# 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 ERA20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA184.md): Bell OH-58C · Livingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2020 · N183MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude at night, which resulted in the helicopter striking a tree.
- [NTSB WPR20LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA144.md): Mooney M20J · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2020 · N201HH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR20WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA143.md): Daher Kodiak · Papua, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2020 · PK-MEC · Substantial damage
  > The government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Daher Kodiak airplane that occurred on May 12, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA20LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA179.md): Beech F33 · Land O Lakes, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2020 · N711JA · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a contaminated fuel system and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a known deficiency in engine power.
- [NTSB ERA20LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA177.md): Piper PA34 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2020 · N887SP · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to turn 180° before securing the right engine, which resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB WPR20CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA151.md): Let L 33 Solo · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2020 · N355BA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lift while on final approach which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA185.md): Piper PA22 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2020 · N4454A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA20CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA178.md): Schempp Hirth Ventus 2CT · Stuarts Draft, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2020 · N514TW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of thermal lift during a motor glider flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed attempted engine start.
- [NTSB ERA20CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA191.md): Bell UH 1N · Baghdad, Iraq · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2020 · N12328 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from a security barrier during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR20LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA172.md): Ayres S2R · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N2245S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a landing roll due to a failure of the main O-ring in the right brake assembly, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent brake failure.
- [NTSB WPR20LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA141.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Byron, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N4116Y · Destroyed
  > The tow airplane pilot’s loss of control resulting from the glider pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude behind the tow airplane, which caused the tail of the tow airplane to be lifted upward and the tow airplane to pitch nose down while at a low…
- [NTSB ERA20CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA176.md): Cessna 402 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N4661N · Substantial damage
  > A dual total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN20WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA209.md): Piper PA38 · Kena, Lithuania · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2020 · LY-ATM
  > The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of an accident involving a Piper PA-38-112 airplane, LY-ATM, near Kena, Lithuania. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania, Transport Accident and…
- [NTSB CEN20LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA175.md): Beech 1900 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N31704 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear upper drag leg arm due to substandard mechanical properties, which resulted in a collapse of the landing gear upon landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA173.md): Titan Titan Tornado S · Haskell, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N318WH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot/builder’s addition of winglets to the stabilator, which resulted in flutter and overstress failure of the stabilator control horn.
- [NTSB WPR20CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA142.md): N126c CCX-2000 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2020 · N363EX · Substantial damage
  > The front seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the rear seat pilot's delayed remedial control inputs that subsequently resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was a lack of communication by both…
- [NTSB CEN20CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA176.md): North American SNJ · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2020 · N3238G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA172.md): Cessna T210L · Burleson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2020 · N2074S · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR20CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA146.md): Cessna 182 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2020 · N58646 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR20CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA139.md): Cessna 180 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2020 · N89SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
- [NTSB ERA20WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA170.md): Learjet 35 · Esquel, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2020 · LV-BXU · Substantial damage
  > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a LEARJET 35 airplane that occurred on May 06, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN20WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA171.md): Cessna 182 · Area Municipio De Joyabaj, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2020 · TG-MOL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA174.md): Cessna T240 · Gonazales, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2020 · N25HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the speedbrakes during a delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC20CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA049.md): Cessna 185 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2020 · N185SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN20CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA177.md): M-Squared Sport 1000 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2020 · N7013W · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA20WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA140.md): Mudry CAP10 · BAN Lanveoc-Poulmic, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2020 · F-YSDB · Substantial damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MUDRY CAP10 airplane that occurred on May 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA175.md): Waco QCF · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N11457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA171.md): Mooney M20K · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N231DW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ENG20LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20LA031.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Clewiston, FL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N1WT · No damage
  > Seizure of the hydraulic pump pulley bearing due to its improper installation by the manufacturer, leading to a failure of the hydraulic pump belt and the resultant partial loss of hydraulic assistance to the pedals.
- [NTSB CEN20LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA169.md): Rans S-12 · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N427LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a test flight which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2020 · N734NW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA20CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA168.md): Dayton-Wright DH-4 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2020 · N32517 · Substantial damage
  > A primary control (aileron) system anomaly that progressively worsened during a test flight that resulted in a loss of control. The reason for the anomaly was not determined due to impact damage.
- [NTSB CEN20LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA168.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Palmyra, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2020 · N27YK · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN20LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA167.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2020 · N8375F · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded right yaw that occurred for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a loss control.
- [NTSB ERA20WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA167.md): Grumman AA5 · Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2020 · UR-DCJ · Substantial damage
  > The government of Ukraine has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GRUMMAN AA5 airplane that occurred on May 01, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ukraine's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ANC20WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA072.md): Sikorsky S76 · Cheonwangbong, South Korea · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2020 · HL9646 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Korea, Republic Of has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SIKORSKY S76 helicopter that occurred on May 01, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Korea, Republic Of's investigation…
- [NTSB ANC20CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA045.md): Grumman G44 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2020 · N91040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a runway landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA135.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N6521Y · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly inspect and replace damaged aileron control cables, which resulted in fatigue separation of the aileron control cable and loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN20LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA170.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hallettsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N2275H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN20CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA164.md): Cessna A185 · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N1669M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
- [NTSB WPR20LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA133.md): Cessna 177 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2020 · N3386T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA200.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Angostura, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2020 · XB-ZOZ
- [NTSB CEN20LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA162.md): Cessna T210 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2020 · N210HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN20CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA163.md): Piper PA28 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2020 · N41498 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a go around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA132.md): Cook Sonex · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2020 · N1222C · Substantial damage
  > A gradual loss of engine power during takeoff due to the pressure regulator not keeping continuous fuel pressure which led to a precautionary off airport landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA164.md): Piper PA32RT · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2020 · N772SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA161.md): Piper PA 20 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2020 · N1598A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR20CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA134.md): Piper PA18 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2020 · N707VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a roll-over.
- [NTSB ERA20LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA163.md): Piper PA28 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2020 · N33005 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA20LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA160.md): Hughes 369 · Pylesville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2020 · N9159F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel tank supply pickup while the helicopter was maneuvered to move a conductor wire. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter’s inappropriate configuration for the type of…

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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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