# 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 ENG20IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20IA005.md): Agusta A109 · Penobscot, ME · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N901EM · Minor damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in the main rotor.
- [NTSB ERA20LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA039.md): Rans Rans S7 Courier · West Liberty, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2019 · N831RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the engine oil tank contained adequate oil for the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power as a result of lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect oil consumption…
- [NTSB GAA20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA087.md): Fisher FP 202 Koala · Erwin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2019 · N47CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB ERA20WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA041.md): Cessna 550 · Marau, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2019 · PT-LTJ · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 550 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA20WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA022.md): Boeing 737 · Lyon, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2019 · 7T-VKR · No damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA20WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA016.md): Boeing 747 · Leipzig, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2019 · G-CLAE · Minor damage
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR20LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA029.md): Agusta A109 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2019 · N271HC · Substantial damage
  > The flight nurse’s inadvertent application of left anti-torque pedal during cruise flight, which resulted in a rapid yaw and pitch movement that caused the tail rotor blades to contact the tailboom.
- [NTSB WPR20LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA022.md): Cessna 150 · Red Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2019 · N704QJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA20LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA034.md): Cessna 172 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2019 · N3958S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to tune his radio to the correct…
- [NTSB GAA20CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA080.md): Symphony Aircraft Ind SA · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N844SA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA074.md): Cessna 172 · FallBrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N3803S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's use of excessive ground speed while making a right turn when exiting the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA071.md): Cessna 182 · San Luis, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N91846 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA067.md): Cessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N739UA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR20WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA021.md): Robinson R44 · Tunis, Tunisia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2019 · TS-HAE · Destroyed
  > The government of Tunisia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on November 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Tunisia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Metaline, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N8749T · Destroyed
  > Impact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA20CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA070.md): Cessna 195 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N195BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB DCA20WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA017.md): Boeing 747 · Ataturk, Türkiye · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2019 · TC-ACR · No damage
  > The Transport Safety Investigation Center (TSIC) of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747-400, which occurred on November 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA20LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20LA013.md): Embraer EMB145 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N619AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inability to maintain the airplane on the runway centerline after touchdown due to the reduced braking action resulting from the deteriorating weather conditions, which caused the airplane’s departure from the runway surface. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ANC20LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA004.md): Piper PA32R · Goodnews Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N7721C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the airplane instruments during a night visual flight rules departure in dark light conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane’s descent into water.
- [NTSB GAA20WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA123.md): Bombardier CL600 2B19 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2019 · N227WG · Minor damage
  > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOMBARDIER CL600 2B19 airplane that occurred on November 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA20CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA072.md): Cessna U206 · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2019 · N29173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA20CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA063.md): Sikorsky S 58JT · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2019 · N827MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a tractor trailer during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA033.md): Mooney M20J · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2019 · N5765H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA20CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA085.md): Piper PA60 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N914MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the taxiway centerline guide and his distraction due to adjusting the radio, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway light after landing and while taxiing to a ramp.
- [NTSB GAA20CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA084.md): Beech 55 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N6206V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unintentional retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA20CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA064.md): New Glasair Sportsman GS-2 · Huntsville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N24EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff from a muddy, turf runway and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA20LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA035.md): Beech 55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N686DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA018.md): Piper PA32 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N7703J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA20CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA069.md): Cessna 180 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2019 · N9925N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ENG20WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA008.md): Airbus A321 · Raipur, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2019 · VT-PPT · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A321 airplane with CFMI CFM56-5 engines that occurred on November 8, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR20FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA019.md): Cirrus SR22 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 7, 2019 · N220MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA20CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA062.md): Bell 47G · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2019 · N6746D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper cyclic input after a reported hydraulic failure, the reason for which could not be determined, and his failure to follow the emergency procedures, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA20IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20IA014.md): Embraer ERJ170 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Nov 7, 2019 · N117HQ · No damage
  > The captain’s use of his pitch trim switch, which had been placarded inoperative but not deactivated, resulting in the airplane pitching up when the captain was trying to trim down. The trim commands were reversed due to maintenance personnel’s incorrect…
- [NTSB WPR20WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA020.md): Cessna 172 · Vereeniging, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2019 · ZS-DAC · No damage
  > On November 6, 2019, about 1740 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172L, South African registration ZS-DAC, was enroute to the VOR beacon GAV, near Vereeniging, and reported a loss of engine power. The pilot forced landed the airplane in a field. The pilot…
- [NTSB GAA20CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA075.md): Cessna 182 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2019 · N97596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA20CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA073.md): Schleicher ASW15 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2019 · N16TD · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's improper approach during landing, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB ENG20WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA049.md): Boeing 737 · Owerri, Nigeria · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 5, 2019 · 5N-BUJ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN20WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA065.md): Learjet 35 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2019 · XA-VBD
  > On November 5, 2019, at 1942 Mexican pacific standard time, a Learjet 35A airplane, Mexican registration XA-VBD, experienced a runway excursion after landing at Cabo San Lucas International Airport, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The four occupants sustained no…
- [NTSB WPR20LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA032.md): Beech 36 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N936TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the fully extended and locked position before landing. Contributing to the accident was the overload of the landing gear circuit for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA20CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA060.md): Robinson R22 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N8560A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper cyclic input while hovering and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA20TA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20TA030.md): Beech 76 · Doral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N6015Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB ERA20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA031.md): Cessna 150 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N714LK · Destroyed
  > Pilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler.
- [NTSB ERA20FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA029.md): Pavel Tango2 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N875FV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA20CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA059.md): Ercoupe 415 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2019 · N87173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA20CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA056.md): Pitts S1 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2019 · C-GMEE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after a wing struck vegetation, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA20CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA068.md): Icon A5 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2019 · N59WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach angle in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with treetops and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA066.md): American AA 5 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2019 · N24AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA20CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA057.md): Cub Crafters CC11 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2019 · N718CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain lateral control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA20LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA037.md): Mosquito XE · Seffner, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of helicopter experience.
- [NTSB GAA20WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA083.md): Cessna F150 · Santa Severa Nord, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2019 · I-FFSQ · Destroyed
  > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA F150 airplane that occurred on November 01, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions 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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