# NTSB investigations, 2020

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 CEN21LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA086.md): Eclipse EA 500 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2020 · N686TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to an unstabilized approach and a long landing on a runway contaminated with ice and patchy packed snow resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA069.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2020 · N5098E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.
- [NTSB ERA21LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA073.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Marion, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2020 · N138CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA094.md): Aficionado MINI-MAX Eros · Urbanización Bassetes, Spain · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 13, 2020 · EC-ZQJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA071.md): Anthony Mattioli AR-1 · San Mateo, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA070.md): Piper PA24 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N7639P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA068.md): Beech V35A · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N5470U · Destroyed
  > A loss of control inflight and the failure of a component of the up elevator flight control system due to fatigue, which rendered recovery from a right descending turn improbable.
- [NTSB ERA21WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA086.md): Bell 206 · Mambucaba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 11, 2020 · PP-MSA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2020 · N8436T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA075.md): Kolb Firestar · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2020 · N7094T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a degraded fuel primer check valve.
- [NTSB ERA21LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Dexter, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2020 · N19801 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA068.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N577CP · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that cannot be determined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA085.md): Luscombe 8 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N2238K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.
- [NTSB CEN21LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA084.md): Robinson R44 · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N7085Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control and exceedance of performance and/or structural limitations during low-altitude operations, which resulted in an inflight breakup.. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol.
- [NTSB CEN21LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA083.md): Cessna 172 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N1956V · No damage
  > A bystander’s inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running.
- [NTSB ERA21LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA084.md): Ford Stephen L Super Chief · Blountstown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2020 · N706SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Dillon, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2020 · N46017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA082.md): Piper PA12 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2020 · N2554M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA080.md): Vans RV6 · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2020 · N69HF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s impairment by the effects of ingested alcohol, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA078.md): Vans RV4 · Sadler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2020 · N423WH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA067.md): Piper PA23 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N78329 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his landing with a high approach speed, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA21LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA065.md): Piper PA46 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N282ST · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the loss of control was the significantly underinflated nose landing gear tire.
- [NTSB ERA21LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA062.md): Ercoupe 415 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N2674H · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a fuel filter screen cover gasket, which resulted in its failure, fuel starvation, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved fuel sight gauge, which obscured…
- [NTSB CEN21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA075.md): Piper PA32 · Windom, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N8178Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ENG21WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA008.md): Boeing 737 · Katowice, Poland · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 5, 2020 · LZ-CGU · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA077.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Marietta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2020 · N371MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a transmission wire during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2020 · N737NB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ENG21WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA007.md): Boeing 777 · Naha, Japan · Incident · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 4, 2020 · JA8978 · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA057.md): Boeing 737-8EH · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 3, 2020 · PR-GUD · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA073.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Arden Hills, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2020 · N28067 · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect connecting rod installation, which resulted in the failure of the nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC21LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA008.md): Piper PA18 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2020 · N4900C · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi in strong crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR21WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA065.md): Robinson R44 · Tallong, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 2, 2020 · VH-HGU · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA059.md): Piper PA38 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2020 · N2420F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DCA21WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA049.md): Boeing 737 · Garowe, Somalia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 2, 2020 · EY-560 · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA071.md): Cessna 551 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2020 · N48DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on a runway that did not provide enough length to stop the airplane given the wet surface conditions, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA21WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA041.md): Boeing 757 · Silao, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 1, 2020 · N6706Q · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA079.md): Hutson Star-Lite · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 1, 2020 · N322SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on a soft terrain which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN21LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA072.md): Grumman G164 · Elton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 1, 2020 · N48594 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA070.md): Piper PA38 · Franklin, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2020 · N9879T · Destroyed
  > The impairment of both pilots from carbon monoxide exposure due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect the degraded muffler.
- [NTSB WPR21LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA155.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · St. George, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N9051Y · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon and a member of the ground crews entanglement with a tether rope, which resulted in a serious injury when they fell to the ground after the balloon unexpectedly ascended.
- [NTSB ERA21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA061.md): Piper PA28 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N8056N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA060.md): Champion 7EC · Northhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N9721N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an off-airport landing on soft sand, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA058.md): Champion 7FC · Georgetown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N7596B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA069.md): Globe GC1A · Ottawa, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N3318K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain attain proper pitch attitude of the airplane causing it to exceed its critical angle of attack, enter an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impact terrain, and his poor decision making and lack of experience that led…
- [NTSB CEN21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA068.md): Piper PA28 · French Lick, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N5242W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2020 · N53587 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA21WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA045.md): Boeing 737 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 27, 2020 · PK-YGW · No damage
- [NTSB ENG21WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA006.md): ATR ATR42 · Nunavut, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 26, 2020 · C-FAFS · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA111.md): Cessna T182T · Hollister, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2020 · N182PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to a bounced landing, collapsing the nose landing gear, and resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB CEN21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA067.md): Vans RV4 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2020 · N87LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn from the base leg to final approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude over mountainous…

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2020
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=2020

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