# 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 CEN12CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA089.md): Cessna 182L · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N42206 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12MA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA046.md): Rockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N690SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…
- [NTSB ERA12LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N534P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with the airplane and engine limitations, and his decision to…
- [NTSB CEN12FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA082.md): Beech 23 · West Milton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N8700M · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA080.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Bern, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N203MK · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA136.md): Piper PA36 · Machala, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2011 · HCBHJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 23, 2011, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-36-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BHJ, operated by Aerorient Fumigacion Aerea, was substantially damaged when the pilot made a forced landing following loss of engine power in a banana…
- [NTSB ERA12WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA091.md): Piper PA23 · Quibdo, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2011 · HK1263 · Minor damage
  > On November 23, 2011, about 1717 UTC, a Piper PA-23-250, Colombian registration HK1263, operated by Aerolineas Alas de Colombia LTDA, experienced collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll at the El Carano Airport (SKUI), Quibdo, Colombia.…
- [NTSB CEN12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA087.md): Aviat A-1B · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N252U · Substantial damage
  > The right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.
- [NTSB CEN12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA084.md): Cessna 550 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N544PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided by the marshaller.
- [NTSB CEN12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA081.md): Fenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC12CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA010.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N121EE · Substantial damage
  > A broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut.
- [NTSB ERA12WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA102.md): Cessna 210 · Alto Alegre, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2011 · PT-IOT · Substantial damage
  > On November 22, 2011, at 1740 universal time coordinated, a Cessna Aircraft, Model 210L, Brazilian registration PT-IOT, impacted the ground after reporting an engine failure near Aldeia Hali Katu, in the Alto Alegre Municipality, Roraima, Brazil. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA082.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N497DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.
- [NTSB CEN12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA085.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N26067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA12WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA089.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Mercedes, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2011 · PG-449 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > On November 21, 2011, about 1320 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28-236, Argentine Air Force designation PF-449, and a Cessna 152, Argentine registration LV-OOF, collided while on approach to Mercedes Airfield (MRD), Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province,…
- [NTSB WPR12CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA041.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Ashton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N131PM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s poor decision-making when he decided to land on a snowy grass airstrip, which resulted in an encounter with deep snow during the landing roll and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA12CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA080.md): Beech V35 · Lusby, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N9569Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.
- [NTSB ERA12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA078.md): Bray Verle G JR Kitfox IV 1200 · Bunn, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N6844B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land with a tailwind and delayed his decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA076.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N211CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to detonation of the No.2 cylinder from a clogged fuel injector nozzle.
- [NTSB CEN12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA073.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Plato Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N61XT · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving any flight instruction in the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff and the subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA045.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N9016K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N99168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…
- [NTSB ERA12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA079.md): Beech C-45G · Lyman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N75Q · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an encounter with soft terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA075.md): Globe GC-1B · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N80775 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB WPR12FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA044.md): Mooney M20M · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N741SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstructions while maneuvering on the base leg of the traffic pattern for landing.
- [NTSB WPR12FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA040.md): Cessna T337 · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.
- [NTSB OPS12WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS12WA150.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Toronto, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2011 · N620AE · No damage
  > On November 18, 2011, American Eagle (EGF) flight 4125, an EMB-145, landed on runway 24L at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) and exited the runway at taxiway D4 with instructions to hold short of runway 24R. EGF4125 subsequently crossed…
- [NTSB ERA12CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA075.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pine Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N39836 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA074.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N54552 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…
- [NTSB ERA12CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA076.md): Cessna A150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N9890J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA071.md): Juve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N274 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.
- [NTSB CEN12FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA072.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Perryville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N7746W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA066.md): Piaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2011 · N168SL · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…
- [NTSB WPR12LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA039.md): Williams Helicopter UH-1H · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N502AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor power due to a main rotor transmission failure from a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB WPR12CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA043.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Baker, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N497AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA074.md): Beech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N5858S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA036.md): Bell 206B · Woodburn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2011 · N16HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering with an external load line.
- [NTSB ERA12WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA073.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Rosa, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2011 · HC-BJA · Substantial damage
  > On November 14, 2011, about 2020 coordinated universal time (1520 local time), a Cessna 150M, Ecuadorian registration HC-BJA, was substantially damaged when it impacted rising terrain in the Girón Alto mountains near Santa Rosa, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian pilot…
- [NTSB ERA12WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA072.md): Cessna 210 · Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2011 · XB-LLD · Substantial damage
  > On November 14, 2011, at 0525 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210, registered in Mexico as XB-LLD, was substantially damaged when it struck wires and trees under unknown circumstances at Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. The pilot and his passenger were…
- [NTSB CEN12WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA069.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gleisweiler, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2011 · N956CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA035.md): Cameron Balloons A-315 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2011 · N65400 · No damage
  > The balloon’s encounter with increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB ERA12FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA068.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2011 · N661FT · Substantial damage
  > The right seat pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA068.md): Cirrus SR22 · Katowice, Poland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2011 · SP-IKP · Substantial damage
  > On November 13, 2011, about 1821 UTC, SP-IKP, a Polish registered Cirrus SR22 airplane, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted trees and terrain near the Katowice-Pyrzowice airport, near Katowice, Poland. The…
- [NTSB CEN12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA078.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2011 · N330SL · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blade’s contact with the vertical stabilizer during the engine shutdown in strong, gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA038.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N24350 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA099.md): Cessna 210 · Cuiaba, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2011 · PT-VMG · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2011, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-VMG, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff in Cuiaba Municipality, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The Brazilian…
- [NTSB CEN12WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA067.md): Piper PA28 · Alderney, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2011 · G-BXRG · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2011, about 1540 universal coordinated time (UTC), G-BXRG, a United Kingdom registered Piper PA-28-181, owned by Alderney Flying Training LTD, sustained presumed substantial damage when the airplane ditched and sunk in the English Channel…
- [NTSB CEN12WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA063.md): Hughes 500 · Andratx, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2011 · G-WOOW · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2011, approximately 1020 coordinated universal time, a Hughes 500E, British registration G-WOOW, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post crash fire…
- [NTSB CEN12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA061.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.

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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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