# NTSB investigations, NE

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 CEN09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA429.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA366.md): Sabre 2PL · Harrison, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2009 · N2811P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA350.md): Peterson Allen L Dragonfly II · Arthur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N360KK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a over-the-counter medication with sedative effects and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA328.md): National Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N31802 · No damage
  > The passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA289.md): Jihlavan KP · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N21KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA190.md): Piper PA-18A · Wood Lake, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2009 · N3352B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA161.md): Piper PA28 · Fairmont, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N55502 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA072.md): Cessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N35667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA050.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2259E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB DEN08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA155.md): Cessna 172L · York, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N4380Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA150.md): Weatherly 620B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N2036U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB DFW08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA189.md): Stinson 108-1 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N97484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA120.md): Chomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage
  > The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA117.md): Cessna T182T · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N2164Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN08FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA100.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N12XT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather…
- [NTSB DFW08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA138.md): Jihlavan KP-5 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N79KP · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing as a result of the pilot's improper flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing wind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA120.md): Hughes 269A · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute a steep approach, which resulted in a tail strike and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA089.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3212B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA065.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Lincoln, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N733TW · No damage
  > The improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB CHI08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA043.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Loop City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N9192X · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA025.md): Cessna 152 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N48862 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and…
- [NTSB CHI07CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA297.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N68462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA292.md): Maule M5-210C · Central City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N62063 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA274.md): Cessna 140 · Grant, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N89492 · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gust, and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI07CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA251.md): Piper PA-17 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N4802H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA223.md): Bush Caddy USA LSA · Chadron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N714Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA166.md): Cessna A188B · Sargent, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N9493G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB CHI07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA098.md): Wakewood Lancair O-200 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N351DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA068.md): Cessna 208B · Alliance, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N1116Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude while on a nonprecision approach. A contributing factor was a low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA273.md): Daub Pawnee Chief · McCook, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N565CH · Destroyed
  > The failure of a welded joint at a cyclic control cable bracket located on the main rotor mast which made control of the helicopter impossible for the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC06LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA223.md): Boeing 737-700 · Hastings, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N793SA · No damage
  > The airplane's in flight encounter with thunderstorm related turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI06LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA255.md): Cessna A185E · Valentine, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N4730Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop by the pilot. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI06CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA254.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N73006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to the aircraft tow bar not being removed prior to flight.
- [NTSB DEN06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA112.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Harrisburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N8741P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from mechanical failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA235.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gering, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N48461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. Factors were the low altitude and power lines.
- [NTSB CHI06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA215.md): Manarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA237.md): Spittler Rans S-16 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N116GS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation which resulted from a binding within the fuel servo. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation that was encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA199.md): Porter Mustang II · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N96AP · Substantial damage
  > The delay in initiating the aborted landing which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear high vegetation off the end of the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and the high…
- [NTSB CHI06CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA169.md): Beech 35-33 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N983T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate monitoring of the remaining fuel quantity en route. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision of the instructional flight by the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA159.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA160.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Gretna, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N83030 · No damage
  > A run-on landing encountered by the pilot of the balloon due to the prevailing winds. The unfavorable winds were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA143.md): Robinson R44 · Stapleton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N544LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance fron the tree during landing. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI06CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA133.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Verdigre, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N814SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass runway that had insufficient length available for landing roll. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to properly retract the flaps during the aborted landing, resulting in diminished climb performance and the…
- [NTSB CHI06IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06IA127.md): Corporate Jets BAE125-800A · Lincoln, NE · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 4, 2006 · N71MT · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control during the initial roll at onset of the stall due to his improper remedial action related to the stall recovery. A contributing factor was initiation of an intentional stall with residual wing ice…
- [NTSB CHI06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA099.md): Boeing 757-222 · Omaha, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N518UA · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with unforecast mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the mountain wave (terrain induced) turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA071.md): Villarubia RV-6 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2006 · N242EV · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N9072J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&state=NE

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