# NTSB investigations, SD

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 CHI08CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA235.md): Cessna 150L · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N16235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the night, the haze, and the tall vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA232.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wall, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N5951Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.
- [NTSB CHI08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N32394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA111.md): Veldhuizen Highlander · Onida, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8888V · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main wheel from the landing gear during takeoff for an undetermined reason.. Contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain and that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB CHI08CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA029.md): Cessna 172R · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N77LU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
- [NTSB CHI07TA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07TA241.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Elm Springs, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N661FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the rising terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA317.md): Aerostar International S81A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N5069B · No damage
  > The high wind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with adverse weather during the flight.
- [NTSB CHI07CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA216.md): Cessna 180 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N3306D · Substantial damage
  > The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grassy terrain were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07TA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07TA201.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Kyle, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N14067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts, low altitude, and the reported downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI07CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA155.md): Champion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N9904Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA147.md): Thrush S2RHG-T65 · Tyndall, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N40097 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A factor was the low visibility associated with the thunderstorm and the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI07CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA148.md): Cessna A188 · Scotland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N926LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB CHI07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA122.md): Cessna 140 · Winner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2007 · N72953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of braking during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to nose over.
- [NTSB CHI07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA061.md): Piper J3C-65 · White Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2007 · N98096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA050.md): Beech B-99 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2006 · N99TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure which contributed to his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain during the instrument approach. A factor was the night light condition.
- [NTSB CHI06FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA264.md): Beech BE-95-B55 · N. Sioux City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N4JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, and subsequent inadvertent flat spin from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident were clouds, turbulence, and rain showers.
- [NTSB CHI06CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA234.md): Beech 19A · Yankton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N6544T · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's premature retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around which resulted in the impact with the ground. The flight instructor's delay in calling for the go-around was an additional cause.
- [NTSB CHI06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA078.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Wagner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2006 · N751CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall encountered during the climb. A factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA067.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N8745E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA042.md): Cessna 310Q · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2005 · N8403F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll due to the icy runway. Factors were the compacted snow and ice along the edges of the runway and at the taxiway intersection, and the snow banks adjacent to the runway and taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA002.md): Creed RV-4 · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2005 · N149KC · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the air filter assembly which resulted in foreign debris inside the carburetor. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA018.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N8495K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the encountered ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI05CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA271.md): Bell 206B · Elk Point, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N2995W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control for undetermined reasons which led to the pilot not being able to maintain clearance from the embankment during the forced landing. The rising embankment was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA261.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Faulkton, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N8523W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during initial climb after takeoff into night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI05LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA225.md): Cessna 210 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N9408T · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear extension not possible and inoperative flap system due to fatigue failure of a hydraulic system tube during approach. An additional cause was the improper rebuild/remanufacture of the hydraulic tube. Contributing factors were the dependency…
- [NTSB CHI05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA164.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bristol, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N3211R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the static lines between the transmission towers. A factor associated with the accident were the static lines.
- [NTSB CHI05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA147.md): Bell 47G · Twin Brooks, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N8505F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor was the low altitude at which the helicopter was operating.
- [NTSB CHI05CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA117.md): Aviat A-1B · Lodgepole, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N102AM · Substantial damage
  > The poor inflight planning and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane encoutnered its own wake.
- [NTSB CHI05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA040.md): Cessna 182P · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N21213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night…
- [NTSB CHI05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA023.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wasta, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N39971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB CHI04CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA289.md): Arganbright Vans RV-4 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N968MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the sudden wind shift and the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA201.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N4345J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and the pilot used improper aborted takeoff procedures by not reducing the throttle. Factors associated with the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI04TA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04TA193.md): PZL-Mielec M-18T · Pine Ridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N7077N · Substantial damage
  > The propeller went to an overspeed condition as a result of contamination of the propeller control unit due to improper servicing by the operator and the mechanic. A factor was the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA204.md): Aerostar S53H · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N5001J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the balloon and his failure to maintain clearance with the transmission line. A contributing factor was the presence of the transmission line.
- [NTSB CHI04CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA162.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Britton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N1013N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI04LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA145.md): Betchan KR II · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N250KB · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine rocker arm installation resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI04CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA091.md): Cessna C-180 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N2916C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators,…
- [NTSB CHI04IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA056.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N595SW · Minor damage
  > The copilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and the captain's delay in initiating remedial action. Factors contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and low visibility due to fog, and the aircraft's deviation from…
- [NTSB CHI04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA040.md): Clement-Kazmierczak Sorrell SNS-7 · Highmore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2003 · N7543E · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the grass runway surface and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI03LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA299.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Shore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N38435 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03IA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA300.md): Cessna 650 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N651EJ · No damage
  > The in-flight failure of the right wing aileron cable during cruise.
- [NTSB CHI03LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA271.md): Cessna 188A · Freeman, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N8150V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearance during landing roll. Additional factors included the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA254.md): Weatherly 620A · Doland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4656M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and directional control not being possible due to the failure of the brake system. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires, the trees, and the failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA249.md): North American AT-6D · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N9272K · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. The tree was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA243.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Mitchell, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N4923X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the power line during the low level aerial application maneuver. A related factor was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA178.md): Champion 7GCBC · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N9032L · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to the dual student's loss of aircraft control during high speed taxiing which lead to the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the student not maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI03LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA227.md): Ullrich Auriga FT · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N512EA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the lack of design fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA199.md): Aviat A-1B · Okobojo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N700KY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float strut during a water landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA197.md): Cessna 175 · Wessington Spri, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N7256M · Destroyed
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining clearance from the barbed wire fence during the go-around. Factors to the accident were the fence, and the brush.
- [NTSB CHI03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA154.md): Braunschmidt RV-6A · Tea, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N160BM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered. Contributing factors to this accident were the crop and the collapse of the nose landing gear strut.

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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" = 'SD' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=4&state=SD

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