# 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 GAA18CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA206.md): Bice David E Bearhawk · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N1685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA18WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA130.md): Beech 58 · Tucuman, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2018 · N6926Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA18WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA153.md): Airbus A319 115 · Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2018 · N70020 · No damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A319 115 airplane that occurred on April 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB GAA18CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA214.md): Cessna 170 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2018 · N4133V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA209.md): Cessna Ector 305A · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2018 · N1832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA18WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA138.md): Boeing 737 · Brasilia City, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2018 · PR-GTN · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a EMBRAER EMB110 airplane that occurred on April 09, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA18WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA123.md): Boeing 737 · Osaka, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2018 · HL7725 · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 09, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA208.md): Piper PA 28 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N4400W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.
- [NTSB ERA18WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA131.md): Piper PA34-200T · La Pampa, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 8, 2018 · LV-GZK · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA18LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA124.md): Cirrus SR22 · Lowville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · C-GMDQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in his inadequate monitoring of the airplane's attitude and a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB ERA18FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA122.md): MD Helicopter 600 · Smethport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N602BP · Destroyed
  > The helicopter pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during power line construction work, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor striking and becoming entangled with a wire and a subsequent dynamic rollover and collision with terrain.…
- [NTSB ANC18FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA028.md): Mooney M20J · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2018 · N9133Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in instrument meteorological conditions, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA212.md): Sasser Allen L Searey · Welaka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2018 · N124AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect pitch input during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate training and experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA203.md): Carr B L RV 4 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2018 · N66PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DCA18WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA130.md): Boeing 737 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2018 · PR-GGE · No damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 06, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA205.md): Luscombe 8 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2018 · N71617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing
- [NTSB GAA18CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA201.md): Cessna 172 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2018 · N1438U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway centerline and flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing.
- [NTSB DCA18WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA137.md): Boeing 737 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · unknown · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation…
- [NTSB CEN18WA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA402.md): Rotorway Exec · Crestet, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · F-PFBJ · Destroyed
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built ROTORWAY EXEC helicopter that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN18WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA184.md): Cessna 525 · Santiago, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · EC-MOQ · Substantial damage
  > On April 5, 2018, about 1810 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 525C, Spanish registration EC-MOQ, was involved in an accident at the Santiago Airport (A Coruha, Spain). The left main landing gear collapsed while exiting the runway after landing. Two…
- [NTSB CEN18WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA136.md): Bell 47G · Libourne, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · FGGLB · Destroyed
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 47G helicopter that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN18LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA137.md): Quicksilver GT 400 · Maxwell, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2018 · N2433Z · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airplane control when the pilot encounter a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR18LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA118.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N621ZC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot and flight instructor's failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA18FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA120.md): Piper PA28R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N106ER · Destroyed
  > Extensive fatigue cracking in the left-wing main spar lower cap and doublers, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. The fatigue cracks initiated and grew to a critical size due to flight and ground loads associated with flight-training…
- [NTSB WPR18WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA117.md): Beech 58 · East London, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 3, 2018 · ZS-JYD · Minor damage
  > On April 3, 2018, at 0612 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft 58 Baron airplane, registration ZS-JYD, sustained minor damage after the nose gear collapsed during landing at East London (FAEL), Eastern Cape, South Africa. The pilot, sole occupant, was not…
- [NTSB CEN18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA266.md): Cessna 210 · Alma, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N68640 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's poor decision to depart on a flight over mountainous terrain in an improperly maintained airplane, and the subsequent encounter with mountain wave turbulence, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.…
- [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…
- [NTSB GAA18CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA196.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2018 · N711XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA18CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA193.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2018 · N297PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper selection of the flap setting during a go-around, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA18WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA123.md): Robinson R44 · Rosario, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2018 · PP-WVR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR18FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA116.md): Ragle RV6A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N820TL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA192.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N540DM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing after touching down with the left brake engaged. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA18LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA119.md): Ames Angier M LNC2 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N4ZQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions and encountering moderate-to-heavy precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN18WA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA380.md): Robin DR-400 · St. Chamont, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2018 · F-GIKQ · Substantial damage
  > On March 31, 2018, a Robin DR400-120 airplane, French registration F-GIKQ, experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from Saint Chamond - L'Horme airport (LFHG), near L'Horme, France. The airplane departed then end of runway 28 and came to rest along a…
- [NTSB CEN18LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA131.md): Cessna 180 · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N2485C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA202.md): Cessna 182 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N5292N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA191.md): Piper PA18 · Dorris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N101EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA190.md): Cessna 180 · Salina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N9986N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA189.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N53SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the parking brake, which resulted in an impact with a pole.
- [NTSB GAA18CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA188.md): Piper J3C · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N24751 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA199.md): Cessna 172 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2018 · N803BW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA187.md): Beech 99 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2018 · N31TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path and runway centerline during the initial landing, which resulted in a hard landing to the left of the runway and damage to the landing gear and wing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA186.md): Terry G. Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2018 · N141AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ENG18WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA021.md): Boeing 747 · Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2018 · JA18KZ · No damage
  > The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747-8F airplane which occurred on March 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the HKCAD investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA18WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA124.md): Boeing 757 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2018 · HP1910DAE · No damage
  > The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 757 airplane that occurred on March 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's…
- [NTSB GAA18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA185.md): Ultramagic N 300 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N64EX · Destroyed
  > The balloon pilot’s decision to add heat to the envelope with a tree branch protruding into the envelope that caught fire.
- [NTSB ERA18LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA117.md): Stanley Lancair · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · C-GSQQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ground personnel to obtain permission from airport management to conduct engine test runs; adequately monitor the area behind the B737 for traffic; and install barricades to prevent access behind the running airplane, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB ERA18FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA118.md): Cessna R182 · Ashville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N3167C · Destroyed
  > Descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR18LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA113.md): Schweizer G 164B · Stockton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2018 · N3629E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA183.md): Globe GC 1B · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2018 · N78244 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting impact with PAPI lighting.

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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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