# NTSB investigations, MD

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 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 GAA17CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA443.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Berlin, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N48519 · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewman’s failure to visually check the runway before crossing it in a vehicle, which resulted in he and the vehicle being struck by the landing airplane.
- [NTSB ERA17LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA246.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N561TU · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an exhaust valve spring retainer due to air trapped in the lubrication system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA211.md): Buckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2017 · N50130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.
- [NTSB ERA17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA204.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N3020M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear trunnion bracket due to an undetermined overstress event.
- [NTSB GAA17CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA258.md): Autogyro Calidus · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N991TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA17CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA162.md): Cub Crafters CC11 100 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N749KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control when he initiated a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N13499 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.
- [NTSB ERA17LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA100.md): Piper PA32R · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N21HD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA099.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Fallston, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2017 · N7518G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ENG17IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA008.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2017 · N8986B · No damage
  > A Bombardier CRJ200 No. 2 engine failure due to the separation of a fan blade airfoil at a low cycle fatigue crack that originated at the forward fan blade pin hole attachment. The separated fan blade had previously undergone a hot form repair and both…
- [NTSB ERA16FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA329.md): Cessna 172 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N52126 · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot/mechanic's failure to service the engine…
- [NTSB ERA16LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA319.md): Grumman G164 · Chestertown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N75EP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 3 cylinder head, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with ground equipment.
- [NTSB DCA16CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA207.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N368SW · Substantial damage
  > the tug operators excessive speed during pushback.
- [NTSB GAA16CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA423.md): Beech F33 · Bivalve, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N90HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA16CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA343.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N2473G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA262.md): Piper PA 18A · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N7367D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA251.md): Cirrus SR22 · Church Hill, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N27ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on an unlighted grass airstrip at night, resulting in landing long, a loss of directional control, and collapsed landing gear producing substantial damage to the landing gear attachment point and left wing.
- [NTSB ERA16FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA165.md): Vans RV12 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N276VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach for landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA160.md): Bell 206 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2016 · N326AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while hovering out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB GAA16CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA158.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N65329 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA092.md): Piper PA 46 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2015 · N9083U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain glide path, descent rate and landing flare, in off shore wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA088.md): Day William L Minicoupe · Middle River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N853WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA077.md): Piper PA 28 · California, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N432FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's descent below the prescribed final approach path at night, and flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's descent, which resulted in a collision with trees and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA16CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA072.md): Skaggs Ronnie Lynn Rans S6S · Oldtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N531VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually inspect the fuel level during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing and impacted terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N52632 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA046.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N5512Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA059.md): Cessna 172R · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N26499 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Mount Airy, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N714CW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA292.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N765A · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to visually ensure that the cabin door locking pin was in place before takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA155.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N577MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA142.md): Cessna 182P · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2015 · N1248S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
- [NTSB ERA15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA228.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2009B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA222.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N6155K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA030.md): Cessna R172E · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2015 · N7889N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA15LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA179.md): Bell 206B · Taylors Island, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N43CM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 GAA15CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2015 · N731HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA031.md): Cessna 140 · Easton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N2026V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA157.md): Mooney M20K · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N231KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a nighttime landing at an unsuitable airport, which resulted in a collision with the precision approach path indicator.
- [NTSB ERA15LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA135.md): Cessna 208 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2015 · N989FX · Substantial damage
  > The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse thrust and braking to avoid a collision and resulted in the airplane's empennage striking the ground.
- [NTSB ERA15LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA123.md): American AA-1 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2015 · N6116L · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to detect the incorrect dry valve tappet clearances while troubleshooting ongoing engine issues, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the partial loss of engine power was the mechanic's failure…
- [NTSB ERA15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA084.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2014 · N49294 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on final approach to land.
- [NTSB DCA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA037.md): Boeing 737 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N7710A · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with birds during approach to land that resulted in substantial damage.
- [NTSB DCA15MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15MA029.md): Embraer EMB-500 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N100EQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's conduct of an approach in structural icing conditions without turning on the airplane's wing and horizontal stabilizer deice system, leading to ice accumulation on those surfaces, and without using the appropriate landing performance speeds for…
- [NTSB ERA15FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N122ES · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the…
- [NTSB ERA14TA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14TA435.md): Cessna T210N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N5132C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long landing with a tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA14LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA404.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N9095J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the fuel supply and fuel vent systems.
- [NTSB ERA14CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA408.md): Day William L Minicoupe · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N853WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner/builder's improper weight and balance calculations, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable in the pitch axis.
- [NTSB ERA14CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA354.md): Cessna 172P · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N97528 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA14CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA334.md): Cessna 172N · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N7368F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.

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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" = 'MD' 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=MD

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