# 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 CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Coy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N2239B · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.
- [NTSB CEN13LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA409.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N424CT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA408.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N56FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the proper taxi procedure, which resulted in a brake system fire.
- [NTSB WPR13LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA317.md): Cessna 182H · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2013 · N2062X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
- [NTSB WPR13LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA315.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Alta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N712U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's decision to follow a route over mountainous terrain in conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s ability to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ERA13LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA318.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N6651K · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the brake could not be performed.
- [NTSB ERA13CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA317.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bronston, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N44293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance due to density altitude, as well as the pilot’s decision to initiate the takeoff from…
- [NTSB CEN13CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA400.md): Cessna 120 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N2693N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR13LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA322.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N8606W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid, which rendered the brakes ineffective. The reason for the loss of hydraulic fluid could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR13LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA314.md): Luy Wayman Lockwood Aircam · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N94C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind and failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR13LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA313.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2 · Parker Dam, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N467YN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid transmission wires, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to perform a low-altitude flight, his distracted attention, and his failure to monitor the…
- [NTSB DCA13MA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13MA121.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N93PC · Destroyed
  > The operator's failure to determine the actual cargo weight, leading to the loading and operation of the airplane outside of the weight and center of gravity limits contained in the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA398.md): Flight Design Ctls · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N549LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize the formation of carburetor ice during cruise descent and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA310.md): Rockwell NA-265-65 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · XBRSC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to follow the airplane manufacturer’s emergency procedures for a hydraulic system failure and emergency braking, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and the subsequent loss of directional control while turning off the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA311.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N613AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB DCA13MA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13MA120.md): Boeing 777-200ER · San Francisco, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · HL7742 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's mismanagement of the airplane's descent during the visual approach, the pilot flying's unintended deactivation of automatic airspeed control, the flight crew's inadequate monitoring of airspeed, and the flight crew's delayed execution of a…
- [NTSB CEN13LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA401.md): JDT 1600R · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the propeller reduction gearbox and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB CEN13LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA395.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Plover, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N7924S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper engine rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and ground impact.
- [NTSB ANC13CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA062.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N9118E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to continue the use of carburetor heat after experiencing carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA316.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N436PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and the flight examiner's distracted attention.
- [NTSB WPR13CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA309.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N686SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action that resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB OPS13IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS13IA071.md): Gulfstream GIV - Undesignat · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N0 · No damage
  > The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) inadequate procedures, which did not require specific separation between aircraft operating on nonintersecting runways where flightpaths may intersect and led to an airborne conflict between two aircraft.…
- [NTSB ERA13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA316.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N1441T · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft from a ridge shortly after takeoff resulting in a loss of lift and collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CEN13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA397.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N502EU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 6 piston due to detonation and the subsequent interruption of the engine oil flow that resulted from the piston fragments.
- [NTSB WPR13LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA319.md): Cessna T210K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N272EF · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB WPR13CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA324.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N62465 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA315.md): Beech A23-19 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N4785J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind condition and his lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CEN13LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA394.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Colfax, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N8187K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB WPR13LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA308.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N7643J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue the takeoff with a tailwind after he recognized a performance problem with the airplane and his delayed action to dump the chemical load.
- [NTSB WPR13LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA307.md): Boson RV-4 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N220CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect approach/descent path with a tailwind, which resulted in a long landing at an excessive groundspeed and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA361.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Fruitland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB ERA13LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA314.md): Sikorsky 269C · Burnham, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N888ZW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while operating out of ground effect at a low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA406.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N255SF · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the carburetor’s forked needle valve within its seat due to the mechanic’s misadjustment of the valve clip forks, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC13LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA063.md): Curtiss Wright C-46F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N1837M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear side brace due to fatigue, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR13LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA304.md): Dorman Bakeng · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N39796 · Substantial damage
  > A mechanical failure of the oil cooler, which resulted in a complete loss of oil and engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA213.md): Aviat A-1B · Fort Smith, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N302MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on rough terrain at a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ENG13IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13IA033.md): Boeing 777 · Ugolny Airport, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · HL8275 · No damage
  > The failure of the transfer gearbox resulting from the fracture and separation of the radial gearshaft from fatigue cracking as a result of a combination of high residual tensile stresses produced by local decarburization during the manufacturing process…
- [NTSB CEN13LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA391.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Ipswich, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N2072D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA399.md): Cessna 140 · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N72343 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN13CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA389.md): Beech P35 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N8585M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the flight instructor and the pilot to monitor and manage the fuel on board, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA302.md): S.N.I.A.S. AS-350B Ecureuil · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2013 · N989WC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of a pneumatic fuel controller pipe. Also causal was maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain the pipe and replace it with a thicker type.
- [NTSB ANC13CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA060.md): Piper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2013 · N3885M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness, which resulted in a wrong turn into a box canyon, and an in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA306.md): Maule MX7-180A · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N5839R · Substantial damage
  > A flat main landing gear tire during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA301.md): Cessna 170B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N2600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery.
- [NTSB ERA13IA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA313.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N405MR · Minor damage
  > The improper maintenance decision to adjust the engine oil pressure regulator valve in response to high oil pressure indications rather than to properly troubleshoot the anomaly, which then allowed an existing oil supply path blockage to increase and led to…
- [NTSB ERA13FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA309.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N116RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to terminate the intentional aerobatic spin at an altitude adequate to prevent impacting the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness due to target fixation during the prolonged aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN13WA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA382.md): Gulfstream GA-7 · Veberod, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2013 · CE-MBO · Substantial damage
  > On June 30 2013, at 0920 coordinated universal time a Gulfstream GA-7, Swedish registration SE-MBO, owned and piloted by the private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Veberod, Sweden. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN13LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA520.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N7064Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing on a gravel road.
- [NTSB CEN13LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA383.md): Vink Robert D Youngster · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N258RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

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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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