# 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 WPR18LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA124.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N8404B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following an overboost of the right engine during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA232.md): Cessna 172 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N23AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach to land, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA18LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA134.md): Stanley Ernie Sigurd Kolb Mark · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N9123R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to take off in the nonairworthy airplane in which he had no training and his lack of flight experience in the 17…
- [NTSB DCA18FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18FA144.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N807WA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main landing gear under normal loads due to fatigue cracking in an area subject to an FAA Airworthiness Directive that was not adequately inspected.
- [NTSB ANC18LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA032.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N511CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while in a hovering turn, which resulted in a collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA18CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA233.md): Mooney M20F · Bulberde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2018 · N3535X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and fast, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to steer the airplane off the side of the runway to avoid a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA220.md): Piper PA 22 · Shelby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2018 · N1283C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and an off-runway landing.
- [NTSB CEN18WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA145.md): Cessna Cessna 152 · Crumlin, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2018 · G-UFCO · Substantial damage
  > On April 19, 2018, at 1230 UTC, a Cessna 152 airplane, G-UFCO, collided with the terrain in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damage by impact and postimpact fire. The wreckage was…
- [NTSB CEN18FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA144.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Williamsburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2018 · N451TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain an updated weather briefing before the flight and his subsequent loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions during a diversion to an alternate airport after…
- [NTSB WPR18TA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA122.md): Wilhelm Puslar · Salton City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N332RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the loss of engine power emergency procedures, which likely would have restored engine…
- [NTSB GAA18CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N4487D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA18CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA245.md): Ayres S2R · Weipee, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N40170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DCA18WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA155.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2018 · XA-UQA · No damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA149.md): Boeing 737 500 · Cuzco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2018 · N240AT · No damage
  > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 500 airplane that occurred on April 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18LA163.md): Airbus A330 323 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N806NW · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s delayed landing after an in-flight engine fire, which reignited after both fire bottles were discharged and resulted in substantial damage to an engine pylon. Contributing to the delayed landing was likely the flight crew’s perception that…
- [NTSB WPR18WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA134.md): Garlick UH1H · Talbingo NSW, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2018 · VH-HUE · Destroyed
  > On April 17, 2018, about 1510 local time, a Garlick, Australian registration VH-HUE, operated as a freight charter and equipped with a Textron Lycoming T-53 engine, impacted terrain near Talbingo, Australia. The pilot, sole occupant onboard, was seriously…
- [NTSB GAA18CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA251.md): Beech 95 B55 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2018 · N4464S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the portable GPS and antenna cable, which resulted in the inadvertent landing gear retraction during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA228.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2018 · N404TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA219.md): Stone James R Daytona Cubs Replica · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2018 · N3102Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA18WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA173.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Nova Esperanca, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2018 · PT-YZJ · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 407 helicopter that occurred on April 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18MA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18MA142.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 17, 2018 · N772SW · Substantial damage
  > A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 13, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the engine fan case at a location that was critical to the structural integrity and performance of the fan cowl structure. This…
- [NTSB GAA18CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA224.md): Mooney M20R · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N6868 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s landing long in tailwind conditions with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA18FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA127.md): Cessna 525 · Crozet, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N525P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after consuming alcohol and his resulting…
- [NTSB CEN18FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA143.md): Beech G33 · Warsaw, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N9345Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight in known icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, degraded airplane performance, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an official weather briefing…
- [NTSB CEN18FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA140.md): Bordiuk Challenger II · Friona, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N635DT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA121.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N107PW · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to failure of the weight-shift-control aircraft's wing assembly.
- [NTSB GAA18CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA218.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N8115Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control and long landing in gusting wind conditions due to his shoe getting stuck on the brakes.
- [NTSB ERA18WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA133.md): Bell 206L-4 · Vereda Plateado, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2018 · HK-4484 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206L-4 helicopter that occurred on April 15, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN18WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA141.md): Cirrus SR20 · Adolf Wurth Airport, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2018 · D-EWTG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > On April 15, 2018, at 1300 UTC, a Cirrus SR-20, D-EWTG, and a Dallach D4b Fascination, D-MJEK, encountered a midair collision under unknown circumstances near Adolf Würth Airport (EDTY), Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. Both aircraft were destroyed; and the pilots,…
- [NTSB CEN18LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA142.md): Cessna T210N · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N6988N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR18LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA120.md): Zenith Stol CH750 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2018 · N830AZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to air or fuel vapor entering the fuel system, which prevented fuel from reaching the engine cylinders, which necessitated an emergency landing, during which the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA217.md): Smith Dennis P Magni M24 · La Grange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2018 · N3PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing onto the runway in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA18FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA128.md): S.Z.D. SZD 48 Jantar STD 2 · LaBelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2018 · N456RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ENG18WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA025.md): Airbus A330 · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2018 · VH-EBR · No damage
  > The Australian Government has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-202 that occurred April 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA18WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA140.md): Airbus A320 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2018 · C-FTJR · Minor damage
  > The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA226.md): Textron G58 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2018 · N67WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA215.md): Page Russell L Long EZ · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2018 · N27RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the canopy before flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and In-flight Canopy Opening checklist…
- [NTSB GAA18CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA213.md): Hawley Richard A1B · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2018 · N5249H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA211.md): Cessna A185 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2018 · N8702Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB DCA18WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA308.md): Airbus A320 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2018 · XA-BAV · Minor damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA151.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2018 · XA-UZW · No damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN18LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA138.md): Piper PA 24 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2018 · N7386P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA210.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2018 · N622MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s abrupt cyclic control input during the touch-down autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA18WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA132.md): Bell 206 · Vereda Plateado, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2018 · HK-4776 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on April 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA18WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA157.md): Boeing 737 · Lahore, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2018 · AP-BMU · Minor damage
  > The Pakistan Safety Investigation Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA18WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA154.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2018 · N89313 · Minor damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER S A ERJ170-200LR airplane that occurred on April 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA031.md): Cessna 208B · Atqasuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2018 · N814GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to level the airplane after the autopilot disconnected, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA119.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N9456P · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limits. Contributing to the accident was a degraded engine power…
- [NTSB GAA18CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA207.md): Piper PA34 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N4567T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing, which resulted in landing with the landing gear retracted.

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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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