# 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 ERA10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA004.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N8809C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…
- [NTSB ERA10CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA003.md): Malone Henry O Howland · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N6626R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA009.md): Beech A36 · Guanajuato, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2009 · XB-CGU · Substantial damage
  > On October 3, 2009, approximately 1030 central daylight time a Beech A36TC, XB-CGU, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near Guanajuato, Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger…
- [NTSB CEN10TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10TA006.md): Beech E18S · Jones Creek, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N797SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the radio tower.
- [NTSB CEN10LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA008.md): Crawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N550AC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA001.md): Bell 47D1 · Dorrance, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N74004 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG09RA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09RA019.md): Boeing 737 · Kuching, Malaysia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2009 · 9M-MMR · Minor damage
  > On October 2, 2009, about 0818 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) a Malaysia Airlines, Boeing 737-400 airplane, registration 9M-MMR, suffered a collapsed left main landing gear during pushback from the gate at Kuching International Airport, Kuching, Sarawak,…
- [NTSB CEN10WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA003.md): Cessna F172N · Sulzberg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2009 · D-EDVG · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government.
- [NTSB CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB ERA10WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA012.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Cusco, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2009 · OB-1911-P · Destroyed
  > On October 1, 2009, about 2205 UTC, a Eurocopter AS350-B3, Peruvian registration OB-1911-P, operated by Coyotair S.A.C., was destroyed following an impact with terrain near Cusco, Peru. The helicopter impacted against a hill side at approximately 11,700 feet…
- [NTSB ERA10LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA009.md): Butler Aerostar · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N81FW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA001.md): Dusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N3635N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA611.md): Mckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N1945J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN09FA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA610.md): Mooney M20M · Albany, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N400DE · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA474.md): Cessna T182T · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N2183P · Substantial damage
  > Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG10WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10WA002.md): Boeing 737 · Birgi, Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2009 · EI-DWD · Minor damage
  > On September 29, 2009 at 8:15 UTC, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registration number EI-DWD encountered and struck a flock of birds during takeoff from runway 31L at Trapani Birgi Airport (LICT), Sicily, Italy. The engines ingested some birds causing damage to…
- [NTSB CEN09CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA608.md): Piper J3C-65 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N3260N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC09LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA110.md): Hughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N501SU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA472.md): American Legend AL3 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N18MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA471.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N298CP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA470.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mt Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N29LE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude above high terrain. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft and high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA468.md): Cessna 195 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N190JS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right landing gear wheel attachment bolts.
- [NTSB WPR09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA473.md): Aviat A-1B · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N445BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA467.md): Beech 35-C33 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N90LP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel gage.
- [NTSB ERA09LA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA547.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Glen St. Mary, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N7720W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA538.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N190MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA539.md): Cessna 172 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N5123E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB ANC09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA107.md): Piper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N5540A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA469.md): Cessna 182 · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N1040D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA466.md): Beech A23-19 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N7944L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA537.md): Eurocopter AS-350 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N417AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA09CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA542.md): Schweizer 269C · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N233JA · Substantial damage
  > An untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object.
- [NTSB DCA10WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA027.md): Boeing 777 · St. Kitts, St. Kitts & Nevis · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2009 · GVIIR · No damage
  > On September 26, 2009, a British Airways B777, registration GVIIR, took off from the incorrect runway intersection at St. Kitts airport, using all all available pavement. There were no injuries or damage. The AAIB-UK is investigating.
- [NTSB CEN09CA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA609.md): Aeronca 11AC · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N9204E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA109.md): Short Bros. & Harland SC7 Series · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N754BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a rough, soft, and narrow airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR09FA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA464.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N103LN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA465.md): Cessna 195A · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N195MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09WA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA546.md): Piper PA18 · Barbones, Ecuador, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2009 · HC-AHD · Destroyed
  > On September 25, 2009, about 1330 central standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, Ecuadorian registration HC-AHD, registered to and operated by FumiPalma S.A., crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an approach for landing at the Pista Bardones, El Oro,…
- [NTSB ERA09LA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA544.md): Celier Xenon RST · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4462J · Substantial damage
  > The gyroplane's inadequate climb performance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA545.md): Kermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N69MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA09WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA078.md): Robinson R44 · Annerdale, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2009 · ZS-RMN · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2009, about 2100 UTC, ZS-RMN, a Robinson R44, operated by National Airways Corporation, landed hard during an autorative landing near Annerdale, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged.…
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA108.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N5037C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB WPR09LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA463.md): Frazier Tangent · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N72TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA477.md): Cessna 182 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N5677B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop his airplane before it departed the end of the unimproved remote airstrip.
- [NTSB ERA09LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA536.md): Duke Paul Challenger II · Lumberton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N4340D · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around procedure for unknown reasons.

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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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