# Final 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 WPR21LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA147.md): Aviat A-1 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N29HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a light crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA185.md): Cessna 182Q · Flemingsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N735LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA170.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N689PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a full stop landing and the subsequent attempted go-around in turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB CEN21LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA169.md): Bell OH-58 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N1045C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter when it encountered an unanticipated wind allowing it to drift into a fence and subsequently roll over and impact terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N42769 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA150.md): Cessna 150L · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N1390Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and loss of control in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA21LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA179.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N392DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA21LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA162.md): Bellanca 1730 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N93638 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ENG21LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21LA023.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · North Canton, OH · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N709PS · Minor damage
  > Moisture ingression thru the window humpseal coming into contact with the terminal block braid wires.
- [NTSB CEN21LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA173.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dustin, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N178DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s insufficient monitoring of the helicopter’s power while flying at low altitude and at low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of rotor rpm and impact with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA167.md): Beech 35 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N3953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA165.md): Hughes 369D · Lake City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2021 · N41AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during power line maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR21LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA141.md): Mooney M20B · Animas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N74786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use in the operation of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA211.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N26DC · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated in the right main landing gear brake assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA166.md): Cessna 207A · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N9177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA140.md): Cessna 172S · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2021 · N2164Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during climb, for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA396.md): Sonex Waiex · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2021 · N220JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing. Contributing to the accident was his failure to ensure the canopy locks were properly configured prior to flight.
- [NTSB ERA21LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA221.md): Cessna T337G · Patuxent River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2021 · N2QD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during approach, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA171.md): Piper PA-30 · Wanatah, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2021 · N7588Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [NTSB ERA21LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA161.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2021 · N24JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with airport lights and a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN21LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA164.md): Cameron Balloons Z-90 · Celina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2021 · N4505B · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the balloon’s envelope venting system during landing in high wind, which resulted in the balloon being dragged along the ground, substantially damaging the envelope.
- [NTSB ANC21LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA027.md): Beech A36 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2021 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.
- [NTSB ANC21LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA026.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2021 · N58316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA184.md): Cessna 182K · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N2548R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA142.md): Davis Dan B Lancair Evolution · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N469KS · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the main cabin door latching mechanism for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA139.md): Beech B19 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N1956W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb with a crosswind when the airspeed decreased, the airplane exceeded its critical angle of attack and aerodynamical stalled at too low an altitude for the pilot to recover before the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA159.md): Cessna 210 · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N7736K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure…
- [NTSB WPR21LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA138.md): Burg Frederick S ZEN CH701 · Shepherd, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N43442 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach, and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA137.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N82479 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N786CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the instructor pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot’s takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA159.md): Piper PA-12 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2021 · N2849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a full-stop landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a snow berm.
- [NTSB WPR21LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA136.md): Piper PA28 · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N5060W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA133.md): Bell 206 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N6133C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA175.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N562PU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA156.md): Schempp-Hirth K G MINI-NIMBUS C · Groveland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N16MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unsuccessful initial attempt to release from the tow plane at the start of an unstable takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked vehicle. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the vehicle’s proximity…
- [NTSB DCA21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA096.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N706SK · No damage
  > the improper retraction of the main cabin door, which resulted in the flight attendant falling when she opened the door at the destination.
- [NTSB WPR21LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA131.md): Cessna T210M · Leadore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N886KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a graveled surfaced runway with insufficient landing performance and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA21LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA155.md): Socata MS894A · Monroe, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N42BF · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly inspect and maintain the airplane’s engine cowling latches, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the engine cowling and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA21FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA154.md): Beech B36 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N236BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s likely activation of the auxiliary fuel pump to “high” for undetermined reasons during takeoff, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel-to-air mixture. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s…
- [NTSB DCA21LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA095.md): Boeing 777-223 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N789AN · No damage
  > an encounter with clear air turbulence during approach
- [NTSB CEN21LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA161.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N119KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB CEN21LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA163.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2021 · N6074A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach and his attempt to land on a wet runway with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in an overrun and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA130.md): Bell 206B · Laton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N161BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN21LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA158.md): Cessna 150H · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N50326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC21LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA025.md): Cessna 208B · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N407GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the snow-and-ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA024.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N9073D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss on engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA132.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2021 · N1224C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA152.md): Cessna 421 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2021 · N80056 · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA129.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2021 · N38LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA128.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2021 · N18AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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