# 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 WPR14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA117.md): Beech A45 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N666 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA120.md): Piper PA 16 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N5626H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA14FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N36638 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…
- [NTSB ERA14CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA172.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2014 · N6469W · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA14WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA135.md): Cessna T210L · Araguaina, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2014 · PR-VPI · Substantial damage
  > On February 19, 2014, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210L, Brazilian registration PR-VPI, operated by Talla Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged during a forced landing, after it experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff from…
- [NTSB ERA14LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA137.md): Piper J3C-65 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N9026N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern at low altitude in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in the traffic pattern at a low altitude that did not allow…
- [NTSB CEN14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA147.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N5035R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA145.md): Beech B100 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N811BL · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to file an instrument flight rules flight plan and to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA115.md): Bell 47G 5A · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N715BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power pole during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB ERA14WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA132.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2014 · PT-YFV · Destroyed
  > On February 18, 2014, about 1315 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 - BETA, Brazilian registration PT-YFV, was destroyed when it impacted water, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The local…
- [NTSB ERA14CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA126.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2B · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N411SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the spoilers, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN14WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA248.md): Cessna 340 · Toussus-Le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2014 · N876DT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA143.md): Hawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N13HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA14FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA123.md): Williams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N732SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA127.md): Cessna 172S · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N426SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DCA14WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA175.md): Boeing 737 - 8K2 · Madeira, Portugal · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 17, 2014 · G-GDFC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA14LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14LA060.md): Boeing 737 · Kaycee, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N23708 · No damage
  > an encounter with severe mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA133.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N931JS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA141.md): Beech 35/33 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N400DJ · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to obtain a positive climb rate, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN14FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA140.md): Hillam Scott L Rans S 10 · Shepherd, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N3000V · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic…
- [NTSB WPR14CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA116.md): Cessna 172 - N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N738BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA131.md): Robinson R44 · Braganca, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2014 · PT-YMF · Substantial damage
  > On February 15, 2014, about 2200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson, R 44 helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YMF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a dense forest in the Bragança Municipality, in the State of Pará, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB ERA14FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA120.md): Cessna 210L · Clay, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N732EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while being vectored to intercept the localizer during night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate dispatch procedures, which did not…
- [NTSB ERA14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA124.md): Cessna 172S · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N2143X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CEN14LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA146.md): Fogg Quicksilver MX II · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N94567 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control after inadvertently landing in an area of deep snow on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB ERA14LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA122.md): Cessna 172M · Pinson, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N194EX · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions at night and his failure to divert in a timely manner, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14IA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14IA139.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gunnison, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N18DN · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate the flight into an area with forecast icing conditions, which resulted in an encounter with in-flight icing conditions that prevented the airplane from being able to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA142.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N494SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low altitude downwind hover in a gusty wind condition resulting in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA144.md): Cessna 150 - G · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N3882J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA152.md): Cessna 172R · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N816KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA137.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2014 · N83325 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper planning and miscalculation of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA14CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA119.md): Piper PA 38-112 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N381PT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA182.md): Cessna 182J · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N300EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight.
- [NTSB ERA14CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA143.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2014 · N7040U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to remove the tail rotor covers, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during engine start.
- [NTSB ERA14WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA125.md): Cessna 210N · Palmas, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 9, 2014 · PT-OMX · Substantial damage
  > On February 9, 2014, about 1330 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-OMX, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged after it experienced a loss of engine power and impacted terrain while on approach to the…
- [NTSB ERA14FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N571AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a takeoff at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA14CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA118.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N103KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA136.md): Mahon Paul D Capella XS · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N239PM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA133.md): Cessna 182A · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N6061B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N2571U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N43955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure.
- [NTSB ANC14CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA015.md): Craig C Walls Snowyriver Special · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2014 · N207CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA113.md): Bell 206 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2014 · N3211N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inaccurate assessment of the snow depth on the landing zone, which resulted in a landing on snow deeper than that for which the helicopter was equipped and led to dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DCA14FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14FA058.md): Embraer EMB145 - EP · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 5, 2014 · N802HK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to adequately monitor the system for proper operation and manually activate the system during the flight in icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crew's limited training on the manual operation of the anti-ice…
- [NTSB WPR14FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA111.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N312PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA125.md): Cessna 172K · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N78330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA129.md): Cessna 525 · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N61YP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s descent below the published minimum descent altitude for the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in impact with a utility pole.
- [NTSB ERA14TA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14TA113.md): Hughes 369 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N8618F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the termination of a practice 180-degree autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the ground.
- [NTSB ERA14LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA111.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N979RF · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the ground power unit was disconnected from the airplane via hand signals from the lineman providing ground services before taxiing, which resulted in an injury to the lineman.

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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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