# 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 WPR09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA425.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N95333 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA424.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Sandy, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2218K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB WPR09CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA421.md): Meyer Robert AIR CAM · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N950TC · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel due to the flight's encounter with soft terrain while landing on an unimproved river sandbar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing on an unimproved off-airport surface.
- [NTSB CEN09WA607](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA607.md): Eurocopter AS350 B2 · Némisko, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2009 · C-FHAP · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2009, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Eurocopter model AS350 B2 (AStar), s/n 3292, Canadian registration C-FHAP, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Némisko, Québec, Canada. The helicopter was substantially damaged…
- [NTSB CEN09CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA560.md): Piper PA-12 · Gonvick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2409M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ANC09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA422.md): Cessna 210K · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4600Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA420.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N705LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boulder during a low-altitude takeoff turn.
- [NTSB WPR09LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA419.md): James B. Taplin RV-6 · Orland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N43521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA417.md): Piper PA28R · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4837T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain an airspeed sufficient for normal landing gear retraction during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the airplane's manual override landing gear system, misidentifying that…
- [NTSB ERA09LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA520.md): Luscombe 8A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
- [NTSB ERA09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA490.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N7339Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA488.md): Boeing 717-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N994AT · No damage
  > The flight crew's encounter with convective turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator's dispatch department to provide the flightcrew with current adverse weather information along the planned route of flight. Also contributing…
- [NTSB ERA09FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA487.md): Socata TB20 · Pavo, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N654GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with embedded intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe to extreme turbulence, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing due to overstress.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA545.md): Dekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N811AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09WA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA486.md): Cessna 208 · La Tortuga, Venezuela · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2009 · YV1182 · Substantial damage
  > On August 26, 2009, about 1152 UTC, a Cessna 208B, Venezuelan registration YV1182, registered to and operated by Linea Turista Aerotuy (LTA), as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, had a total loss of engine power. The airline transport (ATP) rated pilot…
- [NTSB ERA09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA494.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA483.md): Beech C24R · Sylva, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N770DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA485.md): Bell 206L-3 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N22ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA551.md): Weber Pelican · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N713DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB CEN09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA549.md): Piper PA-15 · Lakeview, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N4585H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA418.md): Cessna 177 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N30715 · Destroyed
  > An on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA484.md): Piper PA-34 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N47611 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA555.md): Destiny Powered Parachutes Destiny 2000 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N5604B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to avoid the collision with an aircraft on final approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN09LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA543.md): Sportflight International Astra HKS · Bloomfield, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N940Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA559.md): Navion Navion G · Eau Claire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N2418T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC09LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6073V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ANC09LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N4601A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA413.md): Antares US MA-34R · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N2356W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inadvertent increase to high power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA482.md): Bell 206 · Gumboro Township, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N98KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the flight controls before exiting the running helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s practice of exiting the helicopter while it was still running.
- [NTSB CEN09CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA547.md): Cessna 182P · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
- [NTSB WPR09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA412.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N8775P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB WPR09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA414.md): Piper PA-25 · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N6353Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…
- [NTSB ERA09LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA477.md): Vollenweider R/Hurst R F Vans RV-9A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N362TS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to disregard the manufacturer's mandate to replace the gearbox, the manufacturer's failure to provide owners with technical…
- [NTSB ERA09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA479.md): Jonker JS-1B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N504BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach, resulting in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA475.md): Piper PA-22 · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N1415A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA541.md): Cessna CE-560 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N802QS · No damage
  > The lineman’s inadvertent encounter with jet blast.
- [NTSB CEN09LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA538.md): Brown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N352JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA537.md): Rewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ANC09CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA087.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N92770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
- [NTSB ERA09WA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA478.md): Agusta A109E · Ras Tanajib, Saudi Arabia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2009 · N906AH · Substantial damage
  > On August 22, 2009, at 0506 universal coordinated time, an Agusta 109E helicopter, N906AH, operated by Saudi Aramco Aviation, sustained substantial damage during landing and a post crash fire at barge Arabyia 4, in the Persian Gulf, near Ras Tanajib, Saudi…
- [NTSB ERA09LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA476.md): Cessna 150J · Fairmount, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N61022 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated fuel strainer.
- [NTSB ERA09LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA474.md): Cessna T210M · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N732MM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.
- [NTSB CEN10WA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA486.md): Cessna T206 · Hamburg Harbour, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2009 · Substantial damage
  > On August 22, 2009, at 1252 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T206H, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during a water landing at Hamburg Harbour, Hamburg, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN09LA602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA602.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · New Miner, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N3651R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.
- [NTSB CEN09LA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA542.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N1921X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures.
- [NTSB CEN09LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA536.md): Brown Steen Skybolt · Harrison, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N14BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA540.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · East Grand Forks, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N4516K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops while maneuvering at low altitude.

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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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