# 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 ERA09LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA460.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Acworth, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N527BB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel airfoil.
- [NTSB ERA09LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA459.md): Cessna 150 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6676S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.
- [NTSB ERA09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA462.md): Unknown Sabre-Trike · Crandall, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09FA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA518.md): Beech E18S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N3038C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA522.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N9794 · Substantial damage
  > A jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA081.md): Cessna 150H · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6687S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA392.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N939RG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA458.md): Beech BE-23 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9261S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA461.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N817PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out.
- [NTSB CEN09CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA517.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.
- [NTSB ANC09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA080.md): Cessna 206 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N5110U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB ERA09LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA480.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N2292E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear strut due to an improper weld repair by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA454.md): Pongracz John M Nieuport 1 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N112PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DCA09WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA072.md): Boeing 737 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2009 · JA56AN · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2009, a Boeing 737-800, registered JA56AN, operated by Air Nippon Co., Ltd. as flight ANA298, took off from Tottori Airport at 19:12 Japan standard time (10:12 UTC) and landed at runway B of Tokyo International Airport at 20:23 Japan standard…
- [NTSB CEN09CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA516.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform accurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in exceeding the maximum takeoff weight and the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA515.md): Cessna TR182 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N736UD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with the deer during the night landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA514.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · DeWitt, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N5018S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA507.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB ANC09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA077.md): Infinity Commander · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N50204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA401.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N32105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR09CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA394.md): Piper PA-12 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N7670H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA453.md): Laurienzo Gabriel A Varieze · North Augusta, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N808SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA452.md): Maxair Drifter · Bumpass, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N160HA · Substantial damage
  > The accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.
- [NTSB ENG13WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13WA019.md): Cessna 172P · Khaoyai National Park, Thailand, Thailand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2009 · HS-BAE · Destroyed
  > On August 9, 2009, a Cessna 172P aircraft, registered HS-BAE, operating a route training flight from Nakhon Ratchasrima Airport Thailand to Donmuang International Airport (Bankok Thailand) with 2 student pilots, collided into mountainous terrain in Khaoyai…
- [NTSB CEN09CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA544.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a preceding large business jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN09CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA513.md): Beech A36TC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N336TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA511.md): Brantly B-2B · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N9023Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action to abort the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB ANC09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N95723 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of the propeller after starting the float-equipped airplane's engine by hand-propping.
- [NTSB ERA09WA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA552.md): Mooney M20F · Warwickshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2009 · G-CEJN · No damage
  > On August 8, 2009, at 1218 UTC, a Mooney M20F, G-CEJN, was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed during landing at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB ERA09MA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA447.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > (1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…
- [NTSB ERA09LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA457.md): Tidd Wesley Mini-Max · Hodgdon, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N569WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA455.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N70ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA451.md): Engle David TWO Place · Manlius, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N9259F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA450.md): Stump Bradley Kolb · Calhoun, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N2456 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB ERA09LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA448.md): Kociemba Robert H T-Bird II · Keymar, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N90458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA505.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N54804 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA391.md): Navion Navion A · Adrian, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N4898K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB WPR09FA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA379.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N6905B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR09CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA388.md): Aeronca 7AC · Broadus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N84787 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA456.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N20977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA446.md): Lobb Kenneth CH 701 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N75644 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the alternator drive gear.
- [NTSB ERA09CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Milford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N9432X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09WA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA529.md): Bell 412 · Manzanillo, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2009 · XA-HSH · Destroyed
  > On August 7, 2009 a Bell Helicopter model 212 was destroyed when it impacted the ground in low visibility mountainous terrain. The pilot and on board mechanic were killed. The helicopter is located near a mountain top and is not accessible. When to helicopter…
- [NTSB CEN09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA512.md): Hooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N37JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA390.md): Luscombe 8A · Eatonville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N28425 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.
- [NTSB ERA09LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA444.md): Boeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8-311 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N328EN · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with convective clouds resulting in moderate turbulence and serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ENG09WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA020.md): Austria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2009 · Minor damage
  > On August 6, 2009, at approximately 15:28 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Fokker F28 Mk0100, registered in Austria and operated by an Austrian Commercial Aircraft Operator, experienced an electrical fire/smoke during engine startup for departure at…
- [NTSB CEN09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA501.md): Beech 35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N4554V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA509.md): Cessna 172S · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N6186T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA508.md): Cessna 170A · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N9793A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

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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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