# NTSB investigations, UT

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 FTW00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N3622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor was the turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA138.md): Noteman RV6-A · Kanab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N456TP · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as result of the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA085.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2000 · N241SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was wind shear.
- [NTSB DEN00FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA084.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Blanding, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · CGPTT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to abrupt flight maneuvering. Contributing factors were the high density altitude weather condition, the total loss of engine power due to the pilot manually introducing excessive fuel into the engine and over temping…
- [NTSB DEN00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA077.md): Beech A36TC · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N305MM · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a dust devil/whirlwind and the pilot's lack of landing currency.
- [NTSB DEN00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA069.md): Hawkins & Powers UH-1B · Helper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N50330 · Destroyed
  > Total failure of the number 1 bearing due to lack of lubrication, the oil flow being restricted by a foreign object (epoxy hardener). Factors were trees and the unavailability of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA065.md): Cessna 182K · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N2722Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. Factors were wind gusts, and the pilot failing to reconfigure the airplane (resetting the elevator trim…
- [NTSB DEN00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA064.md): Johnson Zodiac CH 601 HDS · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N984J · Destroyed
  > Total failure of an oil line fitting, resulting in oil exhaustion and subsequent engine seizure. Factors were the poor fitting installation by the pilot, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA066.md): Cessna 310C · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N3311H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow procedures by not feathering the right propeller, the rough terrain, and the high vegetation.
- [NTSB DEN00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA061.md): Beech A36 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N367T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare. Factors were dark night conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of operation (night landings).
- [NTSB DEN00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA060.md): Beech B55 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N13RJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by person(s) undetermined. A factor was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN00GA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA050.md): Bell OH-58A+ · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N7UT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to roll throttle back on (return the power to the normal operating range) during an attempted power recovery from an autorotation, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA045.md): Bell 212 · Mt Pleasant, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N212HQ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue that resulted from inadequate quality assurance during the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB DEN00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA046.md): Cessna 172 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N6445B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB DEN00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA043.md): Beech K35 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2000 · N9500R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist.
- [NTSB DEN00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA041.md): Cessna 172P · Huntsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N65710 · Substantial damage
  > The snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DEN00IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA032.md): Boeing 737-347 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1999 · N305WA · Minor damage
  > Improper assembly of the wheel during build up in the operator's maintenance facilities.
- [NTSB DEN00IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA023.md): Boeing 767-232 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1999 · N111DN · Minor damage
  > Total failure of the main landing gear retract actuator due to stress corrosion caused by the use of a faulty sealant by company maintenance personnel that allowed moisture to enter the joint. A factor was the use of an improper fillet seal.
- [NTSB DEN00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA017.md): Cessna 172R · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N427ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N4285Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft and the fence.
- [NTSB DEN00FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA005.md): Watkins Christen Eagle · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N24JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an unknown physical impairment.
- [NTSB DEN99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA171.md): Robinson R22 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N8360J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare.
- [NTSB DEN99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N9103B · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA168.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N83246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while attempting a precautionary autorotation landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Murray, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N65602 · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Factors were fuel exhaustion and inaccurate preflight planning by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DEN99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA161.md): Aeronca 11BC · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N86096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign.
- [NTSB DEN99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N1630C · Substantial damage
  > The stripped threads and subsequent separation of the left hydraulic brake line leading to fluid loss and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN99LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA150.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N8262S · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate flare during landing touchdown, resulting in a fracture of the right main landing gear strut. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.
- [NTSB DEN99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N89186 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird.
- [NTSB DEN99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA129.md): Boeing A-75-N1 (Stearman) · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N56772 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear tire's inner tube, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA033.md): Cessna T210M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N6029N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow alternate landing gear extension procedures. Factors were the main landing gear failure to extend and a loss of electrical power.
- [NTSB DEN99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA118.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7614Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN99FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA120.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Roy, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N7729D · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the aircraft to enter a stall during initial climb following takeoff. Factors were high density altitude and gross weight which exceeded the maximum.
- [NTSB DEN99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA110.md): Cessna 182A · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N6165B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA100.md): Butler SX-300 · Hill Afb, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N120J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the left main landing gear attachment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA094.md): Cessna 182B · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2276G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear scissors bolt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA087.md): Cessna 170B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N2716C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during an intentional (practice) low altitude flight maneuver (landing approach).
- [NTSB DEN99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA082.md): Rich RV3-A · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N4461V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion during the flight. Factor was the airplane's inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB DEN99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA079.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N8531L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires while maneuvering during an aerial application.
- [NTSB DEN99FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA071.md): Mooney M20E · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1999 · N5594Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the obscuring weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA065.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N906DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight/in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion. A factor was the closed runway condition.
- [NTSB DEN99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA062.md): Sly RV-6A · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N80287 · Substantial damage
  > The development of carburetor ice resulting in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate carburetor heat shroud. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions, the kit manufacturer's inadequate carburetor heat shroud design, the FAA's inadequate…
- [NTSB DEN99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA048.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Provo, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N4312A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercising poor judgment by ignoring proper procedures/directives, his intentional selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were his ostentatious display, the other airplane moving on…
- [NTSB DEN99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA039.md): Cessna 172N · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N734BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were his lack of recent flight experience, and his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN99TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99TA031.md): Hughes 369D · Woodruff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 4, 1999 · N5013P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to erosion in the compressor assembly module. Factors were a missing rotating labyrinth seal, the installation of which had not been performed by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA029.md): Piper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N7283P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…
- [NTSB DEN99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA018.md): Piper PA28-181 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N3034B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributng factors were fog, low ceilings, high terrain, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic environment and his misinterpretation of terrain features on…
- [NTSB DEN99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA007.md): Cessna 210A · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N9449X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt throttle control movement that caused the engine to flood, and his failure to follow emergency procedures contained in the Airplane Flight Manual. Factors were increasing the mixture control to full rich and switching the fuel pump to high…
- [NTSB DEN99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA002.md): Bell 206B · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N992SM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA405.md): Bell UH-1L · Price, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N5107J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Factors were the high density altitude flight conditions, the unfavorable wind condition, and the none suitable terrain for an autorotation.

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

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