# NTSB investigations, RI

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 NYC04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA039.md): Bell 206B · Cranston, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N90013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the wind change.
- [NTSB NYC04FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA033.md): Cessna 180 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N34AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper pilot's improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot's inattentive radio communications, and the…
- [NTSB NYC03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA184.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N2550A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA150.md): Grumman American AA5B · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N1966L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, after a loss of engine power as reported by the pilot. Factors in this accident were the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC03CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA149.md): Beech BE36 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N540Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was a wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA089.md): Cessna P206 · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N4624F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast.
- [NTSB NYC03LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA060.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N8547N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action when the airplane flew below the glidepath, and a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA005.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N5675V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance as a result of physical impairment due to smoke.
- [NTSB NYC02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA199.md): Cessna 208B · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N9347B · No damage
  > The parachutist's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in contact with the operating propeller of a parked airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA145.md): Cessna 172N · Middletown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N733NQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB IAD02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N8081G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC02FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA060.md): Rockwell 500S · Exeter, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N999N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position.
- [NTSB NYC01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA154.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Watch Hill, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N4063R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC01FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA109.md): Beech A-36 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N55588 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA081.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N2542A · Substantial damage
  > The loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB NYC00FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA248.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · South Kingstown, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N8230G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane after a vacuum system failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions, a sheared coupling on the vacuum pump,…
- [NTSB NYC00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA236.md): Cessna 172K · Warwick, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N46549 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA117.md): Mooney M20C · Middletown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N9187V · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which did not detect the water in the fuel tanks prior to departure.
- [NTSB NYC00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA085.md): Boeing 747-236 · Providence, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · GBDXL · No damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to reconnect the pitot connections to the elevator feel computer which resulted in an elevator control surface deflection which was outside of the normal autopilot elevator authority. The uncommanded autopilot input to the…
- [NTSB NYC99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA220.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N4830S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn.
- [NTSB NYC99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA211.md): Aeromot AMT-300 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N111TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff
- [NTSB NYC98FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA112.md): Beech A36 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N4507S · Destroyed
  > The shift of the number 2 engine bearing, which in turn blocked oil lubrication, and resulted in crankshaft failure. Also causal, was the pilot's decision to continue toward the airport instead of performing a forced landing to an available field. Factors…
- [NTSB IAD97FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA117.md): Cessna 182E · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N3286Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC97LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA162.md): Simpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7156X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N80964 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA014.md): Cessna 340A · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N36JM · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing.…
- [NTSB NYC96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA165.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N8121K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach to land, and his failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with trees. The lack of natural lighting at…
- [NTSB NYC96LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA148.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N1768D · No damage
  > insufficient information from the manufacturer in the airplane flight manual and flightcrew operating manual regarding the hazards of applying force to the control wheel or column while the autopilot is engaged and adjusting the pitch thumbwheel during a…
- [NTSB NYC96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA150.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Providence, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N744BA · No damage
  > the passenger inadvertently lost his balance and fell, while deplaning.
- [NTSB NYC96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA129.md): Cessna 172C · Block Island, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N1665Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, by failing to remove the control lock and checking the flight controls before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in an overrun, an encounter with brush, and a subsequent nose over…
- [NTSB NYC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA043.md): Piper J3F · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Richmond, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N3174N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA203.md): Cessna A185F · Block Island, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N4944E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplane's weight and balance limits which reduced the airplane's performance.
- [NTSB NYC95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA185.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N8121K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in insufficient runway stopping distance and a subsequent overrun of the runway, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA163.md): Helio H-295 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N316LM · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the crosswind castering gear to remain locked on the right main gear during the takeoff roll which resulted in directional control not possible.
- [NTSB NYC95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA023.md): Beech 35-C33 · Coventry, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N5869S · Destroyed
  > improper emergency procedures by the pilot and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in their failure to restart the engine after it lost power due to a failed engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB NYC94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA164.md): Beech F33A · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N445B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintaining excessive airspeed during the landing, resulting in a touchdown on the runway with insufficient distance to stop, and a subsequent intentional ground loop and collision with the terrain. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the…
- [NTSB NYC94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA150.md): Beech 58P · Newport, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N119RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight planning/decision and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA139.md): Cessna 172A · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N5647A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA106.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N76UT · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left hand helical gear in the main gear box (MGB), due to undertorqued attaching bolts installed by the manufacturer, which resulted in a partial MGB failure. This failure resulted in the loss of the number one engine, illumination of the…
- [NTSB BFO94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA012.md): Angel Elbert S JR Quickie 200 · North Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1993 · N687EA · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA179.md): Cessna 172 · North Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N9931Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to stall as he was maneuvering to avoid birds on final approach.
- [NTSB BFO93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA158.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N46DK · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB NYC93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA164.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Westerly, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N1547R · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA163.md): Cessna 172 · Hope Valley, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1993 · N9845J · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure as the result of ingestion of pieces of carburetor into the cylinders, and the subsequent forced landing and nose over during the landing roll after encountering soft terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA096.md): Ryan Navion · Cumberland, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA066.md): Quickie 200 · N. Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N687EA · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA074.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N3866R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid, resulting in a ground collision between their two airplanes.
- [NTSB BFO92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA133.md): Cessna 182R · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N5533N · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, self-induced pressure…
- [NTSB BFO92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA018.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Richmond, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N9483T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during rollout.

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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" = 'RI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&state=RI

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