# NTSB investigations, AR

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 CEN16FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA024.md): Raytheon A36 · Pottsville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2015 · N3BE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient climb rate during departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA288.md): Cessna 305F · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N119BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terrain during a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA384.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N3026R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN15FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA374.md): Beech 35 B33 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N9704Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the accident site or based on the available information and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical…
- [NTSB CEN15LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA367.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Wiville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N3070R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility pole while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in damage to the right aileron and a subsequent uncontrolled right roll at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA331.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N6007N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane as a result of incapacitation by drug effects or an acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB GAA15CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA202.md): Bell 47G · De Queen, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N1420W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.
- [NTSB CEN15LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA308.md): Devoe Clip Wing · Melbourne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N80917 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the postaccident engine examination, which led to a forced landing on unsuitable terrain due to the pilot’s decision not to deploy the ballistic parachute…
- [NTSB CEN15LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA285.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N305CG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114.md): Piper PA 16 · Tollville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA270.md): Piper PA28-200 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N872CS · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper engine oil drain valve installation, which led to engine oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power after takeoff at an altitude too low for the pilot to execute a forced landing in a suitable area.
- [NTSB CEN15LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA259.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164B · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed and angle-of attack during takeoff in elevated density altitude and light tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA233.md): Cessna T206H · Piggott, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2015 · N164CS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and…
- [NTSB GAA15CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA076.md): Cessna 170B · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2015 · N3488C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA200.md): Air Tractor AT 402A · Brickeys, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N623LA · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of the attachment hardware at the elevator control pushrod due to maintenance personnel's improper reinstallation of the attachment hardware.
- [NTSB CEN15FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA189.md): Cessna 152 · Batesville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA013.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lake Hamilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N701CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overcorrection to the landing pad shifting, which resulted in the helicopter impacting trees. A factor contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing pad.
- [NTSB CEN15LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA131.md): Bell-Watson 47 G · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N43762 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a subsequent loss of helicopter control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA112.md): Mooney M20C · Lonoke county, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N6474U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA023.md): Tuberville Zodiac XL · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N601WR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA022.md): CGS Hawk Arrow II Slsa · Lonoke, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while turning onto the base leg of the traffic pattern due to his failure to maintain sufficient speed and/or overbanking, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the pilot's fatal injuries was his…
- [NTSB CEN15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA015.md): Cessna P210N · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2014 · N731QV · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to an oil starvation event for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA007.md): Bell 206B · Atlanta, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N4426M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN14CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA402.md): Cessna 182R · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2014 · N9836H · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA337.md): Piper PA30 · Harrison, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2014 · N7762Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during initial climb because he failed to correctly compensate for the loss of power in the left engine. Contributing to the accident was water contamination in the fuel and the lack of an adequate preflight…
- [NTSB CEN14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA314.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N428JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude which resulted in the airplane contacting a wire during the low altitude aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA308.md): Gulfstream Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164C · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N7501Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off with insufficient climb performance to climb out of ground effect in the high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA301.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N993QC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA299.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Dell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N9184T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude and gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA298.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Oneida, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N802PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a muddy field and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA283.md): Ayres S2R T34 · Wilmont, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N23034 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to verify the amount of chemical load on the airplane prior to takeoff which resulted in the airplane being heavier than expected. Contributing to the accident was loading crew not following the pilot's instructions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA258.md): Air Tractor AT 802A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N802KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's downwind takeoff from a grass airstrip, which resulted in inadequate climb performance and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA238.md): American Legend AL-3 · Osage, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N907DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's repeated attempts to take off from an unimproved field with tall grass.
- [NTSB CEN14LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA204.md): Cessna 210A · Searcy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2014 · N9421X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN14CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA181.md): Maule MX 7-180B · Dora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2014 · N10503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced landing and delayed decision to go around, which resulted in collision with a fence during the go around.
- [NTSB CEN14GA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14GA135.md): Cessna 210E · Oden, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 2014 · N4957U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area with reported marginal meteorological conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA035.md): Beech C90 · Springdale, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N269JG · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal were the pilot’s reliance on the fuel totalizer rather than the fuel quantity gauges to determine the fuel on board and his improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA014.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N888TP · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane after entering these conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA030.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Hector, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5605V · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to crankshaft fatigue cracking for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN13CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA549.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N667J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a blast fence.
- [NTSB CEN13LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA568.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N9119B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bearing in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA504.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA486.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N36538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA454.md): Cessna 140 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N2745N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Coy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N2239B · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.
- [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN13LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA381.md): Beech C23 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N3KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to monitor and manage fuel consumption during cruise flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA384.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N455JM · Substantial damage
  > The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13IA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA387.md): Martin Charles A Zenith Stol CH 750 · Paragould, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N699TX · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the propeller flange, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB CEN13LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA359.md): Bell 206 - L4 · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N467AE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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