# NTSB investigations, 2019

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 CEN20FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA023.md): Piper PA24 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 2, 2019 · N6678P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ERA20CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA048.md): Cirrus SR22 · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2019 · N991WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left wing impacting grass.
- [NTSB ERA20LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA045.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N52CY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in an forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN20FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA022.md): Pilatus PC12 · Chamberlain, SD · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N56KJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent, low-altitude aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in reduced static longitudinal stability and his…
- [NTSB CEN20CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA027.md): Skystar Kitfox · Williamston, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N58CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing the airplane on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC20WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20WA008.md): Robinson R66 · Krasnodarsky Krai, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2019 · RA-05795 · Destroyed
  > The government of Russia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on November 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Russia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC20FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20FA007.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N4087G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during gusty wind and reduced visibility night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR20LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA035.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2019 · N701WJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper construction of the cowling, which resulted in inadequate venting of the engine, its overheating, and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA20WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA031.md): Boeing 747 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2019 · 9V-SFO · Minor damage
  > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on November 28, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN20WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA024.md): Piper PA32 · Kingston, Canada · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2019 · N50DK · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA034.md): Cirrus SR-22 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 27, 2019 · N7GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC20FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20FA005.md): Beech V35 · Blythe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 26, 2019 · N14UC · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to the pilot’s decision to fly into a mountain range, at night, in conditions conducive to high wind, mountain waves, and turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA058.md): Aeronca 11AC · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2019 · N9510E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign and subsequent ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA20WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA097.md): Cessna 172 · Near Puffin Island, Anglesey, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 2019 · G-CBXJ · Destroyed
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on November 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA20CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA028.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2019 · N341HK · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect control inputs by the student pilot during a crosswind landing, resulting in control saturation and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20TA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA025.md): Piper PA34 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 25, 2019 · N15412 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a fracture of the nose landing gear mounting structure.
- [NTSB ERA20FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA043.md): Bushby Bushby Mustang M II · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 24, 2019 · N24GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA20WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA019.md): Dornier 228 · Gomo, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 29 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2019 · 9S-GNH · Destroyed
  > The government of Congo has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DORNIER 228 airplane that occurred on November 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Congo's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN20LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA046.md): Cessna 150 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2019 · N22931 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR20LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA033.md): Beech 35 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N7956M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the separation of the wastegate exhaust elbow.
- [NTSB WPR20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA031.md): Grumman AA5 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N310PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.
- [NTSB GAA20CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA094.md): Piper PA28 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N5776W · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in a collision with a landing airplane.
- [NTSB GAA20CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA092.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportscruiser · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N595SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction due to an open canopy during final approach, which resulted in a loss of altitude and ground impact short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA20LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA044.md): Beech E35 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N3315C · Destroyed
  > The separation of the throttle control cable from the carburetor throttle control lever resulting in the near total loss of engine power. Contributing to the separation of the throttle cable was the lack of proper securing hardware by unknown maintenance…
- [NTSB DCA20WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA018.md): Boeing 737 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2019 · YV3012 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN20CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA033.md): Piper PA18 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N530AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN20CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA026.md): Bellanca 1730 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N28037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's focus inside the cockpit during the base turn and final approach, which led to a high sink rate developing and a subsequent hard landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB DCA20WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA025.md): Boeing 787 · Pettirossi, Paraguay · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2019 · EC-MNS · Minor damage
  > The government of Paraguay has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Paraguay's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA020.md): Cirrus SR22 · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2019 · N969JM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of detonation due to a combination of improper magneto to engine timing and a rich fuel mixture.
- [NTSB DCA20WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA030.md): Boeing 737 · Odesa, Ukraine · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2019 · TC-JGZ · Minor damage
  > The government of Ukraine has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ukraine's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN20FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA019.md): Raytheon A36 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 20, 2019 · N88855 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA090.md): Luscombe 8 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2019 · N71707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires during approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA038.md): Mooney M20M · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2019 · N1031M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, his improper airplane configuration during the attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane not climbing, and his subsequent landing off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR20LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA024.md): Piper PA28R · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N3206R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to raise the landing gear using the alternate system, which resulted in a reduced climb rate and impact with an obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s lack of understanding of the backup landing gear…
- [NTSB GAA20WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA100.md): Beech V35 · Cascavel, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Nov 17, 2019 · PT-JQZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA20WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA098.md): Cessna 172 · Los Andes/San Raphael, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2019 · CC-AMQ · No damage
  > The government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on November 17, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB GAA20CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA089.md): Cessna 172 · DuBois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N683SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight…
- [NTSB GAA20CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA081.md): Stinson SR9 · West Jefferson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N18416 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA036.md): Piper PA32 · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N5909V · Destroyed
  > A stuck brake caliper, which overheated while the pilot was taxiing the airplane, caught fire, and subsequently destroyed the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA080.md): Beech 95-B55 · Malmo, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2019 · SE-LUX · Substantial damage
  > The government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 95-B55 airplane that occurred on November 17, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR20LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA026.md): Piper PA 18 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N8589D · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA025.md): North American SNJ-4 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N694US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing as a result of the separated tailwheel-to-rudder link rod
- [NTSB GAA20CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA086.md): Cessna 152 · Sherman/Dennison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N4705Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ENG20IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20IA005.md): Agusta A109 · Penobscot, ME · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Nov 16, 2019 · N901EM · Minor damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in the main rotor.
- [NTSB ERA20LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA039.md): Rans Rans S7 Courier · West Liberty, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2019 · N831RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the engine oil tank contained adequate oil for the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power as a result of lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect oil consumption…
- [NTSB GAA20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA087.md): Fisher FP 202 Koala · Erwin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2019 · N47CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB ERA20WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA041.md): Cessna 550 · Marau, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2019 · PT-LTJ · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 550 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA20WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA022.md): Boeing 737 · Lyon, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2019 · 7T-VKR · No damage
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA20WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA016.md): Boeing 747 · Leipzig, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2019 · G-CLAE · Minor damage
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR20LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA029.md): Agusta A109 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2019 · N271HC · Substantial damage
  > The flight nurse’s inadvertent application of left anti-torque pedal during cruise flight, which resulted in a rapid yaw and pitch movement that caused the tail rotor blades to contact the tailboom.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2019
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&year=2019

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