# NTSB investigations, AR

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 FTW91DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9785 · Substantial damage
  > The windshiled becoming obscured by aerial application spray and the resultant limited vision from the cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA077.md): Vuncannon Rotoway Exec 152 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N316FV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout and failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the wires for safe operation.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG05.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N4015Z · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flagman to follow established procedures.
- [NTSB DEN91T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91T%23A01.md): Hughes TH-55 · Traskwood, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N8127G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N8188A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stalling speed of the airplane and the resultant inadvertent stall. A factor was the emotional state of the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA066.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bradley, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N1599E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted to perform aerobatic flight at an altitude inadequate for recovery.
- [NTSB DEN91LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA060.md): Cessna 172P · Lehi, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1991 · N51254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were: the wet runway and resultant hydroplaning.
- [NTSB FTW91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA060.md): Cessna 172M · Flippin, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N4416R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Earle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N5336 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetrmined reasons. A factor was the muddy/soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB FTW91FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA045.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Fort Chaffee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1991 · N7488S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were the improper overhaul of the engines by other maintenance personnel resulting in oil loss, deteriorated engine performance, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG02.md): Grumman G-164A · Light, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1991 · N7493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the downwind runway for landing. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA033.md): Piper PA-30 · Oppella, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N291R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate following loss of his visual references and allowing himself to become diverted during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were interrupted instrument lighting and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA018.md): Cessna 172L · Mount Ida, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N4275Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for the adverse wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA017.md): Beech B55 · England, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N811J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA015.md): Cessna 195 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N4320V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake system to release after application for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA006.md): Beech 77 · Arkadelphia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1990 · N38021 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation to the engine due to a blocked fuel system vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, and contacting high vegetation and low trees during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG01.md): Cessna A-188 · Manila, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N503MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from power lines and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA001.md): Raven S-60A · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N4264D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate evaluation of the surface weather. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB FTW90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA187.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N3673H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to penetrate adverse weather and the resultant spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB DEN90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA187.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N86483 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's loss of control of the aircraft, during landing, due to mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG15.md): Rotec Engineering Ralley III · Woodson, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N920RE · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA179.md): Beech 58 · Conway, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N5641D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG16.md): Eipper Quick Silver MX II · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's poor flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG14.md): Grumman G-164B · Dumas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1990 · N48602 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall encountered during the turn to reverse direction.
- [NTSB FTW90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA162.md): Piper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N2082Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG13.md): Grumman G-164A · Luxora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5213 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss due to failure of the number five connecting rod. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG12.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N8450E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment during landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG11.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N10192 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to align the airplane with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG10.md): Cessna 188A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N3566Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG09.md): Grumman G164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N7864 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG08.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Corning, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N4433S · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the carburetor Air intake by a collapsed Air induction hose due to improper maintenance by an unknown party.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N8104K · Destroyed
  > Premature lift off and subsequent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG04.md): Air Tractor 301A · Foreman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N31631 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA148.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N4609P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's initiation of the abort with excess airspeed. A contributing factor was the engine tachometer overspeed.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG06.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N81699 · Destroyed
  > Loss of part of the engine exhaust collector, as result of improper maintenance replacement/installation.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG05.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N8154V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known malfunctioning engine.
- [NTSB FTW90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA135.md): Piper PA-24 · West Fork, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N7202P · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic failure of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG03.md): Grumman G164-A · Rondo, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N7802 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA147.md): Grumman G-164A · Egypt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8930H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the soft/muddy area on the runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA144.md): Bell 47D-1 · Fair Oaks, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8117 · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor cable disengagement due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB MKC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA139.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N5203 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven blower assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA140.md): Piper J-3 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N38348 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB MKC90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA134.md): Weatherly 201-B · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N1260W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss caused by the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA132.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were landing with a tailwind. Compensation for wind conditions not considered and selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA129.md): Rockwell S2R · Tilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8421V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine blower(supercharger). Related to the accident was the soft/wet terrain, where the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB MKC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA127.md): Cessna 188 · Joiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N2059J · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N5257 · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MKC90DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DPG02.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Alicia, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N8940Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the turn to reverse direction for a swath run.
- [NTSB MKC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA118.md): Grumman G-164A · Morton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.

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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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=22&state=AR

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