# NTSB investigations 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 205 of 3,613 · 180,630 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN20LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA379.md): Cirrus SR22 · Chester, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N733CD · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR20LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA295.md): Beech 35 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N818S · Destroyed > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while operating in conditions of reduced visibility due to smoke. - [NTSB CEN20CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA386.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Reserve, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N567N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN20CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA382.md): Cessna A185 · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N185DK · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR20CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA296.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Amboy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N1832 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ERA20LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA306.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N30529 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an antenna tower while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight while flying directly toward the sun. - [NTSB ERA20CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA307.md): Cessna 170 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N170JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA378.md): Cessna 340 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N5178J · Substantial damage > A failure of the windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA375.md): Titan Mustang T-51 · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2020 · N153JW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB CEN20LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA374.md): Piper PA28 · Walker, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2020 · N8957W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s impairment from the effects of an undiagnosed brain tumor. - [NTSB CEN20LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA377.md): Stinson 108-3 · Coleman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2020 · N909C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper installation of the generator drive gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA373.md): Piper PA24 · Midland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2020 · N5939P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR20CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA312.md): Beechcraft C90A · Fortuna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N982SB · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer while landing at night. - [NTSB ERA20LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA305.md): Piper PA20 · Luray, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N7323K · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC20LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA086.md): Piper PA 14 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2020 · N4214H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees. - [NTSB GAA20WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA133.md): Commander 114 · Fur airport, Denmark · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2020 · D-EQCA · Destroyed > The government of Denmark has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a COMMANDER 114 airplane that occurred on August 30, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Denmark's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA20CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA300.md): Cessna 182 · Millington, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N3707U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land. - [NTSB CEN20LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA436.md): Piper J3 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N88204 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker. - [NTSB CEN20LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA372.md): Cessna 414 · Ray, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N698D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff. - [NTSB CEN20LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA370.md): Piper PA24 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N7469P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ANC20CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA091.md): Cessna A185 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N107L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees. - [NTSB ERA20CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA303.md): Zenith CH601 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2020 · N354DM · Substantial damage > An inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. - [NTSB DCA20WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA142.md): Boeing 737 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2020 · JA73NM · Substantial damage > The JTSB of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All… - [NTSB CEN20LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA367.md): Cirrus SR22 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2020 · N607SR · Destroyed > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain as a result of his failure to properly execute an instrument approach and maintain clearance from trees in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unfamiliarity with a… - [NTSB WPR20WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA294.md): Bell 206 · Lago, Nigeria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2020 · 5N-BQW · Destroyed > The government of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on August 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Nigeria's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB WPR20LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA291.md): Cessna TU206 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N3422L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system. - [NTSB GAA20WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA134.md): Beech 35 · Teresina, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2020 · PT-AFN · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 35 airplane that occurred on August 28, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA20LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA297.md): Rockwell 500 · Pembroke Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N900DT · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the fatigue fracture of an electrical wire in the tank unit or fuel transmitter, which likely resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication. - [NTSB ERA20CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA304.md): Tecnam P92 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N508TE · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB DCA20WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA140.md): Boeing 767 · Bucure?ti, Romania · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 28, 2020 · N423AX · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR20LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA289.md): Beech A36 · Redding, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N1550G · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s inadequate takeoff performance given the length of the available runway and to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA20LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA302.md): Piper PA28R · Fletcher, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N9341N · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA20LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA299.md): Cessna 172 · Weston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N65645 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 1 and 3 connecting rods from lack of lubrication. - [NTSB ERA20CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA298.md): Vans RV6 · Milton, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N628JB · Substantial damage > The pilot and owner’s failure to adequately communicate and establish an understanding of who was flying the airplane, and their failure to take timely action to avoid a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA366.md): Jewett SC-360 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N36SC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive application of wheel brakes during the landing roll that caused the airplane to nose over. - [NTSB ANC20LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA085.md): Cessna A185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N714KH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The PA-18 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna 185 as it was landing. Contributing to the accident was the PA-18 pilot’s failure to hear the traffic advisory provided by the air traffic control tower. - [NTSB WPR20WA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA292.md): Cessna 172 · Springs, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2020 · ZE-OET · Substantial damage > The government of South Africa has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna 172 airplane that occurred on August 26, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of… - [NTSB WPR20LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA288.md): Cessna 210 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2020 · N9540T · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not… - [NTSB GAA20WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA132.md): Aviamilano Falco F8L · Sibari, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 26, 2020 · I-CAVL · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA20WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA139.md): Douglas DC3 · San Jose del Guaviere, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2020 · HK2006 · Minor damage > The GRIAA of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Douglas (Boeing) DC3 airplane that occurred on August 26, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GRIAA of Colombia's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB CEN20WA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA435.md): Schleicher ASH25 · Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Aug 26, 2020 · G-CFST · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN20LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA365.md): Cessna T210 · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2020 · N64EM · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR20LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA301.md): Lake LA4 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2020 · N93AB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight. - [NTSB WPR20LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA283.md): Kaman K 1200 · Pine Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2020 · N314 · Substantial damage > An in-flight breakup resulting from contact of the left rotor system with the right rotor system after an in-flight failure of a servo flap from a left rotor blade. - [NTSB WPR20CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Givens Hot Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2020 · N334SC · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. - [NTSB ANC20LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA083.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2020 · N160SH · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB WPR20CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA286.md): Northrop F5 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2020 · N926TA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to complete the pre-landing checklist due to a distraction which resulted in a gear-up landing. - [NTSB WPR20CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA284.md): Bell 205 · LaVerne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2020 · N386HQ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around while landing in an unimproved area which resulted in a collision with debris. - [NTSB GAA20WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA141.md): Robinson R44 · Gulf of Glyfada, Greece · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 24, 2020 · N115VC · Minor damage - [NTSB ERA20CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA296.md): Beech 55 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2020 · N8629M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent feathering of the propellers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor's failure to fully monitor the pilot's manipulation of the levers in the airplane's non-standard… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=206 ## 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=205 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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