# Final 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 WPR26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA195.md): Cessna 180 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N2479C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA213.md): Cessna 177RG · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N177BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA209.md): Cessna 172S · Harrison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N5114Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s excessive pitch up attitude during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR26LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA196.md): Diamond DA40 · Wells, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2026 · N787PV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from mountainous terrain due to a downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR26LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA192.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2026 · N252LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA210.md): John Bradley Vans RV-7 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2026 · N519JS · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the left wheel brake system with debris, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN26LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA189.md): Mooney M20J · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2026 · N201QM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA193.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N9158L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm.
- [NTSB WPR26LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA188.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N952SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.
- [NTSB WPR26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA194.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N40CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA205.md): Vans RV4 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N292M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly latch the canopy before flight, which led to the canopy opening shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN26LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA188.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N6915Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the main landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during the approach.
- [NTSB CEN26LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA186.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N31401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff and delay to abort the takeoff which resulted in a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA185.md): Bell 407 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N652AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from the helipad surveillance camera during liftoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA187.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N806DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control due to a plastic foreign object jammed in the rudder pedals, while landing with a gusting left crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA182.md): American AA-5 · Jurupa Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N5832L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at night on a runway without illuminated runway lights. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to review NOTAMs for a nightly airport closure.
- [NTSB ERA26LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA207.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Scotts Fork, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N8217W · Minor damage
  > The photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA184.md): Vans RV-6A · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N333PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s collision with a hole in the runway surface during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA183.md): Cessna 182P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2026 · N1355S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare during landing that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Marysvale, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2026 · N6643A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR26LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA179.md): Cessna A150L · Superior, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2026 · N6067J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and an impact with an object during an off-field landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA201.md): Sky Ranger SKY Ranger 1 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2026 · N8092S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA182.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2026 · N55732 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA26LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA202.md): Sherry Grobstein LSA-8X · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N912Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA181.md): Hughes 369HS · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N926ES · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction and the pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2026 · N422TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff resulting in a collision with a building during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA038.md): Textron B300C · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2026 · N67RF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR26LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA176.md): Cameron Balloons US C-80 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2026 · N4022X · No damage
  > The passenger’s improper hand placement on the basket upright during landing, which resulted in injury when the upright fractured during the basket’s bounce and drag sequence.
- [NTSB CEN26LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA272.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2026 · N2904R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a fuel farm fence while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA175.md): Cosmos Phase II · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2026 · N145W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB WPR26LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA174.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Big Water, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2026 · N400KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplanes critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a subsequent stall and impact with trees during stall recovery.
- [NTSB ERA26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA194.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2026 · N409AE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretcher, which resulted in it rolling into the helicopter’s tail rotor.
- [NTSB WPR26LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA172.md): Bell 407 · Young, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2026 · N407BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree stump during landing in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA170.md): Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB100Z · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2026 · N355WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static…
- [NTSB ERA26LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA190.md): Piper PA-30 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2026 · N8432Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB CEN26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA180.md): Just JA-30 · Hartville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2026 · N422T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA171.md): Cessna 210 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2026 · N6130F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the before landing checklist.
- [NTSB WPR26LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA167.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Crownpoint, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N610PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to correctly identify the runway, which resulted in a landing on a residential driveway and collision with a gate.
- [NTSB ERA26LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA191.md): Beech F33A · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N85WM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical power as a result of broken stator leads within the alternator, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to extend the airplane’s landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA26LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA189.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N6XT · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the left main landing gear trunnion during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA187.md): Cessna 172 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N99467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA184.md): Maule M-7-260C · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N41S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a runway sign, and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…
- [NTSB WPR26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N733WT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA185.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lanett, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N5958W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ANC26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N4136E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA168.md): Cessna 150H · Española, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2026 · N6762S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB CEN26LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA171.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2026 · N269JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA199.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2026 · N27CU · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA169.md): Luscombe 8E · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N1398K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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