# 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 CEN09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA485.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N77FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA480.md): Boring Robert Burton RV6A · Demming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N613LE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.
- [NTSB CEN09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA479.md): Piper PA28-151 · Purcell, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N41930 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB WPR09LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA383.md): Beech 76 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N83ER · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear enhanced side brace assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09LA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA438.md): Christopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N179TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA430.md): Cessna 172N · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N733BS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA478.md): P&M Quik GT450 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N703PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA477.md): Cessna A185F · River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N989DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N23189 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA376.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA375.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N7176W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM.
- [NTSB ERA09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA505.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N781PJ · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA428.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Dundee, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N502AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA500.md): Cessna P210N · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N4648A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA075.md): Cessna 180 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N540RT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR09LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA457.md): North American AT-6G · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N555Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA373.md): Grumman G164 · Riverdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N8741H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's supercharger-blower.
- [NTSB ERA09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA439.md): Mooney M20S · Mayfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA426.md): Cessna 150M · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N6433K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.
- [NTSB WPR09CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA377.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N8340S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the collective control and the flight instructor’s delayed reaction to the student pilot’s incorrect control inputs.
- [NTSB ERA09LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA427.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N1494X · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing on an unknown date, resulting in damage to the left main landing gear support fitting.
- [NTSB ERA09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA425.md): Cessna 177 · Towanda, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N2980X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA068.md): Embraer EMB170 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N135HQ · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ERA09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA424.md): White New Standard · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N19157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was a depression near the edge of the turf runway that the airplane encountered during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA475.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N3872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN09CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA472.md): Fisher RV-7A · Brodhead, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N257RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA369.md): Brown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N6140S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA481.md): S.C. Aerostar YAK-52W · Kaunakakai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N691T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA365.md): American Legend AL3 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N918ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and excessive use of the brakes.
- [NTSB ERA09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA422.md): Dart GW · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N20930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the wet turf landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN09LA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA467.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · Sawyer, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N36299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off from a short, grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN09LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA466.md): Luscombe 8C · Mount Carmel, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N37080 · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this accident was not determined.
- [NTSB CEN09LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA463.md): Pilgrim Samuel W JR RV-6 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N56SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rudder pedal which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA462.md): Beech V35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N9112S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA521.md): Maule M-4-220C · Abernathy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N11EN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuselage's tube structure due to corrosion during a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA371.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N1255T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a seal in the hydraulic system resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA364.md): Cessna 150H · Washougal, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N22278 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB WPR09CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA368.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22CK · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N3907A · Substantial damage
  > The premature launch signal given by the wing walker.
- [NTSB WPR09CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA367.md): Xtremeair XP-30/2002339 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N143WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA366.md): Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N350KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA420.md): American AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N65KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.
- [NTSB ERA09FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA417.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N7189W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight at night in adverse weather conditions in close proximity to rising mountainous terrain in a helicopter that was only certified to be operated under VFR and his subsequent failure…
- [NTSB ENG09WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA010.md): Boeing · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 2009 · VH-VBA · Minor damage
  > On July 24, 2009, about 2230 UTC, a Virgin Blue, Boeing 737-700 airplane, registration VH-VBA, sufferend a failue of the nose landing gear axle. During taxi for takeoff, the right nosewheel separated from the nose landing gear leg. The aircraft was able to be…
- [NTSB CEN09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA494.md): Crisman Flightstar Iisc · Malta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N5008E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the flywheel, resulting in a high-cycle fatigue fracture of the crankshaft following takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on an agricultural field.
- [NTSB CEN09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA474.md): Beech H-18 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N87711 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA363.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N2903A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure, during the landing roll, to identify the end of the runway and stop the airplane within the space available.
- [NTSB ERA09CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA416.md): Maule M7 · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N595Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA470.md): Raytheon C90A · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N405DD · Substantial damage
  > The cabin entry door inadvertently opening during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA469.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Miller, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N6689Z · No damage
  > The failure of the operator to shut down aircraft while conducting servicing which resulted in a ground person being struck by the rotating aircraft propeller.

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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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