# 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 WPR23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA218.md): Cessna A188B · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N731UF · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA23LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA261.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N87RT · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to appropriately configure the airplane for landing, which resulted in a failed attempt to utilize the thrust reversers during landing and the inability to stop the airplane using its brakes due to increased forward thrust.…
- [NTSB ERA23FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA260.md): Vans RV6 · Colonial Beach, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N835BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA232.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Bloomfield, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N48485 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA23WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA164.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Guadalajara, Mexico · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 6, 2023 · XB-GOO
- [NTSB ERA23FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA258.md): Cirrus SR22 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2023 · C-GNMT · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine indication during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and parachute deployment at an altitude too low for the system to operate effectively. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB DCA23WA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA314.md): Boeing 717 · Cambridge, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 6, 2023 · VH-NXM · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA231.md): Cessna 207 · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2023 · N91157 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and a loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB WPR23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA217.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N6174W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flaps during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR23LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA216.md): Cessna 172R · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N819KS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his…
- [NTSB ERA23LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA269.md): Bell 206B · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N27UK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ENG23WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA029.md): Sikorsky S92 · Sola, Norway · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 5, 2023 · LN-OMI · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA229.md): Piper J3C-65 · Salem, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N42220 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA215.md): Piper J3C-65 · Belfair, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N77583 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft accessory drive gear.
- [NTSB WPR23LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA212.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Colusa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N6750K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA23LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA257.md): Cessna 402 · Charlotte Amalie, CB · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N7037E · Minor damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while entering the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA23FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA256.md): Cessna 560 · Montebello, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N611VG · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to loss of cabin pressure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and owner/operator’s decision to operate the airplane without supplemental oxygen.
- [NTSB CEN23LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA224.md): Beech A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N9169Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC23LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N83330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing on a sand bar, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA362.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N438BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR23LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA214.md): Bell 206B · Filer, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N205PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper anti-torque pedal inputs during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA211.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N4894X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA210.md): Cessna 172 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N249K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR23FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA208.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N4077W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA268.md): Jabiru J250 · Louisville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N828WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in wind conditions that exceeded his ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA23FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA254.md): Zenith 601XL · Albertville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N601YP · Substantial damage
  > A descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Carrington, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N8843L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice that formed while the engine was operating at a low power setting for an extended period of time before departure.
- [NTSB CEN23LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA230.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N5068X · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA226.md): Temco GC-1B · Bristow, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N3830K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice due to the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN23LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N509HB · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of thrust for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA222.md): Pitts S-2S · Garden Plain, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N1PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB GAA23WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA169.md): MD Helicopter 500 · Glenorchy, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 2, 2023 · ZK-IFT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA227.md): Kolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.
- [NTSB CEN23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA225.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA220.md): Vans RV7 · Gibbon, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N977RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane into known adverse weather and icing conditions which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA269.md): CSP Leasing MTO Sport · Gardiner, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N207AG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rudder/nosewheel steering system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in loss of yaw control and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB GAA23WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA159.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Nicholls Town, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 1, 2023 · N3790W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA253.md): Beech V35A · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N8074R · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the pitch servo bridle cable clamp, which led to binding in the elevator control system that restricted aft yoke movement during the landing approach.
- [NTSB DCA23WA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA306.md): Boeing 737 · Merida, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 1, 2023 · XA-PPP · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA305.md): Boeing 737-924ER · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N28457 · No damage
  > An encounter with convectively-induced turbulence (CIT).
- [NTSB DCA23LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA304.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N479UA · No damage
  > An encounter with convectively-induced turbulence (CIT).
- [NTSB CEN23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA217.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N4376H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.
- [NTSB CEN23LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA216.md): Remos G-3/600 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N133LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA215.md): Zenith 750 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N827LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA214.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N316SR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilots’ inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA23LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA277.md): Rockwell International 695 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N515AM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear support structure for unknown reasons, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA262.md): Burton Searey · Sherrills Ford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N2440S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to configure the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing to a lake after a loss of engine power. Also causal was the occluded gascolator and the pilot’s lack of knowledge about the airplane’s fuel system,…
- [NTSB ERA23FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA252.md): Cessna 180 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N3178D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain and objects.
- [NTSB CEN23LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA228.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Saffell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N8405K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.
- [NTSB CEN23LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA219.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N7102Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with the ground.

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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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