# NTSB investigations, LA

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 FTW93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA160.md): Cessna 152 · Belmont, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N25051 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a sheared accessory drive pin. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA154.md): Cessna 310D · Roseland, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N407CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA153.md): Grumman G-164B · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N6639Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA151.md): Grumman G-164B · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N91AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance
- [NTSB DEN93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA045.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1993 · N3917Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA125.md): Boeing 747-269BC · Alexandria, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · 9KADD · Minor damage
  > The inflight delamination of the wing panel skin. Factors were the water contamination of the honeycomb panel.
- [NTSB FTW93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA121.md): Cessna 150J · Waterproof, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N5517G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing point and the excessive airspeed. A factor was the wet grass strip
- [NTSB FTW93FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA117.md): Beech C-45H · Mooringsport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N492DM · Destroyed
  > A total loss of right engine power, and a partial loss of left engine power, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA110.md): Luscombe 8E · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N1337B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet ground
- [NTSB FTW93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA089.md): Grumman G-164B · Indian Village, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · N48455 · Substantial damage
  > Landing performed short of the runway threshold. Factor was wet grassy terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA084.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N6290Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure at a hydraulic fitting, which resulted in a hydraulic leak, loss of hydraulic fluid, and subsequent loss of braking action during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW93FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA072.md): Beech V35B · Dixie Inn, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1993 · N74DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA055.md): Mooney M20C · Deridder, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1992 · N6878N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in IMC. A factor was his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA046.md): Cessna 152 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N4948P · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the blocked rudder.
- [NTSB FTW93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N15813 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA008.md): Beech 95-B55B · Chatham, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N153Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the power loss due to fuel starvation, the dark night, and his failure to use the boost pump for engine restart.
- [NTSB FTW92FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA223.md): Piper PA-30 · Broussard, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N7065Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather and the resultant in flight break up of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA214.md): Cessna A185F · Amelia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N1867Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD05.md): Grumman G-164 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD06.md): Cessna A188B · Mathew, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA199.md): Hughes 369HS · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N501FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotation. Factors were the tailwind and the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA185.md): Beech D55 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2TY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical binding of the yoke after liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA183.md): Cessna 180K · Curlew Island, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N66618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB FTW92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA181.md): Cessna 120 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N89970 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD04.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mamou, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N7315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD03.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N45383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower flaps to the takeoff position.
- [NTSB FTW92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA155.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N2620 · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD02.md): Guzzino, P.A. Rotorway Exec · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non helicopter rated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted precautionary landing. A factor was the pilots total lack of experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB FTW92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA144.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N6808Q · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which the ensuing forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA136.md): Cessna 182Q · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N735SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot planned the approach with a tailwind and did not attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the tailwind and the delayed aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the rough terrain immediately adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA132.md): Schweizer G-164D · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N8331K · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure at liftoff due to the failure of multiple turbine blades and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD01.md): Ayres S2R · Hebert, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N5637X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA116.md): Grumman G-164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N9546 · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to the cracked engine cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA112.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N6610L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to food poisoning.
- [NTSB FTW92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Roanoke, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N8363K · Substantial damage
  > The locking of the main landing gear brakes.
- [NTSB FTW92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA077.md): Bell 212 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N92AL · Destroyed
  > The inflight separation of the main rotor system as results of the main rotor static stop contacting the mast for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA052.md): Maule M-7-235 · Cottonport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N81818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA043.md): Piper PA-22 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N3746A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control and the resultant ground loop. Factors were the cfi's lack of supervision and the ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA020.md): Grumman G-164A · Epps, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1991 · N4546 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of 1/2 of a propeller blade. Factors were powerplant vibration and resultant powerplant separation.
- [NTSB FTW91LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA167.md): Cessna 177B · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N34980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a complete preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD08.md): Cessna 152 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N93621 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability.
- [NTSB FTW91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA145.md): Cessna T188C · Paulina, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N3493J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for the wires and his misjudging clearance when he attempted to fly under the wires.
- [NTSB FTW91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA146.md): Cessna A188B · Patterson, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N53276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the electical power line. Factors were the bright sun and chemical residue on the windshield.
- [NTSB FTW91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA136.md): Raven RX7 · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2801F · Minor damage
  > Unfavorable winds at low altitude. A factor was the electrical power lines.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD07.md): Grumman G-164B · Donaldsonville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N573AF · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the propeller blade pitch positioning bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA126.md): Bell 47D-1 · Provencal, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N3575 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel leakage from the fuel drain valve. A factor was the inaccessibility of suitable terrain for fored landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA125.md): Bell 47G-2 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N312SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot performing a touchdown autorotation to unsuitable terrain. Factors were the soft terrain and the inadequate supervision by the FAA inspector.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD06.md): Bell 47-G2 · White Castle, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N8460E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling, which resulted in settling with power.
- [NTSB FTW91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA097.md): Piper PA-34-200T · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N44447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was: the pilot's lack of total experience in model.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=LA&page=17

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=16&state=LA

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