# Final 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 WPR24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA092.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2023 · N422DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR24FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA052.md): Remos Remos GX · Taylor, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2023 · N449RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt takeoff with frost covering the airplane’s wings, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN24LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2023 · N7790Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC24LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA007.md): Beech 200 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2023 · N98RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing flare resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N9166J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA057.md): Textron 172S · Social Circle, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N53AA · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN24LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA056.md): Vans RV6 · Fordyce, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N600VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following an unidentified electrical system failure and subsequent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA24LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA054.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N7748J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ fuel mismanagement during the cross-country flight and incorrect fuel tank selection for the landing approach, which resulted in fuel starvation, a momentary loss of engine power, and collision with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA055.md): Beech E95 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N369BB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during slow flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB ANC24LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA005.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N691YW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to lose baffling from the muffler, which resulted in an obstruction of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB ERA24FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA053.md): Beech C23 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 3, 2023 · N76SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to descend below the minimum decision altitude of the instrument approach without having the appropriate runway visual references distinctively identified and with the visibility and ceiling below the minimum that was prescribed for the…
- [NTSB WPR24LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA046.md): Cessna P210N · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2023 · N7LV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA056.md): Raytheon 400A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N800SD · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA052.md): Stinson 108-2 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N9564K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
- [NTSB DCA24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA034.md): Boeing 717 · Kahului, HI · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N494HA · Minor damage
  > The captain did not verify that the tow tractor had exited the area in front of the airplane before taxiing for departure. Contributing factors were the dark conditions and the absence of an illuminated hazard beacon on the tow tractor, which reduced its…
- [NTSB CEN24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA052.md): Cessna 182 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N8880T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N6212F · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA043.md): Cessna 180J · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N9991N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA061.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N999VC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N92505 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with deer during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN24FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA049.md): MD Helicopters 600 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N745MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole’s static arm during forecasted gusting wind conditions, un-forecasted light turbulence, and un-forecasted low-level wind shear conditions, resulting in main rotor blade contact with the static…
- [NTSB ERA24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA051.md): Lancair 235 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2023 · N235N · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse due to a hydraulic fluid leak in the landing gear system.
- [NTSB CEN24LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA050.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2023 · N8274H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA058.md): Cessna 172P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N5495K · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA045.md): Cessna 170B · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N170HT · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursion
- [NTSB ERA24FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA050.md): Piper PA32R · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N4187Q · Destroyed
  > The undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…
- [NTSB WPR24LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA042.md): Cessna 182G · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N2428R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mertzon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N7763W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overconfidence.
- [NTSB ERA24LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA049.md): Beech A36 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N94EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA054.md): Cessna 560XL · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N475CW · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during decent.
- [NTSB CEN24FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA046.md): Socata TBM 700 · Ludington, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N850JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with ice/snow contamination on the airplane’s wings, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA047.md): Mooney M20F · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N9339M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA053.md): Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135T3 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N423NM · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds.
- [NTSB CEN24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA044.md): Aeronca 7AC · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N84692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN24FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA045.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Fairland, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N17DT · Destroyed
  > Both pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure from the airport, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, entering an aerodynamic stall, and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA041.md): Bell OH-58A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N158TR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 8 bearing and the subsequent failure of the scavenge oil pump.
- [NTSB CEN24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA043.md): Bearhawk Four · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N274LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA042.md): Mooney M20C · Plano, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC24LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA003.md): Cessna 180H · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N91393 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA048.md): Cessna 172N · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2023 · N739MK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA044.md): Aero Commander 112 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2023 · N1143J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR24LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA048.md): Flight Design Ctls · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N924RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N6266K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA038.md): Beech 95 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N2024C · Substantial damage
  > Aeroelastic flutter of the rudder control surface during the takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the fracture of the rudder trim control rod end in flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA042.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ogdensburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N789GR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control of the helicopter during taxi, which resulted in rollover.
- [NTSB CEN24LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA047.md): Cessna A185F · Barataria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N61919 · Substantial damage
  > A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
- [NTSB ANC24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA006.md): Charles J Kase Kase KUB · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N853AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.
- [NTSB WPR24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA044.md): Theodore C Kalman ELA Eclipse 10 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N82TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA043.md): Lancair IV · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N37MB · Substantial damage
  > A rapid throttle advancement after a period of idling, which resulted in a flooded engine and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA041.md): Piper J3C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.

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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
WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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