# 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 WPR18LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA037.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N2526C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA058.md): Cessna 182 · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N8128M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA042.md): Motley Gary W Zenith CH750 Cruzer · Louviers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N956GM · Substantial damage
  > The engine’s excessive cylinder head temperatures and the subsequent seizing of the engine, which resulted from an engine control unit that caused the engine’s fuel-air mixture to be too lean.
- [NTSB GAA18CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N452ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA059.md): Mooney M20 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N6002Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N8637S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA038.md): Piper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N11188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…
- [NTSB WPR18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA040.md): Piper PA-28 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N57351 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA036.md): Doshier Wilbert A GT-500 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N599RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…
- [NTSB ERA18LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA032.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N263DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane with a known oil leak, which led to a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which led to his attempted go-around and…
- [NTSB ERA18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA031.md): Piper PA46 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N863RB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC18LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Oloh, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N739KW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust).
- [NTSB GAA18CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA065.md): Aveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N876MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.
- [NTSB GAA18CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA057.md): Karpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N666BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts.
- [NTSB GAA18CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA061.md): Luscombe 8 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N1780K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA056.md): Buehlmann Peter Kitfox Model 4 1200 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N234PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA18FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA030.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB DCA18WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA028.md): Boeing 737 · Latvia, Latvia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2017 · LNN-II · No damage
  > The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau of Latvia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR18WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA086.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Germiston, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · ZS-CBI · Minor damage
  > On November 22, 2017, at 1423 coordinated universal time, a Hawker Premier Jet airplane, registration ZS-CBI, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion at Rand Airport (FAGM), Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The…
- [NTSB GAA18CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA060.md): Hughes 300 · Woodlawn, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N9685F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB ERA18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA033.md): Cessna 421 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N421RX · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing.
- [NTSB DCA18WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA038.md): Boeing 737 · Foz do Iguacu County, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · PR-GXQ · Minor damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN18WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA046.md): MD Helicopter 369HS · La Morita, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · XC-TIJ · Destroyed
  > On November 22, 2017, about 1437 pacific standard time, a MD Helicopters 369HS single-engine helicopter, serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ, crashed while providing aerial support for police activity near La Morita, Mexico. The pilot and his…
- [NTSB CEN18LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N734VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA043.md): Rutten Phil J Pietenpol · De Kalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N502R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive rudder and brake applications during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB CEN18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA041.md): Cessna 182S · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N7111W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA039.md): Piper PA 12 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4040M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA037.md): Cessna 172G · Pittsford, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4676L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA055.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · El Dorado, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2017 · N62979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N24987 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact.
- [NTSB GAA18CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA063.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N172SX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB DCA18WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA047.md): Boeing 737 · Jauja, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 20, 2017 · OB-2140P · No damage
  > The Peruvian Board of Aviation Accidents Investigation (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA034.md): Ercoupe 415 CD · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N3067H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot's failure to identify the pump's failure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on a road, during which the airplane hit obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA035.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N4179M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN18FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA033.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N620PA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control due to bird strikes.
- [NTSB WPR18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA034.md): Cessna 172P · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N52492 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA054.md): Quicksilver MXL Sport · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N7712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires.
- [NTSB GAA18CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA050.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N69656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA049.md): John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N953LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA048.md): Cessna 172M · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N9678Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB DCA18WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA023.md): Boeing 737 · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2017 · YV2937 · Minor damage
  > The government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA18CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA074.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N740SW · No damage
  > The provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch.
- [NTSB ANC18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA010.md): Rockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N1401J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR18WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA038.md): Bell Helicopter 206B · Emerald Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2017 · VH-SDZ · Substantial damage
  > On November 18, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-SDZ, rolled over following a precautionary landing near Emerald Aerodrome, Middlemount, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter, which was equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250…
- [NTSB ERA18LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA026.md): Piper PA28 · Bladenboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2017 · N8758N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA033.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N5966V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA038.md): Beech B 55 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N592SS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA027.md): Homer Autogyro Cavalon · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N470CH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pompano, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N75919 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB GAA18CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA053.md): Piper PA 28R · Melborne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N5381F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway.

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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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