# NTSB investigations, 2018 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 34 · 1,687 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA19LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA031.md): Cessna 182 · Elba, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N20BK · Substantial damage > A leak in the pitot-static system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an airspeed indication error, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA19LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA030.md): Piper PA28 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N8132X · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the wheel brake system during the airplane's most recent 100-hour inspection, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot's inability to control the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA029.md): Diamond DA20 · Mountain Rest, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N653DC · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to multiple discrepancies of the engine's ignition system. - [NTSB ERA19LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA028.md): Beech V35 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N5624S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN19CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA017.md): Piper PA28R · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N6899C · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect altimeter setting during the night visual approach, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB WPR19LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA028.md): Bell 430 · Kailua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N430ST · Substantial damage > The separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair. - [NTSB WPR19LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA020.md): Cessna 182 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N3267S · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking of a bolt that initiated at a corrosion pit, which formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating. - [NTSB WPR19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA016.md): Cessna T210 · FiIlmore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N6834R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot’s failure to remove a towel from the engine’s air induction following maintenance. - [NTSB GAA19CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA045.md): Piper PA18 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N4500W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA19CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA044.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N505YR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during landing at night, which resulted in a porpoised landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA039.md): Bell OH 58A · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N1032F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare. - [NTSB GAA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA038.md): Diamond DA 40 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N537MA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn from the runway to a taxiway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign. - [NTSB ERA19LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA032.md): Titan T51 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N154DF · Substantial damage > The partial, then total, loss of engine power due to detonation and associated damage to several pistons as a result of an overly lean fuel-to-air ratio. - [NTSB ENG19WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA004.md): Agusta Agusta AW169 · Leicester, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2018 · G-VSKP · Destroyed > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Agusta AW169, which occurred on October 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under… - [NTSB CEN19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA016.md): Rotorway 162 · Passaic, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N162RF · Substantial damage > The electrical short in the main rotor rpm indicating unit which provided an inaccurate indication to the student pilot and resulted in substantial damage during the precautionary autorotation. - [NTSB CEN19LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N3973L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and subsequent forced landing into a creek. - [NTSB GAA19CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA042.md): Cessna 172 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2018 · N822KS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA040.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2018 · N15888 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2018 · N5575U · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB GAA19CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA036.md): Airplane Factory Sport Light · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N288SL · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA033.md): Piper PA28 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N68DW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power on takeoff due to restricted air flow to the engine. - [NTSB ERA19LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA026.md): Piper PA31T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N555PM · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control, which resulted in an impact with water, for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. - [NTSB ERA19WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA046.md): Garlick UH1D · Valparaiso, Chile · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2018 · CC-CPU · Destroyed > The government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GARLICK UH1D helicopter that occurred on October 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA024.md): Beech 35 · State College, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2018 · N8319D · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN19LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA013.md): Sorrell Sorrell SNS 7 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2018 · N8053Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground. - [NTSB WPR19WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA015.md): Bell UH -1H · Vermaaklikheid, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2018 · ZS-HLP · Substantial damage > On October 23, 2018, about 0745 Coordinated Universal time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, ZS-HLP, impacted terrain during a firefighting mission near Vermaaklikheid, South Africa. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged in… - [NTSB WPR19LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA014.md): North American SNJ · Agoura Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N7969C · Destroyed > The failure of the No. 5 piston rod end due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA013.md): Robinson R44 · Kaneohe, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N4132H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed heart condition during flight, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA035.md): Cirrus SR20 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N782JR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a pole. - [NTSB ERA19FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA023.md): Mooney M20C · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N9667M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA19CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA037.md): Zenith CH601 · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2018 · N105JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA011.md): Piper PA32R · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N2920Q · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark. - [NTSB WPR19LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA010.md): Piper PA46 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N413LL · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to properly align the engine exhaust crossover pipe during replacement, and his supervisor’s failure to properly inspect the installation, which resulted in an in-flight fire and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA19CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA031.md): Leroux John F CCX-1865 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N401WY · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB CEN19WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA340.md): Cessna F152 · Lingreville, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2018 · F-GEMS · Substantial damage > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA F152 airplane that occurred on October 21, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA19CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA050.md): Piper PA28 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2018 · N8275V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and his subsequent use of the improper go-around procedure, which resulted in a landing area overshoot. - [NTSB ERA19LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA022.md): Piper PA22 · Brownstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2018 · N5581Z · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student… - [NTSB DCA19WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA015.md): Boeing 787 · Hong Kong, China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2018 · VT-ANE · No damage > The government of China has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on October 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of China's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB GAA19CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA082.md): Piper PA28 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N8222N · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane through an area of construction and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a concrete pole barrier while taxiing. - [NTSB ERA19FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA020.md): Bowers Flybaby · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N107KW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB DCA19WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA027.md): Boeing 737 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2018 · HS-LTJ · No damage > The AAIC of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIC of Thailand's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB GAA19CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA032.md): Piper PA24 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N6263P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent pitchdown and impact with the runway. - [NTSB GAA19CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA029.md): Capital Holdings 226 CCX-2000 · Dahlonga, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N468LM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during the aborted landing, which resulted in the… - [NTSB GAA19CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA028.md): Piper PA28 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N41390 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing sideways and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA19LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA021.md): Piper PA28 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N3631K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N924MM · Substantial damage > The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch. - [NTSB WPR19WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA012.md): Hughes 369 · Wanaka, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 17, 2018 · ZK-H0J · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN19FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA009.md): Robinson R22 · Fulton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2018 · N923SH · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, and the pilot's delay in entering an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in a main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm and an… - [NTSB ERA19LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA018.md): Jabiru 250 · Daytona Beach Shores, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N207Y · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA19LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA017.md): Cessna 182 · Opelika, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N9398G · Substantial damage > The improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2018&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") = 2018 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&year=2018 --- 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.