# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA20CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA252.md): Furlong CA-6 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N12LF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA20CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA251.md): Piper PA 22 · Fuquay Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N1520P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper approach speed, which resulted in an overrun of the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB DCA20WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA131.md): Boeing 737 · Durban, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2020 · ZS-SJB · No damage
  > The CAA of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 14, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA of South Africa's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN20CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA284.md): Beech 95 55 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N1332Z · Substantial damage
  > Excessive wear of the left brake liners which reduced brake effectiveness resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA281.md): Champion 7GCBC · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N72EB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot did not properly transfer airplane control during ground rollout, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN20CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA280.md): Waco YKC · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N14139 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and descent path to the runway, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown and insufficient runway remaining to safely bring the airplane to a stop before the end of the runway. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ANC20LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA069.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Birch Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N80166 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons while on the surface of the water during scoop operations in support of wildland firefighting operations.
- [NTSB ANC20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA071.md): Cessna A185 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N360DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA220.md): Cessna A185 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N185KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA20LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA247.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N5280D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller’s failure to provide information to each pilot regarding the position and intention of the other…
- [NTSB ERA20CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA246.md): Piper PA22 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N2716P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR20CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA227.md): Champion 7GCBC · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N952B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with excessive approach airspeed, which resulted in the airplane landing long, the application of additional braking action to stop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N9559D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA218.md): Rans S6 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N644RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to arrest a descent rate or maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude near mountainous terrain that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA245.md): Cessna 177 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N30309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA276.md): Rockwell S2R R1340 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N3104S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a fuel vent line during maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA277.md): Kitfox Kitfox Sport · Rand, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N702KS · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with the downdrafts during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in decreased airplane's climb performance and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA216.md): Schleicher ASW27 · Ely, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N167TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control while maneuvering near a mountain ridge in downdrafts and dry microbursts at an altitude that precluded recovery.
- [NTSB WPR20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA232.md): Cessna U206 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.
- [NTSB WPR20CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA221.md): Quickie Q2 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N85BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to accomplish performance calculations for the atmospheric…
- [NTSB ERA20CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA249.md): Cessna 172 · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N737WA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA244.md): New Kolb Kolb Flyer SS · Lutz, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N38KF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following an unannounced transfer of flight control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA20WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA132.md): Boeing 737 · Tijuana, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2020 · XA-MCG · No damage
  > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN20WA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA293.md): Cessna FR172 · Galway, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2020 · EI-EZU · Destroyed
  > The government of the Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna FR172K airplane that occurred on July 11, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA273.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N708AC · Destroyed
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA272.md): Golden Circle Air T-Bird · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N50JH · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN20CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA274.md): Piper PA32 · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N22111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA20WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA124.md): Learjet 45 · Toluca de Lerdo, Méx., Mexico, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2020 · XA-CAO · Minor damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a LEARJET 45 airplane that occurred on July 10, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA248.md): Piper PA22 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N8103C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
- [NTSB CEN20LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA279.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N61315 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a failed fuel control unit bearing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA278.md): Grumman G164 · Springfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N6917K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of visibility in the cockpit due to foam created by the chemicals loaded in the hopper, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the combining of chemicals known to produce foam and the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB CEN20LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA271.md): Cessna T188 · Dustin, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N2690J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued takeoff without ensuring obstacles could be avoided due to his use of a sedating medication, which likely diminished his reaction time and flying performance.
- [NTSB ANC20CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA068.md): Robinson R44 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N878CB · Substantial damage
  > The crew leader's decision to throw a chainsaw bar into the moving arc of the main rotor blade.
- [NTSB ANC20CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA067.md): Piper PA32 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N44851 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The PA-32 pilot's failure to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB WPR20CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA255.md): Air Creation/Sides Rick A Manta 503 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2020 · N980WC · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA250.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2020 · N722SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
- [NTSB DCA20CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA122.md): Embraer ERJ170 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2020 · N226NN · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA270.md): Cessna 188 · Pembina, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2020 · C-GWWE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an aerial spray turnaround in high crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR20LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA215.md): Cessna 150 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N22393 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around from an unstable approach, which resulted in insufficient airplane performance to climb above rising terrain and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA236.md): Stinson 108 · Farewell Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N134C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA217.md): Cessna 182 · Absarokee, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N7726M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA20WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA121.md): Beech 58 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2020 · PR-OFI · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on July 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN20LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA282.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N7186K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA212.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N6328D · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carbon buildup in the No. 4 cylinder resulting from the pilot’s inadequate mixture-leaning procedures.
- [NTSB WPR20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA211.md): Bell UH1H · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed
  > A flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA268.md): Mooney M20TN · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · C-GTVS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction during takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA214.md): Piper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N60733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA213.md): Beech 33 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N727P · Substantial damage
  > The left seated flight instructor’s improper manipulation of the landing gear position selection lever to the up position while still on the landing roll, which ultimately resulted in a landing gear collapse during a subsequent landing.
- [NTSB GAA20WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA122.md): Robinson R22 · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2020 · PR-OEA · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R22 helicopter that occurred on July 06, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA20CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA240.md): Piper PA28R · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N3725T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent loss of lateral bank control during a soft field takeoff.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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