# 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 ANC09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA047.md): Helio H-295 · Kaktovic, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N295SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing in mountainous terrain, and her decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.
- [NTSB ANC09LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N7440P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the carburetor air inlet by a piece of engine baffling. Contributing to the accident was a worn engine baffle, and the pilot/owner's failure to have the engine baffle replaced.
- [NTSB ANC09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N8374T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door.
- [NTSB ANC09CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA046.md): Winship Kent S Dogger Craft · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N530KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA045.md): Cessna 170B · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N6946C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while taxiing for takeoff, and his failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB WPR09LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA251.md): Ercoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA289.md): Beech A36 · Beauregard, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N191MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA292.md): Cessna 152 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N6529M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' decision to fly at a low altitude and their inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA316.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Charleston, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N85115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC09CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA043.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N1999P · 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 ERA09CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA294.md): Cessna R182 · Collins, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N7392S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna during a low-altitude aerial observation flight. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN09WA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA306.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2009 · TG-ALD · Substantial damage
  > The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from: Republica de Guatemala Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora"…
- [NTSB CEN09LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA297.md): Ayres S-2R · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N223SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.
- [NTSB CEN09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA300.md): Diamond DA20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N926AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA298.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N225BC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA041.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N405TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA241.md): Rotorcraft Development UH-1B · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N843M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA243.md): ART Lee Delano CH701 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N701LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB OPS09IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA004.md): BE20 · Camp Springs, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · VM206 · No damage
  > The failure of the ground controller to coordinate the runway crossings with the local controller and her failure to scan the runway prior to issuing the crossing instructions. Contributing to the incident was the combination of the front line manager/tower…
- [NTSB CEN09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA299.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Franklinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N61740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the weight-shift trike.
- [NTSB CEN09IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA294.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N371SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA305.md): Flight Design CT2K · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N433CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA293.md): Cessna 170B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N3210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA240.md): Fagan BearHawk · Hadley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N232PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA292.md): Cessna 172N · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N73842 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09GA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09GA040.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N7196H · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor transmission mount design, which resulted in an in-flight vibration/oscillation, and damage to the helicopter during an emergency descent and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of information from the manufacturer regarding…
- [NTSB ANC09CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA039.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N3469C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09WA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA288.md): Cessna 172 RG · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 11, 2009 · CP-2492 · Destroyed
  > On May 11, 2008, about 1930 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 172 RG, Bolivian registration CP-2492,, registered to and operated by a private individual, impacted a tree with its left’s wing and then the ground, where a fire ensued. The accident sight was…
- [NTSB ERA09CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2009 · N8403R · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a landing.
- [NTSB ENG09WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA005.md): Boeing 747-436 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 11, 2009 · G-BYGA · No damage
  > On May 11, 2009 at 18:37 UTC, a British Airways Boeing 747, powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-524H2-T engines, experienced a No. 3 thrust reverser unlock light illumination during the takeoff roll from the Tambo International Airport (FAJS - formerly known as…
- [NTSB WPR09LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA237.md): Cessna U206E · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1457M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA236.md): Cessna 140 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N73017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA238.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N8401W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09WA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA291.md): Piper PA-30 · Port Sudan, Sudan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2009 · N502TC · Destroyed
  > On May 10, 2009, at 0530 universal coordinated time (0830 local time), a Piper PA-30, N502TC, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain about 26 nautical miles northwest of Port Sudan, Sudan. The two Yemani pilots onboard were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA09WA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA286.md): Bell 407 · Malyshkino, Russia · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 10, 2009 · RA-01895AO · Substantial damage
  > On May 10, 2009, approximately 1001 universal time coordinated, a Bell 407 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01895AO, impacted terrain in the Irkutsk region approximately 3 kilometers from Malyshkino, Cheremshanka. The helicopter was substantially damaged.…
- [NTSB CEN09LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA285.md): Rockwell International 112A · Metropolis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA304.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N169PA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN09CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA290.md): Bolton Ricky D Rotorway E · Brookeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N602DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control while hovering in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA289.md): Jihlavan KP · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N21KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA242.md): Cessna 182M · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N71165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA235.md): Beech 95 · Minden, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N1533Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a low altitude maneuver that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR09FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA234.md): Upton Bakeng Duce · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N86YP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the right wing, which resulted from the pilot's performance of a maneuver that produced aerodynamic loads that exceeded the wing spar’s degraded strength. The wing spar strength degradation was due to the builder's failure to comply…
- [NTSB WPR09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA280.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N3370E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA233.md): Cessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N2383Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA232.md): Atkins John RAF 2000 G · South Prairie, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N1435X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision that resulted in an airspeed reduction and subsequent loss of lift provided by the rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other…
- [NTSB ERA09CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA299.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N482MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as an instructor and delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA285.md): Richard Rank KitFox 4 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N248DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted formation takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA288.md): Smysor Kevin Velocity · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N45YV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an in-flight failure of the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA287.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N6027V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, resulting in a delayed stall recovery attempt.

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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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