# 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 286 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA18CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA163.md): Cessna 172 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N249FS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage. - [NTSB GAA18CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA158.md): Johnson Gerald CR-1 · Altamont, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N142DT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA156.md): Stinson 108 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N9457K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA18MA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18MA099.md): American Eurocopter AS350B2 · New York, NY · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N350LH · Substantial damage > Liberty Helicopters Inc.'s use of a NYONair-provided passenger harness/tether system, which caught on and activated the floor-mounted engine fuel shutoff lever and resulted in the in-flight loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching. Contributing to… - [NTSB DCA18WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA106.md): Canadair CL600 2B16 · Shahr-e Kurd, Iran · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 11, 2018 · TC-TRB · Destroyed > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has informed the NTSB of an accident involving a Challenger 604, which occurred on March 11, 2018, in the Islamic Republic of Iran. All investigative information will be released by the government of Iran. - [NTSB GAA18CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA181.md): Piper PA22 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N50KF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA165.md): Bellanca 1413 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N74445 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA159.md): Hughes 269 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N9020M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during a practice autorotation, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB GAA18CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA155.md): Learjet 31 · Mount Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N500MP · Substantial damage > The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN18LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA119.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2018 · N422PS · Substantial damage > The operator’s use of improper fuel, which resulted in partial loss of engine power due to vapor lock. - [NTSB GAA18CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA171.md): Beech 76 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2018 · N969RA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s and the instructor’s improper use of checklist. - [NTSB GAA18CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA164.md): Cessna 180 · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2018 · N9463C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA152.md): Piper PA 32R · Big Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2018 · N8191B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge. - [NTSB GAA18CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA153.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2018 · N105BH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB CEN18LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA118.md): Bereznak Lancair Legacy · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2018 · N60JN · Destroyed > The failure of the fuel selector valve in a nearly closed position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN18FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA116.md): Piper PA 31P · Laredo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2018 · N82605 · Destroyed > An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA101.md): Piper PA28R · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N33807 · Substantial damage > The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the oil filler cap was secured and resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA18CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA160.md): Cessna 172 · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N1889Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during departure and a subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA151.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N2221R · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA150.md): Cessna 172 · Kent, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N103KS · Substantial damage > A deer collided with aircraft during landing at night. - [NTSB ERA18LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA098.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N101AD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning on touchdown, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the attempted landing and subsequent go-around. - [NTSB CEN18LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA177.md): Cessna 150M · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N66786 · Substantial damage > The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB CEN18LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA121.md): Hughes 369D · Blair, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N499SL · No damage > The pilot’s failure to recognize and compensate for hazards during the external load operation, which led to a collision between a lineman (external load) and a powerline. - [NTSB ERA18LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA097.md): Reilly Charles W Escapade · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2018 · N45DC · Substantial damage > The interruption of fuel to the engine during final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA18LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA096.md): Piper PA 28 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2018 · N6764W · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during final approach. - [NTSB WPR18LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA102.md): Macdonald Craig MAC CUB · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2018 · N669WH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA18LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA095.md): Robert Snyder Autogyro Calidus · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2018 · N221YT · Substantial damage > The gyroplane pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed and aircraft control as he was attempting to return to the runway during a low-altitude simulated engine-out maneuver. - [NTSB CEN18LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA115.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2018 · N1174U · Substantial damage > The restricted cyclic control movement for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the cyclic control system did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB WPR18WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA240.md): Cessna 206 · Southport, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2018 · VH-LHQ · Substantial damage > On March 4, 2018, about 1040 local time, a Cessna U206G airplane, VH-LHQ, was substantially damaged when it impacted water during takeoff near Southport, Queensland, Australia. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The investigation is under the… - [NTSB WPR18LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA098.md): Raytheon A36 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2018 · N207PC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a loose oil line B-nut. - [NTSB GAA18CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA184.md): Piper PA32 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2018 · N3756W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management and his failure to switch to a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB DCA18WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA103.md): Boeing 737 · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2018 · YV3158 · Minor damage > The Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400, which occurred on March 4, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative… - [NTSB GAA18CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA204.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2018 · N158ND · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion. - [NTSB ENG18RA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA018.md): Cessna 441 · Broome, Australia, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 2, 2018 · VH-LBY · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Cessna 441 which occurred on March 2, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN18LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA113.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Deport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2018 · N3733X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the fuel caps. - [NTSB GAA18CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA149.md): Beech B · Ferris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2018 · N77MM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before the emergency landing. - [NTSB ERA18LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA102.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2018 · N54476 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach… - [NTSB ERA18LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2018 · N615JA · Destroyed > The pilot's flight in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ENG18RA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA020.md): Avro RJ85 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 2018 · EX-27005 · Minor damage > On March 1, 2018, a Tez Jet Airline Avro RJ85, powered by four Honeywell (formally Lycoming) LF507-1F turbofan engines experienced an uncontained No. 1 (left most) engine turbine failure during climb. The airplane returned to the Bishkek-Manas International… - [NTSB CEN18LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA114.md): Beech 77 · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2018 · N6699B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper takeoff procedures and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane. - [NTSB WPR18WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA097.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ogies, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2018 · ZS-HKZ · Destroyed > On February 28, 2018, at 0945 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a South African registered Robinson Helicopter Company R44 Raven II, ZS-HKZ, lost engine power while maneuvering near Truter Boerdery Farm, Ogies, Mpumalana Province, South Africa. The helicopter… - [NTSB WPR18CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA096.md): Bell 47G · Pixley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N7800S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to impending… - [NTSB GAA18CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA146.md): Cessna 172 · Gatesvile, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N1118F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition. - [NTSB GAA18CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA145.md): Piper PA28R · Milton-Freewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N323MQ · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor’s improper decision to enter a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain and their subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ERA18FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA092.md): Quest Kodiac 100 · Georgetown, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N969TB · Substantial damage > The pilots' spatial disorientation while maneuvering for landing in night conditions over unlighted terrain, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with water. - [NTSB DCA18WA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA315.md): Airbus A320 · Tallinn, Estonia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2018 · ES-SAN · Substantial damage > The Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau (AIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Airbus 320, which occurred on February 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN18WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA133.md): Cessna 182P · Abbeville, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2018 · N609PC · Minor damage > On February 28, 2018, about 0845 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 182P airplane, N609PC, had an inflight engine failure and subsequent forced landing near Abbeville, France. The pilot and passenger were uninjured, and the airplane sustained minor… - [NTSB ERA18WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA100.md): Beech V35B · Brasilandia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2018 · PT-IEL · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech V35B airplane that occurred on February 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA18FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA088.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2018 · N581LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN18WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA111.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Nuuk, Greenland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2018 · N3AD · Minor damage > On February 26, 2018, about 1804 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50 Vision Jet, serial number 0034, United States registration N3AD, sustained minor damage during landing roll on runway 23 at Nuuk Airport (BGGH), Nuuk, Greenland. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=287 ## 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=286 --- 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.