# 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 NYC92DNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DNE01.md): Advanced Buccaneer SX B1B-503 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 17, 1991 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A failed lower rudder attach pivot bolt which resulted in jammed flight controls and an uncontrolled descent into trees.
- [NTSB NYC92FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA026.md): Piper L-3 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1991 · N6AN · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water. Factors related to the accident were: the overconfidence of the pilot in…
- [NTSB NYC92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA018.md): Boeing 737-4B7 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N441US · No damage
  > A latch failure on a door in the aft galley which allowed a liquor kit to roll forward.
- [NTSB NYC92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N14189 · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were improper use of the flight controls and throttles.
- [NTSB NYC92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA007.md): Grumman AA-5A · Boxboro, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N26697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight to remove ice/frost from the aircraft wings.
- [NTSB NYC91LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA252.md): Cessna 182 · Hadley, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N6316A · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control due to entanglement of a prematurely deployed parachute in the elevator.
- [NTSB NYC91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA247.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · East Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N819NY · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of an electrical component in the cockpit, which resulted in smoke and the subsequent emergency evacuation of the passengers from the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC91LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA236.md): Cessna 172M · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N71393 · Substantial damage
  > Premature retraction of the wing flaps during a go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model, and lack of recent…
- [NTSB NYC91LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA226.md): Mooney M20J · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N296TH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below the ILS glide path and his delay in initiating a missed approach which resulted in collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91DNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNA03.md): Beckloff Baby ACE D · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N7376 · Destroyed
  > No narrative included.
- [NTSB NYC91LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA191.md): Beech C-23 · Williamstown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N7690R · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure as a result of improper engine overhaul performed by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA189.md): Hiller UH-12B · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N62246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in a power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA185.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Templeton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N54819 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss on first the left engine due to a failed fuel fitting and then the right engine due to a worn fuel fitting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA178.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N36272 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the number one cylinder fuel injector line due to fatigue cracking induced by corrosion and propagated by cyclic loading which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The corrosion was due to the manufacturer's process of brazing the metal…
- [NTSB NYC91IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA137.md): Boeing 727-214 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N750UA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the third stage turbine blade on the number two engine, due to high cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA132.md): Robinson R22 · Groveland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N2603H · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the flight controls by the pilot and his failure to compensate for the winds.
- [NTSB NYC91FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA120.md): Piper J5A · Newbury, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N35826 · Destroyed
  > The loss of inflight control, which was the result of a jammed right aileron bellcrank assembly. Factors related to the accident were; the improper maintenance of the flight control system, and the incomplete preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91DNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNA02.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Harwich, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N1166W · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the clutch during takeoff due to improper maintenance procedures. Factors related to the accident were insufficient altitude to establish an autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC91FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA115.md): Cessna 172G · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N6005R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to maintain proper altitude after encountering adverse weather at low altitude. The adverse weather (fog) was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA105.md): Cessna 170B · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3108A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failing to compensate adequately for adverse wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC91FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA103.md): Bellanca 17-31 ATC · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N1269R · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's improper use of anti-seize compound on the injector nozzle threads which resulted in an engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA088.md): Piper PA28-400 · Fall River, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N8452P · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare and touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC91FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA080.md): Beech F-33A · West Brookfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1991 · N77Y · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to fly the airplane in conditions that prevented him from seeing and avoiding higher terrain. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's decision to not follow the instrument approach into palmer, and the reduced visibility due…
- [NTSB NYC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA066.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Williamstown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N5763S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to retract the speed brakes during the preflight, which resulted in the tow airplane being unable to attain sufficient altitude prior to releasing the glider, and the subsequent landing of the glider on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.
- [NTSB NYC91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N5780U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to land in a strong cross wind, lost control of the airplane, ran off the runway and hit the VASI system.
- [NTSB NYC91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Hampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N6384P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control after landing.
- [NTSB NYC91DNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNA01.md): Bell 47-G3-B · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 15, 1990 · N2921W · Destroyed
  > A hard landing, after a power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA024.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Buckland, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N5039K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude sufficient to clear the stand of trees.
- [NTSB NYC91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA014.md): Stinson SR8C · Lakeville, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N17116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude above the lake water and allowed the airplane to descend while making a left turn. Factor's related to the accident were: calm winds causing the lake water to be glassy.
- [NTSB NYC90FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA231.md): Cessna 182Q · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N5289N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation in attempting an ILS approach in an airplane not equipped with an ILS glide slope receiver. The weather conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA05.md): North American P-51D · Chatham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N51U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an accelerated stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA214.md): Cessna 120 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N89697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper starting procedures.
- [NTSB NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208.md): Piper J5 CUB · Douglas, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N38428 · Substantial damage
  > A total engine failure when the #3 exhaust valve failed, causing internal damage to the engine. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot had to make a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA203.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N24894 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…
- [NTSB NYC90FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA199.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Mattapan, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N85HB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left fuel control unit, and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA198.md): Cessna 150L · Norfolk, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N18147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed during an aborted landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and descent into trees.
- [NTSB NYC90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA196.md): Grumman AA5B · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N81286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan the approach which resulted in the pilot misjudging the touch down point and landed long.
- [NTSB NYC90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA187.md): Bell 206B · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N750LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE04.md): Rotorway RW 152 · Southwick, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls, and the decision to put fuel in only one side.
- [NTSB NYC90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA182.md): Beech 58P · Chicopee, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N138P · Substantial damage
  > Double power loss due to improper fueling procedures. Factors relating to the accident were: improper pre-flight actions by the pilot and wrong fuel.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA04.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N34691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter due to the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB NYC90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA176.md): Piper PA-23-250 · North Andover, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N333EP · Destroyed
  > The controller issued an unauthorized alternate missed approach procedure that did not provide adequate terrain clearance, and the pilot delayed obtaining a proper rate of climb during the missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…
- [NTSB NYC90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA171.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N8011M · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to properly maintain the engine, the inadequate annual maintenance inspection, low compression, and improper magneto timing. A factor was the resultant deteriorated climb performance.
- [NTSB NYC90LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA168.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N2724H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from tree during the precautionary landing. Factor was a loss of thermal lift.
- [NTSB NYC90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA159.md): Cessna 310R · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N4855A · Destroyed
  > A hard landing due to the pilot stalling the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to this accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N83968 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: improper emergency procedures by the pilot and an improperly reading fuel gauge.
- [NTSB NYC90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA155.md): Cessna 305A · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N5208G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow procedures for landing with a banner still attached, contributing to the accident was the improper modification of banner release mechanism.
- [NTSB NYC90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA152.md): Cessna C182A · Pepperell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N5093D · Substantial damage
  > Inflight collision with terrain during a forced landing after the pilot experienced jammed flaps and a power loss due to the fuel selector being improperly positioned.
- [NTSB NYC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA141.md): Beech BE-35 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N67990 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane with an open door. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and the door opening at liftoff.

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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=13&state=MA

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