# 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 WPR09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA260.md): Stinson SR-8B · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N17119 · Substantial damage
  > The application of unintended braking input due to the pilot's failure to keep his feet correctly positioned on the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA307.md): Aerotek Pitts Spec · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N55MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA319.md): Mileski Zenair · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N701MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA314.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N685J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA264.md): Polit Kitfox Ser 5 Outback · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N781VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA263.md): Lanham Lancair IV · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N144L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during en route descent while operating in known icing conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA258.md): Cessna 320D · Fallon, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N320KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA271.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 235 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N315RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of any experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA267.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N3094L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA09WA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA305.md): Raytheon B-350 · Porto Segura, Brazil · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2009 · PR-MOZ · Substantial damage
  > On May 23, 2009, at 0030 universal time coordinated, a Raytheon B-350, Brazil registration PR-MOZ, operated by Metered Holdings LTDA, impacted the ground 200 meters from the threshold to runway 15 at the Terra Vista/Porto Seguro (SBTV), Porto Segura, Brazil.…
- [NTSB ERA09LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA302.md): Hazelwood Michael S RV-8 · Decatur, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N875MH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the CJ-6A while maneuvering. This report was modified on September 10, 2010.
- [NTSB CEN09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA325.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N4892D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA334.md): Aerotrike Safari · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N8035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA315.md): Holsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.
- [NTSB WPR09LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA253.md): Gauchat Safari · Rock Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N147MD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main rotor head during cruise flight as a result of cyclic fatigue of the main rotor head spindle. The fatigue crack was due to an inadequate manufacturing process.
- [NTSB ERA09WA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA354.md): Robinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2009 · PR-NDF · Destroyed
  > On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…
- [NTSB DCA09IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA055.md): Airbus A330 · Los Cayes, Haiti · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2009 · PT-MVB · No damage
  > The final report for this incident was combined with and can be found under NTSB Investigation number, DCA09IA064.
- [NTSB CEN09CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA317.md): Cessna 182E · Martinsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N3229Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA313.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N7056U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA255.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N843AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was an improperly parked airplane that encroached upon the taxiway area.
- [NTSB WPR09LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA254.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N4718H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA256.md): Westerhout/Gagnier Escapade · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N29DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional/lateral control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA301.md): Cessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N9492E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA300.md): Tecnam P2002 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N524LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA298.md): Ayres S2R-G1 · Bald Eagle, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N6134T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB CEN09LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA311.md): Thornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N39JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA308.md): Cessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N17214 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…
- [NTSB CEN09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA320.md): Beech B19 · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA310.md): Luscombe 8E · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N2450K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA257.md): Piper PA-20 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N1591A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
- [NTSB ERA09CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA297.md): Cessna 172 · Perryville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N3063U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DCA09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09CA051.md): Boeing 767 332 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N129DL · No damage
  > Inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise.
- [NTSB WPR09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA247.md): Boeing A75N1 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N450JN · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA248.md): Cessna 172N · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N738NN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA307.md): Beech C35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N1945D · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.
- [NTSB WPR09CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA252.md): Cessna 185E · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2009 · N70083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA296.md): Piper PA-28 · Dingman, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2009 · N4130W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA246.md): Cessna 172 · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N70323 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.
- [NTSB WPR09CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA266.md): Cessna 172S · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N541ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA265.md): Boeing E75 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N4787V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA259.md): Venus Trike · Kuna, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA293.md): Gossard Ronald F Kitfox IV · Camden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N92RG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the engine muffler exhaust pipe and resulting impingement of hot exhaust gases on the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA322.md): Stinson 10A · Pickwick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N31584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA303.md): Airborne XT912 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N912LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA044.md): Maule M-4-220C · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N2031U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA245.md): Cessna 172N · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N738LF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA418.md): Boeing 757 · Cuba, Cuba · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N657DL · No damage
  > An unanticipated inflight encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA09LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA295.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N323JT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in excessive side loads to the right main landing gear and the separation of the outer main landing gear rib from the right wing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA302.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Gallup, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.

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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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