# 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 GAA19CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA577.md): Pitts S2 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · N5310S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
- [NTSB ERA19LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA287.md): Robinson R44 · Sanford, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · N21EH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hover-taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA19LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA286.md): Solo Wings Windlass · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack during a turn shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA19LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA285.md): Enstrom F28 · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2019 · N380SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper forward airspeed and power during final approach, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA266.md): American AA5 · Cowles, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N9774U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA586.md): Piper PA 12 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N3985M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA576.md): Piper PA 22 · Pollock, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N3365B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN19LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA334.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Columbus, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N801BF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19WA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA588.md): Piper PA22 · Petrovice, Czechia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2019 · D-EIRY · Destroyed
  > The government of Czech Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA22 airplane that occurred on September 26, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Czech Republic's investigation under…
- [NTSB GAA19CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA575.md): Piper J3C · Lander, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2019 · N33463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ANC19TA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19TA055.md): Stinson 108 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Final report · Sep 26, 2019 · N6533M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA590.md): Cessna 172 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2019 · N309BR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA587.md): Beech 36 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2019 · N5836B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch trim setting during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane abruptly pitching up and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow a…
- [NTSB GAA19CA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA571.md): Cessna 152 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2019 · N6450B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA19CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA570.md): Cirrus SR22 · Lexington, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2019 · N1216N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN19TA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA333.md): Lancair Lancair 320 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 25, 2019 · N52WL · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a lack of adequate hydraulic fluid, malfunction of the landing gear extension system, and the landing gear collapse on landing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA265.md): Beech 35 · Gresham, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N5277C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the instructor’s inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB GAA19CA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA591.md): Cessna 182 · Elizabethtown, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N101SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and postaccident fire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during short final.
- [NTSB ERA19LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA282.md): Cessna 337 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N108LS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and examiner to recognize that the rear engine was not developing power, which resulted in an attempted partial-power takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA280.md): Cessna 172 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N78192 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox.
- [NTSB CEN19FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA332.md): Cessna 150 · Prairie Grove, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N4658X · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night.
- [NTSB ANC19WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA056.md): Bell 206 · Campbell River, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2019 · C-GEBY
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 206 helicopter that occurred on September 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB GAA19CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA580.md): Cessna 172 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N739RT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA572.md): Piper PA18 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N4785F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA567.md): George W. Felix Mosquito · Kershaw, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N849GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control, the skid impacting the ground, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA564.md): Piper PA18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N5408Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface covered with standing water, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA560.md): Thomas Lee Nieuport 11 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N1398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with runway lights.
- [NTSB ERA19TA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA277.md): Vans RV 6 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N12033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control due to passenger interference.
- [NTSB ANC19LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA054.md): Piper PA 18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.
- [NTSB GAA19CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA563.md): De Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Mountain Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2019 · N77KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to distraction, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to become airborne and its subsequent collision with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the Before Takeoff…
- [NTSB GAA19WA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA589.md): Cessna 172 · Baska, Krk Island, Croatia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2019 · 9A-DMG · Substantial damage
  > The government of Croatia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on September 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Croatia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA19WA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA561.md): Mooney M20K · Orio al Serio, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2019 · D-EISE · Destroyed
  > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MOONEY M20K airplane that occurred on September 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN19LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA326.md): Vans Vans RV-10 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2019 · N569JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a faulty magneto/ignition system, which resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA325.md): Cessna A185 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 21, 2019 · C-GOZJ · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted return to the airport shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR19WA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA264.md): Mooney M20J · Coffs Harbour, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2019 · VH-DJU · Destroyed
  > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MOONEY M20J airplane that occurred on September 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA569.md): Diamond DA20 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2019 · N212DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a tree during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA562.md): De Havilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2019 · N67112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from water after the airplane impacted a submerged object, which resulted in insufficient airspeed for liftoff and led to the pilot steering the airplane toward a mud embankment to avoid rocks.
- [NTSB GAA19CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA559.md): Piper PA60 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2019 · N700NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19TA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA278.md): Cessna 208 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 20, 2019 · N895SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR19FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA263.md): Cessna 182 · Nixon, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1891X · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA262.md): Cessna 177 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N2323Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA324.md): Best Off Skyranger · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1671L · Destroyed
  > A fire during the engine run-up for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA566.md): Cessna 152 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2019 · N93069 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN19TA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA335.md): Vans RV 4 · De Soto, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 18, 2019 · N64HS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN19FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA323.md): Beech V35 · London, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 18, 2019 · N5438U · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the final leg of the traffic pattern and facing the rising sun, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA584.md): Piper PA18 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N6741L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA19CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA556.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N472TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA19CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA552.md): Maule M 6-235 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N88DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane hitting a rut, bouncing, and then nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA19LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA274.md): Socata TB9 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N2824R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the carburetor intake scat tubing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA19LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA273.md): Robinson R44 · Sardis, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N827JE · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the fasteners on the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced 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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