# 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 CEN14CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA503.md): Maule MT 7-260 · Largo Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N719WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN14CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA499.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N800NW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during the simulated emergency landing and failed to relinquish control to the flight instructor when the flight instructor attempted to intervene, which resulted in the loss of control. Contributing was the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA373.md): Bell 407 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N142MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from terrain while landing on sloped terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA372.md): Found Acft Canada FBA 2C1 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N500FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA434.md): Cessna 172P · Spruce Creek, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N63835 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14WA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA534.md): Agustawestland AW139 · Umea, Sweden · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2014 · SE-JRH · No damage
  > On September 11, 2014, at 1230 coordinated universal time, an Agusta Westland AW139, SE-JRH, experienced a detachment of the slip ring assembly for anti-icing of the tail rotor, near Umea Airport (ESNU), Umea, Sweden. The helicopter landed at ESNU without…
- [NTSB CEN14WA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA502.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Kulusuk, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2014 · N39SE · Substantial damage
  > On September 11, 2014, about 1600 coordinated universal time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40 airplane, N39SE, owned and operated by Milou 1 LLC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Kulusuk, Greenland. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB CEN14CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA496.md): Cessna 172M · Oxford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N3510Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA433.md): Piper J3C 65 · Carrol County, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2014 · N26105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during an emergency landing after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor preflight weather planning, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with…
- [NTSB CEN14FA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA494.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2014 · N711YM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from trees during the single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power in the left engine due to an improperly installed rubber boot that became dislodged and was then…
- [NTSB WPR14LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA371.md): Ayres S2R T34 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2014 · N3097F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB ERA14WA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA444.md): Cessna 206G · Daimontaro, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2014 · HC-CAB · Destroyed
  > On September 9, 2014, about 1000 local time, a Cessna 206G, Ecuadorian registration HC-CAB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at the airstrip in Daimontaro, Pastaza, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ERA14CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA430.md): Cessna 172M · Watertown, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2014 · N20469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a field which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly identify the destination airport and runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing in…
- [NTSB CEN14WA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA511.md): Beech 200 · Noumea, New Caledonia, New Caledonia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2014 · F-GRSO · Substantial damage
  > On September 9, 2014, about 0225 hours universal coordinated time, a Beech model 200/C airplane, French registration F-GRSO, was substantially damaged when the main landing gear collapsed during the landing rollout at the La Tontouta International Airport…
- [NTSB CEN14LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA495.md): Nolin Vans RV-10 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2014 · N104HN · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB WPR14FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA369.md): Backovich George C G P 5 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N501GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing under normal race loads due to an improper repair of the right wing spar that reduced its structural strength following a previous landing accident.
- [NTSB ERA14FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA428.md): Cessna 172 · Selkirk, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N79438 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power 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 CEN14CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA490.md): Buckeye Dream · Monee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering low to the ground, which resulted in a collision and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA488.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N6693W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA081.md): Maule M 5-235C · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N56332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA426.md): Schleicher ASW 19B · Avoca, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N31GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a return to his departure airport which resulted in the glider's encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA486.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Langola Township, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N22WX · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply sufficient torque on the throttle control lever nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA485.md): Cismowski Tierra II · Montevideo, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N622MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impaired judgment due to the use of marijuana, which led to his improper decision to fly the airplane over its maximum gross weight and his subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff with gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA512.md): Champion 7GCAA · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N2535F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a precautionary landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA077.md): Cessna 185 · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N432X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA368.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N5966P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) transmission mounting bracket coupled with the differential rigging of the two landing gear cables, which prevented the right MLG from moving to the down-and-locked position before landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA367.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N7117Z · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb while being towed, which led to the tow plane's unstable flight and its subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tow pilot's delayed release of the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA366.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Black Rock City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N31273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's disorientation as a result of dust which reduced visibility.
- [NTSB ERA14WA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA429.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Araracuara, Colombia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2014 · HK4755 · Destroyed
  > On June 6, 2014, about 2005 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Columbian registration HK4755, operated by Latinoamericana De Servicios Aereos – Laser S.A.S, was destroyed, when it impacted terrain, and was subject to a postimpact fire,…
- [NTSB ERA14LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA425.md): Navion Navion · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N4900K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA431.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Gunthersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N7089B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to a water landing, resulting in a nose over upon touchdown.
- [NTSB ENG14RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14RA024.md): Airbus A330 - 301 · Lahore, Pakistan, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2014 · AP-BKN · No damage
  > On September 6, 2014, a Shaheen Air International Airbus A330-301 airplane, registration AP-BKN, powered by two General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine low pressure turbine failure while cruising at FL370. The…
- [NTSB CEN14LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA487.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Macedonia, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N699TQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a static line.
- [NTSB ANC14CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA076.md): Cessna U206B · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N3862G · Substantial damage
  > The motor vehicles operators' lack of attention, and improper decision to cross the runway with the runway alert system active, resulting in a collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14TA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA370.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N217HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to provide sufficient power when commanded by the pilot during the power recovery phase of a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or…
- [NTSB WPR14CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA365.md): Ealand Charles Lionheart · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N15TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA424.md): Socata TBM 700 · Caribbean Sea, A1 · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N900KN · Destroyed
  > The design of the cabin pressurization system, which made it prone to unnecessary shutdown, combined with a checklist design that prioritized troubleshooting over ensuring that the pilot was sufficiently protected from hypoxia. This resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB DCA14WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA160.md): Embraer EMB 145LR · London, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2014 · N16954 · Minor damage
  > The TSB of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Embraer EMB145LR airplane that occurred on September 05, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB-Canada's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN14WA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA491.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Roeselare, Belgium · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2014 · N60JD · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14WA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA484.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Samso, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2014 · OY-HRG · Destroyed
  > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On September 5, 2014, about 0955 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter (s/n 11709), OY-HRG impacted the sea between Rosnaes and…
- [NTSB CEN14LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA489.md): Gallager John C Glasair · Highland Heights, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N4PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC14CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA074.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N2158A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA423.md): Mcmurray David C Searey · Webb, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · N8768B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the amphibious airplane while practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on a reservoir.
- [NTSB CEN14LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA492.md): Campbell Super Bearhawk · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · CFBCA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing on water with a glassy condition, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC14CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA075.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · N8775C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC14CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2014 · N1661D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA364.md): Flight Design Ctls LSA · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N245LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA422.md): Ackland Jeffrey Dean SH 3R · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N333AW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the landing gear extend/retract switch, which resulted in the retraction of the landing gear during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA421.md): Klaas Development Lancair IV P · Ooltewah, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N541EM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate torque of the propeller mounting bolts and inspection of the propeller, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the bolts and a subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB CEN14LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA493.md): Davis Benny Christen Eagle II · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N229HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing after the airplane encountered uneven pavement at the intersection with a crossing runway.

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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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