# 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 CEN23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA272.md): Six Chuter SR7 XL · Chetek, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N6365A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in an impact with a pole, trees, and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA046.md): Piper PA-22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N3321B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering low-level, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA045.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N1132Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed decision to turn away from the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA273.md): Vans RV8 · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N68TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to impact with a concrete ring embedded in the grass runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA249.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Meeks Bay, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N4586R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA23LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA284.md): Schweizer 269C · Macclenny, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N9WZ · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the landing gear dampers and main rotor elastomeric dampers, resulting in ground resonance during an unsuccessful takeoff attempt with the helicopter near its maximum gross weight for the density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN23LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA273.md): Berkut 540 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N567JS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the test flight due to multiple ignition system anomalies.
- [NTSB ANC23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N15XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA048.md): Maule M-4-210C · Prospect Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N40661 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on climbout, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR23LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA253.md): Cessna 172S · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2023 · N372AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA23WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA185.md): Mooney M20E · Andrewsfield, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 30, 2023 · N7423V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA184.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Charata, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 30, 2023 · LV-HWE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA271.md): Cessna 172N · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2023 · N739GU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN23FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA270.md): Icon A5 · Onamia, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 30, 2023 · N239BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA23WA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA217.md): GippsAero GA-8 · Ghanzi, Botswana · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 29, 2023 · A2-MBE
- [NTSB ERA23LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA285.md): Diamond DA40 · Yorktown Heights, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2023 · N44HH · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the turbocharger housing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA23LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA340.md): Supernal SUP83-1 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2023 · N283TD · Substantial damage
  > Erroneous signal processing that resulted in a total loss of propulsion power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA365.md): Cessna R172E · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N7881N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA246.md): Black Sheep CCX-1865 · Big Creek Ranger Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N510US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify the wet landing surface and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control and stop during landing on the unimproved grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and unintentional ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA23WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA190.md): Cessna 150 · Gualeguay, Entre Rios, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2023 · LV-JQA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG23LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23LA031.md): Boeing 737-9 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N37516 · Minor damage
  > A No. 1 (left) engine fire due a fuel leak that originated from the fuel nozzle 17 b-nut connection that was not properly torqued in accordance with the aircraft maintenance manual procedure.
- [NTSB DCA23WA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA350.md): Boeing 777 · China · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2023 · G-YMML · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA345.md): Boeing 777 · Dhaka, Bangladesh · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2023 · HZ-AK28 · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23FA339.md): Boeing 717-200 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N955AT · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the upper lock link that initiated along scratch features on the lower surface at the parting line of the forged aluminum component. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facilities noncompliance with Service Bulletin 717-32-002.
- [NTSB WPR23LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N730SC · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the flaps by the student pilot, while just above the airplane’s stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and failure to regain aircraft control from the student pilot.
- [NTSB WPR23FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA244.md): Curtiss Wright P-40E · Hamilton, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N4420K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA23WA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA204.md): Malloy T150 · South Scarle, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 27, 2023 · UNREG
- [NTSB GAA23WA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA201.md): Learjet 45 · Estado La Guaira, Venezuela · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 27, 2023 · YV2716 · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA186.md): Gulfstream II · Zumpango, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 27, 2023 · XC-LPY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA180.md): Robinson R22 · Buchanan, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 27, 2023 · vh-PSDC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA289.md): Hughes 269A · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N90270 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanics’ improper torquing of the main rotor blade dampers, which resulted in a ground resonance event during landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA268.md): Velocity Velocity XL · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N340XL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA269.md): Schweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2023 · N7503H · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA245.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2023 · N26DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA23WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA175.md): Piper PA28 · Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Accident · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2023 · G-AVLG
- [NTSB DCA23WA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA471.md): Boeing 737 · Santa Clara, Cuba · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 26, 2023 · C-FFPH · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA351.md): Boeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 26, 2023 · A6-FNC · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA277.md): Piper J3C-50 · Elbert, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2023 · N23161 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB CEN23FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA258.md): Cessna 177 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 26, 2023 · N3138T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA240.md): Cessna 140 · Cedar Mountain, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N2358V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart with a high density altitude, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR23LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N6430P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.
- [NTSB GAA23WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA274.md): DB 6R · Ombersley Court, Worcestershire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 25, 2023 · G-CMFS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA182.md): Robin DR400 · Lienz, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 25, 2023 · D-EWLA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA176.md): Cessna 182 · Jelenia Góra, Poland · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 25, 2023 · D-EDYP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA295.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206B · Sandersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N919AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA279.md): Edmisten Robert Eugene SR Rans S-14 Airaile · Bonaire, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N528RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB ERA23LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA278.md): Gopalan Hariharan 4 Place · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N108YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA274.md): Piper PA-30 · Claxton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N7240Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the airplane’s right engine being starved of fuel and its subsequent total loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB DCA23WA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA336.md): Embraer ERJ170 · Monterrey, Mexico · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 25, 2023 · N310JZ · No damage

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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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