# 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 ERA20CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA103.md): Piper PA28RT · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2020 · N8320H · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA098.md): Maule M7 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2020 · N309MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB DCA20WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA070.md): Airbus A380 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 2020 · A6-EON · No damage
  > The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has informed the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A-380, which occurred on February 2, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA investigation…
- [NTSB CEN20FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA072.md): Piper PA28 · Florence, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 2, 2020 · N5969W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with reduced airplane performance due to high density altitude
- [NTSB CEN20LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA073.md): Hiller UH 12E · Dinosaur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2020 · N7173S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a S4 compressor blade due to a fatigue crack that likely initiated at a corrosion pit. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corrosion pits during maintenance.
- [NTSB ANC20WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA025.md): Agustawestland AW139 · Fukushima, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2020 · JA139F
  > The government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139 helicopter that occurred on February 01, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA20CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA093.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2020 · N739XT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA20WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA073.md): Boeing 757 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 31, 2020 · TF-FIA · Minor damage
  > The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board (ITSB) has informed the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-200, which occurred on February 7, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist the ITSB investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA20WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA062.md): Boeing 747 · Dammam, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 31, 2020 · TC-MCT · Minor damage
  > The government of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on January 31, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Saudi Arabia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA20CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA099.md): Piper PA28 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2020 · N7047W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sign.
- [NTSB DCA20WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA063.md): Airbus A300 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2020 · XA-LFR · Minor damage
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A300 airplane that occurred on January 30, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC20CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA016.md): Cessna 150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2020 · N19524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR20WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA129.md): Cessna U206G · Happy Valley, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 29, 2020 · VH-AEE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN20TA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA071.md): Beech 60 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jan 29, 2020 · N50JR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN20LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA125.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Chilton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2020 · N425GZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on the turf runway with insufficient landing performance and his subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN20FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA070.md): Piper PA60 · Springfield, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 28, 2020 · N6071R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB WPR20CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA085.md): Cessna 180 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2020 · N9729B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ERA20FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA088.md): Aeropro CZ A220 · Grafton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 27, 2020 · N214K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and conditions favorable for airframe icing, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA069.md): Cirrus SR22 · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2020 · N288WT · Substantial damage
  > Water trapped in the static system, which resulted in incorrect airspeed display information and the pilot’s forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA20MA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20MA059.md): Sikorsky S76 · Calabasas, CA · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 26, 2020 · N72EX · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely self-induced pressure…
- [NTSB CEN20CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA067.md): Glasair 1 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2020 · N238SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA084.md): Cessna 150 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · N31ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA080.md): Merwin Kitfox · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · N399A · Substantial damage
  > The tail wheel mechanism detachment for reasons that could not be determined due to the lack of available evidence which resulted in the loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA221.md): Gulfstream 150 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · N373ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing on a wet runway after encountering standing water.
- [NTSB ERA20LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA089.md): Beech A36 · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · N41VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control gust lock before takeoff, which resulted in an inability to rotate, aborted takeoff, and subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a missing piece of the flight control gust lock, which did…
- [NTSB ERA20FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA086.md): Mustang II · Senoia, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s structural limitations while conducting previous aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA20FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA085.md): Piper PA32 · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · N55455 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN20WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA102.md): Robinson R44 · Tuzantan, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2020 · XB-KQV · Substantial damage
  > On January 25, 2020, about 1858 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44II helicopter, Mexican registration XB-KQV, impacted terrain near Tuzantan, Chiapas, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed Ángel Albino Corzo / Tuxtla…
- [NTSB WPR20FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA079.md): Piper PA28 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 24, 2020 · N3672K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon with rising terrain, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering away from rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA077.md): Stinson V77 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 24, 2020 · N50249 · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to a combination of mechanical engine anomalies. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance that failed to identify the engine anomalies.
- [NTSB GAA20WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA110.md): Extra E54T · Iztapa, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2020 · N540ZA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA087.md): Vans Vans RV 8 · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2020 · N130JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of directional control on landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ENG20WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA017.md): Airbus A320 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2020 · N528VL · No damage
  > On January 24, 2020, an Airbus A320-271N neo, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, experienced a right (No. 2) engine failure while climbing through 11,500 feet after takeoff from the Mexico City Intentional Airport (MMMX). The…
- [NTSB CEN20LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA066.md): Robinson R22 · Charlotte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2020 · N8364Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during landing.
- [NTSB WPR20WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA082.md): Cessna S550 · George, South Africa · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2020 · ZS-CAR · Substantial damage
  > On January 23, 2020, about 0853 coordinated universal time, a Cessna S550, ZS-CAR, impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances while conducting aerial surveying operations near George, South Africa. The two crew members and one passenger were…
- [NTSB WPR20WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA076.md): Lockheed C130 · Cooma, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2020 · N134CG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG20WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA034.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2020 · F-GRZL · No damage
  > The BEA of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier CL600-2C10 airplane that occurred on January 23, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA20WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA061.md): Airbus A319 · Panama City, Panama · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2020 · N703AV · No damage
  > The government of Panama has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Airbus A319 airplane that occurred on January 23, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Panama's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN20WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA081.md): Bell 206 · Lac Saint-Jean, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2020 · C-GSQA · Substantial damage
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on January 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR20WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA083.md): Cessna 182 · Tangalooma, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2020 · VH-WNR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 182 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR20FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA072.md): Beech B36TC · Corona, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 22, 2020 · N36TT · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a fence at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airplane being at or over the maximum gross takeoff weight and the inappropriate elevator trim tab setting.
- [NTSB WPR20CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA074.md): Piper PA-18 Replica · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2020 · N944KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR20CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA073.md): Stearman B75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2020 · N14GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over when the right wheel encountered mud.
- [NTSB GAA20WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA107.md): Piper PA28 · Chatel-St-Denis, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2020 · HB-PMH · Substantial damage
  > The government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA20WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA060.md): Boeing 777 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2020 · N2333U · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's…
- [NTSB CEN20LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA068.md): Bell 407 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2020 · N947LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from fencing around the landing pad during landing, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the fence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA084.md): Grumman AA5 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2020 · N424WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA064.md): Guimbal Cabri G2 · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2020 · N715RK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering to land, which resulted in impact with an airplane and a hangar.
- [NTSB WPR20FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA067.md): Cessna 150 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 20, 2020 · N4763X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from guy wires associated with a tower while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA071.md): Cessna 172 · Sun River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2020 · N73707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a runway with icy patches, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.

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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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