# 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 ANC20CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA062.md): Cub Crafters CCK-1865 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N153CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA232.md): Ayres S2R · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N4032L · Substantial damage
  > The reported malfunction of the aileron flight control system during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA248.md): Piper PA32R · Zavalla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N315AM · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot’s poor decision-making as he attempted to land at an unlit airstrip in night instrument conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN20CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA254.md): Volmer VJ22 · Erie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N59262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before attempting a water landing, resulting in a nose over during touch down. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a checklist available to the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN20CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA253.md): Beech 23 · Davenport, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N18873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA127.md): Cessna 150 · Cancun, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 26, 2020 · XB-PPF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA20WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA115.md): Beech 900XP · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2020 · F-HFCS · Minor damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 900XP airplane that occurred on June 26, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR20LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA196.md): Kostrazewa Andre Sonex Light Sport · Centerville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N620AK · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for the attempted forced landing could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA20LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA229.md): Bell 206 · Coconut Creek, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N5013G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to recognize the illumination of the low-fuel caution light.
- [NTSB CEN20CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA251.md): Sonex Onex · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N951X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing on the airplane's nosewheel, which jammed the steering, and resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lights.
- [NTSB CEN20CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA250.md): Hatz Hatz CB 1 · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N35JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go around following a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA194.md): Cessna 182 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and…
- [NTSB WPR20LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA193.md): Thatcher CX4 · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N274DR · Substantial damage
  > The inflight separation of the propeller assembly due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s restricted visibility during landing, which resulted in an excessive approach speed, a long landing, and subsequent…
- [NTSB WPR20LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA191.md): Enstrom 280 · Hayden, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N280MM · Destroyed
  > The total loss of power while maneuvering at low altitude due to the detonation of two engine cylinders and damaged spark plugs.
- [NTSB WPR20CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA198.md): Maule M7 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N288BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA195.md): Capella XLS · Liberty, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N18XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA20WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA117.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Lommis, WZ · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2020 · HB-KHN · Substantial damage
  > The government of Swaziland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AMERICAN Champion 8KCAB airplane that occurred on June 24, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Swaziland's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN20WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA246.md): Bell 407 · Long Marston, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2020 · N120HH · Destroyed
  > The government of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 407 helicopter that occurred on June 24, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the United Kingdom's investigation…
- [NTSB CEN20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA245.md): Cessna 182 · Winfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N958HP · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB CEN20CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA247.md): Cub Crafters CC19-180 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N97LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The pilot being fatigued likely contributed to his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR20LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA190.md): Schweizer 269C · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N202CC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA231.md): Chad Lewis Kitfox Super Sport · St Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N338RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, contact with the airport perimeter fence, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA192.md): North Wing Uum Scout X-C · Rochester, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N417HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA20WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA114.md): Cessna TU206 · Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 23, 2020 · XB-PWE · Destroyed
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA TU206 airplane that occurred on June 23, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA225.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N5314M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN20CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA244.md): Coyote S-6ES · Pisgah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N7764W · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to attain/maintain a proper angle-of-attack during an initial climb that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA112.md): Piper PA25 · Vereda Brisas de Guaiquitia, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2020 · HK-1042 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA20CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA226.md): Cessna 150 · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2020 · N1718Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA224.md): Cessna 180 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2020 · N7955V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA20CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA223.md): Piper PA18 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2020 · N3681Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate assessment of the landing area, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with tall weeds during landing and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA189.md): Aerospatiale SA342J · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2020 · N342J · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a surge; the reason for the surge could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the helicopter damage was the total loss of power while the pilot was transitioning through an altitude and…
- [NTSB CEN20CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA240.md): Schweizer 269C · Sheffield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2020 · N298TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence while hovering.
- [NTSB GAA20WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA116.md): Cessna FA150 · Doub, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2020 · F-BXNO · Substantial damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA FA150 airplane that occurred on June 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA222.md): Beech 77 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2020 · N3815Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA239.md): Cessna 150 · Millersport, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2020 · N51033 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA238.md): Great Lakes 2T 1A · Cambridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2020 · N856L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and striking a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA20WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA131.md): Daher TB10 · Visby, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2020 · SE-IMY · Substantial damage
  > The government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DAHER TB10 airplane that occurred on June 19, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA227.md): Cessna 172 · Churchville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2020 · N21585 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA236.md): Bellanca 1730A · Martinton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2020 · N244HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA187.md): Cessna 310 · Coeur D Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2020 · N6602B · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA220.md): Robinson R66 · Pikeville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2020 · N4QW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a small diameter wire during low altitude agricultural spraying operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s insufficient property survey.
- [NTSB WPR20WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA186.md): Bell 206 · Gauteng, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2020 · ZT-RHC · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA185.md): Vans RV 6 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N1407W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ERA20LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA219.md): Cessna 152 · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N25449 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely inadvertent initiation of the takeoff with the…
- [NTSB CEN20WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA237.md): Piper PA34 · Reinsfeld, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2020 · D-GEMZ · Destroyed
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA-34 220T airplane, German registration D-GEMZ, that occurred on June 17, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's…
- [NTSB CEN20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA234.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N1532H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control. Contributing was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA235.md): Cub Crafters CCX-2000-0086 · Gypsom, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N339KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA233.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N25702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning, and his failure to secure the airplane prior to hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ANC20CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA061.md): Beech A36 · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N777AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA184.md): Cessna P210 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N117KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.

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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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