# NTSB investigations

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 ANC23LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA086.md): Cessna 182K · Trimble River Valley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N2586R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the separation of the main landing gear wheel and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA23WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA270.md): Cessna 172 · Monacalieri, Italy · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 23, 2023 · I-FFSW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA419.md): Beech A36 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2023 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA417.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2023 · N2242N · Substantial damage
  > The partial retraction of the right main and nose landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA356.md): Piper PA-12 · Eatonville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2023 · N7955H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA351.md): Golden Circle T Bird · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 22, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the forward left wing spar due to an improper repair, which resulted in an inflight separation of the left wing. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance by splicing the wing spar.
- [NTSB GAA23WA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA271.md): Robinson R44 · Garmen village, Bulgaria · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2023 · LZRAD · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA267.md): Bell 407 · Madang Province, Papua New Guinea · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2023 · P2-HSN · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA421.md): Cessna 172S · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2023 · N391SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR23LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA353.md): Cessna 180K · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N63130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA23LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA377.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N2067Q · Minor damage
  > The balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB ERA23LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA376.md): Embraer S A EMB-545 · St. Simons Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N434FX · Substantial damage
  > The control laws of the angle of attack limiter protection system, which precluded the system from disengaging during an approach in gusting wind conditions, limiting the flight crew’s ability to control the airplane’s pitch and resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ENG23LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23LA045.md): Bell 407 · Linden, NJ · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N406TD · No damage
  > The fracture of the upper-left tail boom attachment bolt due to abnormal loading of the bolt caused by a gap and misalignment between the upper-left longeron and the tail boom. Contributing to this incident was the lack of a check to verify the absence of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA416.md): Cessna 150L · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N5460Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting quartering headwind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA350.md): Cessna U206C · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N3923G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA349.md): Cessna 172N · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N733ZN · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, which resulted in water entering the fuel tanks through the filler caps.
- [NTSB GAA23WA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA278.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Campbel River, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Sep 20, 2023 · C-GSBA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA272.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Herbert's Beach, St. Kitts & Nevis · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 20, 2023 · N8716N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA269.md): Bell 204B · Aratula, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 20, 2023 · VH-EQW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA413.md): Powrachute Airwolf · Erie, CO · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N820PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the throttle, which resulted in the aircraft traveling on the ground and the unsecured pilot being ejected from the aircraft and sustaining fatal injuries.
- [NTSB ANC23LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA084.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N8192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA348.md): Champion 7KCAB · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2023 · N998B · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA381.md): Boeing B75 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2023 · N46Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA412.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · New Rockford, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 19, 2023 · N502NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from overhead power lines during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly under the power lines with a small area of clearance available for the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA23LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA375.md): Cessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2023 · N1451U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB DCA23WA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA467.md): Boeing 767 · Beirut, Lebanon · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2023 · A9C-OHAB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA460.md): Boeing 787 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2023 · VN-A819 · No damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA080.md): Cessna A185F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2023 · N7558H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA345.md): North American T-6G · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N2897G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the Race 14 and Race 6 pilots to see and avoid each other while in the airport traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to fly the standard downwind and base legs.
- [NTSB GAA23WA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA264.md): Cessna 170 · Doutor Ulysses, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2023 · PP-DSX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA262.md): Beech 36 · San Luis, Argentina · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2023 · LV-GLQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA259.md): Cessna 182 · Bamberg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2023 · D-EOLP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA373.md): Liore et Oliver Nieuport 28 · Hudson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · SE-BMA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG23WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA041.md): Airbus A320 · Almaty, Kazakhstan · Incident · Class 3 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2023 · EI-KBK · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA461.md): Embraer S A ERJ 190-200 IGW · Nairobi, Kenya · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2023 · N255GE · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA420.md): Cessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N6398G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
- [NTSB ANC23LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA082.md): Helio H-295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N713C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with windshear during initial climb out, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC23LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA078.md): Rhodes Steven D SR3500 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N907W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the owner/builder’s inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR23LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA346.md): Aeronca 11AC · Apple, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2023 · N46WR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC23LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA085.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Johnson River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2023 · N297SH · No damage
  > The ground crew’s failure to remain clear of a tag line during sling load operations, resulting in his entanglement.
- [NTSB ANC23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA083.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2023 · N1755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during after encountering a wind gust during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA344.md): Seawind 3000 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 15, 2023 · N57TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after encountering a lake swell and skipping during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA23WA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA257.md): Robinson R44 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 15, 2023 · YS-1000P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA453.md): Boeing 777 · Thalang - Phuket, Thailand · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 15, 2023 · RA--73141 · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA411.md): Rans S6 · LIberty, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2023 · N853HT · Destroyed
  > The inflight fire and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.
- [NTSB GAA23WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA258.md): Cessna 205 · La Paragua, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2023 · L1PL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA256.md): Learjet 45XR · Mumbai, India · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2023 · VT-DBL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA374.md): Cessna 305 · Cortland, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N5269G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA23LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA372.md): Cessna 182P · Prospect, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N8443M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss.
- [NTSB ERA23LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA371.md): Cessna 150G · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2023 · N2880S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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