# NTSB investigations, SC

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 MIA02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N1915V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA029.md): Boeing 727-200 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N262FE · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain control of the airplane during pushback resulting in the tug colliding with the airplane. A factor was ice on the ramp.
- [NTSB ATL02TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA021.md): Bell 206 · Awendaw, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N206HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation.
- [NTSB MIA02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA027.md): Mooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N5217B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.
- [NTSB MIA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA006.md): Cessna 170 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N4180V · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the fuel vent and also the collapsed fuel supply line resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA01FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA206.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N1VY · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance/installation and and inadequate inspection of the airplane's flap torque tube joints during routine maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the right flap torque tube assembly coupler becoming detached and the…
- [NTSB MIA01FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA192.md): Beech BE-35-F35 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5058S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was…
- [NTSB MIA01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA173.md): Beech 77 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N3818D · Substantial damage
  > The poor weather evaluation by the pilot for landing with a tailwind and failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after the first bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA164.md): Broyles P51 · Conestee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N251RB · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power due to an engine cylinder experiencing detonation resulting in a forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA161.md): Cessna 172M · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N12483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper correction for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane sliding off an embankment during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA156.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N3066G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway resulting in the airplane landing long, over running the runway, colliding with a telephone pole separating the right wing, and coming to rest in the parking lot of a restaurant.
- [NTSB ATL01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA066.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pomaria, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N6955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls while attempting a takeoff from an unimproved surface. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the…
- [NTSB MIA01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA135.md): Aeronca 11AC · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N86217 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the assistance of a person to act as a safety pilot while hand propping the engine with the airplane tied down. A factor in the accident was the failure of the tie down rope.
- [NTSB MIA01FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA071.md): Mooney M20R · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N88FJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA044.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Hilton Head Isl, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2000 · N139CG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to follow the prelanding checklist, resulting in the landing gear not being lowered in sufficient time to be verified down and locked, which resulted in a wheels up landing and substantial damage to…
- [NTSB ATL01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N6YB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA022.md): Horne Bowers Flybaby · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N4041A · Substantial damage
  > A runway overrun as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point.
- [NTSB MIA01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA014.md): Craig R. Merrill Luton Beta · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N545CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in the aircraft settling fast, touching down hard, and colliding with an embankment on the side of the runway, where it came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB ATL01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA004.md): Joseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N98GG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA087.md): Grumman G164A · Dillon, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N7955 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the emergency landing into unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA256.md): Cessna T188C · Furman, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N9566J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA071.md): Ryskamp Sonex · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N202BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and altitude resulting in an undershoot.
- [NTSB ATL00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA072.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N364PA · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information, and his delay in taking remedial action that resulted in the in-flight encounter with severe weather.
- [NTSB MIA00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA227.md): Bell 206A-1 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N136C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper remedial action to counteract a loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB MIA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA159.md): Richard Shaffer Aircamper GN-1 · Florence, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N2308C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after takeoff resulting in the uncontrolled descent and impact on a closed runway.
- [NTSB ATL00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA053.md): Piper PA-32RT-200 · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N9385C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collision with a deer during a night landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA043.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Stonesboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N9762C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision not to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N41081 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's failure to re-torque the engine driven fuel pump in accordance with an Airworthiness Directive that resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent engine fire.
- [NTSB MIA00FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA117.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N1556H · Destroyed
  > The PIC's inadequate planning and preparation resulting in refueling not being performed and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and forced landing into trees. A factor in the accident was the erratic operation of the right fuel tank quantity indicating system.
- [NTSB MIA00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA079.md): Beech D50E · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N14VU · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground fire caused by fuel flowing out the fuel vent and near the exhaust of the left engine resulting in the on-ground fire and substantial damage to the airplane. A finding in the investigation was that all four fuel tanks had been filled before the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA077.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · W. Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2000 · N42Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate wording of the NOTAM for failure to identify that the usable width of the runway was reduced and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel for failure to remove the snow from the runway resulting in the on-ground collision with a snow…
- [NTSB MIA00FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA066.md): Mooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N2135X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ATL00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA021.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2000 · N5703P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA058.md): Aero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…
- [NTSB MIA00FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA056.md): Beech E-90 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N75CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain the appropriate altitude (minimum descent altitude) during an area surveillance radar (ASR) approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with swampy terrain. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3848K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole.
- [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 ATL00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA014.md): Champion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N2570F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA018.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Newberry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1999 · N2648P · Substantial damage
  > a fire in the cockpit caused by the exhaust muffler, which resulted in a forced landing in a field, and subsequent impact with a berm.
- [NTSB MIA99FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA232.md): Beech C24R · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N67198 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight plan and prepare for the flight's fuel consumption resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA227.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Perry, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N7529 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the ground due to inadequate liftoff airspeed, and the pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in too low of an altitude to sustain flight.
- [NTSB MIA99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA221.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N82974 · Substantial damage
  > The improper position of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, the inadequate altitude flown by the pilot on final approach preventing a landing on the runway following the loss of engine…
- [NTSB MIA99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3206V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA202.md): Beech C23 · Seneca, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N63TW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, landed hard, bounced, departed the runway, which resulted in an impact with a ditch and embankment. A factor in this accident was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA189.md): Boeing HU-369-OH6A · Murrells Inlet, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6247A · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB MIA99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA174.md): Cessna T210N · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6407N · Substantial damage
  > The PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA164.md): Cessna 177RG · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N1982Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA100.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N39PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire.

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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" = 'SC' 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=SC

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