell Buckle, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N85ES · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for continuing the flight with inadequate fuel supply and the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command following total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Findings in the accident were the…
- [NTSB NYC99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA229.md): Cessna 305A · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N86WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the banner loop during banner pickup.
- [NTSB LAX99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA264.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA 20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N854DF · Substantial damage
  > The release of the aircraft's left canopy latch following takeoff resulting in the subsequent opening of the canopy in flight. The opened canopy resulted in a degradation of aircraft control and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA207.md): Cessna 172M · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N9880V · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and colliding…
- [NTSB ANC99TA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99TA090.md): Bell 206B · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N47122 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection, and remove a rotor blade tie-down strap.
- [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 MIA99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA179.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N7485J · No damage
  > a passenger deplaning the airplane while the engine was running struck the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2699M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA098.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N24MP · Substantial damage
  > A fouled external load cable, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter with a non-approved external bucket installation, resulting in misrouted hydraulic lines and consequent malfunction of the external load release system.
- [NTSB LAX99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA212.md): Boeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N198UA · No damage
  > intentional tampering/altering of a galley lift interlock microswitch by unknown persons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA185.md): Beech E-35 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N3508B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to balance check the ruddervators after painting the airplane and unclear information contained in the compliance section of AD 94-20-04 resulting in the failure of maintenance personnel to balance check the out-of-balance…
- [NTSB IAD99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA047.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N4MF · No damage
  > Was the pilot leaving the magneto switch in the on position while hand rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB SEA99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N73040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft before hand-propping.
- [NTSB DCA99IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99IA058.md): Airbus Industrie 300-600 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1999 · N7082A · No damage
  > Uncommanded rudder movement caused by a contaminant in the engagement valve solenoid that prevented disengagement of the autopilot yaw actuator and cross-connected wiring of the autopilot yaw actuator's main valve solenoids by the operator. Factors…
- [NTSB MIA99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA131.md): Piper J-3C · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1999 · N38272 · No damage
  > The failure of the airshow aerial performer to maintain a grip on the airplane's externally mounted rope ladder for unknown reasons and his failure to install and use a safety line resulting in his fall to earth. A factor in the accident was the sudden…
- [NTSB LAX99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N57AS · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the right engine cowling due to the operator's inadequate maintenance quality control procedures and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=430&page=7

## 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&page=6

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