# NTSB investigations, MA

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 NYC93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA156.md): Cessna 177A · Lawrence, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N30393 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the battery box cover by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC93FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA140.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N2093A · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. During his attempt to regain control of the aircraft the pilot exceeded the design stress limits resulting in wing…
- [NTSB BFO93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9044J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the PA-28, N9044J, to properly tune his radios, and his failure to see and avoid the PA-38, N91357.
- [NTSB BFO93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA127.md): Cessna 172P · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N52858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Other related factors were: the tailwind, and the gross weight of the airplane being exceeded.
- [NTSB BFO93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA114.md): Beech A36 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N4325W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA131.md): Piper PA-32 · Spencer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N3490W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude departure and the delay in aborting the takeoff roll, with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in a collision with trees
- [NTSB NYC93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA120.md): Beech 35 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N8664Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA118.md): Cessna P210 · Marthas Vineyrd, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N73CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA110.md): Skillman Thorp T-18 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N221DP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver, with insufficient altitude for recovery, resulting in a collision with the water
- [NTSB NYC93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA106.md): Henry J. Camacho Seahawk · Orange, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N5857X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rotation and failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the pilot's inexperience in the type aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N64932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing and to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Improper landing flare is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N2894V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Related to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Turner Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N49394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA086.md): Pitts S1T · Halifax, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N200ST · Substantial damage
  > Detachment of the throttle cable at the fuel injector arm. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC93FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA076.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Oxford, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N9349W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff which resulted in not being able to obtain adequate airspeed for climbout. A factor which contributed to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N24908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank.
- [NTSB BFO93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA018.md): Cessna 182P · Stow, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1993 · N52785 · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot, which allowed water contamination in the fuel and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA029.md): Cessna 195B · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N4384N · Destroyed
  > The inadequate pre-flight by the pilot ensuring fuel cap security. A factor in this accident was the pilots complacency in fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC93FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA026.md): Beech 55 · Leicester, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N1ZB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of recent instrument experienced.
- [NTSB NYC93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA023.md): Cessna C-152 · Petersham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N49269 · Substantial damage
  > The imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N2386L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA148.md): Mooney M20E · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N1338W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors related to the accident were darkness, a lack of runway lighting on the left side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of visual ques.
- [NTSB BFO92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA143.md): Grumman AA-1A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N6445L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection which failed to reveal a deteriorated rudder cable which subsequently failed and caused loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO92IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92IA145.md): Lockheed L1011-385 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N786DL · Minor damage
  > Inadequate lubrication which caused stress corrosion cracking and the separation of the right wing number two flap vane.
- [NTSB BFO92FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA151.md): Cessna R182 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N102SR · Destroyed
  > The pilots's lack of regard for the published decision height of the approach and his decision not to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath and descent rate during the…
- [NTSB BFO92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA147.md): Luscombe 8E · Rochester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N1216B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt application of the brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB BFO92FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA131.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Conway, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N2509D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A possible factor related to the accident was the pilot's use of a prescription drug.
- [NTSB BFO92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA121.md): Cessna 172H · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N2458L · Substantial damage
  > Water contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB BFO92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Great Barringto, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N4792M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA177.md): Aerostar AX-9 · Hopkinton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N28267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA173.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N3985W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA171.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N8371H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the flare, resulting in porpoising and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA178.md): Beech 76 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N67052 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, resulting in carburetor ice and loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in the ocean.
- [NTSB BFO92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA119.md): Cessna 150F · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA113.md): Stinson JR.SR. · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N13462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA108.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N8358P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use all available runway and overconfidence in his own abilities.
- [NTSB BFO92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA102.md): Bell 47G · Southwick, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N3109G · Substantial damage
  > Improper adjustment of the stabilizer control system by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA128.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2691W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a crosswind landing resulting in a hard bounced landing and a collision with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC92FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA117.md): Bell 47-G4A · Shelburne Falls, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N1041B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB NYC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA113.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hadley, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5220X · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA110.md): James J. Dean Pitts Special S1C · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N3117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his clearance to brush and small trees during landing rollout.
- [NTSB BFO92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA062.md): Continental Copters MK6B · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N9012T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to release a tie down strap from the helicopter's skid during the preflight.
- [NTSB BFO92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA052.md): Beech 24 · Millis, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N2061L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate flying speed during takeoff climb which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with the terrain. Contributing was a downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA085.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N6325L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for adverse winds, which resulted in a bounced landing, subsequent loss of airspeed and airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA071.md): Cessna 140 · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N3047N · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread.
- [NTSB NYC92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA065.md): Cessna 305A · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N234BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a subsequent loss of engine power and forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB BFO92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · East Taunton, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1992 · N8379N · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the dual student and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB BFO92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA021.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N38781 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway, and high obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC92FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA047.md): Piper PA-23-235 · Fall River, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N4959P · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not follow IFR proceedures and was manuvering at too low an altitude to remain clear of the terrain. Factors in the accident were; fatigue, fog and no visual ground clues.
- [NTSB NYC92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA034.md): Ryan 260-B · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N5321K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing and collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was a leaking fuel selector valve.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&state=MA

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