# 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 DCA17WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA014.md): Lockheed Stalker · Mount Disappointment, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Lockheed Martin Stalker XE unmanned aircraft that occurred on October 24, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's…
- [NTSB WPR17LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA011.md): Mooney M20J · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N201EU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA046.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N528HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA044.md): Beech D18S · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N644B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA040.md): Piper PA 20S · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA034.md): Yakovlev YAK · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N38YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA17WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA028.md): Robinson R44 · Baleisky, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2016 · RA-04347 · Destroyed
  > On October 23, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04347, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in the Baleisky district, in eastern Siberia, Russia, while en route from Zolotorechensk Airport to…
- [NTSB CEN17LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Buffalo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N97878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA015.md): Ryan W Gross Arion Lighting · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N235SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff/initial climb due to his inexperience in the airplane make and model and his refusal to obtain training in the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA17CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA053.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Valley Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N68117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and to see and avoid the airplane stopped on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA043.md): Aeronca 11AC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N9410E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA029.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Mount Ulla, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N9015Y · Minor damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions for properly securing herself during landing, which resulted in her serious injury when the balloon landed hard and the basket was dragged.
- [NTSB CEN17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA024.md): Beech C23 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N20087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended.
- [NTSB OPS17IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA003.md): Douglas DC 9 83 · Westfield, MA · Incident · Class 2 · Incident · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N425NV · No damage
  > The air traffic controller issuing the aircraft a clearance to land while there was a vehicle authorized to be on the same runway. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's decision to not simulcast the local control and ground control…
- [NTSB GAA17CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA050.md): Cessna 305 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N5075S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA027.md): Nanchang CJ6 · Blackshear, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N10EB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Bama 3 pilot's failure to properly conduct an overshoot maneuver and his premature climb before he was clear of the lead airplane, Bama 1, which lead to a midair collision
- [NTSB WPR17LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA012.md): Northland IVP · Lovelock, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N4YB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the intake valve in the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA041.md): Cessna A185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N7565H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA039.md): Evolution Revo · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N31PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's inadvertent application of throttle during the engine start, which led to an inadvertent acceleration and a roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA036.md): Cessna 172 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N1706F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA032.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N601UK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the usable fuel in the fuel tanks, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel totalizer setting during preflight, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA021.md): Zenith CH-750 · Morristown, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N8681 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the corrosion of the spark plugs and the spacing of the electrode gaps.
- [NTSB WPR17LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA009.md): Gray Jim Robert Exec 90 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N716JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly tighten the tension bolts during the installation of the alternator belt, which resulted in inadequate voltage to sustain ignition and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA035.md): Piper PA 28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N5541F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.
- [NTSB GAA17CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA033.md): Stinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N818C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.
- [NTSB ERA17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N1827Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being overloaded, both of which led to the airplane's inability to attain a positive climb rate.…
- [NTSB ERA17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA023.md): Ercoupe 415 · Lindenwold, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N415WE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB DCA17WA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA224.md): Boeing 757 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2016 · TF-ISR · No damage
  > The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 757 airplane that occurred on October 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Iceland's…
- [NTSB GAA17CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N4218E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid electrical wires during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA023.md): Stinson 108 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N97634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA022.md): Cessna T210L · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N210LC · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position.
- [NTSB GAA17CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA042.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N46953 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA 250 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · N724ST · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot…
- [NTSB ERA17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Vaughn, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N94919 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA017.md): Cessna F150 · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · G-BDZC · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2016, at 1021 coordinated universal time, a Reims Cessna F150M airplane, G-BDZC, crashed after takeoff at the Bourn Airfield (EGSN), Cambridge, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction…
- [NTSB GAA17CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA037.md): Piper PA24 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N8277P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA025.md): Piper PA23 · Chimbote, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · OB-2039 · No damage
  > On October 16, 2016, at 1937 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-23-250 twin-engine airplane, Peruvian registration OB-2039, was not damaged during a precautionary landing to the Jaime Montreuil M. Airport (CHM), Chimbote, Peru. According to Peruvian…
- [NTSB ERA17WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA021.md): Cessna 172 · Peloponnese, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · 5B-CLB · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2016, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, Greek registration 5B-CLB, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain while performing a cross-country training flight near Peloponnese, Greece. The Greek certificated…
- [NTSB ERA17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N7948F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA17FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA017.md): Piper PA28 · Austin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · C-GYSN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack…
- [NTSB CEN17WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA141.md): Reims 406 · Oulu, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · OH-OTL · Substantial damage
  > On October 3, 2016, a Reims F406 Caravan II aircraft, registered OH-OTL, experienced a landing gear failure while landing at Oulu Airport, Finland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The two pilots onboard were uninjured. The accident is being…
- [NTSB CEN17LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA019.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Mc Alester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N93668 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN17FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA016.md): Makela RV-4 · Oregonia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N2626C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in the collision with a zipline.
- [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…
- [NTSB GAA17CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA047.md): Piper PA 34 · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N55378 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA038.md): Luscombe 8 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N1750K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA031.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8790V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the unstabilized approach and his failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA016.md): Hatcher Roderick R CH701 · Albrightsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N3701M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA020.md): Socata TBM700 · Surrey, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2016 · M-VNTR
  > On October 15, 2016, a Socata TBM700 airplane, M-VNTR, undershot the runway at Fairoaks Airport (EGTF), near Surrey, England. There were two persons on board, one of whom was seriously injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…

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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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