# NTSB investigations, CO

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 CEN24FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA338.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Camden, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 5, 2024 · N602BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transformer that was mounted to a power pole during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN24LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA321.md): Cessna A185 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2024 · N4490R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA302.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2024 · N26464 · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA328.md): Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2024 · N526FC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff in a high-density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to use…
- [NTSB CEN24LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA270.md): Cessna R172E · Hillrose, CO · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N23788 · Minor damage
  > The binding of the left flap due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN24LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA329.md): Cessna 414 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N1652T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of brake fluid for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of braking effectiveness during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA244.md): Desert Fox 1 · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N10ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high density altitude which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right main axle mount due to the poor weld.
- [NTSB CEN24FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA228.md): Cessna 421 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N245T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN24LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA226.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Larkspur, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2024 · N968GV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of left engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA224.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS3 RES · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2024 · N37JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA227.md): Beech D55 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2024 · N321N · Substantial damage
  > The deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN24FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA212.md): Beech V35A · Arvada, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N150WR · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of loose turbocharger oil line fittings.
- [NTSB CEN24LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA210.md): Cessna 182 · Gypsum, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N5755B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA206.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2024 · N7500P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the carburetor heat during a descent that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA198.md): Brant T Phillips Super Cub EXP · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2024 · N983SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach and attempted go-around after encountering a sudden windshear.
- [NTSB CEN24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA133.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N2905H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA129.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2024 · N853MB · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with birds while on approach.
- [NTSB CEN24FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA083.md): Just Highlander · Dolores, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 6, 2024 · N712DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s collision with a fence while taking off from a snow-covered dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN24LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2023 · N7790Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA036.md): Textron 172S · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2023 · N1817E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN24LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA030.md): Mooney M20K · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2023 · N1167J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA018.md): Cessna 210B · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N9597X · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position.
- [NTSB CEN24LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA015.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2023 · N41DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…
- [NTSB CEN24LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA007.md): Fairchild 24 G · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2023 · N19173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive brake application during landing rollout led to the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB DCA23LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA468.md): Boeing 737-9 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N37560 · Substantial damage
  > Overheated brakes due to the extended taxi at a higher power setting in an attempt to burn off fuel to achieve the proper takeoff weight that resulted in a wheel fire during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA416.md): Cessna 150L · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N5460Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting quartering headwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA413.md): Powrachute Airwolf · Erie, CO · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N820PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the throttle, which resulted in the aircraft traveling on the ground and the unsecured pilot being ejected from the aircraft and sustaining fatal injuries.
- [NTSB CEN23LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA397.md): Titanium Auto Gyro Titanium Explorer · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N467TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed before becoming airborne, which resulted in an inability to climb out of ground effect and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was high-density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN23LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA394.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2023 · N20818 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with multiple geese during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN23FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA391.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Wellington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 31, 2023 · N50FU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control during approach for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN23LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA407.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2023 · N2KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear warning horn for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA349.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Peyton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 5, 2023 · N4184G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA325.md): Ultramagic N-210 · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2023 · N1958S · No damage
  > A hard landing due to the high wind conditions which resulted in two passengers sustaining serious injuries.
- [NTSB CEN23LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA305.md): Adams Balloon AB · Lafayette, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2023 · N895FA · No damage
  > An inadvertent hard landing in high wind conditions resulting in serious injury of two passengers. Contributing to the accident was the increase in prevailing winds prior to the forecast.
- [NTSB CEN23FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA285.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2023 · N100PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA274.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2023 · N7525P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA277.md): Piper J3C-50 · Elbert, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2023 · N23161 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA263.md): Cessna 182G · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N3289S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2023 · N6106U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN23LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA253.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N6886P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the prelanding checklist to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA235.md): North American T-6G · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2023 · N16JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA211.md): W10 Tailwind · Penrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N456TW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rudder pedal stop due to an inadequate weld, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground.
- [NTSB CEN23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA206.md): Cessna 172B · Divide, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N8098X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA203.md): Nanchang CJ6 · Windsor, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2023 · N443LM · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird while on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN23LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA208.md): Luscombe 8E · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2023 · N2515K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear due to prolonged corrosion of the landing gear tube, which weakened the gear.
- [NTSB CEN23LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA189.md): Cessna A185f · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2023 · N4742E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA179.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N34BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN23FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA174.md): Pool Cessna R172 · Victor, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N15188 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow established mountain flying guidance, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees and mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance at the elevated density altitude…
- [NTSB CEN23LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA146.md): Beech 35 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2023 · N3233V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA132.md): Maule M-7-235B · Hotchkiss, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2023 · N235TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout on a snow-covered, turf airstrip.

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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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&state=CO

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