# 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 WPR09FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA385.md): Cessna 182S · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N23750 · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA389.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N77MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA387.md): Beech 35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N4577V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB ENG09WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA015.md): Airbus A320 · Paris ORLY, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2009 · EC-ICQ · Minor damage
  > On August 5, 2009, a Vueling Airlines Airbus A320-211, registration number EC-ICQ, flight number VY9127, experienced a No. 2 engine, a CFM CFM56-5A turbofan engine, undercowl fire after push back from the gate and engine start. Ground crew informed the flight…
- [NTSB CEN09WA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA506.md): Enstrom F28 · Mont Laurier, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2009 · C-GVQQ · Destroyed
  > On August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, registered to a private individual and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4),…
- [NTSB CEN09CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA504.md): Vanderhoof Steve AIR Comman · Mentone, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N8099P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and subsequent impact with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA497.md): unknown kit · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · UNK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA384.md): Boeing E75 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N5195N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09TA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA440.md): Eurocopter AS 350B3 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N186AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt hover flight without hydraulic power and his subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA445.md): Destiny XLT · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during climbout.
- [NTSB ERA09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA443.md): Cessna 172S · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N2110Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA442.md): Rans S12 · Quitman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N43377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance on final approach.
- [NTSB DCA09CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09CA069.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N8543F · Minor damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA503.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N60747 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA496.md): Lindstrand Balloons 240A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N494LB · No damage
  > A run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.
- [NTSB CEN09CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA495.md): Cessna 172S · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N401LP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA382.md): Stinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N373C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.
- [NTSB ERA09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA441.md): Mooney M20F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N3549N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.
- [NTSB DCA09IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA071.md): Boeing 767-224 · Bavaro, Dominican Republic · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N76156 · No damage
  > The flight crew's inadvertent flight through the top of a convective updraft that resulted in an encounter with convective induced turbulence. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the unrestrained status of several passengers, contrary to the…
- [NTSB CEN09WA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA499.md): Torrance, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2009 · C-GGMG · Destroyed
  > On August 3, 2009, 1545 eastern daylight time, a Cessna TU-206, C-GGMG impacted trees during takeoff from Lake Muskoka, near Torrance, Ontario, Canada. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at…
- [NTSB CEN09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA490.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N1644R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA488.md): Piontkowski Challenger · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N4526G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the telephone line and his poor judgment to fly while under the influence of alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB CEN09CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA483.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Royal, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N6701Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR09LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA386.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Lihue, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N44VZ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA381.md): Schempp Hirth Discus CS · Williams, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain after intentionally releasing from the tow plane at a low altitude during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA380.md): Davenport DAVE-EZ · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7CE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA437.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N551N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB DCA09WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA074.md): Boeing 757 · Barcelona, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2009 · G-CPEM · No damage
  > On August 2, 2009, at about 0750 UTC, a British Airways Boeing 757-236, registration number G-CPEM, declared an emergency during descent into Barcelona International Airport, Barcelona, Spain. The flight had originated at the London Heathrow International…
- [NTSB CEN09LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA486.md): Gallagher Junior ACE · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N413G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a weld joint on the right rudder pedal leading to the loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA489.md): Cessna 182P · Gateway, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N61TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA076.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7509K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged landing on a downsloping, short landing strip, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA378.md): Gray RV-6 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N69KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA09LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA436.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Deer Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · M-BOAT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an out-of-ground-effect hover.
- [NTSB ERA09LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA435.md): Beech B90 · West Point, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1999G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.
- [NTSB ERA09LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA433.md): Boeing A75N1 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N49778 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA434.md): Let L13 · Sparta, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N66FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA09WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA070.md): Cessna U206 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2009 · 5Y-LMB · Destroyed
  > On August 1, 2009, about 1130 UTC, 5Y-LMB, Cessna U206, owned and operated by the African Inland Mission, collided with the ground at Nairobi, Kenya. The airplane was conducting low flight while the passengers were filming the underlying area. During the…
- [NTSB CEN09LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA492.md): Stirling Starduster · Earlham, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1XY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA484.md): Piper PA22 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N8602C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and landing during thunderstorm activity, resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA482.md): Cessna 182K · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N521SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA431.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Minter City, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N60237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09FA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA429.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N581DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA432.md): Bingham Chuck Rotorway 1 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N267BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA502.md): Cessna 337F · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N337BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN09LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA491.md): Cessna 182J · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N989TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA487.md): Cessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N2108Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09IA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA606.md): Saab 340B · Traverse City, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N452XJ · No damage
  > The flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.
- [NTSB CEN09IA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA481.md): Raytheon BE-400A · Sugar Land, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N679SJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the spinner following an unavoidable bird strike. Contributing to the incident were the inadequate engine bird strike certification requirements in place at the time the engine was certified.
- [NTSB CEN09CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA519.md): Cessna 182A · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N2131G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CEN09CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA498.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6S · Montezuma, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N91226 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.

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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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