# 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 CEN09CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA336.md): Beech F33A · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N33UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate oversight of the flight by the instructor pilot.
- [NTSB ANC09CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA055.md): Champion 7ECA · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N2532F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off- airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA276.md): Cessna A185F · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1015F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB WPR09CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA275.md): Cessna 172S · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N5262Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA317.md): Hughes 369D · Greenville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N8356F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the fourth-stage turbine wheel, resulting in the fatigue failure of one airfoil and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA316.md): Rick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1399X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA335.md): Cessna 140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N76456 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB OPS09IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA006.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Chicago TRACON West Arrival controller's omission of a required clearance, resulting in AAL 879 overshooting the final for runway 28 and losing separation with AAL 93.
- [NTSB ERA09IA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA315.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Greenville, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · N695CD · No damage
  > A pitch control malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA318.md): Piper PA28 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · N8909W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA09RA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09RA052.md): Airbus A330 · Atlantic, France · Accident · 228 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2009 · F-GZCP · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN09WA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA333.md): Cessna 172H · Uddevalla, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2009 · SE-GUP · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish government.
- [NTSB ANC09CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA049.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · N94995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.
- [NTSB WPR09LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA281.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N9955J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.
- [NTSB ERA09CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA363.md): Cessna 182P · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N1481S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA322.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N811SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.
- [NTSB ERA09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA320.md): AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17A · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N391BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA314.md): Piper PA-22 · Aurora, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N4824A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a low fuel condition requiring an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA313.md): Pensinger Zodiac 601 · Greeneville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N250JP · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wind shear on initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09WA617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA617.md): Atec 321 Faeta · Strovíkion, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2009 · OK-JUG19 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA330.md): Frey FLY Baby · Keller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N59357 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA328.md): National Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N31802 · No damage
  > The passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA272.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N5826V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering in flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA310.md): Cessna 172M · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N12151 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA321.md): Cessna 150M · Zebulon, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N7614U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA324.md): Bell 47G · Kyle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N4823 · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher.
- [NTSB CEN09CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA332.md): Hughes 369A · Baltimore, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N298SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA327.md): Cessna 177 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA326.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox · Bloomfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N817R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB WPR09LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA269.md): Storch Aviation Australia PTY SS-MK4 · Boulder, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N2898J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB OPS09IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA005.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B1 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N257PS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Charlotte local control east controller's failure to ensure that the runway was clear prior to authorizing N409DR to enter the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA311.md): Mooney M20D · Clintwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N6628U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA331.md): Gentry John K Chinook PL · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N31773 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and pilot's decision to take off with known control deficiencies with the aircraft which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA329.md): Johnston Coyt E T-18 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N118TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA323.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mendota, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N198LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA268.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N315X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA274.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N25353 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA09WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA073.md): Boeing MD82 · Cagliari Airport, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2009 · I-SMEB · No damage
  > On May 28, 2009, at 5:49 UTC, a Meridiana Boeing MD82, registration number I-SMEB, was not able to pressurize the cabin after take-off from Cagliari Airport, Italy. The automatic standby pressurization system was not operative before the flight and after…
- [NTSB CEN09WA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA390.md): Enstrom Helicopter 480B · Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2009 · N878EE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA308.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2009 · N1669H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA309.md): Cessna 172A · Glenburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2009 · N6843X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA261.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N5699N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the helicopter's collective both during the takeoff sequence and while attempting remedial action in response to an engine over-boost condition, which resulted in a hard precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA262.md): Cessna 210 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N210AK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA304.md): Beech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N8001V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…
- [NTSB ERA09FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA303.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N73U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA337.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Meredith, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N47GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA306.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N49396 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA318.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N120RB · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB CEN09LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA312.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N600GB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA321.md): Cessna U206C · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N3970G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds.

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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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