# NTSB investigations, 2013

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.

Page 2 of 32 · 1,561 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR14CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA067.md): Beech 58P · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2013 · N53MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB WPR14CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA064.md): Piper PA 16 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N6913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA063.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Bryon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N3981C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance from a runway sign while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA068.md): Cessna 310R · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N98BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and a lack of instrument proficiency.
- [NTSB CEN14WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA180.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Meaux-Esbly, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2013 · F-GEAL · Substantial damage
  > On December 8, 2013, at 1607 coordinated universal time, a Pitts S-2B airplane, F-GEAL, experienced a loss of engine power and conducted a force landing near Meaux-Esbly, France. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially…
- [NTSB CEN14FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA077.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N80MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA080.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2013 · N220JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to his inadequate compensation for the tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA078.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia Station, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2013 · N93756 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and decision to land on the soft grass/turf runway which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA066.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2013 · N2066W · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's accidental discharge of the net gun which resulted in the net going through a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB ERA14FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA066.md): Texas Helicopter M74L · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2013 · N1001N · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of contamination of the engine’s fuel supply, and the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of diphenhydramine, which resulted in his inability to complete a forced or precautionary autorotative landing…
- [NTSB WPR14LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA061.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2013 · N6595P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DCA14WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA019.md): Boeing 767 - 300ER · Madrid, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 2013 · N182DN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA082.md): Sikorsky S 76B · Port Fourchon, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2013 · N707MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter when it entered a settling with power condition during sudden gusty wind conditions on takeoff resulting in the helicopter subsequently impacting terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA069.md): Britten Norman BN2A - 2 · Novo Prgresso, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2013 · PT-WMY · Substantial damage
  > On December 4, 2013, about 1430 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Britten Norman Aircraft, model BN-2A, Brazilian registration PT-WMY, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP), Novo…
- [NTSB DCA14WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA020.md): Boeing 747 · Abuja, Nigeria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2013 · EK-74798 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA079.md): Thompson William A Sparrow II · Jeromesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2013 · N5955Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight loss of control while attempting to return to the runway following a loss of engine power. The cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined because the postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies.
- [NTSB ANC14CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA010.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2013 · N88342 · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by the uncertificated student pilot, his failure to recognize conditions conducive to structural icing, and subsequent decision to depart in conditions conducive to structural icing, resulting in a severe icing encounter and…
- [NTSB ERA14MA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14MA060.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · La Alianza, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N831BC · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's excessive elevator input during a rapid descent under night lighting conditions, which resulted in the overstress and breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was an initial loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be…
- [NTSB ERA14FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA058.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N87NF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup.…
- [NTSB ERA14CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA062.md): Anderson Andreas Rans S-6S · Traveler's Rest, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N581TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent inability to maintain clearance with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA061.md): Aero Commander 680E · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N71DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA060.md): Beech G35 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N145WP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA059.md): Moffitt Oscar/ Kit Prostar A/C PT2 · Trenton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N355PT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner/pilot ‘s failure to follow the gascolator manufacturer’s recommendations for installing and safety wiring the gascolator strainer bowl, which resulted in the bowl separating and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN14LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA075.md): Cessna 560 · Walton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N810QS · Substantial damage
  > The inflight separation of the upper and lower right engine cowlings for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA094.md): Beech B36TC · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N36ML · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued flight into known light-to-moderate icing conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA092.md): Cessna 177RG · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N7592V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist.
- [NTSB CEN14LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA074.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Rock Lake, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N6780F · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to obtain weather briefings immediately before and during the flight and his continued flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s loss of performance and the subsequent controlled descent into trees…
- [NTSB ERA14LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA057.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N8878E · Destroyed
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to fly at a low altitude, which reduced his forced landing options when the loss of engine power occurred; and poor…
- [NTSB ERA14CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA065.md): Cessna 150D · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N4478U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DCA14RA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA018.md): Embraer ERJ190 - Undesignat · Rundu, Namibia · Accident · 33 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2013 · 9C-EMC · Destroyed
  > The Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer ERJ-190 that occurred on November 30, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MWT investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC14MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14MA008.md): Cessna 208B · Saint Marys, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N12373 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night and the flight coordinators' release of the flight without discussing the risks with the pilot, which resulted in the pilot…
- [NTSB WPR14LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA059.md): Cessna 210 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2013 · N6575X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN14WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA073.md): Eurocopter EC135 · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2013 · G-SPAO · Substantial damage
  > On November 29, 2013, at 2222 universal coordinated time (UTC), a United Kingdom registered EC-135 T2 helicopter, G-SPAO, impacted a public house near Glasgow, United Kingdom. The crew of three in the helicopter and six other persons were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN14FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA071.md): Cessna 182E · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2013 · N3087Y · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA14LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA052.md): Beech V35 · Trussville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N5655D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA051.md): Cessna 210L · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N777BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.
- [NTSB ERA14CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA055.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N44DQ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
- [NTSB ENG14RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14RA004.md): Saab Saab 2000 · Lugano, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2013 · HB-IZW
  > On November 28, 2013, about 630 UTC, a SAAB 2000 airplane, HB-IZW, experienced an engine failure during climb out after takeoff in Switzerland. The location was not reported. The 2 pilots, 1 crew member and 25 passengers were not injured. Damage to the…
- [NTSB CEN14LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA076.md): Cessna T210L · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2013 · N21ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA072.md): Biesemeier David I Smyth Sidewinder · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2013 · N3786A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver, which exceeded the structural limits of the left wing and resulted in its in-flight separation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA058.md): Quad City Ultralight Acft Challenger II · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2013 · N522PE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB ERA14LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA048.md): Cessna 150L · Hopewell, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N16078 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel planning that did not account for increased headwind.
- [NTSB ERA14FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA049.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Graniteville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N4016P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted a loss of power in the left engine due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed following the loss of engine power, which…
- [NTSB DCA14WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA017.md): Cessna C208B · Kamusi, Papua New Guinea · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 2013 · P2-SAH · Substantial damage
  > On November 25, 2013, about 0100 UTC, P2-SAH (previous US Reg N41149), a Cessna Grand Caravan (C208B) airplane, operated by Tropicair, reportedly had an engine failure and crashed during a forced landing near the Kamusi airport, Kamusi, Papua New Guinea. On…
- [NTSB DCA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA031.md): De Havilland DHC8 - 102 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N808EX · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA012.md): Douglas DC-6 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N100CE · Substantial damage
  > A load shift during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft bulkhead and associated structures.
- [NTSB ERA14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA071.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2013 · N4185L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane with underinflated tires, which resulted in the right tire’s failure during takeoff and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA14WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA033.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 - F · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2013 · D-ALCE · Substantial damage
  > The Government of Brazil (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD11F, which occurred on November 24, 2013. The accident investigation has been delegated to the Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung, German Federal…
- [NTSB CEN14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA070.md): Cessna 172 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2013 · N113SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.
- [NTSB WPR14CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA057.md): New Piper PA46 350P · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2013 · N3151G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2013&page=3

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=2013

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.