# NTSB investigations, SD 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. Page 5 of 22 · 1,074 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI03FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA141.md): Cessna 182Q · Gettysburg, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N630SW · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control in cruise flight leading to his inadvertent spiral. A factor was the pilot's in-flight encounter with moderate to heavy rain. - [NTSB CHI03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA133.md): Air & Space 18A · South Shore, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N6155S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. The pilot's lack of experience, the rain, the dark night, the low ceiling, and the rising terrain were contributing factors to the accident. - [NTSB CHI03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA131.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9601D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB CHI03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA109.md): Cessna 152 · Red Owl, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N93564 · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall. - [NTSB CHI03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA075.md): Cessna 172S · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2002 · N692SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare. The pilot's lack of experience and diverted attention were factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA042.md): Champion 7ECA · Faulkton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damage > The directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI02FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA288.md): Bell 206L-1 · Doland, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N400SL · Destroyed > Pilot spatial disorientation while flying in dark night conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control; and the company's inadequate remedial actions after identifying the pilot's night flying deficiency over areas without lighted references. A factor to… - [NTSB CHI02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA216.md): Aerostar International S-77A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N2867W · No damage > The pilot of the balloon did not maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include the variable winds and the inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI02CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA211.md): Cessna 172N · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N1373E · Substantial damage > The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a… - [NTSB CHI02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA178.md): Cessna 182Q · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N4833N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. - [NTSB CHI02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA159.md): Galbraith Piel Emeraude · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N71PE · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the connecting rod fatigue failure during takeoff climb. - [NTSB CHI02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA125.md): Cessna 172 · Redfield, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2002 · N6422E · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while taxing to takeoff in high and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI01LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA306.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N4215Y · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA262.md): Grice Avid Flyer · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N312GR · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the excessive adjustment that the pilot made to the propeller's pitch prior to the flight. - [NTSB CHI01LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA251.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pierre, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N5551X · Destroyed > clearance not obtained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the transmission line. - [NTSB CHI01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA254.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N39971 · Substantial damage > The student pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath, failed to obtain proper climb rate, and executed the go-around improperly. Additional factors included the pilot's lack of experience, the crop, and the soft, wet ground. - [NTSB CHI01LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA253.md): Cessna 150M · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N714GF · Substantial damage > The student solo pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the high wind, gusts, and tailwind. - [NTSB CHI01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA210.md): Cessna 140 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N2005V · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his lack of experience in the make and model of the accident airplane. - [NTSB CHI01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Mount Vernon, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N484WB · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering close to the ground. - [NTSB CHI01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA113.md): Beech 95-B55 · Norris, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2001 · N9927S · Destroyed > The pilot encountering instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA082.md): Beech 65-B80 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N107BA · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated the flight into known icing conditions which resulted in his ability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the ice accumulation and the company induced pressure for the pilot to make the flight into… - [NTSB CHI01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA086.md): Cessna 310Q · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N10ET · Substantial damage > The pilot disregarded the aircraft limitation placard, and attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving a hazardous weather advisory. Factors to the accident were the ice-covered cockpit windshield, the ice-covered runway, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA060.md): Cessna 172S · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2001 · N727SP · Substantial damage > Aircraft directional control not being maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the snow bank and the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA053.md): Cessna 150M · New Underwood, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N63067 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field. - [NTSB CHI01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA051.md): Cessna 172M · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N13584 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff and he discontinued an aborted takeoff once initiated. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate elevator trim indicator, the pilot's failure to verify the trim setting,… - [NTSB CHI01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA033.md): Saab 340-B · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N402XJ · Substantial damage > the impact with the flock of snow geese. - [NTSB CHI01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA001.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N294ND · Destroyed > Suicide - [NTSB CHI00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA295.md): Aerostar S-81A · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N9174Z · Minor damage > The ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind. - [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into… - [NTSB CHI00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA265.md): Cessna 340A · Mission, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N34DD · Destroyed > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue. - [NTSB CHI00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA192.md): Creed Lancair 235 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N235RC · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to select the correct runway for takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the aborted takeoff not performed, and the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2000 · N456EM · Substantial damage > the ground resonance encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI00FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA123.md): Cessna 177RG · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N1978Q · Destroyed > the pilot failed to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night, clouds, and rain. - [NTSB CHI00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA108.md): Champion 7GCAA · Arlington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8371V · Substantial damage > the CFI's improper use of the throttle control during a simulated loss of engine power emergency. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was conducted. - [NTSB CHI00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA100.md): Piper J-3C · Eureka, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N71060 · Substantial damage > the foreign object (shot gun shell) which jammed the control stick. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the control stick jammed and the rough terrain which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA054.md): Aerostar S49A · Flandreau, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N6316U · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the burner becoming disconnected from the balloon's frame. A contributing factor was the high wind condition. - [NTSB DCA00MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA005.md): Learjet 35 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N47BA · Destroyed > Incapacitation of the flight crewmembers as a result of their failure to receive supplemental oxygen following a loss of cabin pressurization, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA013.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N2XT · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to perform an intersection takeoff, and the improper short field, rolling, intersection takeoff. A factor relating to this accident was the trees. - [NTSB CHI99LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA355.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hermosa, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N3889F · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel management, improper in-flight decision and the precautionary landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the fence post. - [NTSB CHI99FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA285.md): Bell 206B · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67JJ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent settling with power. - [NTSB CHI99LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA214.md): Weatherly 620B · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N350WR · Substantial damage > the pilots selection of the shorter runway and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high density altitude, the fence and the fence posts. - [NTSB CHI99LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA193.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Veblen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N3159M · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot not performing a load jettison. - [NTSB CHI99FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N8075D · Destroyed > inadequate preflight planning/preparation, refueling not performed, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. The inadvertent stall by the pilot was an additional cause. Fuel exhaustion was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI98LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA307.md): Cessna 150L · Philip, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N5413Q · Substantial damage > the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the soft field. - [NTSB MIA98FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA219.md): Socata TBM-700 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N69BS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while turning to base leg. Contributing factors were low ceilings, clouds, and the pilot's failure to adhere to both the published approach procedures and the published minimum decent altitude. - [NTSB CHI98LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA368.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Deadwood, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N4535P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA235.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5181Z · Substantial damage > the pilots improper preflight planning, which failed to detect the fuel selector positioned on the left fuel tank, which had insufficient fuel, resulting in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA219.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Mobridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N3760E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines, and the separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the… - [NTSB CHI98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA217.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ipswich, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N31677 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA199.md): Cessna 150F · Gregory, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N3596L · Substantial damage > the pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane during landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=SD&page=6 ## 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" = 'SD' 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=SD --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.