# 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 CEN13WA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA572.md): Piper PA28 - 161 · Persan, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2013 · F-GHPN · Substantial damage
  > On March 6, 2013, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161 airplane, F-GHPN, impacted terrain during final approach to land on runway 10, at the Persan-Beaumont Airport (LFPA), near Persan, France. The pilot was fatally injured. This…
- [NTSB ANC13LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA029.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2013 · N1704U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR13IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA144.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Danville, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N417QX · Minor damage
  > The failure and separation of a section of the No. 2 engine's combustion chamber's small exit duct (SED), which created an airflow disruption that led to an engine surge and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient weld penetration…
- [NTSB ERA13CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA155.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA069.md): Boeing 727 · Porto Velho, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2013 · PR-IOD · No damage
  > The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 727 that occurred on March 05, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist CENIPA's…
- [NTSB ANC13CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA028.md): Cessna 185B · Flat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N2550Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR13CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA140.md): Weston SEA-ERA · Bellevue, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N226SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff on choppy water conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA154.md): Cessna 172P · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N89847 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA184.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Cranves-Sales, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2013 · VP-CAZ · Destroyed
  > On March 4, 2013, at 0740 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft model 390 (Premier IA) business jet, Cayman Islands registration VP-CAZ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Aérodrome d'Annemasse (LFLI), near Cranves-Sales, France. The…
- [NTSB CEN13LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA186.md): Fisher Michael E Celebrity · Terrell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N70785 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limits while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB ANC13FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA027.md): Cessna 182B · Nikolai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N2343G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual…
- [NTSB WPR13FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA138.md): Cessna 172M · Saratoga, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2013 · N5129R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN13FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA183.md): Mooney M20E · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2013 · N3484X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while flying in a turbulent mountain-wave environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to safely pilot the airplane in gusting wind conditions and his lack of experience operating in…
- [NTSB WPR13LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA137.md): Hughes 369HS · Latangai Island, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N471M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot and the fish master of the vessel to adequately monitor their environment, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB WPR13CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA139.md): Cessna 172F · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N8713U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB WPR13CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA136.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N7193K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a climb.
- [NTSB ERA13LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA152.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ciales, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N834RC · Destroyed
  > A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the helicopter’s engine and associated components did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA151.md): Cessna 150 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N3438J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB DCA13WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA068.md): Boeing 737 · Graz, Austria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 2, 2013 · D-ABIL · No damage
  > On 2 March 2013, at approximately 0849 UTC time, a Boeing 737-530, registration D-ABIL, operated by by Lufthansa, was operating between Franfurt, Germany and Graz, Austria. The crew reported that just after takeoff from Frankfurt, and again about 5 minutes…
- [NTSB CEN13CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA185.md): Piper PA22 · Baraga, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N2238A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA13WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA113.md): Boeing 737-300 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 2013 · G-CELS
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB), has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-300 that occurred on March 1, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN13FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA182.md): Aero Commander 500B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2013 · N93AA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel gauge to indicate the actual amount of fuel on board the airplane and the design of the airplane's fuel system, which precluded a visual confirmation of the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA150.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2013 · N135CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC13LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA026.md): Isaak Paul G Isaak Super CUB · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2013 · N130Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA13WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA176.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Tiros, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 27, 2013 · PR-SLS · Destroyed
  > On February 27, 2013, about 1840 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cirrus Design Corporation, SR-22, Brazilian registration PR-SLS, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from a farm field in the Tiros Municipality, in the State of…
- [NTSB ERA13LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA148.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N1953H · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an incorrect length of cotter pin on the throttle linkage clevis pin by maintenance personnel at an undetermined time, which resulted in the pin coming loose and the loss of throttle control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA179.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N9172U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA134.md): Blumer Challenger II Spec · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2013 · N107BW · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cooling fan housing, which led to a malfunction of the ignition system and a loss of engine power during the landing approach.
- [NTSB DCA13WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA060.md): Boeing 757 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2013 · TF-FIJ · No damage
  > On 26 February 2013, at approximately 2232 UTC time, a Boeing B757-200, during a flight operated by Icelandair between Kastrup, Denmark, and Keflavik, Iceland, the flight crew received an EICAS message indicating a right hydraulic failure when at the top of…
- [NTSB WPR13LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA135.md): Summit II · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2013 · N8028X · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering shifting wind, which resulted in collision with a windsock.
- [NTSB ENG13IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13IA016.md): Boeing 747 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2013 · B18701 · Minor damage
  > Fuel leaking from a fractured fuel manifold feeder line that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot compressor rear frame, which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel manifold feeder line failed due to high amplitude fatigue because the fuel…
- [NTSB DCA13WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA070.md): Boeing 737 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2013 · VH-VYE · No damage
  > The Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 25, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA143.md): Cessna T337G · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N8594M · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine 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 ERA13FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA144.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lutz, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N2895U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…
- [NTSB ERA13CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA163.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Greenbrier, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N7310N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ERA13CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA149.md): Bucker Jungmann Casa 1.31 · Rupert, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N558J · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the left main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA147.md): Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Tunica, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N164HQ · No damage
  > The cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA180.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cozumel, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2013 · N44418 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN13CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA176.md): Cessna 172A · Vineland, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N76NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.
- [NTSB ERA13CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA182.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2013 · C-GNEW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.
- [NTSB WPR13CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA133.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N1192K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN13FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA174.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N917EM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to engine ice ingestion during initial climb after takeoff in dark night light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an installed engine air inlet cover while the helicopter was parked outside, exposed to…
- [NTSB ERA13MA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13MA139.md): Beech 390 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2013 · N777VG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures for an antiskid failure in flight and his failure to immediately retract the lift dump after he elected to attempt a go-around on the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ERA13CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA142.md): Dombroski Frank Vans RV-10 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2013 · N10FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in attempted visual flight in night instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13IA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA177.md): TTX Air Lancair · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2013 · N613TX · Minor damage
  > The pilots' failure to verify landing gear extension before landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA172.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Parkers Parairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2013 · N9229Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tanks to the main fuel tanks in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA13CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA141.md): Cessna 180 · Halifax, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2013 · N9411C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA131.md): Boeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean, A1 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N174UA · No damage
  > The flight’s encounter with moderate clear air turbulence while en route, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication equipment in the rest compartment, which, if installed, could have…
- [NTSB WPR13CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA130.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N89956 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA13CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA056.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N283SK · No damage
  > an inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.

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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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