# 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 215 of 3,613 · 180,630 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC20LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA050.md): Rockwell 500 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N909AK · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and ground personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. - [NTSB WPR20LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA155.md): CSP Leasing Cavalon · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N477AG · Destroyed > A substantially unweighted rotor system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in contact between the main rotor blade and the gyrocopter’s keel tube and a loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR20CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N9557S · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain. - [NTSB ANC20CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA051.md): Piper PA18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N7164B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN20WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA198.md): Cessna 150 · Blomberg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 27, 2020 · D-ECVT · Destroyed > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150 airplane that occurred on May 27, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA197.md): Beech 35-A33 · Cambridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N123JB · Substantial damage > A fuel injection system leak at or near the No. 3 cylinder that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB ANC20CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA057.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N41684 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA20LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA195.md): Piper PA24 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N5948P · Substantial damage > The powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA196.md): Denney Kitfox Speedster · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N580LD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN20CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA194.md): Cessna 140 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N90023 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel airplane. - [NTSB WPR20CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA154.md): Champion 7GCBC · Spotted Horse, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2020 · N771CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB ERA20WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA196.md): Diamond DA20 · Rome, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2020 · I-DADL · Substantial damage > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DIAMOND DA20 airplane that occurred on May 25, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ANC20CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA054.md): Cessna 120 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2020 · N72536 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB WPR20CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA153.md): Ayres S 2R · Artois, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N5573X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a go-around. - [NTSB CEN20CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA191.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N9863Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing. - [NTSB CEN20CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA190.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Bunkie, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2020 · N571LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA194.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Rainbow City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N68555 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB DCA20WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA108.md): Airbus A320 · Karachi, Pakistan · Accident · 97 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2020 · AP-BLD · Destroyed > The government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an AIRBUS A320 with CFM56 engines that occurred on May 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA189.md): Piper PA28 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N7355W · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod. - [NTSB CEN20CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA193.md): Cessna 182 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5179D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal. - [NTSB CEN20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA192.md): Champion 7GCBC · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N5183X · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB ERA20CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA200.md): Vans RV8 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2020 · N665HM · Substantial damage > A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole. - [NTSB CEN20CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA195.md): Cessna 172 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2020 · N365CP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle during landing. - [NTSB WPR20LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA152.md): Cirrus SR20 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N883PJ · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a steep and descending turn to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN20LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA187.md): Bell OH-58A · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N153SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the airframe vibration for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the helicopter revealed no… - [NTSB CEN20LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA186.md): Cessna T206 · Center, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N51610 · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) which resulted in spatial disorientation and an inflight loss of control. - [NTSB CEN20LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA185.md): Cessna 501 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N501KM · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the left main landing gear down lock, which resulted in a gear collapse upon landing. - [NTSB CEN20CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA188.md): Cessna R172 · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2020 · N612R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a crosswind. - [NTSB DCA20LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20LA107.md): Boeing 737 · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2020 · N820TJ · Substantial damage > Improper installation of dorsal fin attach bolts which caused the dorsal fin to separate during flight, substantially damaging the left horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB CEN20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA184.md): Rhoads, Larry E Sopwith Baby · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2020 · N41LR · Substantial damage > The airplane builder's improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB ERA20LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA192.md): Beech F90 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2020 · N960V · Substantial damage > A failure of the left main landing gear scissors, which resulted in a landing gear collapse following a precautionary landing with the landing gear in an intermediate position.. - [NTSB WPR21WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA018.md): Osprey 2 Amphibian · Maitland Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 17, 2020 · VH-WID · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA161.md): Beech 35 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR20CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA149.md): Cessna 185 · Winifred, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2020 · N185 · Substantial damage > An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind. - [NTSB WPR20CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA150.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N837TB · No damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane's propeller, which resulted in a serious injury when the propeller struck his hand. - [NTSB ERA20LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA188.md): Vaughn Challenger · Clarksville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N97KV · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB ERA20CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA190.md): Cessna 305 · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N60537 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB ERA20CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA189.md): Zenith Zodiac CH 650 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N149WF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing with a tail wind, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN20CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA180.md): Rotorway Exec · Rochester, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N311RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience flying a helicopter. - [NTSB ANC20CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA048.md): Piper PA18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N323DH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ANC20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA047.md): Piper PA 18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N5478H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground. - [NTSB WPR20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA148.md): American AA-1A · Blythe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N12YT · Substantial damage > The excessive wear of one magneto’s wiring harness, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following the loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the… - [NTSB ERA20LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA183.md): Ercoupe 415 · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N3956H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath on approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of an impairing medication. - [NTSB ERA20CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA187.md): Aviat A1B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N990HP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN20LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA179.md): Cessna P210 · Burlington, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N1JA · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain a safe altitude during the visual approach, and subsequently lost control which resulted an impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN20CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA182.md): Cessna 120 · Chatham, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N120MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which forced her to perform a precautionary landing to a muddy field resulting in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CEN20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Colchester, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N92036 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight. - [NTSB CEN20CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA178.md): General Atomics MQ-9B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2020 · CBP213 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC20LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA046.md): Cessna A185 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N5454E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s controlled flight into flat snow-covered terrain in weather conditions that were conducive to flat light conditions. - [NTSB WPR20LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA147.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2020 · N63931 · Substantial damage > The pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=216 ## 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=215 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.