# 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 DCA10WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA002.md): Boeing 737 · Bologna, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2009 · TF-BBD · No damage
  > On September 24, 2009, a Bluebird Cargo Boeing 737-300, registration TF-BBD, conducted an emergency descent after experiencing a rapid decompression and diverted into Bologna Airport (LIPE), Bologna, Italy. There were no injuries to the 2 crew members and the…
- [NTSB DCA09WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA079.md): BAE Jetstream 41 · Durban, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2009 · ZS-NRM · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2009 about 0557 UTC, a BAE Jetstream 4100, ZS-NRM, operated by South African Air Link on a positioning flight, crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 06 at Durban Airport, South Africa. The pilot reported a loss of power in one engine…
- [NTSB CEN09FA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA603.md): Cessna 182Q · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N96894 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA601.md): Cessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N9734Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA535.md): C A Tecnam P2002 Sier · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N246TS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA604.md): Bell 407 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N6040Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA106.md): Rittal Alfred Timothy Glastar · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N55XP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for an undetermined reason during the takeoff portion of an aborted landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA462.md): Agusta A109 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N129AL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.
- [NTSB CEN09WA598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA598.md): Schweizer 269C · Blackpool, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2009 · G-LINX · Destroyed
  > On September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, registered to Heli-Lynx Limited, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB CEN09LA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA597.md): Piper PA-12 · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N3234M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included low ceilings and fog, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of water…
- [NTSB CEN09CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA600.md): Cessna 402B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N1048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA461.md): Cessna 172S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N21591 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN09CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA599.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N57354 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR09LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA460.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Valley Center, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4174P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s camshaft due to fatigue of unknown origin.
- [NTSB WPR09FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA459.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N956SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed while maneuvering, which resulted in a main rotor blade stall and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA532.md): Ryan Navion · Fire Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.
- [NTSB ERA09LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA531.md): Daniel L Patrick Kolb Mark · Mystic, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N208NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA534.md): Aeromot AMT200 · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N46068 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy latch which resulted in an in-flight canopy opening.
- [NTSB CEN09IA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA595.md): Beech V35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N97500 · Minor damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to failure of the number two connecting rod. The reason for the connecting rod failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA458.md): Cassutt III M · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · C-FDXO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.
- [NTSB ERA09LA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA530.md): Beech A36 · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N57S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA527.md): Cessna 172 · Lowndesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N5845A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation after entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA533.md): Cessna 182 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N182HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA596.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N52PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA454.md): Lewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N124LH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.
- [NTSB WPR09CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA456.md): Aviat A-1C · McArthur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N82PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing due to animals unexpectedly running onto the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA528.md): Mooney M20K · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N999DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ENG09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA018.md): Boeing 767 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N66051 · Minor damage
  > Failure of Main Landing Gear (MLG) truck beam was due to contamination of the inner surface corrosion protective layers from hydraulic fluid and deice fluid that resulted in corrosion and intergranular stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB CEN09LA594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA594.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N81167 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA593.md): Linke KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N4207Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.
- [NTSB CEN09CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA592.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA104.md): CASA 212-200 · Savoonga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N349TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ERA09FA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA524.md): Curtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N563JL · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB ENG09WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA022.md): Airbus A319 · Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2009 · G-EUPL · No damage
  > On September 17, 2009, a British Airways Airbus A319-131, powered by two International Aero Engines V2522-A5 engines, experienced a bird strike and subsequent engine stall in the No. 1 engine (left-hand) during climb after takeoff at approximately 5,000 feet.…
- [NTSB CEN09CA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA589.md): Diehl KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N4DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare while landing with gusting winds and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA100.md): Grumman G-44A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N86627 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA101.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N874SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA453.md): Quad City Challenger II · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N732LS · Substantial damage
  > Structural failure of the right wing during the landing approach due to the separation of the wing's fabric covering.
- [NTSB WPR09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA452.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N326DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA451.md): Raytheon B200 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N726CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's checklist to ensure that the rudder trim control and right propeller control…
- [NTSB ANC09LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N2594M · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N9840Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA448.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N796SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA523.md): Cessna 208 · Sheffield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N336DN · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.
- [NTSB ERA09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA522.md): Cessna 152 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N93772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB CEN09RA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA590.md): Piper PA34 · Castro Verde, Portugal · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 15, 2009 · OO-TML · Destroyed
  > On September 15, 2009, at 2055 Western European Summer Time, a Piper PA-34-220T, OO-TML, registered to Ben-Air Flight Academy was destroyed upon impact with terrain during a night navigation training flight. The airplane had disappeared from radar and no…

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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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