# NTSB investigations, SD

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 CEN19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA092.md): Bell 407 · Union Center, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2019 · N450AM · Substantial damage
  > The ambulance driver’s failure to see the helicopter’s rotating main rotor blades in dark night conditions, which resulted in the ambulance’s inadvertent collision with the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the ambulance driver's failure to follow…
- [NTSB GAA19CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA147.md): Porterfield CP 65 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2019 · N37716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA053.md): Piper PA28 · Salem, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N75191 · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitating effects of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA049.md): Beech 58 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2018 · N6745V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA021.md): Cessna 210 · Bradley, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N81KD · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA329.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N6341K · Substantial damage
  > A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA306.md): Bell 47G 3B · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N347BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of rotor RPM and subsequent forced landing on uneven terrain which led to a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA429.md): Cessna 170 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2018 · N432W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB CEN18LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA164.md): Beech 1900C · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2018 · N172GA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear drag brace bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA146.md): Cessna T303 · Pine Ridge, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2018 · N9746C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during descent, which resulted in structural icing, the pilot’s inability to maintain altitude, and an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was an incomplete preflight weather…
- [NTSB GAA18CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA173.md): Cessna 182 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2018 · N3024Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA166.md): Cessna 140 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2018 · N2011N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA094.md): Piper PA32 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2017 · N11KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB GAA17CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA513.md): Cessna 172 · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N2982U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA294.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Harrold, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N421CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper attempt at a low-pass maneuver, which resulted in a collision with a tractor.
- [NTSB CEN17LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA265.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Milesville, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2017 · N111JW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination and a test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain…
- [NTSB GAA17CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA374.md): Champion 7BCM · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N3195C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA132.md): Cessna 210B · Opal, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2017 · N9581X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence.
- [NTSB CEN17IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA094.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Sioux Falls, SD · Incident · No injuries · Class 2 · Incident · Final report · Jan 27, 2017 · N911MK · Minor damage
  > The gas generator rear bearing oil scavenge line blocked with coke, which resulted in a failed rear bearing due to an excess of oil lubrication. Contributing to the incident was the operator not completely performing the maintenance items and not utilizing an…
- [NTSB CEN16FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA344.md): Aves Douglas James RV 6 · Viborg, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2016 · N676DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent flat spin into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA364.md): Beech V35B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N23583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel supply, resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight by the pilot and flight instructor, and the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB DCA16IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16IA215.md): Airbus A320 232 · Wood, SD · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N632JB · Minor damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA275.md): Meyers 200 · Huron, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N229RS · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due an unsecured throttle cable. The reason for the unsecured throttle cable could not be determined.
- [NTSB DCA16IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16IA200.md): Airbus Industrie A320 211 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N333NW · No damage
  > The flight crew's misidentification of the desired landing runway due to excess altitude requiring an extended downwind, and failure to use all available navigation information.
- [NTSB CEN16FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA209.md): Pruss Richard S Kitfox IV · De Smet, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N921RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a steep turn at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA201.md): Cessna 402B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N76MD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure.
- [NTSB GAA16LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA128.md): Piper PA24 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N6691P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach procedure in a timely manner, which resulted in collision with a light pole and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA022.md): Cessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2015 · N9780G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN16LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N442RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA15CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA251.md): Air Tractor AT 402A · Fort Pierre, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2015 · N321DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane striking guy-wires during aerial application operations.
- [NTSB CEN15LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA306.md): Air Creation Clipper 582 · Clark, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft during initial climb due to his impairment from ethanol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.
- [NTSB GAA15CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA196.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Forest City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N824DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.
- [NTSB GAA15CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA117.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N4549E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adjust the airplane's useful load to compensate for the high temperature, which resulted in an insufficient climb rate to clear surrounding terrain, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA264.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Kadoka, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2015 · N11698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA097.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Fort Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N112SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the subsequent autorotation landing.
- [NTSB CEN15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA160.md): Zenith Acft Stol CH 701 · Marion, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N511QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land resulting in contact with a power line and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA006.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Glenham, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2014 · N300VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in losses of power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA001.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Yankton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2014 · N6659Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Caputa, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N5530K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper takeoff procedure and the flight instructor's failure to take control of the airplane and abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA317.md): Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport · Watertown, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N4474P · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA284.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Winner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2014 · N8564S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a tailwind and his failure to achieve the proper airspeed for liftoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN14FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA224.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Highmore, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N8700E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to remain clear of an unlit wind turbine. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative obstruction light on the wind…
- [NTSB CEN14CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA242.md): Cessna 170A · Huron, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N9285A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA481.md): Super 18 S18-STD · Humboldt, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N230AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent addition of water into the fuel system and his improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN13LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA431.md): Schweizer 269C · Gary, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2013 · N7507A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine connecting rod due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN13LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA391.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Ipswich, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N2072D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Colome, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2013 · N3168X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine run revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA367.md): Piper PA-28-140 · De Smet, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N589FL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA324.md): Weatherly 620B · Ludlow, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was task- and/or work-related fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN13LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA228.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N424DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.

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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" = 'SD' 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=SD

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