# 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 291 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA18CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA093.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N389BA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. - [NTSB ERA18WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA069.md): Cessna A188 · Montecristi, Dominican Republic · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2017 · HI 907 · Minor damage > The government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on December 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's… - [NTSB DCA18CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA056.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N935CE · Substantial damage > failure of a cargo tie-down fastener, resulting in unsecured cargo striking the pressure bulkhead. - [NTSB CEN18FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA060.md): X-Air XA85 · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N20XA · Substantial damage > The pilot's low altitude flight into a power line due to his impairment from an acute physiologic event during the flight. Contributing to the pilot's impairment was his use of two sedating medications. - [NTSB ERA18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA058.md): Mooney M20K · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2017 · N5254G · Substantial damage > A failure of the normal landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined due to damage to the system and the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB WPR18WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA054.md): Bell UH1H · Bredasdorp, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2017 · ZS-HLI · Substantial damage > On December 21, 2017, about 1105 Coordinated Universal time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, ZS-HLI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after liftoff from Bredasdorp fire station, Western Cape Province, South Africa. The helicopter was… - [NTSB WPR18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA053.md): Browning Gregory S Zodiac 601XL · Thompson's Station, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N929GB · Substantial damage > The sport pilot's decision to depart in and continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA097.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA18FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA056.md): Beech G35 · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB GAA18CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA092.md): Piper PA28 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N284MK · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent go-around during which the student exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN18LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA071.md): Piper PA 12 · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N47FP · Substantial damage > The passenger's inadvertent activation of the left brake during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA059.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N519MA · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear through bolt primarily due to fatigue during a hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer service letter. - [NTSB GAA18CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA091.md): Aviat A-1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N33HY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB ERA18LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA054.md): Cessna 177 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N3179T · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB ENG18WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA024.md): Antonov TVS-2MS · Naryan-Mar, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2017 · RA-01460 · Destroyed > A TVS-2MS airplane powered by a Honeywell TPE331-12UHR-702H and equipped with skids impacted unpaved runway after an aborted takeoff. The airplane was completed destroyed. The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) is investigating. - [NTSB CEN18LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA065.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Versailles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N555WM · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the cap fitting came off the inlet tee fitting on the throttle body/fuel metering unit. - [NTSB ANC18LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA016.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N40285 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to comply with published engine-out procedures and recommended airspeeds, which resulted in a lack of directional control, collision with trees, and impact with the ground; the left engine lost total power due to fuel… - [NTSB GAA18CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA090.md): Piper PA22 · Yentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB GAA18CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA087.md): Maule MX7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions. - [NTSB DCA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA049.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Saint Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N128SY · No damage > the abrupt pitch up maneuver which caused the flight attendant to lose her balance and injure her ankle. - [NTSB CEN18FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA054.md): Piper PA28 · Reeds Spring, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N6433J · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and the subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN18CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA058.md): Piaggio P.180 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N141JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the right main landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB WPR18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA050.md): Gray Jim Robert Exec · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N716JB · Substantial damage > Failure of the oil pressure gauge line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA049.md): North American Navion · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N8884H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA18CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA105.md): Golden Circle Air T Bird II · Wiscassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N5619Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA18CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA086.md): Halley KFT Apollo · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N15LU · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to stop the main rotor rotation before taxiing the gyroplane in gusting wind conditions, resulting in the main rotor striking the empennage. - [NTSB ERA18WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA051.md): Beech A36 · Itapua, Paraguay · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2017 · ZP-BHU · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA053.md): Cessna T210M · Oldenburg, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N761YZ · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's situational… - [NTSB ERA18LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA055.md): Cessna 182 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N199RN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from another airplane before beginning an inverted flight maneuver, which resulted in a collision with the airplane when he rolled his airplane upright. - [NTSB ERA18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N95550 · Substantial damage > The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA18LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA048.md): Cessna 150 · Castalia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed… - [NTSB ANC18WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA015.md): Piper PA23 · Baldur, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2017 · CFIPK · Substantial damage > On December 16, 2017, about 0037 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA-23 airplane, CFIPK, impacted terrain near Baldur, Manitoba, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of… - [NTSB WPR18WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA078.md): Beech 58 · Qaroun Lake, Egypt · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2017 · SU-BLD · Substantial damage > On December 15, 2017, about 0930 Coordinated Universal time, a Textron/Beech Model 58 Baron twin engine airplane, SU-BLD, was substantially damaged when it impacted desert terrain about 18 kilometers north of Qaroun Lake, Egypt. The training pilot and the two… - [NTSB ERA18LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA053.md): Sikorsky S76 · Islamorada, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2017 · N911FK · Substantial damage > The pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a… - [NTSB WPR18LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA051.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N4326X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod. - [NTSB WPR18CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA048.md): Cessna 172P · Valley Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N54873 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering for landing and his decision to land on a surface with obstructions. - [NTSB GAA18CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA088.md): Piper PA 32R · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N8209C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to land with the sun in his eyes, which resulted in a short landing. - [NTSB ERA18WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA047.md): Cessna T210 · West End, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2017 · N727TJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB ENG18WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA016.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-320 · Fond-du-Lac, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2017 · C-GWEA · Destroyed > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Aerospatiale ATR 42-320, which occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN18WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA055.md): Cessna 510 · Waldburg, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2017 · OE-FWD · Destroyed > On December 14, 2017, about 1620 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 510 airplane, OE-FWD, impacted terrain near Waldburg, Germany. The pilots and passenger were all fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed.The accident investigation is under the… - [NTSB GAA18CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA089.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Newark, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2017 · N441ML · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover. - [NTSB ERA18WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA060.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Rivadavia, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2017 · LV-ZZX · Substantial damage > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Air Tractor AT-502B airplane that occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under… - [NTSB ERA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA062.md): Piper PA32 · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2017 · C6RVT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB DCA18WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA054.md): Boeing 737 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2017 · OB-212-P · Minor damage > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB GAA18CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA084.md): Corbeil Shawn Corbeil Shawn SER VI · Rogersburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N552EZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to see and avoid a tree during a go-around. - [NTSB DCA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA042.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N924DL · Substantial damage > failure of the flight crew to confirm the left engine throttle lever was at idle during engine start. - [NTSB WPR18FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA046.md): Beech A36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N248SB · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA050.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N7529S · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while returning to the airport after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ANC18FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA012.md): Cessna U206 · Maunaloa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N732DF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA083.md): Michael Adamczyk Zenith CH750 · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2017 · N750AD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive application of aft stick during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the airplane. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=292 ## 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=291 --- 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.