# 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 DCA18WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA025.md): Boeing 737 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2017 · VP-CAM · Minor damage
  > The TSIB of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on November 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB ERA18WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA028.md): Cessna 208 · Ngorongoro, Tanzania · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2017 · 5H-EGG · Substantial damage
  > On November 15, 2017, about 0805 coordinated universal time, Cessna 208B, Tanzanian registration 5H-EGG, operated by Coastal Aviation LTD., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The pilot and 10 passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB CEN18LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA032.md): Cessna T207A · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2017 · N9825M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and reliance on a faulty fuel gauge, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach for landing, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist after losing engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA046.md): Textron 172 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2017 · N30SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB ERA18WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA160.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Itapolis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2017 · PR-AAV · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-25-235 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA18WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA020.md): Boeing 777 · Oceanic, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2017 · G-VIIJ · No damage
  > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on November 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB-UK's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR18LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA030.md): Vanderark RV-10 · Sun Lakes, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N917VA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total…
- [NTSB GAA18CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA051.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA18FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA022.md): Piper PA32 · Fountain Run, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N3371W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…
- [NTSB CEN18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA031.md): Cessna T210N · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N5300A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB WPR18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N744BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the helicopter while transitioning from a hover to forward flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA042.md): Stinson SR 5E · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N141WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose-over. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land on a closed alternate grass landing area.
- [NTSB DCA18WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA030.md): Boeing 747 · Maastricht, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2017 · TC-ACR · No damage
  > The Dutch Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747, which occurred on November 11, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Manufacture and…
- [NTSB ANC18LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA008.md): Cloud Jeffrey Ferrell Long EZ · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N754T · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a portion of the propeller, which subsequently penetrated the right rudder, as a result of the failure of the bond line between two of the propeller’s wood layers. Contributing to the failure of the propeller was the manufacturer’s…
- [NTSB GAA18CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA039.md): Cessna 180 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N6547A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA18WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA025.md): Quest Kodiac 100 · Goias, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2017 · N154KQ · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a QUEST AIRCRAFT COMPANY LLC KODIAC 100 airplane that occurred on November 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's…
- [NTSB ERA18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA021.md): Socata TB200 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N207GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the disconnection of the propeller governor control due to inadequate securenment during maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN18FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA030.md): Temco GC 1B · Pineville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N2363B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the unporting of the fuel during a right turn due to the auxiliary fuel tanks' improper configuration.
- [NTSB GAA18CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA045.md): Cessna 172 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2017 · N2138W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA047.md): Cessna 140 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA020.md): Bell 206 · Union City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N275AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent slope landing and attempted recovery, which resulted in an incipient dynamic rollover, mast bumping, and separation of the main rotor.
- [NTSB ERA18FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA016.md): Piper PA 32 · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N47831 · Destroyed
  > The pilots' loss of control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ENG18RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA004.md): British Aerospace Avro 146 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2017 · ZS-ASW · Minor damage
  > On November 8, 2017, at about 1750 UTC, South African Airlink flight 8103, a British Aerospace BAE-146 RJ85A, registered in South Africa as ZS-ASW, experienced an uncontained release of turbine material from the No. 2 engine, a Honeywell LF507-1F turbofan,…
- [NTSB CEN18LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA044.md): Cessna 170B · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N2766D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure.
- [NTSB CEN18LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA036.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Carroll, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N10GJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA029.md): Bell 206 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N93PH · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded yaw and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA18CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA044.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N55234 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA580.md): Mooney M20K · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N231JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper glidepath during a night approach, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB ENG18IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18IA003.md): Airbus A330-243 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N375HA · Minor damage
  > The loss of control of the left-hand engine and the subsequent thermal damage to the left wing on landing during engine reverse operation was due to a blockage of the variable stator vane torque motor filter that resulted in the engine’s electronic engine…
- [NTSB CEN18LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA026.md): Hughes 369D · Sulphur, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N138WH · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation between a long line being used to hoist linemen from a shield wire during an external load flight, which resulted in the long line being severed.
- [NTSB ANC18FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA007.md): Icon A5 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N922BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform aggressive, low-altitude maneuvers due to his impairment from the use of multiple psychoactive substances, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ENG18WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA007.md): Bell 407 · Krasny Pakhar village, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2017 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 407, which occurred on November 6, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN18LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA025.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2017 · N7085M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.
- [NTSB GAA18CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA038.md): Piper PA28 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2017 · N98299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA036.md): Socata TBM 850 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2017 · N893CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN18LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA027.md): Riggs Kenneth W T Bird II · St Mary's, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2017 · N618ER · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a propeller failure when the passenger’s hat exited the cockpit and impacted the three-bladed pusher propeller, separating one of the propeller blades.
- [NTSB CEN18FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA024.md): Cessna 172N · Hatch, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2017 · N251CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN18FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA023.md): Beech V35B · Alva, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2017 · N777PH · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's and pilot's failure to recognize that a high descent rate had developed on short final, likely due to their distraction by an open engine cowling, and the unexpected strong pitch-down force during flap extension due to the installation…
- [NTSB WPR18LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA023.md): Beech B95 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2017 · N9628R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR18FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA026.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Murphy, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2017 · N4393Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left aileron control cable that resulted in a loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections to the aileron cable connections.
- [NTSB ERA18LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA019.md): Maurer Elmo A V Star SA900 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2017 · N21EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA039.md): Cessna 172R · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2017 · N2103T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA023.md): Great Lakes 2T1A · Montague, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2017 · N3512L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ENG18RA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA002.md): Swearingen SA227 · Thompson, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 2, 2017 · C-FLRY · Substantial damage
  > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Fairchild SA227-AC airplane which occurred on November 3, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the…
- [NTSB ENG18WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA005.md): Boeing 767 · Karachi, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2017 · A9C-DHJ · No damage
  > The Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767-200 airplane which occurred on November 1, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA18FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA012.md): Beech 35C33 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2017 · N293GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his delayed reaction to the loss of engine power, which led to impact with trees as he was attempting to switch fuel tanks.…
- [NTSB CEN18WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA028.md): Cessna 152 · Namur, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 2017 · OO-TMC · No damage
  > On October 31, 2017, at 1305 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 152, Belgium registration OO-TMC, registered to Aero Motion, was involved in an off airport landing following a loss of engine power while preparing to land at the Namur-Suarlee Airport (EBNM),…
- [NTSB WPR18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA021.md): Metcalfe Robert B Vans RV 6 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N88MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure an alternator ground cable swage that led to problems with the electrical system and/or electronic engine controls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N72339 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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