# NTSB investigations

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 WPR11LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA364.md): Nicholson 2000 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N671T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA352.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N808LF · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor drive shaft cover as a result of maintenance personnel not ensuring that it was secured after a maintenance inspection; also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA11CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA425.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sidney, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N7365P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during final approach.
- [NTSB DCA11RA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA087.md): Boeing 747 · Jeju Island, South Korea · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 27, 2011 · HL-7604 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN11CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA525.md): Bell 47G-2A · Nicolett, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N7578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA517.md): Kubicek BB85 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N1545T · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB ANC11WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11WA070.md): Beech · Hokkaido, Japan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2011 · JA4215 · Substantial damage
  > On July 27, 2011, about 1728 Alaska daylight time, a Beechcraft A36 airplane, Japanese registration JA4215, crashed under unknown circumstances on Mt. Tsurugi, near Memuro Town, Kasai District, Hokkaido, Japan. Three people aboard received fatal injuries, and…
- [NTSB ERA11LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA424.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N8525L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA11CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA423.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Quinton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N81917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ENG11WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA044.md): Boeing 747-230F · Liege, Belium, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 26, 2011 · 4X-ICO · No damage
  > On July 26, 2011, a C.A.L. Cargo Airlines Boeing B747-230F took off from Liège Airport (LGG)Belium and during the initial climb, about 1000 feet above the ground, the crew heard a loud noise (bang) in the No. 2 (inboard left) engine, a GE CF6-5E2 turbofan…
- [NTSB DCA11WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA088.md): Boeing 737 · Pemir, Latvia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 26, 2011 · YL-BBR · No damage
  > On July 26, 2011, a Boeing 737-300, Latvian registration YL-BBR, operated by Air Baltic, experienced a depressurization while enroute from Antalya, Turkey, to Riga, Latvia. There were no injuries to the 6 crew and 138 passengers. The incident is being…
- [NTSB CEN11FA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA508.md): Beech A36 · Williston, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N41MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA519.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N1277K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA516.md): Cessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N3050X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA356.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N855TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain main rotor rpm while hovering in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA346.md): Ryan Navion A · Torrington, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N4911K · Substantial damage
  > The carburetor’s failure to meet its operating limits at the low range, which resulted in a loss of engine power when the pilot reduced power for landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA350.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N5663 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA11FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA422.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Berne, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N1279T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and rising terrain while attempting to reverse course. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather…
- [NTSB CEN11LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA514.md): Evens RV4 · Monroe City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N20JE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA512.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N92640 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the propeller governor speeder spring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control engine output power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA506.md): Gottschalk John R John 1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N559RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to the power required exceeding the power available and resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507.md): Sikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N3880J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.
- [NTSB CEN11FA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA505.md): Piper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC11LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA068.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N9852X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters.
- [NTSB WPR11LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA370.md): Piper J5A · Biddle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N38AW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to a preexisting crack.
- [NTSB WPR11CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA368.md): Cessna R172K · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N758TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA347.md): Cessna 182B · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N8426T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA11LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA418.md): Floyd Joseph B RV6 · Hartford, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N164BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in blockage of the fuel lines and filters.
- [NTSB ERA11LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA417.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Sagaponack, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N2ER · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA419.md): Cessna 177 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N30214 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11WA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA510.md): Robinson R44 II · Cornwall, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 2011 · G-ROTG · Substantial damage
  > On July 24, 2011, about 1528 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-ROTG, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The pilot sustained fatal…
- [NTSB CEN11FA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA500.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N46TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA518.md): Cessna 180D · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N6425X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB ANC11FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA069.md): Cessna 182P · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N7304S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination.
- [NTSB ANC11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N85194 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut assembly, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA349.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N536BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA344.md): American AA-1A · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N34299 · Substantial damage
  > An aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA357.md): Cessna 175 · Greer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9402B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR11CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA345.md): Stinson 108-1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8318K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA421.md): Cessna 172S · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N869BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.
- [NTSB ERA11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA416.md): Champion 7ECA · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N5191X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…
- [NTSB ERA11FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA414.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N122HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…
- [NTSB ERA11FA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA413.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N402HA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB ERA11CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA420.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12RA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12RA184.md): Cessna 206 · Huesca, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2011 · G-CCRC · Minor damage
  > On July 23 2011, about 1105 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 206 airplane, G-CCRC, preformed a forced landing following a loss of engine power, near Huelva, Spain. The pilot received minor injuries and a passenger was seriously injured. This…
- [NTSB CEN11WA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA554.md): Sikorsky S92 · St. John's, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2011 · C-GQCH · No damage
  > On July 23, 2011, about 1722 UTC, a Sikorsky S92/A helicopter, Canadian registry C-GQCH, operated by Cougar Helicopters, was departing from the Sea Rose Platform located about 200 nautical miles east of St. John's, Newfoundland, when an incident occurred.…
- [NTSB CEN11LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA522.md): Cessna 172B · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N7624X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA513.md): Cessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA547.md): Luscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N2844K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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