# 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 WPR20FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA008.md): Piper PA 24 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N7742P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s degraded performance due to high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in its inability to maintain altitude during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with high…
- [NTSB GAA20WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA077.md): Cessna 310 · La Piedad, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2019 · XB-SIG · Substantial damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 310 airplane that occurred on October 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB GAA20CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA040.md): Kitfox S7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · C-GPMT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA039.md): Zenair CH 701 · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N3784A · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off-airport landing on soft sand and the separation of main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB GAA20CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA038.md): Piper PA28 · Wedgefield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N637FT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA20FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA014.md): Piper PA32 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N534Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a safe glidepath during final approach to the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB ENG20RA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20RA002.md): Boeing 777 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2019 · HS-TKL · Minor damage
  > On October 20, 2019, a Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER, powered by two General Electric GE90-115B turbofan engines, aborted takeoff after experiencing a No. 1 engine high pressure turbine uncontainment failure during takeoff roll. The incident is…
- [NTSB CEN20FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA009.md): Vans RV-8 · White Plains, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N249BW · Destroyed
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA20CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA079.md): Piper PA28 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2019 · N2961W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB GAA20CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA037.md): Ultramagic N 250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2019 · N275WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in an explosion and preimpact fire.
- [NTSB CEN20WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA011.md): Cessna 172 · San Salvador, El Salvador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2019 · N7381G · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA009.md): Cessna 206 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N11379 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA20CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA043.md): Zenair Zenith 801 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N801PZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA036.md): Titan Titan Tornado II · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N49PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sand hummocks.
- [NTSB GAA20CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA034.md): Bell 47G · King City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N7060J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and the main rotor blades striking the tailboom.
- [NTSB ERA20WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA015.md): Douglas DC3C S1C3G · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2019 · N437GB · Substantial damage
  > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Douglas DC3C S1C3G airplane that occurred on October 18, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA20LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA018.md): Beech N35 · Madisonville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N564T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach and delayed decision to go-around. Contributing to the accident was the unporting of the fuel supply following a forward slip maneuver during the approach, which resulted in the loss of engine power during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA20LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA017.md): Ayres S2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N762BF · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA20FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA013.md): Sportine Aviacija LAK17B · Tamaqua, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N830DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while climbing in thermal lift, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB DCA20MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20MA002.md): Saab 2000 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N686PA · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear manufacturer’s incorrect wiring of the wheel speed transducer harnesses on the left main landing gear during overhaul. The incorrect wiring caused the antiskid system not to function as intended, resulting in the failure of the left outboard…
- [NTSB GAA20CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA046.md): Cessna L19 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N5073Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA20CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA035.md): Robinson R22 · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N4066S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach and the flight instructor's subsequent failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during an attempted go-around in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA20CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA033.md): Weatherly 620 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N9033T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA20CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA032.md): Flight Design Ctls · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N771TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a sandy berm left of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA20CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA031.md): Ercoupe 415 · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N2585H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane landed hard and then ground looped.
- [NTSB ERA20FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA012.md): Bell 206 · New Salem, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N167AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline.
- [NTSB DCA20CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA003.md): Kitty Hawk Heaviside2 · Tres Pinos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N221HV · Substantial damage
  > a software timing error initiated by a battery charging script that was not properly terminated prior to the test flight due to operator error.
- [NTSB CEN20LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA021.md): Piper PA23 · (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N778PA · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA008.md): Aeronca 7AC · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N82308 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low final approach path and his failure to see and avoid a truck traveling on a roadway, which resulted in a collision with the truck.
- [NTSB GAA20CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2019 · N2894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA20LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA016.md): Bombardier BD 700 1A10 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2019 · N307KP · No damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain a safe distance from a large turbine-powered airplane while escorting passengers, resulting in a passenger encounter with jet blast.
- [NTSB WPR20WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA011.md): Diamond DA42 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 15, 2019 · N181CW · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA20CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA029.md): Cessna 180 · Flannigan, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N180JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB GAA20CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA028.md): Luscombe 8 · Lebanon, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N2037B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA20CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA023.md): Cessna 172 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N6097G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplane
- [NTSB GAA20CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA014.md): Piper PA38 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N9708T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading while taking off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ENG20LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20LA001.md): Airbus BD-500-1A11 (CS300) · West Flanders Province, Belgium · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · HB-JCC · Minor damage
  > A No. 1 (left) engine low pressure compressor (LPC) stage 1 integrally bladed rotor (IBR) separation due to a high cycle fatigue crack (HCF) that originated at the runout of an airfoil leading edge root radius. The HCF crack developed because of a…
- [NTSB DCA20WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA012.md): Boeing 737 · Malta, Malta · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2019 · EI-EMA · No damage
  > The AAIU of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on October 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU of Ireland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR20LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA007.md): Hiller UH 12E · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N131HA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to multiple overtemperature events and a hot start event, which resulted in thermally damaged internal components of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced…
- [NTSB GAA20WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA093.md): Sikorsky S92 · Foxcote house, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2019 · G-LAWX
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SIKORSKY S92 helicopter that occurred on October 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation…
- [NTSB GAA20CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA045.md): Aeropro CZ A220 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N441B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing with a crosswind, which resulted in tailwheel impacting vegetation and the left main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA022.md): Beech 36 · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N8047R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to intoxication during an unauthorized flight.
- [NTSB GAA20CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA013.md): Socata TBM700 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N850NK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain bank control and adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain the runway heading and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA009.md): Vans RV4 · Cameron, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N4332J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane in a…
- [NTSB GAA20CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA025.md): Cessna 172 · Key West, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N5522S · No damage
  > The pilot’s and the passenger's improper decision to have the passenger attempt to move a wheel chock while the propeller was turning, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB GAA20CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Goddard, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N96709 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN20LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N75139 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC20LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA002.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N7267A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC20CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA006.md): Piper PA18 · Moose Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N645DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while landing in dusk conditions, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA20CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA026.md): Llewellyn, Warwinc W Vans RV-4 · Lusby, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2019 · N15WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain and a subsequent cartwheel.

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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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