# 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 WPR09CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA174.md): Aviat A-1B · Beaver, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N665AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ERA09LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA224.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N941DL · Minor damage
  > The flight attendant’s failure to properly restrain herself after taking her jumpseat.
- [NTSB ERA09CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA219.md): Parks Jerry R Lancair · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N320J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA167.md): Cessna 180G · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2009 · N98FC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…
- [NTSB ERA09WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA226.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lugo, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2009 · N221LD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN09FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA230.md): Cessna 337C · Stillwater, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2009 · N373E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of dual engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA215.md): Cessna 182Q · Lexington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2009 · N4871N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG09IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA004.md): Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2009 · N526MD · Minor damage
  > Failure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB DCA09WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA042.md): Boeing B727 · Eldorado, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 2009 · HK4407 · Minor damage
  > On March 26, 2009, at approximately 0355 local time, a Boeing 727, registration HK4407, operated by Cosmos Air Transport of Colombia, struck trees on approach to runway 13 to Eldorado airport, Bogota (SKBO). The crew conducted a missed approach and landed…
- [NTSB ANC09CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA026.md): Cessna 170B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2009 · N2989D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB WPR09LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA166.md): Reimus Sonex FR1 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2009 · N1006N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and apply the correct torque to the rocker arm nuts during maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR09CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA183.md): Denny Aerocraft Kitfox III · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2009 · N392JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA221.md): T51 T51 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2009 · N332BC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the carburetor not being secured to its mounting pad.
- [NTSB DCA09WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA067.md): Bell 206 · Kahramanmaras City, Türkiye · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2009 · TC-HEK · Destroyed
  > On March 25, 2009, an Bell 206, registration TC-HEK, crashed in mountainous terrain near Kahramanmaras City, Turkey. The pilot and five passengers onboard were fatally injured and aircraft was destroyed. The investigation is being conducted by the Turkish…
- [NTSB DCA09WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Trelew, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2009 · LV-VBZ · No damage
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- [NTSB WPR09LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA164.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2009 · N1857H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and monitoring.
- [NTSB WPR09CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA163.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2009 · N139RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB WPR09FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA165.md): Beech 200 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N257NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA09RA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09RA041.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Narita, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 23, 2009 · N526FE · Destroyed
  > On March 23, 2009, at 0649 local time, a FedEx Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11 crashed upon landing at Narita International Airport (NRT), Narita, Japan. The flight originated at Guangzho Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Guangzho, China. Both pilots were…
- [NTSB CEN09CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA235.md): Cessna 210 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N59287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09MA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09MA159.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Butte, MT · Accident · 14 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N128CM · Substantial damage
  > (1) the pilot's failure to ensure that a fuel system icing inhibitor was added to the fuel before the flights on the day of the accident; (2) his failure to take appropriate remedial actions after a low fuel pressure state (resulting from icing within the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA205.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N2360M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.
- [NTSB CEN09LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N5189P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.
- [NTSB CEN09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA232.md): Cessna 150D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N5920T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.
- [NTSB CEN09CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA228.md): Remos Remos GX · St. Charles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N446RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed during a simulated emergency approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA162.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N3920Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA208.md): Cessna 150E · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N4057U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA227.md): Beech A36 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N8120R · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA161.md): Brown Barnett J4B · Sheridan, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N35JB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR09LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA160.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N90764 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA158.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N55962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA213.md): Piper PA32 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N81912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA207.md): Piper PA28-151 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N41568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA356.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N451S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the landing gear selector handle instead of the flap handle during landing rollout, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA226.md): Cessna 172A · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N7326T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB WPR09LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA156.md): Enstrom 280FX · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N280AD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB WPR09LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA153.md): Howes RV-6 · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N6383W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…
- [NTSB WPR09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA172.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N95429 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA218.md): Beech BE-200 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2009 · AEE-101 · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB ERA09LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA203.md): Wayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N312RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.
- [NTSB CEN09FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA220.md): Cessna E162 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N162CE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.
- [NTSB WPR09CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA152.md): Kenneth K Knowles Sonex · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N997KK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA210.md): Cessna 310K · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N6901L · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA09LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA204.md): Flight Design Ctls · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N471CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA216.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N748CD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA151.md): Gates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…
- [NTSB WPR09FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA154.md): Cessna 180F · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2698Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N8215P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA201.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N613FT · Substantial damage
  > An engine air induction explosion for an undetermined reason during repeated engine start attempts.
- [NTSB CEN09LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA238.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N906LA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…

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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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