# 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 CEN18LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA316.md): Champion 7GCBC · Wiley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N90990 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the sprinkler guy-wire, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with the wire during a visual approach to landing.
- [NTSB ANC18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA063.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N323KT · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.
- [NTSB GAA18CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA502.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N851EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from crops during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA485.md): Cessna 172 · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N707TM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA473.md): Vans RV6 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N56LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA472.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N1160D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning upon landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and excessive brake application.
- [NTSB GAA18CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA471.md): Cessna 172 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N8994V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA469.md): Rans S7 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N8443B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's climb capability due to his use of full flaps during a short-field takeoff, his failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA18LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA210.md): Champion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N87000 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA208.md): Champion 8GCBC · Foley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N424A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN18WA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA312.md): Steen Skybolt · Fratauti, Romania · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2018 · D-EHHH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN18LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA319.md): Beech 35 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N533JW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA310.md): Extra EA 400 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N13EP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA210.md): Mooney M20J · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N56039 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a cross-control aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…
- [NTSB GAA18CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA467.md): Beech 58 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N59PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a wet runway, which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN18LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA315.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.
- [NTSB CEN18LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA314.md): Airbus EC 130 T2 · Mullen, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N130TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate and incorrect antitorque pedal application during a tight, decelerating turn downwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA313.md): Brantly B-2 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N5901X · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor blade due to fatigue, which resulted in the subsequent emergency landing and dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN18LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA309.md): Cameron A 250 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2025J · No damage
  > The passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.
- [NTSB CEN18WA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA394.md): Piper PA28 · Décines, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2018 · F-GKEC · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2018, about 1930 UTC, a Piper PA-28-181 airplane, French registration F-GKEC, sustained a loss of engine power while on approach to the Lyon-Bron Airport (LFLY), near Décines, France. The two occupants onboard sustained no injury. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN18LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA311.md): Cessna 188 · Watkins, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N5523S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA307.md): Gerald Dan Coppock Bade-E · Escanaba, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N142NV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during the landing rollout for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA306.md): Bell 47G 3B · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N347BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of rotor RPM and subsequent forced landing on uneven terrain which led to a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR18LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA216.md): Champion 7GCBC · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N57477 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA521.md): Cub Crafters CC18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N437CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature liftoff and subsequent settling of the airplane to the gravel airstrip.
- [NTSB GAA18CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA475.md): Beech B300 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N557AP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
- [NTSB DCA18WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA258.md): Boeing 737 · Pardubice, Czechia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · N624XA · No damage
  > The government of Czech Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 01, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Czech Republic's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN18WA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA372.md): Robinson R22 · Naunton Beauchamp, Worcestershire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · G-OODX · Substantial damage
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R22 helicopter that occurred on August 01, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation…
- [NTSB CEN18WA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA343.md): Piper PA25 · Namiquipa, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · XB-FMA · Destroyed
  > On August 1, 2018, about 0956 hours mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 single-engine airplane, serial number 25-4177, Mexican registration XB-FMA, crashed in an agricultural field near Namiquipa, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial…
- [NTSB ANC18WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA062.md): Cessna 180 · Gold Bridge, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · C-FCDQ · Substantial damage
  > On August 1, 2018, about 1245 Pacific daylight time, a Canadian registered float-equipped Cessna 180, C-FCDQ, operated by Fort Langley Air Ltd., was substantially damaged after impacting the surface of Lake Tyaughton, British Columbia, shortly after takeoff.…
- [NTSB ANC18WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA061.md): Piper PA-31 · Calgary, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · C-FNCI
  > On August 1, 2018, at 1336 mountain daylight time, a Canadian registered Piper PA-31, C-FNCI, operated by Aries Aviation Services Corp., was substantially damaged after impacting terrain under unknown circumstances 35 miles southwest of Calgary, Canada. The…
- [NTSB ANC18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA059.md): Cessna A185F · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N185KB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA459.md): Herzog CCX-2000 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2018 · N116PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear when he attempted to steer the airplane back onto the runway.
- [NTSB DCA18RA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18RA253.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Durango, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2018 · XA-GAL · Destroyed
  > The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer E-190, which occurred on July 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA18CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA266.md): Boeing 757 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2018 · N192AN · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper control of the airplane during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN18LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA303.md): Buchanan Kitfox IV · Loma, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2018 · N125TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low-altitude flight over a river and his inadequate monitoring of the environment, which resulted in a collision with a cableway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA476.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Louise, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N205SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA458.md): Allen W Inks Virus SW · Clayton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N608US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA456.md): Luscombe 8 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N2022K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA18FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA206.md): Piper PA60 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · C-GRRS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18WA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA304.md): Quad City Challenger · North Bay, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2018 · C-IGKT · Substantial damage
  > On July 30, 2018, about 1500 Coordinated Universal Time, a Quad City Challenger II airplane, Canadian registration C-IGKT, crashed near Talon Lake, North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed North Bay (CYYB), Ontario, and…
- [NTSB CEN18LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA302.md): Beech A36 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N1856W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a fuel supply interruption from the left tank for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB ANC18WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA075.md): Piper PA28 · Black Diamond, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2018 · C-GVZJ · Substantial damage
  > On July 30, 2018, about 0133 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, C-GVZJ, was departing a cut hay field and collided with hay bales near Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. Of the two occupants onboard, 1 sustained…
- [NTSB GAA18CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA530.md): Piper PA 12 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N4159M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA462.md): Piper PA24 · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N7893P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and his failure to complete the appropriate checklist before landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA460.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N24144 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during takeoff with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA18WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA209.md): Beech 90 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 29, 2018 · PP-SZN · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech C90 that occurred on July 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB ERA18LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA204.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Haverhill, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N221EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering the airplane at a very low altitude in a confined area while attempting to land on a river.
- [NTSB CEN18LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA298.md): Extra EA300 · North Fox Island, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N32WR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Extra pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna, which resulted in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Extra pilot to tune his radio to the correct frequency, which resulted in no common traffic advisories being…
- [NTSB CEN18FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA297.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N85506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.

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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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