# NTSB investigations, 2018 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 34 · 1,687 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA19WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA047.md): Boeing 747 · Taipei, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2018 · B18717 · Minor damage > The ASC of Taiwan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on December 13, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC of Taiwan's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB CEN19FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA044.md): Piper PA24 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N6785P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB GAA19CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA096.md): Beech 36 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2018 · N6650M · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain during landing in icing conditions. - [NTSB GAA19CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA095.md): Piper PA28 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2018 · N5800U · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB DCA19WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA044.md): Boeing 737 · Tijuana, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2018 · XA-ADV · Minor damage > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on December 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [NTSB ENG19RA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19RA007.md): Airbus A330 · Brussels, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2018 · OO-SFU · No damage > The Air Accident Investigation Unit of Belgium has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving an Airbus A330-223 that occurred on December 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Air Accident Investigation Unit… - [NTSB DCA19WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA043.md): Boeing 777 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2018 · C-FITW · Substantial damage > The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777-300ER, which occurred on December 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB GAA19CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA091.md): Zlin Z143 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2018 · N143GW · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the engine start. - [NTSB ENG19WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA011.md): Airbus A320 · Jaipur, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2018 · VT-ITR · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on December 10, 2018. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced an ECAM warning for 'Lavatory Smoke' while descending through FL170 to land Kolkata Airport… - [NTSB CEN19WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA102.md): Cirrus SR22 · Beauberry, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2018 · F-HUGE · Substantial damage > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cirrus SR22 airplane that occurred on December 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Paramus, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2018 · N5756W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB GAA19CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA090.md): Zenair CH 750 Cruzer · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2018 · N947DS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in hard, bounced landing, runway excursion, and impact with a hangar. - [NTSB ERA19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA061.md): Cessna P210 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2018 · N731LT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR19WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA040.md): Pilatus BN2A-20 · Hobart, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2018 · VH-OBL · Destroyed > On December 7, 2018, at 0929 Universal Time Coordinated, a Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd, BN2A-20, VH-OBL was destroyed when it collided with terrain near the Hobart Aerodrome, Hobart, Australia. The pilot, who was the sole occupant was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN19WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA043.md): Cessna 177 · Spain, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2018 · D-ECGS · Destroyed > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 177 airplane that occurred on December 07, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB WPR19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA039.md): Beech 36 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2018 · N361TC · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB DCA19IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19IA036.md): Boeing 737 · Burbank, CA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Dec 6, 2018 · N752SW · Minor damage > (1) The flight crewmembers’ decision, due to plan continuation bias, to continue the approach despite indications of windshear and a higher-than-expected tailwind and (2) the flight crew’s misperception of the airplane’s touchdown point, which was farther… - [NTSB GAA19CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA088.md): Piper PA28 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2018 · N839AL · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB ERA19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA063.md): Lancair LC41 · Moscow, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2018 · N618G · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power and catastrophic engine failure due to the failure of the left turbocharger, which resulted in oil loss and oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to overhaul the turbocharger in… - [NTSB DCA19CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA034.md): Boeing 767 · SUNNS intersection, Osaka, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2018 · N193DN · No damage > The airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence. - [NTSB GAA19CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA087.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N65773 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA19CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA086.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N9003M · Substantial damage > The airplane’s collision with a bird during a practice instrument approach. - [NTSB DCA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA038.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N868NN · No damage > an object which fell from an overhead bin struck a flight attendant resulting in a serious injury. - [NTSB CEN19WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA040.md): Cessna U206 · Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2018 · XB-NGU · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR19LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Rita · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2018 · N98884 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA089.md): Embraer EMB720 · Almeirim, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 2018 · PT-RDZ > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Embraer EMB720 airplane that occurred on December 02, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA19FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA060.md): Cessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N79HP · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation. - [NTSB DCA19CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA037.md): Airbus A320 · LAS Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N632NK · No damage > The airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence. - [NTSB DCA19CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA035.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · New York, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N202PS · Substantial damage > the captain initiating a cross bleed start while under tow. - [NTSB GAA19CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA089.md): Piper J4 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ERA19WA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA087.md): Cessna 210 · São Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2018 · PR-JEE · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on November 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA059.md): Cessna 210 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N3995Y · Destroyed > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions. - [NTSB CEN19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA039.md): Cessna 550 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N941JM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lower the flaps during the approach and maintain sufficient airspeed while flying in instrument meteorological and icing conditions and the accumulation of ice on the wings’ leading edges, which resulted in the exceedance of the… - [NTSB CEN19FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA036.md): Cessna 525 · Memphis, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N525EG · Destroyed > The pilot’s inability to regain airplane control after a left roll that began for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR19WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA033.md): Cessna U206 · Machadodorp, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2018 · ZS-DIV · Substantial damage > On November 29, 2018, about 1606 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206D airplane, South African registration ZS-DIV, impacted terrain near the Skoonman Kloff in the Machadodorp area in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The pilot and 4 passengers were… - [NTSB GAA22WA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA262.md): Thrush S2R · Bataan, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 29, 2018 · TI-BHZ · Minor damage - [NTSB GAA19CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA080.md): Piper PA 12 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N3619M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA19LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA057.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN19FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA035.md): Piper PA 30 · Marion, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N7751Y · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left… - [NTSB WPR19WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA038.md): Bell 407 GX · West Bangkala, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2018 · PK-JPB · Substantial damage > On November 28, 2018, about 0850 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 407 GX, PK-JPB, executed a precautionary landing following the illumination of the engine chip detector caution light near West Bangkala, Indonesia. There were no injuries to the… - [NTSB GAA19CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA099.md): Cirrus SR20 · Jasper, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N343BZ · Substantial damage > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB GAA19CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA085.md): Cessna 172 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N54058 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock before flight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the preflight checklist. - [NTSB GAA19CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA084.md): Piper PA28 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N5668W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach, which resulted in impact with a fence and terrain. - [NTSB GAA19CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA083.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N909CA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA079.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N552TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The other pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controller’s instructions and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate lookout to see and avoid the other airplane on the taxiway. - [NTSB GAA19CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA078.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N843WA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line during an agricultural application flight. - [NTSB DCA19WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA028.md): Boeing 737 · Manaus, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2018 · YV-2937 · Minor damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB CEN19FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA032.md): Mooney M20C · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2018 · N113TA · Destroyed > Collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor preflight planning and poor decision to depart on the accident flight. - [NTSB ANC19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA008.md): Cessna 172 · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA19CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA075.md): Darren M. Vinelli Sopwith PUP · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2018 · N1916Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting tailwind conditions. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2018&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") = 2018 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=2018 --- 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.