# 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 CEN20WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA157.md): Cessna 650 · Ciudad Juarez, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2020 · XA-SDU · Minor damage
  > On April 7, 2020, about 1640 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 airplane, Mexican registration XA-SDU, was involved in an incident at the Abraham González International Airport (MMCS), located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, The NTSB has…
- [NTSB ANC20CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA041.md): Piper PA 18A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2020 · N2791P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA119.md): Robinson R44 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N725GT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube.
- [NTSB WPR20LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA118.md): Kolb Firestar 2 · La Center, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N90KL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA183.md): Socata TB9 · Nyköping, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2020 · SE-MKV · Substantial damage
  > The government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SOCATA TB9 airplane that occurred on April 06, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN20CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA144.md): Robinson R22 · Seymour, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N7007X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR20LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA117.md): Cessna 177RG · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2020 · N98SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA144.md): Lake LA4 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2020 · N84PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA139.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Hillrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2020 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's diverted attention while looking at a fire during low-altitude flying, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR20WA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA317.md): Robinson R44 · Mareeba Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 3, 2020 · VH-RJN · No damage
- [NTSB CEN20CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA138.md): Champion Aeronca 7FC · Hessel, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2020 · N3JZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB ERA20CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA146.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2020 · N734HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply full engine power during the initiation of a go-around in gusting wind conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude, and the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB ERA20CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA143.md): Diamond DA42 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2020 · N311ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine failure landing and subsequent attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN20LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA140.md): Beech 35 · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2020 · N9883R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of airspeed and glidepath during approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA120.md): Piper PA28R · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N679X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge.
- [NTSB CEN20LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA136.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Audubon, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N107EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid the power line during the low-altitude flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue, which affected the pilot’s ability to see and avoid the power line.
- [NTSB CEN20CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA137.md): Piper PA-28-235C · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N9468W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, subsequent loss of directional control, and the airplane going down an embankment.
- [NTSB ERA20CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA165.md): Cessna 172 · New Symrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2020 · N957TC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and decision to not go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA142.md): Lancair LC41 · Gotha, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2020 · N6504H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR20WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA114.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Manilla, Philippines · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2020 · RP-C5880 · Destroyed
  > The government of the Philippines has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A airplane that occurred on March 29, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the…
- [NTSB WPR20LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2020 · N172FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from the runway.
- [NTSB CEN20LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA134.md): Muse P51D · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2020 · N151JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA116.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2020 · N7997N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the ignition system as a result of foreign object damage.
- [NTSB ANC20CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA040.md): Piper PA32 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2020 · N1409X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB ERA20CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA148.md): Aero Commander 500 · Opalocka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2020 · N516DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction and his delayed go-around, which allowed the airplane to get too low and contact the runway with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB ERA20CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA142.md): Cirrus SR20 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2020 · N586C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB ENG20WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA029.md): Airbus A300 · Brussles, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2020 · D-AZMK · Minor damage
  > On March 27, 2020, the Danish Aviation Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) informed the NTSB of an Airbus A300-622RF cargo airplane, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW4158 turbofan engines, that experienced a right (No. 2) engine failure during approach to…
- [NTSB DCA21WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA016.md): Boeing 787-800 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 27, 2020 · N782AM · No damage
- [NTSB ANC20CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA039.md): Wag-Aero Sportsman 2+2 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2020 · N5045X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an icy ski strip in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.
- [NTSB CEN20LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA133.md): Cessna 150 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2020 · N4729U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA132.md): Cessna T210 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2020 · N5553C · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the fuel, due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and the pilot’s decision to conduct a steep turn at low altitude to return to the runway rather than land straight ahead, which…
- [NTSB WPR20WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA202.md): Rotorcraft Development Corpora UH1-D · Tsumeb, Namibia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2020 · V5-HOZ · Destroyed
  > The government of Namibia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Rotorcraft Development Corporation UH1-D helicopter, registration V5-HOZ, that occurred on March 24, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB ERA20WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA137.md): Bell 206 · Chicureo, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2020 · CC-ARR · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA20LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA134.md): Maule MT-7 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2020 · N899ZZ · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s turning descent into water while enroute in night instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC20WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA035.md): Bell 206 · Konstantinovsky Cape, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 23, 2020 · RA-01917
  > The government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on March 23, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN20LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA131.md): Bower Challenger II · Lettsworth, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2020 · N6138Z · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to his lack of training and experience, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN20LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA130.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2020 · N3451T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC20CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA036.md): Cessna 175 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2020 · N7023E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unintentional selection of the wrong landing surface, which was covered with 2 ft of snow and resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA113.md): Just JA30 Superstol · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2020 · N914MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ERA20WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA133.md): Piper PA23 · Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2020 · N14178
  > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA23 airplane that occurred on March 21, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA20LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA132.md): Cessna 310 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2020 · N8080M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA20CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA135.md): AugustaWestland AW119MKII · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2020 · N982SS · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the lower left side of the engine cowling due to the mechanic’s improper installation of the fasteners, which resulted in the cowling impacting all four main rotor blades.
- [NTSB DCA20CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA095.md): Boeing 757 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2020 · N193AN · Substantial damage
  > the excessive pitch attitude at touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN20CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA129.md): Piper PA18 · Canyon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2020 · N4910P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch and the left main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA111.md): Piper PA 30 · Eagle Creek, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2020 · N7155Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to his left shoe’s interference with the rudder pedal.
- [NTSB CEN20LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA127.md): Piper PA28R · Pleasant Plain, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2020 · N3943T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s encounter with convective turbulence and low-level wind shear in dark night instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ENG20WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA021.md): Airbus A321 · Tan Son Nhat Int’L Airport, Vietnam · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 18, 2020 · VN-A392 · Minor damage
  > The government of Vietnam has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A321 airplane that occurred on March 18, 2020. A Vietnam Airbus A321-231 powered by two International Aero Engines V2533-A5 turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right) engine…
- [NTSB CEN20CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA128.md): Cessna 172 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2020 · N1132W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA20LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA129.md): Cirrus SR22 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2020 · N150X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect use of the autopilot while approaching the initial approach fix and his subsequent improper primary pitch control input while a pitch mode of the autopilot was engaged, which resulted in pitch excursions and subsequent departure from…
- [NTSB ERA20CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA130.md): Cessna 172 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2020 · N66046 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosewheel steerage linkage during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with an obstacle during an attempted aborted 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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