# 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 CEN20LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA267.md): Titan Tornado · Mankato, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N900WH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN20LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA266.md): Lancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N444TW · Destroyed
  > The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA226.md): Boeing B75 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N61445 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR20FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA206.md): Cessna TU206 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N6373U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB WPR20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA205.md): Beech 23 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N8868M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA20CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA263.md): Cessna 172 · Prattville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N173ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA238.md): Socata TB 10 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N106G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.
- [NTSB DCA22LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA001.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N254WN · No damage
  > An encounter with moderate turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB CEN20LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA263.md): Piper PA32 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N4079R · Destroyed
  > The seizure of the airplane’s engine-driven fuel pump due to internal contamination, which led to a total loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA262.md): Beech F35 · Ravenna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N4219B · Substantial damage
  > Electrical and engine problems for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA275.md): Condor Condor · Freedom, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N3502X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a climb in a timely manner which resulted in contact with wires.
- [NTSB ANC20LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA065.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N9185T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing.
- [NTSB WPR20WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA210.md): Robinson R44 · Broome Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2020 · VH-NBY · Substantial damage
  > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on July 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR20CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA208.md): Mooney M20E · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N3440X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA20CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA254.md): Lockwood Aircam · Ooltewah, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N760JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN20WA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA437.md): Piper PA28 · Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 4, 2020 · N5352F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA264.md): Mbb BK117 · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N263MH · Substantial damage
  > The entanglement of construction fencing into the main rotor system, which necessitated a forced landing that resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN20LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA261.md): Enstrom 280 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N282SH · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of rotor and engine speed during approach for landing, which resulted in an autorotation and impact with terrain. The reason for the partial loss of rotor and engine speed could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing…
- [NTSB ANC20LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA064.md): Piper PA22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N3604A · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the fabric material from the fuselage above the windscreen due to failed adhesive, which resulted in disrupted airflow and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC20CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA066.md): Piper PA22 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N7208D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Alpine, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N6929H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering in a canyon, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA20LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA237.md): Piper PA46 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N89MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to the fracture of the steering horn bolts, which rendered the nosewheel steering ineffective and resulted from the airplane being towed over the left turn limits at an undetermined time before the accident.
- [NTSB ENG20WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA042.md): ATR ATR72 · Ambon, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2020 · PK-WHY · No damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia (KNKT) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an ATR 72-600, which occurred on July 3, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA287.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N8506E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from all available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA269.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N602NY · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA260.md): Champion 7EC · Port O'Conner, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.
- [NTSB CEN20LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA259.md): Sopwith Type 9400 · Van Alstyne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N5539 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of aileron control due to movement of a control connector.
- [NTSB WPR20CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA204.md): Cessna A185 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N3086W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA241.md): Aviat A1 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N526MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a water landing after striking a boat wake, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB ERA20CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA239.md): Beech 76 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N20131 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA286.md): Robinson R44 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N7511D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while in flight due to corrosion of engine components, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA265.md): Titan Titan Tornado · Marksville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N5082N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA258.md): Piper PA28 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6530W · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to a restricted air intake-induction system.
- [NTSB ANC20CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA063.md): Stinson 108 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6252M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an unsuitable off-airport surface which resulted in a departure area excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA234.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N820NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment or distraction due to an acute stroke, which resulted in an unstabilized approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA236.md): Cessna 172 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N9127H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction while taxiing, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA20CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA235.md): Cessna 172 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N9391H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA256.md): Cessna 320 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N19AS · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN20CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA255.md): Piper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N7684D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.
- [NTSB WPR20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA201.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2020 · N263R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA20WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA119.md): Pilatus PC12 · Nice, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2020 · LX-JFD · Substantial damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PILATUS PC12 airplane that occurred on June 30, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB GAA20WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA113.md): Robinson R22 · Strzegom city, Poland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2020 · SP-HBOG · Destroyed
  > The government of Poland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R22 helicopter that occurred on June 30, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Poland's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR20CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA200.md): Vans RV-8 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N998HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker.
- [NTSB ERA20CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA242.md): Cessna 177 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N29334 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
- [NTSB ERA20CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA233.md): Vans RV 8 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N408RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA20CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA231.md): Air Tractor AT502 · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N42190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with vegetation and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA101.md): Bell 204 · Hyogo Prefecture, Japan · Accident · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 29, 2020 · JA9383 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR20CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA197.md): Robinson R44 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N7530B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA150.md): Cessna 550 · Vijayanagar, India · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2020 · VT-JSS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN20LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA252.md): Piper PA28R · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N811MS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.

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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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