# 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. Page 266 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR18FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA251.md): Mooney M20J · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N701JM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around due to his premature flap retraction, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB WPR18FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA249.md): Cessna 150L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N10789 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an… - [NTSB GAA18WA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18WA585.md): Piper PA28R · Cuatro Vientos, Spain, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2018 · EC-HSZ · Substantial damage > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28R airplane that occurred on September 04, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA18CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA532.md): Cessna 206 · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2018 · N230DE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind. - [NTSB WPR18LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA252.md): Guimbal Cabri · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N401SH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed application of power during a power recovery following an autorotation, which resulted in an unrecoverable low rotor rpm during the landing flare and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB GAA18CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA539.md): Schweizer 269C · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N139JS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA528.md): Beech 200 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N97WC · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's and pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. - [NTSB CEN18WA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA403.md): Robin DR400 · Benodet, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2018 · F-GSBK · Destroyed > On September 3, 2018, about 1005 UTC, a Robin DR400 airplane, French registration F-GSBK, sustained a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Benodet, France. The three occupants onboard sustained no injury. The airplane was destroyed. The accident… - [NTSB CEN18LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA365.md): MD Helicopters MD-369 · Orchard Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N1601Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife. - [NTSB ANC18LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA069.md): Piper PA32 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N3957X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after an interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR18FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA247.md): Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T · New Washoe City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N22XC · Destroyed > The pilot’s delayed recovery from an inadvertent spin and/or spiral dive and an exceedance of the glider’s design limit load during recovery, which resulted in an overload failure of both wings. - [NTSB GAA18CA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA572.md): Cessna 180 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N95EA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during a step-turn takeoff. - [NTSB GAA18CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA536.md): Aeronca 11AC · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N86146 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA531.md): Piper PA44 · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N2204X · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and… - [NTSB GAA18CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA522.md): Piper PA 12 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N4077M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a fence. - [NTSB ERA18LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA242.md): Stinson 108 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N4059C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of debris contamination of the fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN18LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA364.md): Lindstrand 77A · Brookfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2018 · N370LB · No damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in his ejection from the basket and serious injury to the passenger during the balloon’s subsequent impact with… - [NTSB WPR18WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA254.md): Cessna 182M · Leshiba Wilderness, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2018 · ZS-IAM · Substantial damage > On September 1, 2018, at 1247 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182M, ZS-IAM, collided with trees while on final approach to land at Leshiba Wilderness, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB GAA18CA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA557.md): Schweizer SGS 1 35 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N34107 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to use the Before Landing checklist. - [NTSB GAA18CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA551.md): Piper PA28 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N212NA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper approach path after the airplane encountered turbulence, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway. - [NTSB GAA18CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA550.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N27WE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA18CA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA527.md): Cessna 170 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N2303D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA526.md): Cessna 172 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N3835S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch for a soft-field landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB GAA18CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA525.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N5373Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA18CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA523.md): Eggleston Daniel S-18 Thorp · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N575DG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA18WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA247.md): Beech 33 · Taquaraçu de Minas, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2018 · PT-OCB · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 33 airplane that occurred on September 01, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA18LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA243.md): Piper PA12 · Cochranton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N3415M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA241.md): Diamond DA40 · Mount Pleasant, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N388MA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA18FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA240.md): Lance M Hooley Jetez · Covington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N815EY · Destroyed > The improper manufacture of the left wing, which resulted in a left wing flutter event and failure at low altitude and high speed. - [NTSB DCA18WA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA277.md): Boeing 737 · Sochi, Russia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2018 · VQ-BJI · Substantial damage > The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 01, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK of Russia's investigation… - [NTSB CEN18TA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA374.md): Beech 35 · Harrisville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N5321E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the loss of lateral control of the airplane and collision with trees at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart with a center of gravity… - [NTSB CEN18LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA363.md): Cessna P210N · Crete, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N210PF · Substantial damage > The stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded… - [NTSB CEN18LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA361.md): Beech 55 · Waupaca, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N10DS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN18FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA368.md): Piper PA32RT · St Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N500MJ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude after takeoff in dark night conditions which resulted in a collision with the water. - [NTSB WPR18LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA246.md): Cessna 140 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N2167V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. - [NTSB GAA18CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA579.md): Piper PA28 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N8172N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN18WA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA404.md): Cessna 680 · Burgas, Bulgaria · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 31, 2018 · TC-OYD · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN18WA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA396.md): Aero Designs Pulsar · Heapham, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 31, 2018 · G-LUED > On August 31, 2018, about 1700 coordinated universal time (UTC), an amateur-built Aero Designs Pulsar 1 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-LUED, serial number PFA 202-12122, was substantially damaged when it nosed-over after it overran the runway while… - [NTSB CEN18LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA383.md): Piper PA46 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N747DA · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt to take off in an overweight airplane in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN18LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA370.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N71BN · Substantial damage > The delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot which led to accumulation of carburetor ice, eventual loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing in high vegetation. - [NTSB CEN18LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA362.md): Luscombe 8 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N2305K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB CEN18LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA360.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N64604 · Substantial damage > The failed retaining bolt and cracked backing plate, which resulted in a shift of the brake lining to contact the brake drum and a subsequent wheel lock when the brakes were applied. - [NTSB CEN18FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA359.md): Piper PA28R · Kaplan, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N7430J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a charted and illuminated television/radio tower. - [NTSB WPR18FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA245.md): Cessna P210 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N6500W · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA534.md): Robinson R44 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N99645 · Substantial damage > The fisherman's fishing rod striking the helicopter’s rotating main rotor disk during loading. - [NTSB ERA18LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA239.md): Avid MK-4 · Harnett, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N628X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB DCA18WA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA287.md): Boeing 747 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2018 · N415MC · Minor damage > The AAIA of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on August 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [NTSB CEN18FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA358.md): Beech B60 · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N1876L · Destroyed > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain after misidentifying the destination airport during a period of restricted visibility due to weather. - [NTSB WPR18LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA248.md): Piper PA28 · Tat Momoli, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N4139A · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack in the connecting rod bushing end. - [NTSB WPR18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA244.md): Cessna 150 · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N7990F · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the wing flaps for… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=267 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=266 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.