# 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 WPR21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA096.md): Heckel Super Sportsman · Spotted Bear, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2021 · N55BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll on an unimproved snow-covered runway which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA21WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA118.md): Beech 95 · Porto Nacional, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 24, 2021 · PT-LYG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA158.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · N477LB · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and fatal passenger injury when the passenger fell out of the basket.
- [NTSB GAA21WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA045.md): Canadair CL600 · Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2021 · N275JP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA114.md): Aviat A1 · Terrell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · N480F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear on the amphibious airplane prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over and structural damage to the airframe. The mechanic’s failure to remove electrical tape from the pitot tube, the pilot’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA21LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA113.md): Cessna 182 · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · N42714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA112.md): Cessna U206 · Denton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · C-GWAS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA093.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2021 · N90TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's uncoordinated flight control inputs while entering a hover, which lead to a loss of aircraft control which resulted in the left skid making contact with the ground, causing the helicopter to roll on its side.
- [NTSB GAA21WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA015.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Hoopstad, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 22, 2021 · ZS-TCJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA123.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2021 · N8224H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.
- [NTSB CEN21LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA116.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2021 · N60BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness while landing, resulting in an impact with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR21WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA091.md): Bell 430 · Ladysmith Kwa Zulu Natal Province., South Africa · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 21, 2021 · ZT-RRT · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA094.md): Randy Wayne Maloney M1 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2021 · N322TR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA110.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Pena Larga, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 21, 2021 · YV200T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA109.md): Plante Challenger II · Minneola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2021 · N4469Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine/propeller drive belt.
- [NTSB GAA21WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA029.md): Bell 206 · Wolseley, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · ZS-HUC · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA019.md): Cessna 401 · Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · XB-NQD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA164.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N4530T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA106.md): American AA5 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N5880L · Substantial damage
  > The weakened structure of the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in elevator flutter and subsequent partial separation of the left elevator in flight. Contributing to the accident were the lack of elevator authority while landing due to the damaged…
- [NTSB DCA21WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA076.md): Boeing 737 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · PR-GUC · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA068.md): Boeing 737 · Exeter, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · G-JMCY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA113.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Newellton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N523BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA105.md): Cessna 177RG · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2021 · N919DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA104.md): Piper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2021 · N82746 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the loose fuel line B-nut connected to the engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB DCA21WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA070.md): Boeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 17, 2021 · A6-HER · No damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA092.md): Creek Michel W Bearhawk · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2021 · N2828M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB ERA21LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA103.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2021 · N404N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's mismanagement of the emergency approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR21LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA100.md): Cessna 172G · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2021 · N5930R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA115.md): Beech 300 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2021 · N862UP · No damage
  > An encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to an unseated passenger.
- [NTSB WPR21LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA086.md): Hughes 269C · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N7480F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA107.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N771JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s engine restart procedures after a total loss of engine power and his incomplete preflight…
- [NTSB ERA21LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA101.md): Beech F33 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N266DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA090.md): Cessna 210 · Chibuya, Zimbabwe · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 12, 2021 · ZS-IZG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA160.md): Socata TB10 · Salamanca, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 12, 2021 · EC-FTJ · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA189.md): Beech P35 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2021 · N436T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath on the approach, which resulted in him landing short of the runway and impacting a snowbank.
- [NTSB CEN21LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA124.md): Hiller UH12C · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2021 · N552DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter shortly after liftoff into a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left landing skid contacted the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA112.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2021 · N35718 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA21LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA102.md): Kolb Firestar · Vineland, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A steep descent and impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA098.md): Cessna 421B · Old Bethpage, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2021 · N421DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR21WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA099.md): Cessna 152 · Rajshahi, Bangladesh · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 9, 2021 · S2-AFK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA084.md): Hughes 369D · Winthrop, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N8612F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment which resulted in a collision with a snowbank and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA082.md): Cessna 560 · Warm Springs, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N3RB · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA21WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA008.md): Cessna U206 · Guainia, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 9, 2021 · HK1526 · No damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA066.md): Boeing 737 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Accident · 62 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 9, 2021 · PK-CLC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA110.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cushing, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N4540C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA109.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Albany, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N322SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks which resulted in the magneto switch (key) remaining in the OFF position during the takeoff sequence and initial climb and the right magneto grounding intermittently.
- [NTSB WPR21LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA083.md): Cessna 170B · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2021 · N4344B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA21WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA007.md): Cessna T303 · Bojaca-Cundinamarca, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 8, 2021 · HK3856G · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA009.md): Robinson R44 · Vila Velha, ES, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 6, 2021 · PR-WVW · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA21WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA081.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 6, 2021 · HP-1526CMP · No damage

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=195

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