# NTSB investigations, 2018

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 ERA19LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA043.md): Aero Commander 690 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2018 · N840JC · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with low-level windshear and turbulence during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN19WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA041.md): Cessna T206H · Tampico, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2018 · XB-ILM · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2018, about 2016 UTC, a Mexican registered Cessna T206H airplane, XB-ILM, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a highway due to a loss of engine power near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not…
- [NTSB ERA19LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA041.md): Piper PA28R · Lake City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2018 · N52737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed before attempting the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane being unable to sustain flight.
- [NTSB DCA19WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA023.md): Embraer 190 · Bara, Portugal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2018 · P4-KCJ · No damage
  > The GPIA of Portugal has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Embraer 190 airplane that occurred on November 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GPIA of Portugal's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR19LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA023.md): Vans RV7A · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N5433T · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA066.md): Robinson R44 · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N445KP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA054.md): Cessna 206 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N16HT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach.
- [NTSB ERA19TA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA042.md): Mooney M20C · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N78870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to initiate a 180° turn following the loss of power.
- [NTSB WPR19FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA022.md): Piper PA28 · Guthrie Center, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N91770 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of an undetected crack in an engine exhaust muffler, which permitted entry of exhaust gasses into the cabin via the cabin heat system.
- [NTSB GAA19CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA055.md): Cessna A185 · Reardan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N185PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's improper approach and landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA19FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA039.md): Cessna 310 · Walton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2018 · N5044J · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin. Contributing to the accident were the severe icing conditions encountered during the final minutes of the flight, which led to a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB DCA19RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19RA025.md): Boeing 757 · Georgetown, Guyana · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2018 · N524AT
  > The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 757, which occurred on November 9, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR19LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA021.md): Cessna 182 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2018 · N9914M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during descent due to an incorrectly installed carburetor.
- [NTSB GAA19CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA070.md): Cessna T337 · Homosassa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2018 · N1ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of power in both engines.
- [NTSB ERA19WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA040.md): Piper PA23 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2018 · N8383C · Substantial damage
  > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA23 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN19WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA038.md): Piper PA25 · Pachuca, Mexico, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2018 · XB-FRC
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA25 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA19WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA021.md): Boeing 747 · Halifax, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2018 · N908AR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN19WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA027.md): Vans (EX) RV-6 · Meraaker, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2018 · LN-AAL · Substantial damage
  > On November 7, 2018, about 1410 hours central European standard time, a Vans RV-6 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-AAL, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Meråker, Norway. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed…
- [NTSB WPR19RA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19RA044.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Dusky Forest, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2018 · ZK HZS · Substantial damage
  > The government of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AEROSPATIALE AS350 helicopter that occurred on November 06, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of New Zealand's investigation…
- [NTSB WPR19TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA031.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N9299B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA19CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA092.md): Maule MX7 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N9225G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway signage during the subsequent attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA053.md): Piper PA24 · Texico, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N3214P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA19WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA022.md): Boeing 737 · Callao, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2018 · YV2928 · Minor damage
  > The CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on November 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13…
- [NTSB CEN19WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA037.md): Rotorway Exec · Saint Pierre, St. Pierre & Miquelon · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2018 · F-PSPM · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA19CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA052.md): Piper PA28 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N2956B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath during a landing at night, which resulted in a collision with approach lights.
- [NTSB GAA19CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA049.md): Flight Design Ctls · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N21ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA047.md): Poberezny Acro Sport II · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N44JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA19LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N3515J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA19FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA036.md): Titan Tornado 1 · Louisa, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N38FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the airplane's exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN19FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA024.md): Bell 206 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N417WT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain during night visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot improper decision to inhibit the helicopter's terrain warning systems and flight at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR19TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA018.md): Audenried Kitfox S7 SuperSport · Flanigan, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N13NZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA057.md): Aviat A1 · Red Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N93WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during landing on a soft, dirt airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA006.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N2809L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in the wing striking the runway. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR19LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA019.md): Bell 47G · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N1159W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA061.md): Socata TBM 700 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N850TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB CEN19WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA042.md): Piper PA34 · Uk, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 2, 2018 · G-OXFF
  > The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA34 airplane that occurred on November 02, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN19FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA022.md): Mustang II · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N287BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control following an encounter with mountain wave turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN19FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA021.md): Cessna 210 · Bradley, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N81KD · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN19FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA020.md): Hughes 369 · McDougal, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N5187S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the helicopter's clearance from the powerline structure while hovering in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the structure and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC19LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA005.md): Piper PA 12 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N3227M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an emergency landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA19CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2018 · N3984L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA046.md): Beech 55 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2018 · N5YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction during the landing roll, which resulted in a canted left main landing gear and the wing dragging during the subsequent landing following a go-around.
- [NTSB DCA19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA020.md): Airbus A330 · Paris, France · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2018 · N817NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR19LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA017.md): Cessna 180 · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2018 · N6414X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during a reduced-power approach descent.
- [NTSB ERA19WA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA288.md): Embraer EMB-202 · Miranda, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2018 · PT-UJI · No damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Embraer EMB-202 airplane that occurred on October 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA19WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA076.md): Cessna 150 · Manavgat, Türkiye · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2018 · TC-KIM · Substantial damage
  > The government of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150 airplane that occurred on October 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Turkey's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA19FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA035.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F2 · Beekmantown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2018 · N372CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to keep the helicopter clear of a utility pole while hovering with a tailwind, which resulted in a dynamic rollover into active power lines.
- [NTSB ERA19FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA034.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2018 · N198LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate the gyroplane in an unairworthy condition, which resulted in the cyclic pitch control disconnecting in flight. Contributing was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter utilizing the published…
- [NTSB DCA19RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19RA017.md): Boeing 737 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Accident · 191 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2018 · PK-LQP · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN19FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA018.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Odanah, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2018 · N910S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for undetermined reasons.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=4&year=2018

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