# 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 DCA19CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA207.md): Boeing 737 · Albany, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2018 · N7816B · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB WPR19FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA007.md): Cessna T240 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N433CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA024.md): Cessna 172 · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N73345 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA022.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Cherry Ridge, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N6690D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA020.md): Cessna 172 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N996SB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so.
- [NTSB CEN19WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA014.md): Piper L4 · Skane County, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2018 · SE-BMD · Substantial damage
  > The government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER L4 airplane that occurred on October 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN19WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA010.md): Cessna F172 · Wasserkuppe, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2018 · D-EFJX · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2018, about 1345 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, D-EFJX, experienced a runway excursion during landing which resulted in 3 ground fatalities.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Federal Bureau of…
- [NTSB GAA19CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA027.md): Piper J3C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N6048H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA19CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA023.md): Skystar Kitfox SER 5 Safari · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N14GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA19TA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA011.md): Beech F33 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N9469Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA19LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA015.md): Avid Avid Flyer · Grant-Valkaria, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N3HH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a carburetor malfunction, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA19LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA012.md): Piper PA34 · Westhampton Beach, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N593MS · Destroyed
  > The instructor's decision to conduct and continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions with a known flight instrument anomaly, which resulted in spatial disorientation, causing a loss of airplane control and subsequent…
- [NTSB CEN19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA006.md): Cessna 120 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N1881N · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA005.md): Piper PA28 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N180QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning and his decision to continue flight without stopping for fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA051.md): RIchard Silva Seawind · Pocono Summit, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N46SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing and then impacting the water hard.
- [NTSB GAA19CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA034.md): Just Just Aircraft (Highl · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N488VG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine modification and operation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA016.md): Sa300 Starduster · Byhalia, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N503CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted a collision with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA19FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA010.md): Vans RV8 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N804RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA19WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA013.md): Boeing 737 · East Midlands, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2018 · G-JMCR · No damage
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on October 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA19WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Tamil Nadu, India · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2018 · VT-AYD · Substantial damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on October 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA19CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA010.md): Airbus A319 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N926FR · No damage
  > inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a flight attendant receiving serious injuries.
- [NTSB CEN19LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA007.md): Grumman AA5 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N81383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…
- [NTSB CEN19LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA002.md): Cirrus SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N729TG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to excessive fuel flow.
- [NTSB CEN19FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA004.md): Piper PA32RT · Poolville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N221MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation and the exceedance of the structural capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in instrument conditions.
- [NTSB CEN19FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA003.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Placedo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N6135P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower, a known obstruction, during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was glare from the sun which hindered the pilot's ability to see and avoid the antenna tower.
- [NTSB DCA19WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA008.md): Boeing 787 · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2018 · 9V-OJE · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on October 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation…
- [NTSB DCA19CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA006.md): Boeing 737 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2018 · N734SA · No damage
  > A passenger falling while returning to her seat which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN19WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA011.md): Cessna F172 · East Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2018 · G-BGSV · Destroyed
  > On November 10, 2018, about 1930 hours universal coordinated time, a Reims Cessna F172N, United Kingdom registration G-BGSV, impacted a field near East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were fatally injured. The flight origin and…
- [NTSB ANC19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA003.md): Cessna 207 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2018 · N6492H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR19TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA005.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Placitas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N7252H · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly estimate the height of terrain while descending the balloon, which resulted in the balloon impacting a hill and passengers sustaining serious injuries.
- [NTSB GAA19CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA013.md): Cessna 140 · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N89266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA19CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA005.md): Boeing 737 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2018 · N287WN · No damage
  > flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.
- [NTSB WPR19TA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA009.md): Kreling Supercat · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude and adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA006.md): Vans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · N451JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA021.md): Aviat S · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · N126BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires during approach.
- [NTSB DCA19WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA011.md): Boeing 737 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2018 · VH-YFW · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on October 09, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation…
- [NTSB WPR19WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA004.md): Cessna 172 · Midrand, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2018 · ZS-PZT · Substantial damage
  > On October 8, 2018, at 0920 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172L airplane, registration ZS-PZT, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground during the landing approach at Grand Central Airport, Midrand, South Africa. The pilot and one…
- [NTSB WPR19LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N2250S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB GAA19CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA030.md): Ultramagic N 250 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N275WB · No damage
  > The balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury.
- [NTSB GAA19CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA010.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N1500E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA008.md): Cessna 188 · Rolla, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N685JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DCA19WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA083.md): Boeing 747 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2018 · HS-TGF · Minor damage
  > The government of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on October 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Thailand's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR19LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA002.md): Robinson R44 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N611TH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to faulty wiring to the engine governor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA018.md): Piper PA 16 · Manchester, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N49WV · Substantial damage
  > A vehicle's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in an evasive action by the pilot landing an airplane on that runway and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA015.md): Titan Titan Tornado 912 · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N912R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA012.md): Bearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N225JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA19TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA005.md): Enstrom F28 · Bridgeville, DE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N5691Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of collective pitch control during takeoff from an area with numerous obstacles, which resulted in the helicopter entering a low rotor rpm state and a forced hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC19LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA004.md): Airborne X-Series · North Pole, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled airplane with no training in the airplane type, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA009.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N56949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA007.md): Maule M7 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N10555 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during 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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