# 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 NYC90DNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE03.md): Aerodyne Vector 727 Senior · Berlin, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In-flight failure of the wings for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA124.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N3836H · Substantial damage
  > The premature commanded tow release by the towplane pilot over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA123.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N401FC · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance and inspection by maintenance personnel of the left gear torque link attachment.
- [NTSB NYC90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA122.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Becket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N39268 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to oil starvation, after maintenance personnel failed to comply with Lycoming directives during the engine overhaul. Factors related to the accident were: improper adjustment of the engine oil pressure by maintenance personnel and unsuitable…
- [NTSB NYC90DNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA03.md): Bataller Kitfox · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N989GB · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA119.md): Grumman American AA5-A · Plainfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N26302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch the fuel selector to the proper tank. A factor to the accident was the high obstructions near the field.
- [NTSB NYC90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA100.md): Robinson R-22 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N24577 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls, resulting in loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA02.md): Bell 47G5 · Marion, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N8591F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA087.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots limited experienced in type of airplane, and variable winds.
- [NTSB NYC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA084.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N363CC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust system and subsequent melting/shorting of the magneto p-leads.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE02.md): Walter Hudson Mustang 2 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N29WH · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence from a preceding airplane. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff close behind the preceeding airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA074.md): Cessna 177B · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N34873 · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to a delaminated ceet duct between the air intake screen and carburetor air box.
- [NTSB NYC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N47644 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment while aborting the takeoff. The crosswind, turbulence, and snowbank were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA072.md): Bell 206B · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N41AA · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The turbulence was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Worcester, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N763DS · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to an oil pump failure while operating over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Great Barrngton, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N38389 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and clearance from trees while departing from the airport. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his allowing the aircraft weight and balance to be…
- [NTSB NYC90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1990 · N8201W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper handling of the airplane, resulting in the loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Millis, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1990 · N9241U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which caused a power loss and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilots lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA042.md): Piper PA-18-135 · No. Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N9975Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently turned off the magneto switch during a go-around, resulting in a loss of power. Also causal to the accident was the failure of the pilot of a second airplane to respond to the tower controller's instructions. A factor related to the…
- [NTSB NYC90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA037.md): Cessna 172G · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N4289L · Destroyed
  > Ice in the fuel strainer, which restricted fuel flow & resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane, when he abruptly maneuvered it to avoid a transmission wire during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N704WX · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing due to an improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of total experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA029.md): Hughes 369HS · North Adams, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N9208F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure proper rotor RPM and proper operation of the flight controls during an approach in gusty wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was: the pic's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB NYC90LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA025.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Westfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N57919 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the tail rotor striking the ground and separating from the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA020.md): Cessna 182B · Lowell, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2537G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure that the float wheels were retracted prior to a water landing. A contributing factor was the extension of the left float wheels for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE01.md): North American T-28B · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N504GH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear, which failed to retract with the main landing gear after takeoff; the gear was observed to be misaligned, and collapsed during the aircraft's touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA017.md): Cessna T172N · Townsend, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N6309F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N69169 · Substantial damage
  > Inflight loss of control due to inadvertent retraction of the wing flaps during a go around.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA01.md): Smeesters RV-4 · North Andover, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N671RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the resultant forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA213.md): Enstrom F28A · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N203Q · Substantial damage
  > Failue of pilot to maintain control of the helicopter when a passenger inadvertently pushed the cyclic control. The fence (near the helipad) was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA215.md): Beech 1900C · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N318BH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground personnel to safely guide the aircraft so that it would have cleared the jetway.
- [NTSB NYC89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA198.md): Cessna 172P · Gardner, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N65105 · Substantial damage
  > The worn throttle arm.
- [NTSB NYC89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA194.md): MBB ME 209 · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N209AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stalled the aircraft while landing. Contributing factors to the accident were haze and the pilot applied power too late to arrest the airplane's sink rate.
- [NTSB NYC89IA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA185.md): Boeing 727-254 · Boston, MA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1989 · N915TS · Minor damage
  > The failure of the landing gear drag brace to unlock during landing. Contributing was the failure of pacific southwest airlines to catch the incorrect assembly. An additional factor was the use of faulty information by eastern airlines and their decision to…
- [NTSB NYC89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Beverly, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N2752M · Destroyed
  > Collision with trees during an aborted landing and attempted go-around with insufficient remaining runway.
- [NTSB NYC89LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA139.md): Robinson R-22A · Southampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N8462S · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance which resulted in a section of the vertical stabilizer failing inflight.
- [NTSB NYC89FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA146.md): Cessna T210N · Hubbardston, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N212FS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid (attain visual lookout for) conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB NYC89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA142.md): Piper PA22-150 · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N9965D · Destroyed
  > Improper maneuvering shortly after takeoff from a private grass strip of marginal length for the caliber of acft being operated. A wind change added to the already exacting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA119.md): Cessna 152 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N94822 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of throttle and flight controls by the student and inadequate supervision by the CFI which resulted in a stall. The student's lack of total flying experience and the instructor's lack of experience in the type of operation (instructing) were…
- [NTSB NYC89FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA105.md): Aerospatiale TB-10 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N20NQ · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate briefing provided by the flight service station (fss) specialist, dark night, low clouds, and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA099.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N301WA · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired by alcohol, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, dark night, adverse weather…
- [NTSB NYC89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA083.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · N38529 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing which resulted from binding of the carbuerator throttle shaft. The binding resulted from an improper overhaul of the carbuertor approximately 10 flight hours prior to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA081.md): Cessna 402B · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N49PB · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in improper weight and balance (aft CG). The aft CG also contributed to the uncommanded altitude deviation after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Turners Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N1057X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing roll due to ice on the runway, and collision with a snow bank off the runway which sheared the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N5465P · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the runway and hit a landing light and terrain as the pilot attempted to make a crosswind landing, at barnstable airport, Hyannis, MA.
- [NTSB NYC89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA046.md): Beech 24R · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1988 · N9233S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to stop the aircraft on the available runway due to a long landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA043.md): Cessna 185 · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1988 · N6387 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he had just landed when the left brake failed. In order to avoid hitting trucks parked near the runway the pilot elected to ground loop the aircraft. The side loading on the left landing gear during the ground loop caused it to…
- [NTSB NYC89DNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNE01.md): Bell 47D1 · Russell, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1988 · N163B · Destroyed
  > A pilot induced low rotor RPM condition, followed by blade flapping as the main rotor blade contacted the tail of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA041.md): Robinson R22 · Sharon, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1988 · N9035U · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss while landing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC89FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA032.md): Mooney M20K · Holden, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1988 · N1170Z · Destroyed
  > Inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation and contact with trees prior to regaining control after the pilot experienced an unknown problem with the autopilot. Contributing was the lack of recent night experience.
- [NTSB NYC89IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA028.md): Boeing 727-227 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N555PE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the local controller to detect the red t on the departure strip on PRE659 when he cleared him into position and hold. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of positive coordination between the ground controller and local…

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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
```

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