# 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 WPR09CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA231.md): Fuhrmann-Super Emeraude Stretched · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N11LF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA09WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA050.md): Frankfurt, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2009 · HL7419 · Substantial damage
  > On May 8, 2009, at 1959 UTC a Boeing 747-400, Korean registration HL7419, operated by Asiana Airlines lost an inboard trailing edge flap during approach to Frankfurt/Main Airport, Germany. There were no injuries on the scheduled flight from Seoul, South…
- [NTSB DCA09WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA049.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD90 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2009 · HZ-APW · Substantial damage
  > On May 8, 2009, at 1558 local time, a Boeing McDonnell Douglas MD90, Saudi Arabian registration HZ-APW; S/N 53513, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines was damaged when exiting a high-speed taxiway after landing on runway 15R at Riyadh Airport. The laft main…
- [NTSB CEN09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA284.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N60HG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA295.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Lisse, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N248LF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA253.md): Cessna 172N · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N172SV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA230.md): Cessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N2722T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N456SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09WA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA286.md): Cessna 340 · Veracruz, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 7, 2009 · XB-CUC · Destroyed
  > On May 5, 2009 at about 0900 central daylight time a Cessna 340, Mexican Registration XB-CUC crashed while returning to land after takeoff at General Heriberto Jara Corona International Airport, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. The pilot requested to return to the…
- [NTSB CEN09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA283.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N8080K · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
- [NTSB WPR09LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA228.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Marysville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N40208 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while making their final approach for landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA283.md): Beech K35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N111YR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB DCA09FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA048.md): Boeing DC-10 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N139WA · Substantial damage
  > the captain’s inappropriate control inputs following a firm landing, resulting in two hard nose-gear impacts before executing a go-around. Contributing to the inappropriate control inputs was the captain’s fatigue and physical discomfort; and a possible lack…
- [NTSB CEN09CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N7271J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA038.md): Cessna TU206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N629SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident were conditions conducive to structural icing/frost.
- [NTSB CEN09LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA281.md): Cessna 551 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2009 · N740JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA037.md): Cessna 140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2009 · N1685V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA227.md): Grumman G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N6628Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA09LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA281.md): Polaris Motors 582 FIB · Lexington, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N171MB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB DCA09FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA047.md): Airbus A320 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N311US · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s excessive pitch-up of the airplane while landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a tailstrike following a bounced landing. Contributing to the bounced landing were a high descent rate and excessive thrust resulting from the first…
- [NTSB CEN09LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA278.md): Glasflugel H201B · Meadow Lake Airport, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N17TD · Substantial damage
  > A programming anomaly within the winch's computer aided launch control system, which incorrectly limited the maximum winch speed during launch of the glider.
- [NTSB CEN09LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA274.md): Beech 35-C33 · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N528BM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA275.md): Bell 407 · High Island 138 · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N164RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windsock during the approach.
- [NTSB WPR09CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA224.md): Robinson R44 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N441CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB CEN09LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA277.md): Champion 7GCBC · Surrey, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N5106T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt pull-up maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynammic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA280.md): Cessna 152 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N4590K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA279.md): American AA-1 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N5905L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA10WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA008.md): Boeing 737 · Antalya, Türkiye · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2009 · F-GFUF · Minor damage
  > On May 2, 2009, a Boeing 737, registration FG-FUF, operated by Europe Airpost, encountered turbulence and possibly entered an unusual attitude north of Antalya, Turkey. The BEA France is conducting an investigation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA276.md): Hawkins August E Aventura II · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2009 · N20GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airspeed indicator due to separation of the pitot-static line at the left wing root.
- [NTSB WPR09LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA226.md): MD Helicopter 369FF · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2009 · N67FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude as a result of the helicopter's grappling hook temporarily becoming ensnared with an underwater obstruction.
- [NTSB WPR09LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA223.md): Cessna 182Q · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2009 · N382CH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank.
- [NTSB WPR09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA225.md): Rans S-7 · Atomic City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2009 · N4272M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ENG09WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09WA006.md): Boeing 757-236 · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2009 · HC-CHC · No damage
  > On May 1, 2009, 1315 local time, a AEROGAL Boeing 757, powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines experienced a compressor stall after takeoff from the Simon Bolivar International, Guayaquil Ecuador. While climbing through 700 feet, the pilot heard a noise…
- [NTSB WPR09CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA220.md): Bell OH-58A · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N175SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB ERA09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA280.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N739RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA277.md): Piper PA-30 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N8034Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA273.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N7519V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA275.md): Piper PA-12 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB DCA09WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA060.md): Boeing 737 · Kwilu, Bandundu, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2009 · TL-ADM · Destroyed
  > On April 29, 2009, about 0800 UTC, TL-ADM, a Boeing 737-200, operated by Bako Air of the Central African Republic, a ferry flight, crashed at the locality of Massamba, District of Kwilu, province of Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo. All seven occupants…
- [NTSB CEN09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA272.md): Cessna A185F · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N4603E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA271.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N2560Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09WA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA279.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Mt. Ainos, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2009 · 4X-CWN · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA267.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Mayfield Village, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2009 · N504MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inattention to basic aircraft control while attempting to program the…
- [NTSB ANC09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA036.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2009 · N7352P · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot during a simulated loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at a reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA272.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · N9884Q · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended time before overhaul.
- [NTSB ERA09IA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA267.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · N769EA · Minor damage
  > Installation of an improper bearing in the landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB ERA09FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA273.md): Explorer Aeronautique Ecoflyer · Lebanon, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · C-IOFL · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the left wing due to failure of one of the inboard attachments to the fuselage.
- [NTSB ERA09CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA274.md): Cessna 150K · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · N6213G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB DCA09WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA046.md): Boeing 737 · Guadalajara, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 27, 2009 · XA-MAF · Substantial damage
  > On April 27, 2009, at approximately 1638 local time, a Boeing 737-2K9, serial number 22505/815, Mexican registration XA-MAF, operated by Magnicharters as flight 585 landed with main gear retracted on runway 28 at the Guadalajara-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla…
- [NTSB WPR09LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA218.md): Weinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during 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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