# 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 217 of 3,613 · 180,630 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA20CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA159.md): Aeronca 7AC · Enosburg, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2020 · N83216 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB WPR20LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA131.md): Beech 35 · Currie, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N8743A · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB WPR20LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA130.md): Bell UH 1H · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N3276T · Substantial damage > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the airframe due to fatigue failure of the gearbox attachment studs, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact. Contributing to the accident were 1) the improper application… - [NTSB ERA20LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA162.md): Iai 1125 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · YV3427 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in an attempted takeoff in excess of the airplane’s maximum allowable weight given it’s configuration and the temperature. - [NTSB ERA20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA161.md): Keuthan Buccaneer II · Coden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N43310 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the engine. - [NTSB CEN20LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA160.md): Aerostar 601 · Craig, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N601X · Destroyed > The student pilot’s flight into terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA20WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA174.md): Vans RV7 · Toledo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2020 · PP-ZCA · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built VANS RV7 airplane that occurred on April 23, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN20LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA159.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2020 · N477SS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a mis-rigged beta control cable (propeller reversing cable), which resulted in a loss of thrust inflight. - [NTSB CEN20CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA155.md): Vans RV 3 · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2020 · N24DE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed taxi with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence and terrain. - [NTSB WPR20LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA145.md): Czech Sport Sport Cruiser · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N802PS · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. - [NTSB WPR20CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA140.md): Robinson R22 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N6703S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to set the proper rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which led to his failure to maintain a proper descent rate and resulted in a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB ERA20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA158.md): American Legend AL3 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N1115 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an aborted landing, which resulted in collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN20CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA154.md): Cessna 172 · Ft Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N13005 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with runway lights and fences. - [NTSB WPR20CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA127.md): FLIGHTstar 2 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2020 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s decision to take off through a large helicopter’s rotor wash, which resulted in his inability to gain altitude during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA20CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA155.md): Grumman AA5 · Bloomingdale, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2020 · N314JG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind. - [NTSB CEN20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA158.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2020 · N419TW · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of a ground spray rig’s position and his incorrect belief that a runway incursion might occur, which resulted in the pilot attempting and then aborting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. - [NTSB CEN20CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA153.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2020 · N653LA · Substantial damage > The airplane's encounter with a sunken area during takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne and impacting a tree and then terrain. - [NTSB WPR20LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA128.md): Piper PA31T · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2020 · N926K · Destroyed > The degraded airplane performance after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence. - [NTSB WPR20CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA125.md): Cessna 172 · Yakima, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2020 · N75765 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain. - [NTSB ERA20WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA154.md): Garlick UH1H · del Curepto, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2020 · CC-CBB · Substantial damage > The government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GARLICK UH1H helicopter that occurred on April 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA20CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA156.md): Cessna 150 · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2020 · N150LF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB DCA20LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20LA100.md): Sikorsky S61 · Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2020 · N908CH · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of the auxiliary servo cylinder’s pedal damper check valve housing and its bolts, which caused the sudden and uncommanded movement of the helicopter’s left pedal and a subsequent left yaw that continued until ground impact. Contributing to… - [NTSB WPR20LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA126.md): Cessna 152 · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2020 · N6306P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA20CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA153.md): Lancair Super ES · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2020 · N855SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing. - [NTSB CEN20LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA150.md): Piper PA 18 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2020 · N3670P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled turn and descent into terrain. - [NTSB WPR20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA123.md): Cessna TU206 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2020 · N756TH · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel. - [NTSB ERA20WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA173.md): Piper PA25 · Matoes do Norte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2020 · PR-DTY · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA25 airplane that occurred on April 18, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN20CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA151.md): Eagle Eagle DW 1 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2020 · N8810T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over. - [NTSB ANC20CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA044.md): Piper PA31 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2020 · N88TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction by the condition of the runway and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist. - [NTSB ERA20CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA152.md): Holmgren Bearhawk · Ahoskie, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2020 · N118CR · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear during a bounced, crosswind landing. - [NTSB WPR20CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA124.md): Cessna 180 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N53ES · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB CEN20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA148.md): Beech 36 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N66FN · Substantial damage > A loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA152.md): Cessna 172 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N737RR · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion onto a field. - [NTSB CEN20LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA149.md): Cessna 402 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2020 · N98649 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA20WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA172.md): Comp Air CA-8 · Campo Verde, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2020 · PP-XLD · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built COMP AIR CA-8 airplane that occurred on April 13, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under… - [NTSB WPR20CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA174.md): Extra EA 300 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2020 · N111XW · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DCA20WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA110.md): Boeing 737 · Matsuyama, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2020 · JA64AN · No damage > The JTSB of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on April 12, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All… - [NTSB CEN21WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA076.md): Cessna T303 · Annecy Meythetf, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 12, 2020 · HB-LUV · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC20LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA043.md): Cessna A185E · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2020 · N185RN · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to the planned flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an aerodynamic stall during the subsequent emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB WPR20LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA121.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Angostura, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N2112A · Substantial damage > The pilots precautionary off airport landing due to an undetermined engine issue. - [NTSB ERA20LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA150.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N81DJ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees at the end of the runway due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night conditions. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring, which did not identify and prevent the… - [NTSB ERA20CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA151.md): Pipistrel Sinus · Townsend, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N711MK · Substantial damage > The motor glider's encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing and resulted in impact with vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to restart the… - [NTSB CEN20LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA145.md): Beech 35 · Sidney, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N1258Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN20CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA146.md): Pitts S2 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N487J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ANC20CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA042.md): Piper PA18 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N184WF · Substantial damage > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and nose-over. - [NTSB WPR20LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA122.md): Buckman Bucks Special · Prescott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2020 · N9065F · Substantial damage > Diminished engine performance due to carburetor icing conditions and multiple mechanical anomalies that did not allow for the airplane to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff from a planted field and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions.… - [NTSB ERA20LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA149.md): Pipistrel Italia Sinus 912 LSA · Marathon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2020 · N6263R · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control of the motorized glider, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with a residential home and postimpact fire. The reason for the loss of control could not be determined due to the condition of the wreckage. - [NTSB ERA20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA181.md): Aerospatiale SA341 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2020 · N9334W · Substantial damage > A hard landing that occurred at an unknown time and date, which resulted in substantial damage that was identified prior to a subsequent flight. - [NTSB CEN20LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA143.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Pecan Gap, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2020 · N9185D · Destroyed > The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from tree, which resulted in a collision with a tree and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA20LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA145.md): Schempp Hirth Standard Cirrus · Groveland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2020 · N271BL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following his premature termination of the tow for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin during a turn back to the departure airport. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=218 ## 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=217 --- 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.