# 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 CEN09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA468.md): Corvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA465.md): Piper PA32R · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N301RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA073.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N39226 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck.
- [NTSB WPR09LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA372.md): Piper PA-30 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7504Y · Substantial damage
  > A tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the disabled landing gear warning horn.
- [NTSB WPR09LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA362.md): Mooney M20C · Elma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N6422U · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB ERA09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA414.md): Hughes 369 · Franklin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N61735 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB CEN09CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA587.md): Tolbert Robert R Rans S-6 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N410BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA455.md): Forster SA-300 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7BT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA072.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N68088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB WPR09TA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA356.md): Bell 212 · Willow Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N212HP · No damage
  > The rappeller's failure to properly latch the rappelling harness to the rappelling assembly before exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR09LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA361.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N117KR · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined hydraulic system malfunction in the engine compartment during descent from cruise flight which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB WPR09CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA360.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jerome, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N747ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm's, and the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA473.md): Stinson 108 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N192C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA464.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N8778D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA452.md): Weatherly 620B · New England, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N2027K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA358.md): Wsk-Pzl Meilec PZL M18B · Rockland, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2009 · N7813T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during an aerial application reversal turn.
- [NTSB DCA09WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA066.md): Boeing 767 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · N658UA · Minor damage
  > On July 20, 2009, UAL flight 949, a B767 enroute from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare experienced smoke in the cockpit and the crew elected to divert to Keflavik, Iceland. The flight landed without further incident and no injuries among the 11 crew and 178…
- [NTSB ANC09WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA079.md): Robinson R44 · Tajima, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · JA32CT · No damage
  > On July 20, 2009, about 0925 Japan standard time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Japanese registration JA32CT, collided with mountainous terrain about 9 miles southeast of the Tajima Airport, Tajima, Japan. The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to…
- [NTSB ANC09WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA071.md): Piper PA-46-31P · Kamsack, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · C-GUZZ · Substantial damage
  > On July 19, 2009, about 2100 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-31P airplane, Canadian registration C-GUZZ, crashed on takeoff from Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada. Two people aboard received fatal injuries, and the remaining two people aboard received…
- [NTSB WPR09CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA359.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N65825 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA11LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA028.md): Brown Thomas E Thorp T-18 · Lake Como, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N33TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around while landing with variable wind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA413.md): Cessna 152 · Ponce, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N5518P · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s impact with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA412.md): James O'Bert Vari-Eze · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N39DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA410.md): Robinson R44 · Silver Spring, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N25VH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to fully control the helicopter, during cruise and the resultant off-field hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA409.md): Cessna 170B · Mahwah, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N8339A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA444.md): Beech TC-45J · Verdel, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N6688 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane that was not airworthy and for which he was not properly rated to operate, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing to a field following an engine failure. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN09IA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA456.md): Cessna 172R · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N77AF · No damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle…
- [NTSB ANC09CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA070.md): Dressen Donald L Back Count · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N425BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA357.md): Weiss Lancair · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N244RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR09LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA355.md): Beech 35-B33 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N9772Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA354.md): Leider T-18 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N37GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09WA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA454.md): Cirrus SR22 · Perrigny, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2009 · N752CD · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB CEN09LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA445.md): Marvin Faulk Tinker Bell · La Porte, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N62431 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA458.md): Cessna 172M · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N5556S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA453.md): Piper PA28 · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N33365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA450.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Waring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N2991D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll-out. Contributing to the accident was the worn left main landing gear brake.
- [NTSB CEN09CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA449.md): Foglio Tiger CUB · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N312TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA069.md): Cessna 172L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N7136Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avail himself of additional information that…
- [NTSB WPR09TA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA353.md): Croman SH-3H · Willow Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N613CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate power during egress from a heliwell, which resulted in collision with the heliwell and a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA09FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA419.md): MD Helicopter 530 (369FF) · Camp Butler, Iraq · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N974BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a low-level course reversal.
- [NTSB ERA09FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA411.md): Cessna R182 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N778RK · Destroyed
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA10WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA009.md): Boeing 737 · Stansted, United Kingdom · Incident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 2009 · EI-DLJ · No damage
  > On July 17, 2009, while boarding the airplane, a child passenger fell off the airstair to a Ryanair Boeing 737, registration EI-DLJ, at London Stansted airport. The passenger was seriously injured. The UK AAIB is investigating.
- [NTSB CEN09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA448.md): Cessna C-182 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N7482Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and continued flight into adverse weather resulting in the collision with the pier during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA350.md): Bielawa Rotorway E · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N3213K · Substantial damage
  > The failure (disbonding) of a composite main rotor blade for undetermined reasons, leading to an immediate loss of control in flight during hover.
- [NTSB WPR09CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA348.md): Cessna 172M · Thermopolis, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N5461Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to ensure that his dual student maintained clearance from the terrain during a dark night visual flight rules descent.
- [NTSB ERA09LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA407.md): Cessna 120 · Morristown, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N7227E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA447.md): Cessna A188B · Suring, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the engine failure was the operator's failure to overhaul the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's…
- [NTSB ANC09TA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA068.md): Cessna 180A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N4UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR09FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA347.md): Raytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR09CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA351.md): Cox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N4276M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a 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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