# 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 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 ERA14FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA403.md): Beech S35 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N334DF · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA14CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA420.md): Mooney M20K · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N231MN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and personnel from the fixed base operator to assure the correct ground power unit was utilized to provide external power, resulting in damage to the aircraft's electrical wiring and subsequent damage to structure adjacent to the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA419.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N202EH · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA407.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N41224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a wet runway and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14WA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA452.md): Nasdalla Vans RV-7 · Modrava, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2014 · LN-DSF · Substantial damage
  > On August 23, 2014, an experimental amateur-built Nasdalla model Vans RV-7 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-DSF, serial number 71683, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near Modrava, Czech…
- [NTSB CEN14LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA451.md): Cessna 177 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N3202T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA448.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N254AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC14CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA067.md): Cessna 175 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N7119M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent inflight collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in an improper propeller…
- [NTSB WPR14CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA352.md): Rans S 6S · Rigby, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N171CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to intervene and apply corrective flight control inputs.
- [NTSB CEN14LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA449.md): Piper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N8440N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…
- [NTSB CEN14CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA455.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Hemphill, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N421YX · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ERA14LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA402.md): Thibault Michael L RV4 · Polk Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N62632 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 ENG14WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14WA026.md): Airbus A320 - 231 · Cochin, India, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2014 · VT-ESI
  > On August 21, 2014 at about 1540 UTC, an Air India Airbus A320, VT-ESI, experienced an uncontained No. 2 engine failure shortly after take-off for Cochin Airport (OCK), Kerala, India. The airplane was equipped with two International Aero Engines V2500-A1…
- [NTSB CEN14LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA447.md): Herder Michael Zodiac 601 HD · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N318MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a gusting crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA399.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Parsons, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N802BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA397.md): Raytheon G36 · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N636TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff over the airplane's maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience in the aircraft…
- [NTSB DCA15WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA014.md): Boeing 737 · Hat Yai, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2014 · HS-LTL · No damage
  > The Department of Civil Aviation of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on August 05, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DCA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN14WA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA475.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Benthill Farm, Buckingham, UK, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2014 · G-BNDE · Substantial damage
  > On August 20, 2014, about 2000 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-38-112, United Kingdom registration G-BNDE, impacted terrain near Benthill Farm, Buckingham, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight itinerary is under investigation…
- [NTSB CEN14LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA463.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N3084Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA479.md): Quicksilver 2S · Frontenac, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing on a cornfield.
- [NTSB WPR14FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA349.md): Beech V35B · Novato, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N1160T · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual approach to the airport in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness, the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA396.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Northport, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N444RS · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a utility wire for reasons that could not be determined from recorded data and examination of the helicopter and accident site.
- [NTSB CEN14LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA445.md): Franke Roland SKY Raider · Bethel, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N65692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering after a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the investigation could not…
- [NTSB CEN14LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA441.md): Becker Elmer L Stol CH 750 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N484XB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, high-pitch climb after the airplane experienced a loss of electrical power and subsequent total loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN14LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA439.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Wray, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N4542W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of the No. 1 cylinder’s compression due to a stuck exhaust valve caused by a lack of sufficient valve clearance, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the worn intake and exhaust…
- [NTSB CEN14CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA442.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Kerkhoven, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N9646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to see and avoid the guide wire during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA14WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA393.md): Cessna 340A · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2014 · N340MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG14RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14RA025.md): Aerospatiale AS 350 B-2 · Camp Fenelon, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2014 · C-GSSS · No damage
  > On August 18, 2014, about 930 EDT, a Airbus AS 350 B-2, C-GSSS, operated by Expedition Helicopters, experienced a reported high-side overspeed governor failure on final for the helipad near Camp Fenelon, Canada. The pilot, the only person aboard, was…
- [NTSB DCA14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA157.md): Boeing 767 322 · Reykjavik, Iceland · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N666UA · No damage
  > The capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.
- [NTSB CEN14WA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA530.md): Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II · Ringaskiddy, Ireland, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2014 · EI-DDA · Minor damage
  > On August 18, 2014, about 1335 UTC, a Robinson R44, EI-DDA (s/n 10105) was involved in a forced landing following an inflight vibration near Ringaskiddy, Ireland. The engine was significantly damaged. The pilot was not injured. This investigation is under the…
- [NTSB CEN14CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA444.md): Hughes 369HS · Saint Peter, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N369GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not see the wires resulting in the subsequent wire collision.
- [NTSB ANC14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA065.md): Terry W. Thayer Zenith Stol CH701 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N957TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow preflight checklists.
- [NTSB WPR14FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA348.md): Cliff Starduster II SA300 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N411TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal…
- [NTSB ERA14LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA391.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N266SE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly assess her physical condition prior to conducting the flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA390.md): Cessna R182 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N292LC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aluminum nipple fuel supply line fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB ERA14CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA413.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N752EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN14FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA437.md): Lancair LC 40 550FG · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N6500Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions, the pilot's low overall night and instrument flight time, and his lack of recent night flights.
- [NTSB CEN14FA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA435.md): Cessna 172N · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N734YW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA358.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT-17) · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · B719BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA351.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N10033 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces.
- [NTSB WPR14CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA347.md): Eipper Formance Mxii · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N1624Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB OPS14IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS14IA011.md): Boeing 777 - 236 · Shemya, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N773AN · No damage
  > The air traffic controller’s failure to identify a conflict between two aircraft and to issue an adequate clearance, which resulted in a loss of required separation. Contributing to the incident was the Federal Aviation Administration’s failure to provide…
- [NTSB ERA14LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N36236 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during maneuvering due to an obstruction from air intake filter material being ingested into the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [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 ERA14CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA394.md): North American SNJ-6 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N211A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing which resulted in an aircraft nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14WA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA531.md): Piper PA-31 · Manan, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2014 · C-GKWE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA480.md): Cessna 188 · Hearne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N878C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a crop.

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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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