# 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 GAA19CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA375.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N606JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing…
- [NTSB ERA19LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA217.md): Beech 77 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N1802Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's decision not to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN19LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA187.md): Robinson R22 · Danbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N26498 · Substantial damage
  > A failed electrical relay, which provided an improper indication of a governor and clutch problem, which resulted in the pilot conducting a precautionary landing during which he failed to maintain sufficient main rotor speed.
- [NTSB CEN19LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA186.md): Cessna 150 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N5256Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN19FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA189.md): Beechcraft 58 · Hiawatha, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N4614S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA185.md): Agusta A109 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N11NM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during an instrument approach in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA179.md): Stinson 108 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N6116M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FAMS1.md): Cessna 172 · Pescadero, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N3504A · Destroyed
  > Impact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located.
- [NTSB GAA19WA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA386.md): Cessna 182 · Chimaltenango, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 27, 2019 · N5388N · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA19CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA395.md): Maule M5 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N6127M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA385.md): Piper PA 12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N3914M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA377.md): Cessna 177 · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N30257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff with a right quartering headwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA19CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA374.md): Vans RV 6 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N475AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA219.md): Vans RV 4 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N102GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent misplacement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA19FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA201.md): Beech E55 · Hope Mills, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N664AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to disengage an uncommanded nose-down pitch input. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance of the pitch trim servo, which would have precluded a physical override of the pitch servo.
- [NTSB CEN19LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA188.md): Cessna 560 · Janesville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N318RW · Minor damage
  > The passenger’s decision to unbuckle her restraints during an in-flight turbulence event, resulting in serious injury.
- [NTSB ANC19LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA028.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N94DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a water loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA435.md): Piper PA34 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N497SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA19CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA427.md): Beech 35 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N1361Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction while looking for traffic, which led to his failure to extend the landing gear before landing, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a subsequent go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA403.md): Md Helicopter 369 · Summersville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N500SC · Substantial damage
  > The copilot’s disabling of the flight controls of an operating helicopter without telling the pilot on the controls, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA200.md): Rans S6 · Fletcher, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N661PF · Destroyed
  > The exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. Contributing was the lack of experience both pilots possessed in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN19TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA196.md): Aeronca 65 C · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N22173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a dark-colored utility pole while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA383.md): Piper PA28 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2019 · N5697V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's intentional overapplication of rudder to avoid a ditch during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA19LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA206.md): Bell OH58C · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2019 · N911GV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a simulated forced landing autorotation, which resulted in pylon whirl that substantially damaged the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN19WA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA255.md): Cessna Cessna 441 · Glasgow, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2019 · EI-DMG · Minor damage
  > On June 25, 2019, about 0800 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 441 airplane, EI-DMG, experienced a propeller strike during landing at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents…
- [NTSB GAA19CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA371.md): Cessna 182 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2019 · N8521T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB CEN19LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA183.md): Piper PA24 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2019 · N5866P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in failure of the right main landing gear and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA413.md): Cessna 152 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2019 · N5096L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA184.md): Piper J3C · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2019 · N70803 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper visual lookout during the approach, which resulted in inadequate clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB WPR19WA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA277.md): Robinson R22 · Kutchera Station, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2019 · VH-HHQ · Substantial damage
  > On June 22, 2019, at 0900 local time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, VH-HHQ, collided with terrain near Kutchera Station, Australia. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The flight was conducted under the pertinent civil…
- [NTSB WPR19MA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19MA177.md): Beech 65-A90 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N256TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity…
- [NTSB WPR19FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA178.md): Maule M7-235B · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N118G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of baffling in both mufflers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear on the float-equipped airplane before performing a forced landing to the river.
- [NTSB GAA19CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA415.md): Cessna 180 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N5239D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA368.md): Cessna 172 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N9200B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN19WA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA288.md): Zenair CH601 · Pont-A-Celles, Belgium · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2019 · F-JDNG · Substantial damage
  > The government of Belgium has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Zenair CH 601XL airplane that occurred on June 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…
- [NTSB CEN19WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA200.md): Piper PA28 · Mandal, Norway · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2019 · LN-MTJ · Substantial damage
  > On June 22, 2019, about 1255 local time, a Piper PA28-161, registration NL-MTJ, impacted the sea about 11 miles south of Mandal, Norway, following a loss of engine power. One person was fatally injured, and two passengers received minor injuries. The Accident…
- [NTSB CEN19TA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA180.md): Elmwood Christavia · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N222PN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA213.md): Ercoupe 415 · Smithfield, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N415WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat on approach in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing to a pond.
- [NTSB CEN19LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA204.md): Waco YMF-5C · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N63WC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA181.md): Quicksilver Sport · Barnesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N64460 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB GAA19CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA379.md): Cirrus SR22 · Grotten, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N727HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA369.md): Piper L21 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N753AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA366.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N49368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA365.md): Cessna 182 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N8465M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subsequent runway overrun, impact with terrain, and noseover.
- [NTSB ERA19LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA202.md): Aeronca S7EC · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N4349C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DCA19CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA170.md): Boeing CV2 · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N243XT · Substantial damage
  > A higher than expected and accounted for crosswind which initiated a lateral deviation, and resulted in the aircraft reaching the limits of the geo-fence area triggering a contingency forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19TA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA178.md): Robinson R44 · La Ward, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N445AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a course reversal, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA179.md): Piper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…
- [NTSB ANC19FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19FA026.md): Helio H 250 · Seward, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N6314V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.

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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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