# NTSB investigations, AR

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 FTW00LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA130.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N8699S · Substantial damage
  > The stall/mush encountered by the pilot. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA121.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2000 · N1571X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inboard half of the right main landing gear wheel as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW00FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA113.md): Vans RV-6T · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N96VA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.
- [NTSB FTW00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA097.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9785 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked #8 cylinder resulting in failure of the cylinder. A factor was the plowed/furrowed terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA090.md): Cessna 172M · Manilla, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N20179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA078.md): Swearingen SA-227-AT · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N245DH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing factors were the flight crew's non-compliance with the checklist, the pilot-in-command's diverted attention as a result of the loss of instrument approach/runway lighting, the partial failure…
- [NTSB FTW00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA063.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · N95552 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA067.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N87NF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA026.md): Waco KNF · Midway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1999 · N698N · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane as a result of a downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ACA · No. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N138MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA014.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N2301C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB FTW00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Village, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N66930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA006.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18 · Weldon, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N4779G · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident was undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA002.md): Cessna 210L · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N2157S · Substantial damage
  > The cause of the right main gear collapse was undetermined. A factor was the failure of the gear 'down & locked' switch resulting in a false 'down & locked' indication in the cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW99LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA263.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N469RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW99LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA260.md): Cessna 172K · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N84697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain runway alignment. Factors were the dark night conditions, an embankment, and the pilot's lack of total experience flying at night.
- [NTSB FTW99LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA258.md): Cessna 172RG · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N9724B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric pump motor/hydraulic power pack resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear upon landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA243.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N3255Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the final approach to landing, resulting in an undershoot, and collision with a power line pole.
- [NTSB FTW99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA236.md): Aeronca 7DC · Helena, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N4526E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW99LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA245.md): Cessna 150K · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N6015G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.
- [NTSB FTW99LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA234.md): Hughes 269B · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N44KH · Substantial damage
  > The improper touchdown by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW99LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA231.md): Alon A-2A · Cabot, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N5465F · Substantial damage
  > The missing engine oil filler cap which resulted in the loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation. Factors were the pilot's improper aircraft preflight inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA225.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dermott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N4896X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA220.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Humphrey, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1999 · N1031Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA219.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Wayton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1999 · N9775U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during a go-around. Factors were the gusty wind condition, and the high density altitude. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a…
- [NTSB FTW99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA213.md): Cessna 172N · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N737JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA201.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-500 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N14451 · Minor damage
  > The station manager's inadvertent encounter with the rotating propeller due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA237.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N7605J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive approach airspeed resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA196.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Marvel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper takeoff airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW99LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA188.md): Beech C35 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N5BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the prevailing tailwind, and the airplane's over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N7660U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA175.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cabot, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6617Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA171.md): Heilig-Reading Emeraude CP 301A · Altus, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N3751 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire, during an approach to a private airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA169.md): Cessna 414 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N475JN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear torque tube support bracket/pivot bearing which resulted in the failure of the landing gear locking mechanism.
- [NTSB FTW99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA167.md): Cessna 172D · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2460Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and her delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude and the tall grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA161.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N52401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB DCA99MA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99MA060.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 2, 1999 · N215AA · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to discontinue the approach when severe thunderstorms and their associated hazards to flight operations had moved into the airport area and the crew's failure to ensure that the spoilers had extended after touchdown. Contributing to…
- [NTSB FTW99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA158.md): Cessna 210K · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N9483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's delay in aborting the landing and the fence post.
- [NTSB FTW99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA152.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N4533H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall due to his evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a truck on the runway. A factor was the runway incursion by the truck.
- [NTSB FTW99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA150.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164-B · Brinkley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1999 · N8285K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft, spatial disorientation, and the fog.
- [NTSB FTW99FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA148.md): Beech C18S · Waldron, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1999 · N9729H · Destroyed
  > the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight as a result of fatigue cracking emanating from surface corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB FTW99FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Rose Bud, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N95754 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA126.md): Beech J35 · Bass, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N735B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll on a gravel road. Factors were the clouds and low ceilings, the low fuel status, and the gravel road condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA125.md): Oakes J3 CUB · Greenbriar, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N105LM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind condition while maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA124.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N22524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA117.md): Cessna 170B · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N3251A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the rising terrain and the variable winds.
- [NTSB FTW99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA116.md): Cessna 172 · Sheridan, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N6404E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive landing approach speed and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB FTW99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA110.md): Cessna 172N · Turrell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N5171K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as the result of improper maintenance which led to the number one cylinder intake valve rocker assembly stud bolt backing out rendering the valve inoperative. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA104.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Waldron, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N497CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with adverse weather and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane, and the icing and thunderstorm…

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

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