# 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 CEN21WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA063.md): Rotorsport UK Cavalon · Avoch, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 12, 2020 · G-CKYT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA060.md): Piper PA22 · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N3535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid an obstacle during his approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN21LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA055.md): Cessna 182R · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N7306H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a…
- [NTSB WPR21LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA052.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2020 · N57517 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA045.md): Cessna 177 · Langley, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 11, 2020 · N34633 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduct an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power as a result of…
- [NTSB CEN21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA053.md): Trick Trikes Stss · Holden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2020 · N5152E · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA066.md): Bell 407 · Kala, Tanzania · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 10, 2020 · ZS-MCC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA044.md): Piper PA38 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 10, 2020 · N6380A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Arch Cape, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2020 · N1444V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA042.md): Diamond DA40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2020 · N4117H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA041.md): Mooney M20C · Laconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2020 · N3296F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.
- [NTSB ERA21LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA150.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N139PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and structural damage to the airframe.
- [NTSB ERA21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA040.md): Bell 206 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N123NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the tailboom, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA056.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 8, 2020 · TG-SMT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA058.md): Temco GC-1B · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N77759 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA049.md): Piper PA32 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N33DW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an accessory drive gear that backed out impeding the other gears.
- [NTSB CEN21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA044.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Dunn Center, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N3606A · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA040.md): Schleicher ASW20C · Clayton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N18MA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB CEN21WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA061.md): Cessna 182 · Durango, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 7, 2020 · XB-QOX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA081.md): Schweizer 269C · Rhame, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N2081G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed the helicopter on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB CEN21LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N9993W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA047.md): Ercoupe 415 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N331BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with 3 persons in a 2-place airplane and over maximum gross weight, and his failure to apply carburetor heat when the airplane’s engine experienced carburetor ice and a partial loss of power.
- [NTSB WPR21WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA050.md): Cirrus SR22 · Nelspruit, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 6, 2020 · ZS-CNM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA049.md): Ronald A Gawer RV-12 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N975G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR21LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA039.md): Agusta A109 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N109EX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control due to the separation of the tail rotor duplex bearing ring nut from the thrust sleeve, which resulted in the loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA038.md): Cessna 150F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N8700G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA039.md): Diamond DA40 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N232JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA108.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N720TX · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel landing strut for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA051.md): Cirrus SR22 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N418DE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind and his failure to go around and relinquish control of the airplane when directed by the instructor pilot.
- [NTSB CEN21FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA043.md): Beech J35 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N617Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the J35’s failure to maintain clearance from the M35, which resulted in a midair collision and the J35 pilot’s subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA006.md): Pilatus PC12 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N400PW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB DCA21WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA019.md): Fairchild 227 · Mendoza, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 5, 2020 · LV-VDJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA046.md): Navion A · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2020 · N4856K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced…
- [NTSB CEN21LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA045.md): Just SuperSTOL · Edgard, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2020 · N339PW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA037.md): Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugbau GX · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2020 · N87GX · Substantial damage
  > The material overstress failure of the airframe’s aluminum carry-through of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR21LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6855M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to an undetermined failure of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB ERA21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Warrenton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6484X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN21WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA042.md): Piper PA34 · Reus, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 3, 2020 · EC-HCA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA040.md): Piper J3C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N87715 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N87715 inadvertently allowed his airplane to drift right of the runway during the climb after a touch-and-go landing, and the pilot of N6463H did not maintain adequate separation from the other airplane during his go-around. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ANC21LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA004.md): AutoGyro MTO Sport · Whitewater, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N455WM · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA035.md): Carbon Cub · Camano, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2020 · N3841D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering to final approach.
- [NTSB WPR21LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA034.md): American Legend AL-3 Cub · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2020 · N755MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA038.md): Piper PA22 · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2020 · N3225B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper compensation for shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA036.md): Raytheon 400A · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2020 · N456FL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper decision to land with a tailwind on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the copilot’s early retraction of the speed brakes and the pilot’s decision to turn off the anti-skid system.
- [NTSB ERA21LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA035.md): Grumman GA7 · Ellicott, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2020 · N791GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued descent below the minimum descent altitude while conducting an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA036.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kirkwood, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2020 · ZS-MAD · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2020 · N124TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent glide path while on final approach for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.
- [NTSB DCA21WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA028.md): Boeing 737 · Lusaka, Rwanda · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 30, 2020 · 9XR-WJ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA093.md): Cessna 401B · Toussus-le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 30, 2020 · N517HC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA233.md): Cessna 140 · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2020 · N76933 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear for a reason that could not be determined based upon the available evidence.

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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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