# 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 DCA18WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA296.md): Airbus A320 · Tijuana, Mexico · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2018 · XA-VOW
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on September 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA18CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA294.md): Airbus A321 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2018 · N994AN · No damage
  > a passenger leaving a bag in the aisle that the flight attendant tripped over.
- [NTSB CEN18FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA389.md): Vans RV 4 · Austin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 26, 2018 · N534MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB WPR18LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA272.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2018 · N90339 · Substantial damage
  > A recent hard landing resulted in a fracture of a joint from a cylinder to a main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN18WA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA390.md): Robinson R44 · Buttonville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2018 · C-GMCT · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2018, about 1800 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, Canadian registration C-GMCT, impacted terrain while diverting due to deteriorating weather conditions near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ),…
- [NTSB CEN18FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA387.md): Beech 200 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2018 · N241CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude during the nonprecision instrument approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA581.md): De Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) · Kukaklek Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N9RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank.
- [NTSB GAA18CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA570.md): Aviat A1 · Raquette Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N52DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control after landing on water in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA566.md): Vans RV-14 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N823HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA271.md): Bell OH 58A · Juana Diaz, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N206WH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA257.md): Cessna 172 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N6950A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ENG18WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA037.md): Honda HA-420 · Foz do Iguacu, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2018 · PR-TLZ · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Honda HA-420, which occurred on September 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA299.md): Boeing 757 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N13113 · No damage
  > the catering cart striking the flight attendant's foot.
- [NTSB CEN18FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA386.md): Cessna U206 · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N1738R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18TA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA263.md): Zenith CH 750 · DeLeon Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 2018 · N752VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with the alternator switch in the off position, which allowed the selected battery to discharge and resulted in an ignition system failure and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC18FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA071.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Healy, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2018 · N7511H · Substantial damage
  > An impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR18WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA282.md): Bell 206 · Yarraden, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2018 · VH-HZO · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three…
- [NTSB ERA18TA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA267.md): Grob G103 Twin Astir · Groveland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 22, 2018 · N72EJ · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls during landing when the flight instructor told him to do so, and the instructor’s subsequent inability to properly control the glider, which led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA258.md): Beech 35 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2018 · N435RB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to overstress failure of the left seat’s left rudder pedal arm clevis, which occurred as a result of manufacturing defects.
- [NTSB CEN18RA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18RA397.md): Cirrus SF50 · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2018 · N474CG · Minor damage
  > On September 22, 2018, about 1615 UTC, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50 VisionJet, N474CG, owned by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Incorporated Trustee, and operated I-FLY AG, c/o Aximos Treuhand AG, experienced an electrical fire in the air conditioning unit…
- [NTSB WPR18LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA280.md): Mooney M20J · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N66201 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to water in the fuel lines.
- [NTSB GAA18CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA567.md): Piper PA18 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA564.md): Cessna 150 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8382G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA563.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Napoleon, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N968JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB CEN18WA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA388.md): Cessna 210 · Pico de Orizaba, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2018 · XB-NVG · Substantial damage
  > On September 21, 2018, about 1440 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210L single-engine airplane, serial number 21060532, Mexican registration XB-NVG, impacted terrain on mount Pico de Orizaba near Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico. The three occupants…
- [NTSB CEN18FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA384.md): Cessna 150 · Festus, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N7152S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the…
- [NTSB WPR18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA271.md): Cessna TU206 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N756NN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the published emergency procedures after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA573.md): Hiller UH 12E · Frankfort, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewmember's improper grabbing of the hovering helicopter's skid during an external load hook-up, which resulted in the helicopter descending and the main rotors striking ground equipment.
- [NTSB GAA18CA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA565.md): De Havilland DHC 2 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N121AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18TA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA255.md): Calvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N67WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA18WA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA304.md): Boeing 737 · Mumbai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2018 · VT-JGS · No damage
  > The AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of India's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB DCA18CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA303.md): Embraer EMB120 · 40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N233SW · Substantial damage
  > an encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA578.md): Cirrus SR22 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N56PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB GAA18CA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA562.md): Rutan Rutan Long EZ · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N5RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA382.md): Cessna 206 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N247F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA381.md): Piper PA28 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N8003W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel selector valve during the simulated forced landing demonstration and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision to ensure the fuel selector was properly set, which resulted in a loss of engine power and…
- [NTSB WPR18LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA269.md): Robinson R44 · Wahiawa, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2018 · N632NV · Substantial damage
  > Loss of oil in flight as a result of a loose oil filter adapter which resulted in the pilot initiating an immediate landing to an open field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's manipulation of the throttle that led to a reduction in rotor rpm, which…
- [NTSB GAA18CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA577.md): Aviat A1 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2018 · N811YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind and crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR18LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA268.md): Piper PA24 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N7472P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA266.md): Beech 33 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA560.md): Piper PA22 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N3544A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA569.md): Maule M7 · Grass Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2018 · N760AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA18LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA253.md): Cirrus SR22 · Montauk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2018 · N161DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated during takeoff, his inability to reach the pedals, and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact…
- [NTSB DCA18WA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA288.md): Boeing 747 · Frankfurt, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2018 · TC-ACM · Minor damage
  > The BFU of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on September 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU of Germany's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR18LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA265.md): Schweizer 300CBi 269C1 · Granada Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N2128T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power that was the result of a loss of compression in the No. 1 and 4 cylinders due to damage and material separation from the exhaust valve heads, which resulted in a subsequent forced, hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR18LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA264.md): Cessna T210 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N5340Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that all three landing gear…
- [NTSB WPR18LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA263.md): Cessna A185 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N573BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA262.md): Cessna 172 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N734FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain sufficient airspeed to continue to climb.
- [NTSB GAA18CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA568.md): Cessna U206 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N756FN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA556.md): Cessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N7304T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.

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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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