# 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 WPR09LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA411.md): Robinson R44 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N19DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maneuver the helicopter within its performance capabilities while at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA408.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N6038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions resulting in a gear leg collapse.
- [NTSB WPR09CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA416.md): Morgan James E Morgan RV6 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N116JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles.
- [NTSB WPR09CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA415.md): Paul B. Johnson Avid Mark IV · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N333PD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with tall vegetation that ensnared the landing gear during an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA410.md): Piper PA28 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N424PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA473.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA469.md): Raytheon 58 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N167TB · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of thrust due to the second-in-command’s (SIC) inadvertent feathering of both propellers during a high-speed, low-altitude approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the SIC’s performance.…
- [NTSB ENG09WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA012.md): Boeing 737 · Launceton, Tasmania, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2009 · VH-VOC · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) reported that on August 21, 2009, a Virgin Blue Boeing 737-800 airplane registered in Australia as VH-VOC, experienced two compressor surges in the left engine, a CFMI CFM56-7, shortly after takeoff from Launceton…
- [NTSB CEN09LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA546.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N8023Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR09GA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA407.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N807MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach prior to the retardant drop and his subsequent failure to release the retardant load, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA549.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N64344 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA470.md): Cessna A188B · McRae, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N4842R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.
- [NTSB ANC09CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA085.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N72518 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA409.md): Stemme S10-VT · Mackay, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2009 · N35MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR09CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA406.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2009 · N4177L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ENG10WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10WA006.md): Boeing 737-236 · Coca, Ecuador, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2009 · HC-CFD · Minor damage
  > On August 19, 2009, a Boeing 737-236, registration number HC-CFD, experienced a thrust reverser separation from the No. 1 (left) engine, a Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17A turbofan, after touchdown runway 15 and thrust reverser deployment at the Coca - Aeropuerto…
- [NTSB WPR09CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA404.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N690J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA468.md): Piper PA-12 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N7556H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA534.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N2065B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA400.md): Piper PA-24 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N6304P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA403.md): Rockwell 690 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N90AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness, and thus clearance from objects, while operating at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA467.md): Cessna 140A · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N9467A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear due to a preexisting crack adjacent to a weld line.
- [NTSB ERA09LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA464.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC-145 · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N911LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA465.md): Aeronca 7AC · Finleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N83661 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA539.md): Dunn David RAF 2000 C · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N2107 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA535.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N73102 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA533.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Whittemore, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N5003C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of preflight planning and remedial action with resulted in the airplane's inability to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB WPR09FA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA398.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N67361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA471.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…
- [NTSB CEN09LA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA526.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N660RB · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the elevator push-pull rod which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the aircraft's pitch attitude while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA523.md): From Here To There PDQ RV-8 · Tea, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N98AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during recovery from an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA532.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N47539 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA531.md): Fisher Michael H T-BIRD II · Dundee, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N5559A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.
- [NTSB CEN09CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA530.md): Cessna 172 · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N22265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA528.md): Morse, Frank L. Kitfox · Crawford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N39FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into a severe downdraft at low altitude after encountering tailwind over the area.
- [NTSB ANC09LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA083.md): Cessna 185 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N8209U · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA399.md): Aeronca 11CC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4385E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA09TA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA466.md): Cessna 180 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N1044Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA463.md): American Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N3737G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA527.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N802LL · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.
- [NTSB CEN09LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA525.md): Cessna 182 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N2364G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot and ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548.md): Piper PA-15 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4380H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09WA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA524.md): Beech 99 · Évora, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 14, 2009 · F-BTME · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.
- [NTSB ANC09CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2009 · N83278 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09GA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA397.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N217LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ decision to conduct a practice autorotation at low altitude in high density altitude conditions and their failure to attain and maintain an appropriate descent rate. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and the pilots’…
- [NTSB WPR09CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA405.md): Aeronca 7DC-CONV · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N83024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA393.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Westley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N6697Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his decision to operate the airplane well in excess of its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA520.md): Grahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N540S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR09LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA395.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N86GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined 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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