# 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 GAA19CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA233.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N288CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach to landing on a ridge and his failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.
- [NTSB GAA19CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA228.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N5046E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and collision with a trench, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing.
- [NTSB ENG19WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA023.md): Boeing 767 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2019 · Z-WPF · No damage
  > The Government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-2NOER with Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines on April 28, 2019. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN19TA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA131.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Quanah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N602AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during a low altitude aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB GAA19CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA237.md): Vans RV 6 · Chandler, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N621L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a grass runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA235.md): Bakeng Bakeng Deuce · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N19RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA227.md): Maule M7 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N4257A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB ERA19LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA159.md): Zenair Zodiac CH601 · Angier, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N61PG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to partial interruption of the fuel supply for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA129.md): Piper PA 23 · Sulphur Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N233P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the water contamination in the left fuel, which resulted in a partial loss of power in the left engine. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine…
- [NTSB CEN19CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA128.md): Ultramagic S90 · La Mesa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N901UM · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to launch the balloon in known high wind conditions, and his failure to fully vent the balloon upon landing, which resulted in the balloon landing hard several times, tipping over, being pushed along uneven ground, and a serious…
- [NTSB WPR19LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA122.md): Bell 206 · Oakridge, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N206JH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power following the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade due to low- and high-cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB GAA19CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA253.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N67823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA231.md): Beech 76 · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N3733D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident were the pilot receiving instruction's failure to complete the landing checklist and the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the pilot.
- [NTSB GAA19CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA226.md): Guimbal Cabri · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N367PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during a turning, full-down autorotation, which resulted in a lower-than-normal rotor rpm, a faster-than-normal ground run speed, and the subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a roll-over.…
- [NTSB ENG19WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA022.md): Bell 222 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2019 · ET--AVF · Substantial damage
  > On April 26, 2019, a Trans Nation Airways, PLC, Bell 222UT helicopter, registered in Ethiopia as ET-AVF crashed near the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after both engines, Honeywell LTS101-750 turboshafts, lost power. The…
- [NTSB DCA19WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA145.md): Boeing 737 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2019 · HK5026 · No damage
  > The GRIAA of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on April 26, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GRIAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB CEN19LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA127.md): Beech 50 · Sheldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N29Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power on both engines due to detonation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA121.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Madera, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 25, 2019 · N797N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the simulated engine failure on initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ERA19LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA158.md): Acro Super Acro Sport I · Elberton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2019 · N20FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA219.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2019 · N1628C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA120.md): Piper PA 18 225 DD · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N727WW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA220.md): Cessna 172 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi operations.
- [NTSB ERA19LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA156.md): Cessna 208 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N366TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in rough sea conditions, resulting in damage to the floats and the sinking of the seaplane.
- [NTSB ERA19FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA155.md): Bellanca 1730 · Henderson, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N9693E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack at a low altitude, in the airport traffic pattern, following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing…
- [NTSB DCA19WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA225.md): Airbus A380 · Si Sa Ket Priovince, Thailand · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 23, 2019 · HS-TUB · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB WPR19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA130.md): Cessna 170 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2019 · N4567C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR19FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA118.md): Northrop N9M · Norco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2019 · N9MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA19LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA157.md): Barrows Bearhawk LSA · Holly Springs, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2019 · N289EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during the visual approach.
- [NTSB ERA19FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA154.md): Wheeler Express Series 2000 · Cleveland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2019 · N625J · Destroyed
  > A loss of control and impact with terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN19FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA124.md): Beech 58 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2019 · N501CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow the one-engine inoperative checklist and maintain the airplane's minimum…
- [NTSB CEN19LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA123.md): Robinson R66 · St Jacob, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2019 · N766WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight collision with an unmarked wire during an aerial application flight; the wire lacked contrast with the surrounding environment.
- [NTSB CEN19FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA122.md): Rans S7 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 21, 2019 · N25TX · Destroyed
  > The exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA225.md): Cessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N6023V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rudder inputs and failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA224.md): Luscombe 8 · Bremen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N1866B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a fence, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA218.md): Cessna 180 · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N59DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA125.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N40956 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land in crosswind conditions given his lack of recent experience in those conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA117.md): Nanchang CJ 6 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N621JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of brake control due to fatigue fracture of the brake control cable, which resulted in the separation of the cable from the brake handle.
- [NTSB WPR19FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA115.md): Beech 60 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N65MY · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s use of an unapproved elevator control lock device, and his failure to remove that device and correctly position the elevator before flight, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform…
- [NTSB GAA19CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA268.md): Piper PA32 · Saipan · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N4599X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during the initial climb, which resulted in the engine cowling separating and impacting the empennage.
- [NTSB CEN19LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA126.md): Piper PA28 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N838JH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA116.md): Vans RV8 · Brookings, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 18, 2019 · N791PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aggressive maneuver that resulted in a nose down collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA19WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA203.md): Canadair CL600 1A11 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2019 · N100QR · No damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Canadair CL600 1A11 airplane that occurred on April 18, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA216.md): Bell 47G · Donna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2019 · N96671 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA19CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA212.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2019 · N425PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR19LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA112.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Morganza, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N599LA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control due to the separation of the elevator pushrod attachment bolt.
- [NTSB WPR19LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA111.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Hauula, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N593C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s fuel burn miscalculation. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative caution light indicating low fuel level.
- [NTSB WPR19FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA109.md): Bell 206 · Fort McDowell, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N61PH · Destroyed
  > The separation of the main rotor head from the mast as a result of a sudden displacement of the cyclic stick during a low-G maneuver, leading to mast bumping. Contributing to the accident were the unsecure positioning of the flight test engineer’s laptop…
- [NTSB GAA19WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA210.md): Britten Norman BN2A · Marcel Marchant (SCPF), Chile · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 16, 2019 · CC-CYR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2A airplane that occurred on April 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA211.md): Tubbs S/Performance Air PA-18-225 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N755K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN19LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA121.md): Bell OH 58A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N109PD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

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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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