# 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 WPR09LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA217.md): Goodacre CA4-HP · Mansfield, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N33254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a known crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ERA09LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA266.md): Douglas DC3 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N136FS · Substantial damage
  > Worn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA276.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N877LX · No damage
  > The passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA269.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N238SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known adverse weather approaching the airport.
- [NTSB ANC09LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA035.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N3256B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA215.md): Stanton Glastar · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N518PV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09GA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA216.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Stockton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N442NA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during low altitude flight in low ceiling and visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to adequately monitor their location with respect to the rising terrain…
- [NTSB ERA09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA268.md): Diamond DA20 · Townsend, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N561CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA265.md): Cessna 172E · Como, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N5683T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA266.md): Mcgrath Robert F Sonex · Louisville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N692RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel level which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's loss of aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA222.md): Valentin Taifun 17 E II · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N20822 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB WPR09LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA219.md): Ellumax Leasing Epic LT · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N653SB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the engine's fuel control unit. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect machining of an internal component of the fuel control unit, and the failure of the assembling…
- [NTSB WPR09LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA214.md): Cessna T210M · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N6584B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.
- [NTSB WPR09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA229.md): Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N391RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA271.md): Cessna 177 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N2803X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA264.md): Mooney M20J · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N201JT · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA263.md): Keeley/Tidd MK-1 · Demopolis, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N91MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a complete loss of engine power resulting in a stall while maneuvering to land. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA09CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA278.md): Cessna 172N · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N500TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA09CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA270.md): Cessna 150G · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N2792S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
- [NTSB ERA09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA262.md): Tecnam P2002 Sierra · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N122LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA261.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N2938R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ERA09LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA258.md): Cessna A188B · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N4789Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA259.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N818FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning on to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA270.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Kent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N518SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR09LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA213.md): Schweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N17YS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA208.md): Beech V35B · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N8124R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA210.md): Cessna 172E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N3880S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA257.md): Maule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N66VJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the maintenance technician's failure to detect and correct the condition of the carburetor heat duct.
- [NTSB CEN09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA263.md): Laseure Sonerai II · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N232PE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance.
- [NTSB CEN09LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA262.md): Capra, Salvatore O Aventura 2 · Des Allemands, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N912SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to achieve adequate altitude and airspeed before beginning a downwind turn after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA268.md): Luscombe 8 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA264.md): Cessna 182T · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N345TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA260.md): Cessna 210 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to lower the landing gear and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA211.md): De Havilland DHC-8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N449YV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.
- [NTSB WPR09CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA206.md): Cessna 172M · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N9504H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA09LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA269.md): Cessna 208 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N208JW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of one or more compressor turbine blades for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA260.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N476CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA205.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N48259 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.
- [NTSB WPR09LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA203.md): Extra EA-300 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N101PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB WPR09FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA212.md): Cessna T210L · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N367N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers.
- [NTSB WPR09CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA209.md): Cessna 172P · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N64204 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA09FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA045.md): Boeing 767 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · CN-RNT · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s input of full nose down elevator at touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA255.md): Whitehead Titan · Slaughter, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N226BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incorrect use of pitch control, resulting in induced pitch oscillations and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his lack of recency of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA261.md): American Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N273MS · Substantial damage
  > THe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA259.md): Zenith CH-250 · Hollister, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N931CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA258.md): Marlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N77JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CEN09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA257.md): Enstrom 280FX · Dacono, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N409LH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA254.md): American Longevity Searey · Littleton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2009 · N915TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was properly configured for the water landing.
- [NTSB DCA10WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA044.md): Goma, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2009 · Substantial damage
  > On November 19, 2010, about 0900 UTC, 9Q-CAB, an MD-80 operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation, a domestic scheduled passenger flight, overran runway 36 during landing and struck obstacles at Goma International Airport, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…
- [NTSB WPR09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA202.md): Alexander Thomas P Sportsman GS-2 · El Dorado HIlls, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N209TP · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator control torque tube rod end bearing from the elevator torque tube as a result of incorrectly tightened rod end bearing lock nuts.

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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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