# 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 280 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA18CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA300.md): Cessna 150 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2018 · N7750F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to use the appropriate flap… - [NTSB GAA18CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA296.md): Cessna 182 · Prescott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2018 · N182EW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ENG18WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA034.md): Sikorsky S76 · Valle Nuevo, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2018 · N76VR · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA18CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA286.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N63794 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA18WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA151.md): Cessna 210 · Itacoatiara, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2018 · PR-RCJ · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 210 airplane that occurred on May 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ENG18WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA027.md): Bombardier CL600 2B19 · Geuteng, South Africa, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2018 · ZS-NMI · No damage > The Government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 that occurred May 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) investigation… - [NTSB CEN18LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA180.md): Roger G White Glasair · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N4EJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN18LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA178.md): Peet Charles Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N44CP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA185.md): Cessna 120 · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N77273 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA18WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA147.md): Maule M7 · Abayt, Saudi Arabia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 15, 2018 · HZ-NC7 · Destroyed > The government of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Maule, M-7-235C, airplane that occurred on May 15, 2018 near Abayt, Saudi Arabia. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Saudi… - [NTSB CEN18WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA188.md): Cessna 208 · Tuzantan, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 15, 2018 · UNKNOWN · Destroyed > On May 15, 2018, about 1300 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208 airplane, N149CD, crashed in jungle terrain under unknown circumstances near Tuzantan, Mexico. The three occupants were fatally injured. The flight departure and destination were unknown.… - [NTSB CEN18LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA174.md): Cessna 177 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N9058F · Substantial damage > The failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB CEN18LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA173.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N6550L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA18CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA281.md): Piper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2018 · N25WE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown. - [NTSB GAA18CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA280.md): Cessna 172 · Nooksack, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2018 · N4144L · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in long landing and subsequent runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR18FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA141.md): Cessna 182G · Cascade, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N2377R · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA283.md): Schweizer SGS123 · Tunbridge, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N9915J · Substantial damage > The student glider’s inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA282.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N143MA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff. - [NTSB ERA18FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA146.md): Beech 35A33 · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N486T · Destroyed > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed… - [NTSB CEN18WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA169.md): Cessna 208B · Clonbullogue, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2018 · G-KNYS · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR18WA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA281.md): Zenith CH610 HD · Germiston, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2018 · ZU-FFA · Substantial damage > On May 12, 2018, about 0730 Universal Coordinated time, a Zenith Zodiac CH 610 HD airplane, ZU-FFA, touched down and overturned about 100 meters short of runway 11 at Rand Airport, Germiston, South Africa, following a loss of engine power. The pilot sustained… - [NTSB WPR18LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA140.md): Bell OH 58C · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N82857 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance… - [NTSB GAA18CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA279.md): Champion 7ECA · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA278.md): Cessna 170 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N2485D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN18WA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA289.md): Mooney M20K · Flix, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2018 · D-ETFT · Destroyed > On May 12, 2018, at 1340 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20K airplane, D-ETFT, impacted terrain near Flix, Tarragona, Spain. The pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed.The accident investigation is under the… - [NTSB CEN18WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA191.md): Mooney M20K · Tarragona, Portugal · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2018 · D-EFTF · Destroyed > On May 12, 2018, about 1340 coordinated universal time, a Mooney M20K airplane, D-EFTF, impacted terrain near Tarragone, Portugal, after reporting an engine issue to air traffic control. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN18FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA168.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lone Tree, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N507TX · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to fly the airplane at night in marginal weather conditions. - [NTSB ANC18FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N7061W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to depart and continue on a solo cross-country flight through mountainous terrain in marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB WPR18LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA142.md): Kolb Firestar · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N9216E · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience and qualification. - [NTSB WPR18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA139.md): Beech 76 · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N803FC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during night conditions in an area prone to turbulence, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's… - [NTSB GAA18CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA292.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N610FT · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA275.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N481B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision. - [NTSB CEN18LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA172.md): Wittman D R/Wittman D M RV 6 · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N833DW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing and during the subsequent aborted landing attempt in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN18LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA171.md): Cessna 172N · Orrville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N738XT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the soft field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA274.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N430PA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA272.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N82XC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN18LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA167.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Kerens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N67RE · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management. - [NTSB GAA18CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA271.md): Cessna P210 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2018 · N210BG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA18CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA270.md): Jetson'S Aircam · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2018 · N334JS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around. - [NTSB ERA18WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA153.md): Bell Helicopter 206 · Barra da Tijuca, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 9, 2018 · PT-HKY · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN18WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA166.md): Ayres S2R · Morales, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2018 · TG-FDM · Destroyed > On May 9, 2018, about 1415 coordinated universal time, an Ayres Thrush S2R-T34 airplane TG-FDM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near the municipality of Morales in Izabal Department of Guatemala. The pilot was fatally… - [NTSB GAA18CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA276.md): Cessna 172 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N377ES · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight due to his failure to perform preflight weight and balance calculations, which affected the airplane’s takeoff performance, and his subsequent decision to abort the takeoff with… - [NTSB GAA18CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA266.md): Diven Robert Nieuport 17 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N315BD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA264.md): Piper PA28 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N642RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DCA18WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA177.md): Boeing 767 · Guayaquil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2018 · N342AN · Minor damage > The Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767-300, which occurred on May 8, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative… - [NTSB CEN18LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA165.md): Piper PA 34-200 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N99GN · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain a safe operating airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's airspeed control. - [NTSB CEN18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA163.md): Cessna 182F · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N3291U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff. - [NTSB GAA18CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA269.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N2432H · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting tailwind. - [NTSB GAA18CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA262.md): Cessna 182 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N632EP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA261.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N699ZA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=281 ## 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=280 --- 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.