# 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 CEN20LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA207.md): Icon A5 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N838BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove an object from the airplane’s exterior, which impacted the propeller blades when he applied full power, causing them to fracture and damage the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA223.md): Cessna 182J · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N3005F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA163.md): Bell 206 · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N65PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while conducting external load operations, which resulted in the main rotor contacting a wire and a subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA173.md): Cessna 170 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N8282A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB ERA20LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA202.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N14181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies of the left engine and subsequent in-flight loss of control after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of engine power was internal contamination of the left servo fuel injector.…
- [NTSB ERA20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA205.md): Mooney M20C · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N2768W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall..
- [NTSB ANC20CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA056.md): Piper PA18 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N8987Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR20LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA157.md): Cub Crafters CCK-1865 · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N303KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA20CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA203.md): Beech 36 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N15DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during a precautionary landing after an electrical failure.
- [NTSB ERA20CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA201.md): Jabiru J250-SP · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N619J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel leak that could not be identified since the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN20CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA249.md): Mooney M20C · Lahoma, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N6728U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper fuel planning before the flight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA204.md): Stinson 108 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N6518M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing during variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC20CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA052.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N779DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the departure, which resulted in a collision with terrain..
- [NTSB WPR20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA158.md): Cessna P210 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N5404W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA201.md): Piper PA28 · Carlinville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N8991W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s attempted recovery from a steep descent which inadvertently exceeded the ultimate load factor of the airframe and resulted in a low-level inflight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN20LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA199.md): Piper PA28 · Pineville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N6461J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to gain sufficient airspeed after takeoff due to it being at or over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at or over its maximum…
- [NTSB CEN20CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA206.md): Zenair CH601 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N638RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N52794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA202.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N757BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC20LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA053.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N324WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in impact with uneven terrain, the subsequent failure of the nosewheel fork, and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA162.md): Bell 206 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N401HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind that resulted in a loss in altitude and subsequent collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N9421P · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s fuel quantity and caution systems.
- [NTSB ANC20CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA055.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N8769T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA159.md): Grumman G164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N9716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the runway and collided with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ERA20LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA198.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N6989P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB ERA20CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA228.md): Thorp Thorp T 18 · Madisonville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N70BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN20LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA203.md): Magni Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N316MG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to take off with inadequate runway remaining, and his subsequent failure to attain proper airspeed, which resulted in the gyroplane’s descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA050.md): Rockwell 500 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N909AK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and ground personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel.
- [NTSB WPR20LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA155.md): CSP Leasing Cavalon · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N477AG · Destroyed
  > A substantially unweighted rotor system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in contact between the main rotor blade and the gyrocopter’s keel tube and a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N9557S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA051.md): Piper PA18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N7164B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA197.md): Beech 35-A33 · Cambridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N123JB · Substantial damage
  > A fuel injection system leak at or near the No. 3 cylinder that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ANC20CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA057.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N41684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA20LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA195.md): Piper PA24 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N5948P · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA196.md): Denney Kitfox Speedster · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N580LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA194.md): Cessna 140 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N90023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel airplane.
- [NTSB WPR20CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA154.md): Champion 7GCBC · Spotted Horse, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2020 · N771CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC20CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA054.md): Cessna 120 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2020 · N72536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA153.md): Ayres S 2R · Artois, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N5573X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN20CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA191.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N9863Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA190.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Bunkie, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N571LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA194.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Rainbow City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N68555 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA189.md): Piper PA28 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N7355W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN20CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA193.md): Cessna 182 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5179D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.
- [NTSB CEN20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA192.md): Champion 7GCBC · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5183X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA20CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA200.md): Vans RV8 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2020 · N665HM · Substantial damage
  > A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.
- [NTSB CEN20CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA195.md): Cessna 172 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2020 · N365CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle during landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA152.md): Cirrus SR20 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N883PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a steep and descending turn to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA187.md): Bell OH-58A · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N153SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the airframe vibration for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the helicopter revealed no…
- [NTSB CEN20LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA186.md): Cessna T206 · Center, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N51610 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) which resulted in spatial disorientation and an inflight loss of control.

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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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