# 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 WPR13LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA190.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6841Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder…
- [NTSB ERA13WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA203.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Georgetown, Guyana · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 13, 2013 · N27FT · Destroyed
  > On April 13, 2013, about 1854 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-23-250, N27FT, was destroyed when it impacted a residence shortly after departing from Ogle International Airport (SYGO), Georgetown, Guyana. The certificated airline transport pilot and one…
- [NTSB ERA13CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA202.md): Cessna 172N · Summersville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6136F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA13RA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13RA074.md): Boeing 737 · Denpasar, Indonesia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2013 · PK-LKS · Substantial damage
  > On April 13, 2013, at about 1515 local time, Lionair flight JT-904, a Boeing 737-800, registration PK-LKS, crashed while on approach to Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport (DPS), Denpasar, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there were no fatalities;…
- [NTSB CEN13LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA228.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N424DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA226.md): Edward W Gray Lancair 360 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N77ZG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his decision to continue the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13TA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA198.md): Bell OH-58C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N119FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's delay in adding power during a recovery from a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA189.md): Beech 95-C55 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N153NL · Substantial damage
  > The left main wheel locking up during the landing roll, which resulted in the deflation of the tire, the left main landing gear collapse, and the subsequent loss of control during the runway exit.
- [NTSB WPR13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA188.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N442FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ loss of helicopter control during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA218.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N503CW · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA204.md): Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N101ME · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA310.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N26EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN13LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA225.md): Atkins ACRO-SPORT I · Midland, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N5897 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left elevator torque tube due to poor quality welds by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB ERA13LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA199.md): Maxfly Inc/Mckay WM Searey · Polk City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2013 · N914WM · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of incorrect attachment hardware by maintenance personnel during an undocumented repair, which resulted in an in-flight structural failure and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the covering of the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA198.md): Franke Russell J Searey · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2013 · N92319 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with the water wake from a larger amphibious airplane before takeoff and the pilot's subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane during which he failed to note damage caused by the wake encounter.
- [NTSB WPR13LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA186.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Silver Peak, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2013 · N205KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to sleeping pills, which led to the airplane impacting terrain in an autopilot-controlled descent following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA192.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2013 · N3505P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N46803 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA222.md): Cessna 172 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N7825T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA199.md): Cessna A185E · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA197.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N3060B · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the right main landing gear attach bolts due to an unreported hard landing at an unknown time, and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA13LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA194.md): Cessna 172M · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N92804 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any…
- [NTSB DCA13WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA089.md): Beech 1900 · Unkown, São Tomé & Príncipe · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2013 · ZS-PHL · Destroyed
  > The Sao Tome and Principe Civil Aviation Authority (STPCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 1900 that occurred on April 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist STPCAA investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN13FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA221.md): Mooney M20J · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N57672 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations.
- [NTSB WPR13LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA184.md): Beech A36TC · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2013 · N36SG · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the propeller, which resulted in the installation of an incorrect propeller actuating pin and deformation of the ferrule hole and led to the pin’s fatigue failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of multiple owners and…
- [NTSB WPR13FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA183.md): Cessna 182C · Circle, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2013 · N8721T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA228.md): Socata TBM 700 · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2013 · N751J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA195.md): Phoenix Air U15 · Foscoe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2013 · N94DK · Substantial damage
  > The motorized glider’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage.
- [NTSB ERA13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA191.md): Cessna 414 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2013 · N37480 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing due to the failure of the nose landing gear's left trunnion lug.
- [NTSB ERA13IA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA192.md): Embraer EMB-500 · Meridian, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2013 · N196EC · No damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear brake system’s antiskid system, which resulted in locked wheels during landing.
- [NTSB DCA13WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA098.md): Boeing 737 · Padang, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2013 · PK-GGN · Substantial damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a B737-300, which occurred on April 7, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA13WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA072.md): Boeing B737 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2013 · N279AD · Minor damage
  > On 5 April 2013, at approximately 1029 local time, a Boeing 737-4Q8, registration N279AD, ingested a turkey vulture in the right engine during takeoff from La Aurora Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the first…
- [NTSB DCA13FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA071.md): Airbus 321 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2013 · N560UW · Substantial damage
  > the captain's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a tailstrike.
- [NTSB WPR13LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N2166K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective actions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA13LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N6141Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals.
- [NTSB CEN13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA220.md): Walker Phil RV-6A · Spearfish, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N525PW · Substantial damage
  > The coil-distributor wire loosening in flight, which rendered the ignition system inoperative and subsequently caused the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA185.md): Hawker Beechcraft G-58 · Toowoomba Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 3, 2013 · VH-OMS · Minor damage
  > On April 3, 2013, about 1100 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Australian registration VH-OMS, experienced a landing gear collapse at Toowoomba Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane sustained minor damage, and no injuries were…
- [NTSB WPR13CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA179.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2013 · N4687E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after an encounter with a wind gust during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA186.md): Robinson R44 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2013 · N3101H · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR13LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA178.md): MD Helicopter 369A · Darby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2013 · N369HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the landing descent due to his incorrect use of the throttle, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA182.md): Cessna 210H · Darwin Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2013 · VH-EFB · Substantial damage
  > On April 1, 2013, about 1700 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210H, Australian registration VH-EFB, impacted the water under unknown circumstances near Darwin Aerodrome (Anson Bay), Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and three…
- [NTSB WPR13CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA173.md): Cessna 150 · Brush Praire, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N4342U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA188.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · VQ-TIN · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damage
  > The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA217.md): Mooney M20E · Guymon, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N9330M · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA13FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA184.md): Lancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N6506L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication…
- [NTSB CEN13FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA219.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N55093 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering between two convective storms that likely produced low-level windshear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relatively low overall flight experience and low night flight experience, which…
- [NTSB ANC13GA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13GA036.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N911AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control. Also causal was the Alaska Department of Public Safety's punitive culture and…
- [NTSB WPR13WA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA435.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · New Plymouth, New Zealand, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2013 · ZK-HIE · Minor damage
  > On March 30, 2013, at 1300 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta II, ZK-HIE, while maneuvering during an instructional flight near New Plymouth, New Zealand, experienced a sudden roll to the right and pitched down. The certified flight instructor and student pilot…
- [NTSB WPR13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA174.md): Vans RV12 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N572LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

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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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