# NTSB investigations, MA

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 NYC97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA108.md): Schweizer SGS 135 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N17976 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB NYC97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA106.md): Piper PA-17 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N4832H · Minor damage
  > The inadequate procedure for hand-prop starting of the engine.
- [NTSB NYC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA049.md): Cessna 152 · North Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1997 · N67898 · Destroyed
  > Fuel vents blocked by frozen moisture which resulted in restricted fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD97IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA045.md): Cessna 402C · Provincetown, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N121PB · Minor damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, and his misjudgment of speed and distance. Related factors were: fog, tailwind, and soft terrain on the overrun area at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB IAD97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N68180 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA019.md): Cessna 172N · Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N4926G · Substantial damage
  > failure of the dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing at night. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA018.md): Dubis Team Minimax · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1996 · N4335W · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of a drain in the fuel system to properly check the fuel before flight, and the pilot's failure (or inability) to detect the contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB NYC97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA010.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the…
- [NTSB IAD97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sheffield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N2571Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA003.md): North American T-6G · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N5115D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the T-6 pilot to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152, as he turned off the runway after landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the T-6 pilot's restricted view of the Cessna 152 (lack of visual detection), due to a blind spot beyond the…
- [NTSB NYC97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA002.md): Cessna 172H · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N3707R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB NYC96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA190.md): Bins Kitfox IV · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1996 · N211KF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, the airplane veering off the runway, and a subsequent nose over. The adverse wind condition and uneven terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB IAD96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA150.md): Cessna 150G · Templeton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N2607J · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper in-flight decision to continued the cross-country flight into night conditions, and his inability to find the destination (or an alternate airport) in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and…
- [NTSB NYC96LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA185.md): Cessna 182 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N737MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing, and his failure to go around while there was sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and an encounter with a soft terrain at the edge of a pond. Wet grass on the runway…
- [NTSB NYC96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA166.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N5067C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA164.md): Cessna 152 · Worcester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N5431Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a nose over. His improper flare was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA145.md): Bell 47G-5 · Carver, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N8591F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual look out for obstacles, which resulted in a collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA141.md): Cessna 210 · Boston, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N131AC · Substantial damage
  > a fracture failure of the crankcase, which resulted in separation of the number five cylinder, loss of engine power, and a ditched landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA140.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA135.md): Bell 206B III · South Carver, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N444JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an aerial application maneuver. This put the helicopter in a low slow down wind, high power demand turn, where it encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and the subsequent collision…
- [NTSB NYC96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N48750 · Substantial damage
  > an animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96IA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA207.md): Airbus Industrie A-320 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N347NW · No damage
  > an undetermined intermittent fault in the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator system.
- [NTSB NYC96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA124.md): Cessna 172 · Gardner, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1996 · N7373G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot 's misjudgment of speed and distance during landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA117.md): Cessna 177B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N19708 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the oil pump, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the number two and four cylinder connecting rods. Also causal was inadequate maintenance by noncompliance with the airworthiness directive that required replacement of the oil…
- [NTSB NYC96IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96IA116.md): Boeing 767-31AER · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · PHMCH · Minor damage
  > Numerous electrical anomalies as a result of a loose main battery shunt connection and undetermined electrical system causes.
- [NTSB NYC96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2528S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, on-ground collision with terrain, and the aircraft nosing over. The sudden windshift was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA092.md): Cessna 175 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7002M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensations during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD96FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA055.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wareham, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N57012 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to bearing insert being destroyed by excess heat. A factor in this accident is the pilot's experience level.
- [NTSB NYC96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA068.md): Cessna 172M · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N61992 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions, and the high wind. The instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N89813 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harwich, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N5934U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight under visual flight rules, while flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering IMC, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA029.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB · Sheffield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N53835 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB NYC96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA028.md): Stinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N344C · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA025.md): Cessna 150J · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N51197 · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA020.md): Cessna 414A · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2UD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot of the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions and the exposed runway lip.
- [NTSB NYC96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N65852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to return to the airport after encountering an area of no thermal lift, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction during an off…
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB NYC95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA223.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N4319T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA200.md): Cessna 172M · Hopedale, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N8885V · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a building.
- [NTSB NYC95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N8252W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of speed and distance during the landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors relating to the accident were: heavy rain, wet runway, and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA181.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Rehoboth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N8072X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hazardous weather, which subsequently resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Factors relating to the accident were: embedded thunderstorms, turbulence, and failure of the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA180.md): Wright JUNGSTER-I · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N26241 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA160.md): Raven S-60A · Deerfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N4214A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA143.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N9143Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA177.md): Pincince Corbin Baby ACE · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N88856 · Substantial damage
  > contamination in the carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA066.md): Drake Moni · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N787DD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain/regain control of the aircraft during the simulated engine-out procedure while on approach to landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA116.md): Ryan Navion A · Taunton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N4285K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA101.md): Bell 206B · Hamilton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1995 · N219CT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to fly at night with a night vision deficiency, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA100.md): Bell 47G-5A · Middleboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1995 · N444GW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude aerial application turn, which resulted in inadvertent settling with power and the subsequent collision with 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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