# NTSB investigations, 2013

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 ERA14CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA017.md): Beech A36 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N7257W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14FA002.md): Beech 1900C · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N575U · Substantial damage
  > The first officer inadvertently selecting the landing gear handle up after touchdown during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the first officer's decision to reconfigure the airplane while still on the active runway.
- [NTSB CEN14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA022.md): Bell OH-58C · Omaha, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N911CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt.
- [NTSB CEN14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA015.md): North American P 51D · Galveston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N4151D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness while instructing the passenger, which resulted in the controlled flight of the airplane into the water.
- [NTSB CEN14CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA016.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N1CR · Substantial damage
  > The abnormal contact of the helicopter's skids with the landing surface, which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB WPR14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA024.md): Cessna 208 · Wailea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N861MA · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure.
- [NTSB WPR14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA033.md): Tecnam P92 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N137LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA010.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Somerville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N353HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with night, instrument meteorological conditions while responding to an obstacle alert, resulting in an in-flight loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA016.md): Denisar Richard A Lancair 320 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N825D · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by the pilot, which resulted in overload failure of landing gear components and surrounding structure.
- [NTSB DCA14WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA005.md): Boeing 757 223 · Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2013 · N605AA · No damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757, which occurred on October 22, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB WPR14LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA023.md): Cessna 172 - M · Hardin, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damage
  > A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA028.md): Cessna 180 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N156JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA14WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA036.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Marica, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2013 · PT-KGK · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2013, about 1840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-KGK, while on a local training flight, impacted in a lagoon, after a loss of control, in Marica Municipality – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB ERA14CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Charleston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N1022N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA019.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N113WS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees.
- [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 WPR14LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA025.md): Aviat S2 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2013 · N15TA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…
- [NTSB ERA14CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA009.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2013 · N911ES · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's collision with a black vulture during climb to cruise altitude.
- [NTSB DCA14WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA084.md): Boeing 757-200 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2013 · N41140 · Minor damage
  > The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland, has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-200 that occurred on October 20, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN14WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA012.md): Cessna 172R · Krems, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2013 · OE-KRP · Substantial damage
  > On October 20, 2013, about 0825 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, OE-KRP, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Krems Langenlois Airport, Krems, Austria. The private pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries.…
- [NTSB CEN14CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA039.md): Wohaska John Parsons Stiles Gyro · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2013 · N7064U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper propeller adjustment, which resulted in decreased performance and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA022.md): Collins Zenith Stol CH 701 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA021.md): Piper PA28 - 160 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N5184W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2013 · PT-NKO · Destroyed
  > On October 19, 2013, about 1105 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, Brazilian registration PT-NKO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, near Corumba Municipality, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and four…
- [NTSB ERA14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA011.md): Boeing B75N1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N65355 · No damage
  > The parachutist’s low altitude departure from the right wing before the planned altitude and his delayed opening of his parachute canopy, which resulted in impact with a tree and then the ground before the parachute fully opened.
- [NTSB ERA14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA005.md): Aerotek Pitts S 1T · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N53CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known ergonomic restrictions due to his size.
- [NTSB ERA14LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA004.md): Mcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N538HB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust.
- [NTSB ERA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA031.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and glide path, which resulted in an overshoot, a hard landing, and a subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB ERA14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA021.md): Cessna A185F · Northeast Carry, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N93037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.
- [NTSB CEN14LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA021.md): Pohoski RV 4 · New Waverly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N10XP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire.
- [NTSB CEN14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA011.md): Davenport Long EZ · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N282RD · Substantial damage
  > The sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR14WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA030.md): Ayres S2R · Wave Rock, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2013 · VH-JAY · Destroyed
  > On October 18, 2013 about 1500 local time, an Ayres S2R airplane, Australian registration VH-JAY, collided with terrain near Wave Rock, Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as an agricultural…
- [NTSB WPR14CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA019.md): Robinson R44 - II · Sedro Woolley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N414CC · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during initial climb and his improper decision to continue flight, which resulted in an in-flight impact with a tree and an emergency descent that resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA002.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tifton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N11ML · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB DCA14CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA014.md): Boeing 767 322 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N665UA · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB CEN14FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA010.md): Cessna 177 · Clayton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N30495 · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA009.md): Cessna 500 · Derby, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N610ED · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,…
- [NTSB ANC14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA002.md): Cessna 172C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N1512Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA020.md): L Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA022.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N555GK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…
- [NTSB ERA14CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA003.md): Cessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N305CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.
- [NTSB WPR14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA018.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N3836M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination of the airframe.
- [NTSB ERA14LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA018.md): Fuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N68VF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA008.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N610AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC14WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14WA003.md): Kawasaki BK117-B2 · Tatacka, Taiwan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2013 · Foreign · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2013, about 1209 Coordinated Universal Time, a Kawasaki BK-117 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-77009, operated by Sunrise Airlines, was destroyed following a loss of control while landing near Yushan N. Peak Weather Staion,…
- [NTSB ERA14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA012.md): Classic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N62XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ENG14IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA001.md): Airbus A319 132 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N516NK · Minor damage
  > A high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade separation due to stress corrosion cracking in the J channel cooling cavity. The failed blade entered the gas path and caused substantial damage to the low pressure turbine. The engine was subsequently left at a high…
- [NTSB WPR14CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA017.md): Beller Quicksilver Mxlii · Orland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N75556 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA14WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA026.md): Luscombe 8 - E · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2013 · LV-RTS · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2013, about 1134 coordinated universal time, a Luscombe 8E, Argentina registration LV-RTS, was substantially damaged, during descent in thick fog, when it impacted terrain in an industrial park. The flight had departed Zarate Airport (SATE),…
- [NTSB ERA14CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA037.md): Piper PA 28-150 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5873W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2013&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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&year=2013

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