# 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 CEN23LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA211.md): W10 Tailwind · Penrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N456TW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rudder pedal stop due to an inadequate weld, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground.
- [NTSB WPR23LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA213.md): Cessna 210 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2023 · N9574X · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position and maintaining directional control after landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA209.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2023 · N69PV · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft during landing that resulted in a hard landing and the pilot’s loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA259.md): Cessna 172 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2023 · N2447B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage the airplane’s fuselage.
- [NTSB ERA23LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA251.md): Magniflight M24 Orion Plus · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2023 · N1777W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a loss of combustion in the No. 4 cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA210.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St. Anthony, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2023 · N7343L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low attitude.
- [NTSB WPR23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA206.md): Cessna 140A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N1126D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA203.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N456Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl.
- [NTSB GAA23WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA160.md): Piper PA-34-220T · São Pedro da Água Branca,, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 29, 2023 · PT-WMF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA157.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Saint-Tropez, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 29, 2023 · N149C · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA23WA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA325.md): Boeing 747 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 29, 2023 · B-2425 · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA212.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Light, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N6678Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the climb capability of the airplane during takeoff which led to it settling into the ground.
- [NTSB CEN23LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA209.md): Kolb Firestar SS · Lodi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N994TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA206.md): Cessna 172B · Divide, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N8098X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA205.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Larchwood, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N5038E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC23LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA041.md): Piper PA-12 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N7712H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N4488Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a water loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA204.md): Cessna 175A · Enterprise, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N5089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.
- [NTSB GAA23WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA155.md): Cessna 175 · Aldermaston, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2023 · G-ARMN
- [NTSB ERA23FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA249.md): Cessna 182 · Plymouth, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N8775X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA234.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N771ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper takeoff attitude while demonstrating a soft field takeoff and his improper control inputs resulting in a dragged wing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA221.md): Quad City Challenger · Doniphan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N265JW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA204.md): Luce Buttercup · Lyndonville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N18263 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight breakup due to structural overload of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA367.md): Cessna 180 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2023 · N180MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA205.md): Piaggio Aero Industries P180 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2023 · N327A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to complete required preflight checklist items and properly configure the flaps for takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA23WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA158.md): Cessna 172 · Monagas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2023 · YV179E · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA156.md): Cessna 650 · Aalborg, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2023 · OY-JPJ · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA301.md): Boeing 737 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2023 · SU-GEM
- [NTSB CEN23LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA303.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2023 · N4182G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a cable during spray operations.
- [NTSB WPR23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA207.md): Cessna 182Q · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N94599 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running.
- [NTSB WPR23LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA202.md): Mooney M-18C 55 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N201MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA23WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA154.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Norman's Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 26, 2023 · N522AR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA248.md): Raytheon B300 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N680CB · Substantial damage
  > An inflight separation of the airplane’s airstair door for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA247.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N3KV · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA226.md): Cessna 310I · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N6PK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the side brace lock assembly of the right main landing gear due to overstress as a result of a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA378.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N177EM · Substantial damage
  > Failure and collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA245.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N454AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper banner pickup approach, which resulted in the banner tow hook contacting the airplane, and the subsequent overload separation of the right rudder control horn, resulting in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA243.md): Thompson Edward LM-5X-W · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N970CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a tree during landing.
- [NTSB DCA23WA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA419.md): Embraer 190 · Napier, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 25, 2023 · VH-IKJ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA203.md): Nanchang CJ6 · Windsor, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N443LM · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird while on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN23LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA202.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Wright, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N6699Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with the airplane overloaded which resulted in the airplane settling and subsequently impacting terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA201.md): Cessna 177B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N34713 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer.
- [NTSB WPR23LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA200.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N791AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a hover taxi due to distraction resulting from the unanticipated activation of strobing lights while using night vision googles.
- [NTSB WPR23LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA199.md): Cessna 172S · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N60372 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of throttle control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the maintenance manual inspection procedure for the throttle cable assembly.
- [NTSB CEN23FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA201.md): Cessna 182T · Grand Isle, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N577TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with the ocean.
- [NTSB ERA23LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA244.md): Piper PA28 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N8992J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA256.md): Cessna 172R · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N674MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper landing flare and failure to perform a go-around that resulted in an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA207.md): American AA-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N1972G · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN23LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA200.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N165CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN23LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA199.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N451PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper helicopter control during autorotation that resulted in an abnormal ground contact which caused the subsequent main rotor strike on the tail boom that severed the tail rotor driveshaft. Contributing to the accident was…

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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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