# 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 CEN09FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA241.md): Cessna T210N · Edinburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N127TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.
- [NTSB CEN09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA246.md): Cessna 195 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N4495C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA221.md): Raytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N3224Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA189.md): Beech A36TC · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N333HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA188.md): Hiller Sixchuter Legend XL · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N16503 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09WA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA370.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Cubiri, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 8, 2009 · XC-MIN · Destroyed
  > On April 8, 2009 at approximately 0800 pacific daylight time a Eurocopter single engine helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain after departing from the Culiacan International Airport, Sinaloa, Mexico. The mission was to take aerial photographs. Several…
- [NTSB CEN09LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA252.md): Bell 222B · Gulf of Mexico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N309CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing on a shipboard helipad.
- [NTSB CEN09IA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA254.md): Bell 206 · Vick, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N295AE · Minor damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CEN09GA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09GA242.md): Cessna 337 · Pittsville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N2489S · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA184.md): Sikorsky CH-54B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N719HT · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of main rotor blade control components by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the main rotor blade's divergent path and their contact with the tail rotor drive shaft during ground operation following landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA185.md): Cessna 172L · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N7582G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA09FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA235.md): Grumman AA-1B · Chesnee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N8998L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel planning and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while descending for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N36597 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one engine cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA181.md): Max A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2009 · N610RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA09WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA237.md): Piper PA-34 · Valdivia, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2009 · CC-CJK · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA244.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N2058X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff from the deck of a fishing vessel.
- [NTSB WPR09IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA187.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Camarillo, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N519XL · Minor damage
  > The cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA180.md): Beech A36 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA233.md): Curtiss Wright P-40N · Mastic Beach, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N740RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA234.md): Cessna 172RG · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N6208V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane on a converging final approach course.
- [NTSB CEN09CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA237.md): Piper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N9600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA179.md): Cessna 182 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N6433A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.
- [NTSB WPR09CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA182.md): Cessna 172S · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N4915F · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a crow.
- [NTSB WPR09CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA178.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N224RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA231.md): Howard William C KR-2 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N456CH · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA230.md): Champion 7HC · Centre, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.
- [NTSB ERA09LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA229.md): Gaynor Donald J RV6A · Englewood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N88WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane while impaired (alcohol) and his decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude resulting in the loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA232.md): Cessna 177RG · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N1838Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the…
- [NTSB CEN09LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA236.md): Argence RV-8 · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N89EA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climbout.
- [NTSB ANC09CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA029.md): Maule M-4-210C · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N40684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitably rough and snow-covered landing area.
- [NTSB ANC09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA028.md): Piper PA-12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N2997M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ERA09FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA228.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Northport, FL · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2009 · N509SR · Minor damage
  > Inadequate torque on one of the No. 6 connecting rod bolt retaining nuts, which resulted in the connecting rod’s separation from the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA027.md): Cessna 180K · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2009 · N2801K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB WPR09LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA177.md): Cessna 337G · Baker, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2009 · N222G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA227.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2009 · N707AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.
- [NTSB WPR09FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA176.md): Maule M-4-220C · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR09FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA175.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sherwood, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N9996D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN09WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA240.md): Schweizer 269C · Kilshanchoe, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2009 · EI-CZL · Destroyed
  > This is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish government.
- [NTSB CEN09CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA244.md): Mooney M20J · Salem, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N115MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extended the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR09CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA173.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2009 · N74815 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hover demonstration and his subsequent loss of helicopter control that resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA09LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA222.md): Rogers Kenneth J Flaglor Scooter · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2009 · N3248Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and the pilot’s preexisting medical condition.
- [NTSB WPR09LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA171.md): Cessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N44FR · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA225.md): Cessna 150L · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N1505Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA220.md): SIAI Marchetti SM-1019B · Dade City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N273LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA233.md): Cessna P210N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N210BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures.
- [NTSB CEN09LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA231.md): Cessna R172K · Hazen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N736CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09IA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA234.md): Bell 206L-3 · Abilene, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N708M · Minor damage
  > The formation and propagation of a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the main rotor blade due to interconnected porosity and resultant corrosion. The area of interconnected porosity was due to a manufacturing defect which was not detected during the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA170.md): Cessna T210L · Madera, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N2445S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA169.md): Piper PA-28-235 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N9249W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA168.md): Cessna 182Q · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N97467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a…

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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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