# 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 CEN21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA248.md): Beech 1900 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2021 · N219VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA229.md): Maule M-4 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N4718T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA224.md): Cessna 172G · Washington, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N3871L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during an enroute climb due to a stuck exhaust valve and multiple failed piston compression rings.
- [NTSB CEN21LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA257.md): Quad City Challenger · Wallingford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N3281P · Substantial damage
  > Impact with trees and terrain during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA21FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA237.md): Beech A23 · Pinnacle, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 1, 2021 · N8780M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA217.md): Cessna 182 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2021 · N47UP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA213.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2021 · N7159B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA21WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA174.md): Cessna 172 · Mitungyy-Meru, Kenya · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 31, 2021 · 5Y-CFE · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA242.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Pittsfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2021 · N912B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA215.md): Cessna R182 · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N757ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA21WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA141.md): Bell 407 · Siaya County, Kenya · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2021 · 5Y-PSM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA130.md): Cessna 188A · Inmediaciones Municipio Paz de Ariporo, Casanare, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2021 · HK1477 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG21WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA049.md): ATR ATR72 · Democritus, Greece · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2021 · SX-THR · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [NTSB WPR21LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA220.md): Piper PA-24 · Paris, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N6334P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA219.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Darby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N8176J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impact with terrain during a go-around following an attempted precautionary landing due to a low oil pressure indication. The reason for the low oil pressure indication could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA214.md): Cessna 140 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N89257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB WPR21FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA211.md): Textron 172S · Eden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N1727T · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s improper aeronautical decision-making, which led to an encounter with a downdraft at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and resulted in the instructor’s loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA236.md): Maxson Phil Zodiac CH601XL · Winder, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N601MX · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot rated passenger’s actions, which led to a high descent rate and collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA21FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA234.md): Cessna 501 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N66BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA239.md): PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N124MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the presence of a drainage ditch between the runway and taxiway.
- [NTSB ANC21LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA043.md): Cessna 182K · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N2761Q · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA225.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Dayton, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N1535G · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon due to an unexpected high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA218.md): Beech A36 · Sulphur Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N8140G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during takeoff when the airplane encountered a tailwind and gusting winds which resulted in an aborted takeoff and forced landing to rough terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA131.md): Cessna 340 · Essex, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2021 · N63EN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA127.md): Piper PA44 · Rijeka, Croatia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2021 · OM-ARC · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA143.md): Boeing 767 · Yesan, South Korea · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2021 · HL7528 · No damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA142.md): Boeing 737 · Barcelona, Spain · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2021 · PH-BXF · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB DCA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA137.md): Boeing 737-823 · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N834NN · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s decision to adjust his flight instruments while taxiing the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA241.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N119JP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the loss of control of the dual carburetor system. The cable failure was a result of improper soldering at the throttle cable input terminal on the splitter…
- [NTSB CEN21FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA238.md): Lancair Evolution · McDermott, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N515DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid airframe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane performance and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight break-up.
- [NTSB ANC21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA044.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Perryville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N4323Z · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with windshear on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR21LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA209.md): Cessna TR182 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N155CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed deployment of the landing gear, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR21FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA210.md): Mark Coby Early Bird Jenny · Stoneville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N831HC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ENG21WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA038.md): Airbus A320 · Concepcion, Chile · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2021 · CC-AWL
- [NTSB ENG21WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA027.md): Boeing 737 · Beograd, Serbia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2021 · OO-JAO · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA243.md): Phillips Ralph W Vans RV8 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N274CV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a reduced flow fitting in the fuel line to the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN21LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA240.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N602NY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to review the weather conditions before the flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction and speed associated with an approaching thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN21LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA237.md): Grumman G164 · Celina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N8376K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC21LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA042.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N659HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA208.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Hollister, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2021 · N75016 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a relief valve spring that was shorter than the standard spring length, which slowed the response of the propeller governor to change the pitch of the blades during climbout, resulting in a partial loss of power.
- [NTSB GAA21WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA133.md): Robinson R22 · Hay South, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 26, 2021 · VH-KLY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA235.md): Meyers Industries 200A · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2021 · N489C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend during landing as a result of the underinflated right main landing gear oleo strut.
- [NTSB ERA21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA233.md): Bhi H60 Helicopters UH-60A · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N9FH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the water tank snorkel support structure, which allowed the snorkel to contact the main rotor blades. Contributing to the accident was insufficient Federal Aviation Administration oversight of the supplemental type certificate process for the…
- [NTSB ERA21FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA232.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N26889 · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat following the initial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA246.md): Cessna 162 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N162TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA203.md): Dassault Mirage F-1 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N567EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on approach and failure to fly a traffic pattern track consistent with a no-flap configuration. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane’s flaps to extend while in the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA231.md): Luscombe 8A · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N1331K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.

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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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