# 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 DCA21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA082.md): Airbus A320 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2021 · N918NK · No damage
  > An abrupt flight control input by the flight crew during descent that caused a flight attendant to fall and fracture their ankle.
- [NTSB CEN21FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA125.md): Cessna 177RG · Galt, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 8, 2021 · N8080G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA117.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N125MG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear strut piston tube due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB ERA21LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA125.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N24476 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA21LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA124.md): Cessna 441 · Belvidere, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N44776 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure by prematurely descending the airplane below the final approach fix altitude to fly under the low ceiling conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DCA21WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA177.md): Boeing 777 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2021 · G-STBA · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA126.md): Cessna 172S · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N348RM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB ENG21WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA017.md): Boeing 737 · Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 6, 2021 · 9S-AII · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA107.md): Hughes OH-6A · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N6639R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel cell outlet valve.
- [NTSB WPR21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA106.md): Jabiru SP 250 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N7850K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA21WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA016.md): Cessna 182 · Sefferweich, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 5, 2021 · D-EHQT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA129.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N115FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to allow sufficient time for the brakes to cool after a previous aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion during a second aborted takeoff due to degraded braking performance. Contributing to the accident was the contact of the hot…
- [NTSB WPR21LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA104.md): Cessna 150 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2021 · N8107S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate weather and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA21WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA017.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Letsatsi Game Lodge, South Africa · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 4, 2021 · ZS-XAT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA126.md): Bell 206 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2021 · N820H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an autorotation and a subsequent hard landing and rollover.
- [NTSB ANC21FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21FA015.md): Cessna 185 · Chitina, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 4, 2021 · N9725Z · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA21WA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA264.md): Robinson 22 · Hamilton Island, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 3, 2021 · VH-SXC · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA028.md): Textron 172S · Kitakyushu, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 3, 2021 · JA393A
- [NTSB CEN21LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA123.md): Piper J3F-50 · Weidman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 3, 2021 · N26811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.
- [NTSB GAA21WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA039.md): Robinson R22 · Bandelierkop, South Africa · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 2, 2021 · ZS-RJH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA026.md): Cessna 340A · Toulouse, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 2, 2021 · N8618G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA012.md): Cessna 182 · Sao Felix do Xingu, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 2, 2021 · PT-BXV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA122.md): Piper PA46 · Leicester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2021 · N221ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during approach due to ice accumulation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA121.md): Cessna 182Q · Hackberry, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2021 · N4765N · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA069.md): Rotorway Exec · Ledbury, Herefordshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 1, 2021 · G-JDHN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA014.md): Cessna 188 · Viamao, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 1, 2021 · PR-STO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA080.md): Boeing 747 · Narita, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 1, 2021 · JA13KZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA098.md): Cessna T182T · Crescent City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2021 · N291FR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of both magneto capacitors.
- [NTSB GAA21WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA011.md): Cessna T188 · Ourilandia do Norte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 31, 2021 · PT-WUU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA119.md): Cessna 172 · Silt, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2021 · N4376Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid powerlines while flying at low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA21WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA073.md): Cessna 525 · Antwerp, Belgium · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 30, 2021 · 9A-JSC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA121.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2021 · N660TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in rear portion of the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA120.md): Rivers Lindsey Lee Vans RV6A · O'Brien, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N9136R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper soft field landing technique while landing on a turf runway, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ENG21LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21LA013.md): Boeing 767-338 · Ontario, CA · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N363CM · Minor damage
  > The fatigue fracture and liberation of two airfoils from a low pressure turbine stage 5 nozzle segment that impacted and damaged the downstream low pressure stage 5 blades creating an initial imbalance load in the engine’s low pressure turbine rotor…
- [NTSB CEN21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA120.md): Cessna 172 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2021 · N22101 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA020.md): Cessna 414 · Guerrero Negro, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 28, 2021 · N141GP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA119.md): Cessna 172R · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2021 · N997MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA118.md): Beech 300 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2021 · N217US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB WPR21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA097.md): Cessna 170A · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2021 · N9114A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB GAA21WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA070.md): Bell 212 · Región del Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins, Chile · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 27, 2021 · CC-ATY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA010.md): Cessna 150 · Serra Azul, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 27, 2021 · PT-FIB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA078.md): Boeing 737 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 27, 2021 · Vh-XMO · No damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA117.md): Robinson R22 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2021 · N474AT · Substantial damage
  > The examiner’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during a simulated engine failure maneuver and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA21WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA103.md): Boeing 737 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 26, 2021 · LV-HFR · No damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA077.md): Boeing 747 · Karachi, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 26, 2021 · EX-47001 · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA117.md): Zenair Zodiac 601HDS · Waller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2021 · N444PZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA21WA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA266.md): Robinson R44 · Sevelen, Switzerland · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2021 · HB-ZSA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N266ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into the ocean at night due to his unrecognized spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with the tuning of his transponder while maneuvering over an area with reduced visual references.
- [NTSB DCA21WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA075.md): Boeing 737 · Durban, South Africa · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2021 · ZS-SJF · No damage
- [NTSB ANC21LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA012.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N4265H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s selection of an unsuitable snow-covered runway for landing practice, and the pilot under instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control in unpacked snow and a subsequent…

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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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