# NTSB investigations, NC

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 ERA12CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA371.md): Aero Works Aero Lite 103 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N2355L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.
- [NTSB ERA12CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA344.md): Cessna 170B · Winterville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N170ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA336.md): Beech A36TC · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N2WZ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA309.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.
- [NTSB ERA12CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA310.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N91250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA256.md): Anderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2012 · N61410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA225.md): Cessna 501 · Franklin, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N7700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.
- [NTSB ERA12CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA215.md): Cessna 140A · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N5693C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder cable turnbuckle and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA205.md): Cessna LC42-550FG · Salisburry, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2012 · N167ZP · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA184.md): Mooney M20TN · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N118RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation behind a large airplane during landing, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA160.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N8330S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA112.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2011 · N9279T · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA094.md): Nuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N295JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA095.md): Bell 206L-3 · Wingate, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N216TV · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor did not select an adequate landing site for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA078.md): Bray Verle G JR Kitfox IV 1200 · Bunn, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N6844B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land with a tailwind and delayed his decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA021.md): Elkind Bruce Cozy MK IV · Lexington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N795DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA043.md): Fehlner-Shelton Aerosport Scamp WTB1 · Grantham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N25WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from unmarked power lines while on approach to land at a private airport.
- [NTSB ERA12CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA040.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N3760H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA358.md): Cessna 182C · Efland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N8527T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA12FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA008.md): Aviat A-1 · Moyock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11HU · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA504.md): Hutchinson Kenneth A Velocity RG · Sanford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2011 · N360TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's intentional flight of his airplane with known mechanical discrepancies (frozen turbocharger waste gate), which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA485.md): Haines Joseph E SHA-GLASAIR · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N334JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA459.md): Evans Robert W SR Pegazair 100 · Maysville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N523RE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA457.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N492ST · Substantial damage
  > The individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA461.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Elizabethtown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N469CC · Substantial damage
  > The improper securing of a “B” nut on the power turbine control (Py) line by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the manual fuel override switch.
- [NTSB ERA11FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA426.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Winterville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N24369 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons as the autopsy was unable to reveal any definitive conditions that would have led to the loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA412.md): Cessna 182S · Erwin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N23739 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA364.md): Helio H-295 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N99PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA359.md): Navion Navion B · Red Oak, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel tank selector handle to the off position, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA355.md): Dotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N4209F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.
- [NTSB ERA11LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA342.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N8476B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA346.md): Cessna 177 · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N3142T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA312.md): Beech 58 · Murphy, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N77AR · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire that mostly likely occurred in the right front cockpit area behind the instrument panel and below the glare shield; the origin of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive fire damage.
- [NTSB DCA11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA060.md): Boeing 757 · Boone, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2011 · N623DL · No damage
  > Inadvertant encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unrestrained status of the passenger, contrary to the lighted seat belt sign.
- [NTSB ERA11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA285.md): Hebert Peter J Lancair Legacy · Richlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N23PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA281.md): Luscombe 8E · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N1902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA260.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Belhaven, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N8896H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above crops while performing an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA11LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA249.md): Beech D-45 (T-34B) · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N93013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning and procedures, which resulted in an attempted takeoff on a grass runway that was not long enough for the given conditions and airplane configuration.
- [NTSB ERA11CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA250.md): Aviat A-1B · Burgaw, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2011 · N555XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA11FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA219.md): Beech 58 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2011 · N569JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation due to a somatogravic illusion while conducting a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into objects and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA205.md): Cessna 172M · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N32SF · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA181.md): Cessna 172K · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N84867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA177.md): Quist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2011 · N788Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB ERA11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N23249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA169.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N646XL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA129.md): Kolb Kolb Mark III · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N457A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in a stall/spin and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA11LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Dublin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N4383Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB ERA11LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA106.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N854EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.
- [NTSB ERA11CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA040.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Julian, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2010 · N44078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.

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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" = 'NC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&state=NC

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