# NTSB investigations, LA

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 FTW02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA138.md): Enstrom 280FX · Alsatia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N383MA · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor contact to the tail boom resulting from the pilot leaving the helicopter unattended while the rotors were engaged.
- [NTSB FTW02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N8108V · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.
- [NTSB FTW02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA113.md): Beech D-45 · Minden, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N6VY · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the private pilot's impairment due to drugs, the pilot-rated passenger's lack of experience in the airplane, and the prevailing gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA107.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N8498K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA086.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Extension, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB FTW02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA062.md): Beech 95-B55 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N77RY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA047.md): Curtiss-Wright SB2C-5 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N92879 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Helldiver pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with the Cessna while taxiing. Contributing factors were the Cessna pilot's failure to comply with the local controller's instructions to continue taxiing and the failure of the local and ground…
- [NTSB FTW02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N6530L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel with the positioning of the fuel selector in the off position and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in fuel starvation, and the airplane entering into a stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N202AT · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA033.md): Bell 407 · Erath, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N517R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant application of full right pedal which resulted in the baggage compartment door to open in-flight and a tie down rope to become entangled in the tail rotor drive system, and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft resulting in the…
- [NTSB FTW02TA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA007.md): Cessna A185F · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N727 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's high flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA010.md): Air Tractor 402 · Angie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N402RW · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Harrisonburg, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2001 · N2162J · Destroyed
  > loss of control during approach for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA203.md): Grumman G-164B · Lydia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N48655 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked tower while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA193.md): Grumman G164B · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > the partial failure of the magneto drive coupling while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA195.md): Bell 206L-3 · Cameron, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N350AL · Destroyed
  > fuel contamination due to the combination of DIEGME, water, and bacterial growth, which resulted in formation of an apple-jelly type material that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and led to a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA189.md): Donald A Chiasson FP-404 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N404DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA178.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Grand Coteau, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N10140 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted from a fractured #4 cylinder head at the exhaust valve rocker arm boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N542KG · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA176.md): Sikorsky SK-76A · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N164AG · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA152.md): Mottier RV-6 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N149 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Lapace, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N1FC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot flared the airplane high, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA146.md): Cessna 150 · Denham Springs, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2001 · N2898S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA145.md): Cessna 172S · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N749SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2001 · N5247R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during the go-around. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA103.md): Joe Underwood Lazer Z · Bossier City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N363WB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during the low level maneuver. A contribiting factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB FTW01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA093.md): Empson F4UCorsair · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N914DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion during approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA082.md): Champion 7KCAB · Ragley, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N9017L · Substantial damage
  > the loose clamp (Nicopress fitting) on the elevator control cable due to inadequate quality control during the cable's manufacturing, which allowed the cable to disconnect and restricted the pilot's control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA071.md): Beech 58 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N7383R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.
- [NTSB FTW01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA070.md): Bartels Rans S-7 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N777SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA063.md): Aero Vodochody L-39C · Pecan Island, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N901NL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing low level aerobatics. A factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW01IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA062.md): Cessna 172S · Ruston, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N980SP · Minor damage
  > the loss of engine power while manuevering as a result of an incorrect mixture control adjustment. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA067.md): British Aerospace HS.125-700A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N190WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a flight with a blocked fuel tank vent. A contributing factor was maintenance personnel's failure to remove the tape covering the fuel tank vent following a pressure test.
- [NTSB FTW01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA032.md): Smith Team Tango 2 · Dry Creek, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N6204D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's VFR flight into IMC while in cruise, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the clouds, and icing weather conditions, and the inadequate weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA022.md): Cessna 172K · Belcher, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2000 · N567QL · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA020.md): Cessna 185F · Jena, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N6232E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA271.md): Temco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N1689B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal.
- [NTSB FTW00LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA266.md): Cessna 150K · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N5864G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Blanchard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N6107Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA239.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N6506K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the supercharger during takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Deerpark, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N9136U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual outlook during landing approach. A contributing factor was both pilot's failure to follow recommended traffic patterns.
- [NTSB FTW00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA227.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N2978G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N428KG · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA209.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8151K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Chase, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N731DW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB FTW00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA223.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-CD · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N3177H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA181.md): Bell 206B · Deville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the external load that was setting on the ground while hovering. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA180.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N61441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA178.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164D · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2000 · N8337K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear of the reduction gearbox's 1st stage sungear, which resulted in its subsequent fatigue fracture and failure. Factors were the operator not performing the recommended overhaul of the engine, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced…

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

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