# 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 WPR22LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA185.md): Frazier Robert L RV-6A · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N811RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA22WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA274.md): Beech 90 · Le Bourget, France · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2022 · F-HHAM · No damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA189.md): Cessna 560 · Schwäbisch Hall, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2022 · D-CSEB · No damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA187.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Ceballos, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2022 · N66CG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA250.md): Cessna 340 · St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N47BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB ERA22LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA236.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N666U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA235.md): Cessna 310 · Caryville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N310DC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA22WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA146.md): Airbus A320 · Paris, France · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2022 · 9H-EMU · No damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA186.md): Cessna P172D · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N8540X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA184.md): Bruce R Prouse M24 Orion Plus · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N590DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain controlled flight, which resulted in a hard left roll, excessive blade flapping and a subsequent in-flight separation of the right horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA22LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA238.md): MX MXS · Bealeton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N104MX · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird while conducting low level aerobatics.
- [NTSB DCA22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA134.md): Boeing 737-700 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N256WN · No damage
  > During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB CEN22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA213.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N422DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA208.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N85CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the reduced performance of the engine, the reason for which could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC22LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA055.md): Cessna 182C · Port Moller, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N757R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA368.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N8521V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA22WA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA298.md): Robin D140 · Grenoble, France · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 21, 2022 · F-HJLB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA241.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N503RK · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation and subsequent failure of the pushrod O-rings, which resulted in failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA240.md): New Glasair Glastar · Beckley, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N171JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA209.md): Textron B300C · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N98FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a single engine and maximum braking effort.
- [NTSB ANC22LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA034.md): Cessna 170B · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N2692D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB GAA22WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA200.md): Cessna TU206 · Macizo Del AuyáN-Tepui, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 20, 2022 · YV1729 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA233.md): Cessna 140 · Wayne, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 20, 2022 · N76075 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final approach while conducting traditional short takeoff and landing operations in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not…
- [NTSB WPR22LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA182.md): Airbus Helicopters AS 350B3 · Christmas Valley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N851AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control in high wind conditions while repositioning during a landing attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA231.md): Eurocopter AS355 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N448JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatched engine cowling opening and being struck by a main rotor blade during flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the cowling following…
- [NTSB CEN22LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA207.md): Bellanca Cruisemaster · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N7655B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction with the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN22LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA206.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Beach City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N7451J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN22LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA205.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N2128E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial response which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA22WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA190.md): Piper PA25 · Brasilandia De Minas, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 17, 2022 · PR-CTD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA184.md): Rans S6-ES · Hampshire, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 17, 2022 · G-CCTV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA181.md): Cessna 182 · Piracuara, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 17, 2022 · HK1464 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN22LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA204.md): Cessna T210N · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N210SD · Substantial damage
  > The main landing gear collapsed during landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA203.md): American AA-1A · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N6409L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to operate the airplane after consuming alcohol, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent loss of control at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC22LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA033.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N927AP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA187.md): Twenty Second Street Backcountry Boss · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2022 · N829PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA185.md): Sikorsky S61N · Tongyeong-si, Kiribati · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 16, 2022 · HL9490
- [NTSB GAA22WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA182.md): Robinson R44 · Lost City, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 16, 2022 · VH-KOV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA210.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2022 · N3530H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA22FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA227.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 15, 2022 · N17879 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area during the approach, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.
- [NTSB CEN22LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA202.md): Cessna 421C · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2022 · N619AC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevator.
- [NTSB WPR22LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA183.md): Pyka Pelican · Winters, CA · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N605PK · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of the uncrewed aircraft systems’ right wing skin surfaces from the wing spar that resulted in a spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA179.md): Sparks Ralph A RV8 · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N669RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.
- [NTSB WPR22LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Estancia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N76190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable surface which resulted in his loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR22LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA177.md): Piper PA-12 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N3960M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the crankshaft expansion plug, which resulted in the separation of the expansion plug from the crankshaft and the subsequent loss of oil and windshield obstruction during departure.
- [NTSB ERA22LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA230.md): Beech C24 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N6016K · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse due to the failure and/or separation of the pin in the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA22LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA229.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N370SS · Substantial damage
  > An unintentional movement of the cyclic control before takeoff, which resulted the main rotor blades contacting the fixed wire cutter.
- [NTSB ERA22LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA228.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N20459 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.
- [NTSB ERA22FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA226.md): Cessna 172H · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N8845Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA22LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA225.md): Cessna 182 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2022 · N92913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA201.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Osawatomie, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2022 · N202JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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