# 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 CEN13FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA137.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2013 · N143E · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency.
- [NTSB WPR13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA102.md): Cessna 172RG · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N6290V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA094.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N49DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector interlock mechanism.
- [NTSB WPR13CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA103.md): Cessna 150J · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N50690 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA116.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ellington, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · N26NE · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the collective push-pull tube and jackshaft assembly, which resulted in the total loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision of maintenance personnel by the operator…
- [NTSB DCA13LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13LA039.md): Boeing 777 - 300 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · F-GZNI · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > LV-BMT flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the two aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision of the left winglet with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of F-GNZI. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect instructions…
- [NTSB CEN13WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA235.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2013 · XB-EZY · Substantial damage
  > On January 17, 2013, about 1353 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-31-325, XB-EZY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Angel Albino Corzo (MMTG), Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. The pilot and six passengers on board were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN13CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA139.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · N5269P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA13FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA115.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2013 · N68PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument flight rules conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA296.md): Agusta 109E · London, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2013 · G-CRST · Substantial damage
  > On January 16, 2013, at 0759 UTC, an Agusta A109E, United Kingdom registration G-CRST, was substantially damaged when it struck a crane and subsequently impacted terrain near Vauxhall Bridge, Central London, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the…
- [NTSB CEN13FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA135.md): Cessna 208B · Pellston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2013 · N1120N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent controlled descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was lack of visual reference due to night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA104.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2013 · N5384W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA13RA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13RA038.md): Boeing 787 · Takamatsu, Japan · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2013 · JA804A · Minor damage
  > On January 16, 2013, at about 8:26 local, an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-8, registration JA804A, conducted an emergency descent and diverted to Takamatsu Airport (TAK), Takamatsu, Japan, due to an odor in the cockpit and a battery overheat indication. Upon…
- [NTSB CEN13CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA136.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Upper Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2013 · N7ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA113.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2013 · N6537C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering at a low altitude in the traffic pattern, which resulted in spatial disorientation and impact with the water. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience flying…
- [NTSB ERA13LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA111.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dover, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2013 · N4975S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land the airplane at multiple airports that were equipped with adequate instrument approach procedures while operating in low instrument meteorological conditions and his delay in declaring a fuel-related emergency, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA13IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA114.md): Cessna 560XL · Debary, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2013 · N662QS · No damage
  > An accumulation of debris in the airplane’s bilge drain holes that prevented accumulated moisture from properly draining; the accumulated moisture subsequently froze around the elevator control components, which resulted in the flight control stiffness.…
- [NTSB ERA13LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA110.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N3898T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked fuel pump line fitting O-ring seal at the inlet to the engine driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the aircraft operator to comply with the engine manufacturer’s recommended time…
- [NTSB ERA13FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA109.md): Benton Fred D Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N829GS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to establish a normal climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA131.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Paris, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N5339V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with convective weather, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA133.md): American General Acft AG5B · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N897GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway in gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during the subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper interior lighting…
- [NTSB WPR13CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA092.md): Heinz Rans S-4 Coyote · Lake Pleasant, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N571K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
- [NTSB ERA13LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA112.md): Cessna T182 · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N9454H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 2 cylinder’s rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA154.md): Piper PA46 · Schwechat, Austria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 11, 2013 · N391CC · No damage
  > On January 11, 2013, about 1616 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA46-500TP, United States registration N391CC, deviated from the assigned altitude during an instrument approach to the Vienna International Airport (LOWW), Schwechat, Austria. Air…
- [NTSB CEN13FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA130.md): Raytheon 58 · Maxwell, NE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N36VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA129.md): Beech 65-B80 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N110BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane on the downsloping, ice-contaminated runway after landing with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to account for the wind conditions and failure to obtain runway conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA128.md): Hughes 369D · Kammenniemi, Finland · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2013 · OH-HNP · Substantial damage
  > On January 10, 2013, at 0840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Hughes 369D helicopter OH-HNP, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power. The pilot received minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Finland.…
- [NTSB CEN13CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA134.md): Mooney M20C · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2013 · N6242U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA087.md): Bell OH-58C · Riverdale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2013 · N911PT · Substantial damage
  > A flight control malfunction while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because it was not possible to establish whether observed damage to the flight control assembly was the result of wreckage recovery efforts or a preexisting condition.
- [NTSB WPR13CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA089.md): Stribling James L RV4 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2013 · N70AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2013 · N1254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA086.md): Beech V35A · Woody, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · N35SD · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with icing conditions during descent, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall followed by an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB ERA13RA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13RA106.md): Boeing-Vertol 234 · Pucallpa, Peru, Peru · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 7, 2013 · N241CH · Destroyed
  > On January 7, 2013, about 2002 universal coordinated time (1502 local time), a Boeing-Vertol 234, N241CH, operated by Columbia Helicopters Peru, S.A.C., was destroyed during an inflight breakup and subsequent impact with terrain near Pucallpa, Peru. The U.S.…
- [NTSB ERA13CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA107.md): Brewer James M KR2 · Bear Branch, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · N216CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the pilot’s lack of knowledge about the airplane’s total fuel capacity and fuel quantity instrumentation.
- [NTSB DCA13IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13IA037.md): Boeing 787 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · JA829J · Minor damage
  > an internal short circuit within a cell of the auxiliary power unit (APU) lithium-ion battery, which led to thermal runaway that cascaded to adjacent cells, resulting in the release of smoke and fire. The incident resulted from Boeing's failure to incorporate…
- [NTSB CEN13LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA132.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Antlers, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · N222EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA085.md): Jeremiah Jackson Vans RV-10 · Julian, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2013 · N262NJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a disconnected oil line. Contributing to the accident was an insufficiently tightened oil line fitting.
- [NTSB CEN13WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA126.md): Piper PA34 · Saint Pierre de Bressieux, France · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 5, 2013 · CN-DAY · Substantial damage
  > On January 5, 2013, at 1235 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-200T airplane, Morocco registration, CN-DAY, crashed in mountainous terrain near Saint Pierre de Bressieux, France. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The accident…
- [NTSB ANC13CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA020.md): Cessna A185E · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2013 · N4538F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA13FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA105.md): Beech H35 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2013 · N375B · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the…
- [NTSB DCA13WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA061.md): Boeing 737 · Launceston, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2013 · VH-VUZ · No damage
  > On 4 January 2013, at approximately 2020 local time, a B737-800, registration VH-VUZ, operated by Virgin Australia between Launceston and Malbourne, experienced a pitch excursion. During the climb, the crew did not select the appropriate vertical mode and the…
- [NTSB ANC13CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA019.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2013 · N7780Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR13FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA083.md): Luscombe 8A · Oceano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N45923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use.
- [NTSB WPR13CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA084.md): Bell 47G · Five Points, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N14841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a telephone pole during a low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA13WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA282.md): Robinson R66 · Caraguatatuba, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2013 · PR-DUB · Destroyed
  > On January 3, 2013, about 1600 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R-66 Helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DUB, was destroyed when it impacted a dense forest and the side of a hill in the Caraguatatuba Municipality, in the State of São Paulo,…
- [NTSB CEN13FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA122.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Clear Lake, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N445MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with localized icing conditions and his subsequent in-flight loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR13LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA082.md): Piper PA-60-602P · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2013 · N3AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate while on final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse due to overload following the failure of both engines to respond to power inputs during an attempted go-around for…
- [NTSB WPR13FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA080.md): Bell 206 · Delano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2013 · N828AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in low visibility, dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA104.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2013 · N345VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed throttle application during the practice autorotation and the flight instructor’s lack of immediate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA13FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA101.md): Piper PA-30 · Jasper, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2013 · N7700Y · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s poor judgment to take a multiengine airplane for which he did not have experience or permission to operate and depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.

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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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