# NTSB investigations, NC

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 ERA25LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA061.md): Beech B300 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 28, 2024 · N907EJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 28, 2024, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech B300, N907EJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin, North Carolina. The airline transport pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA25LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA062.md): Alexander S Rolinski BOT Journey · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2024 · N814B · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate a buildup of oxides in one of the engine’s carburetors, which resulted in the seizure of the carburetor’s piston slide and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA25LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA007.md): North American Navion · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N9117R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire, the origin of which could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA24FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA397.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Kill Devil Hills, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2024 · N1281F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA24LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA376.md): Beech 58 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N6037M · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the landing gear selector switch wire bundle which resulted in an inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA354.md): Beech 300 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2024 · N600KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA351.md): Cessna 680 · Washington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2024 · N680SA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane before landing and the captain’s subsequent failure to recognize the landing gear aural warning, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA24LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA311.md): Champion 7ECA · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2024 · N9581S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA321.md): Beech 58 · Pisgah Forest, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N5VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and airspeed on final approach, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA24FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA294.md): Cessna 182 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N2198G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from clouds, resulting in controlled flight into terrain due to mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB ERA24LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA307.md): Beech 95-B55 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2024 · N9308Q · Substantial damage
  > A landing with the nose gear retracted as a result of an intermittent landing gear relay.
- [NTSB ERA24LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA289.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston Woodville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N46118 · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction of the engine’s cooling system by foreign object debris (residential-type insulation), which resulted in smoke, an elevated oil temperature, and a subsequent off-airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA374.md): Cessna 170B · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2024 · N2257D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA319.md): Cessna 172 · Elizabeth City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2024 · N92970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA261.md): Piper PA28 · Siler City, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2024 · N515DH · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, low-altitude left turn after encountering an undetermined issue during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA280.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N65131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA24LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA244.md): Ruth Hummingbird · New Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N331PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB ERA24LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA240.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Zebulon, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N7650V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA260.md): Cessna 172G · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2024 · N3687L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA24LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA230.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Hope Mills, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2024 · N33563 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine performance due to carbon fouling of three spark plugs that, when combined with the airplane’s high gross weight condition, resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA213.md): Piper J3C-65 · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N6872H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, due to impact damage sustained to the brake system.
- [NTSB ERA24LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA203.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N7535Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s inadvertent use of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA191.md): Socata TBM 850 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N228CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper airspeed and climb attitude after aborting the landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and…
- [NTSB ERA24LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA188.md): Cessna 172 · Stoneville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2024 · N7921G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA179.md): Cessna R172 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N3FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and mechanic’s failure to identify and completely eliminate the water and debris contamination present in the airplane’s fuel system before embarking on the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA186.md): Cessna 210 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2024 · N777NT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB ERA24LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA169.md): Snyder Robert L Challenger II · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2024 · N381RS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA144.md): Boeing 717-200 · Cecil, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2024 · N899AT · No damage
  > An encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA133.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2024 · N8455R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA24LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA151.md): Palmetto Electronics X-AIR H · Ellenboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2024 · N3505W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an inoperative ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA107.md): Beech C23 · Elizabethtown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N6015U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, right main landing gear collapse, and a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA24LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2024 · N512SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA078.md): Piper PA46R-350T · Mooresville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2023 · N539MA · Substantial damage
  > A missing induction clamp, which allowed the induction hose to the left side intercooler to become disconnected, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to an overly rich fuel/air mixture.
- [NTSB ERA24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA066.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2023 · N907L · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 4 inner main bearing cap screw and connecting rod bolts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure were the low material strength of the inner main bearing cap screw and the increased loads on the…
- [NTSB ERA24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA025.md): Cessna 305 · Williamston, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2023 · N19YM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB ERA24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA086.md): Mooney M20C · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2023 · N5954Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.
- [NTSB ERA24LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA010.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Southport, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2023 · N72FU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s use of carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture.
- [NTSB ERA23LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA375.md): Cessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2023 · N1451U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA23LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA348.md): Cessna 150 · Pink Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N8474J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA23LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA338.md): Stephen J Moorman Just Aircraft Highla · Edenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N169SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA334.md): Scoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel LS · Hickory, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N239WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA316.md): Cessna 152 · Maiden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N6194Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA23LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA310.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New London, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2023 · N98134 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ERA23LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA298.md): Douglas A-4K · MCAS Cherry Point, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2023 · N143EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify and appropriately respond to an anomalous nose-down trim condition during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his decision to eject and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA300.md): Acrosport II · Hertford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2023 · N827JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA290.md): Good James AIR CAM · Caswell Beach, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2023 · N38HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water.
- [NTSB DCA23FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23FA339.md): Boeing 717-200 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N955AT · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the upper lock link that initiated along scratch features on the lower surface at the parting line of the forged aluminum component. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facilities noncompliance with Service Bulletin 717-32-002.
- [NTSB ERA23LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA278.md): Gopalan Hariharan 4 Place · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N108YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA23LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA281.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N3662Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on 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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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