# 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 CEN09IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA222.md): Bell 206 · Springfield, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N595AE · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA217.md): Cessna 172R · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA215.md): McCurdy Pro Star PT-2 · Springfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N2102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA200.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N213CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation after the passenger door opened during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the door latch.
- [NTSB CEN09LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA209.md): Beech B24R · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N9348S · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate torque of the Number 3 cylinder rod bolts by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the connecting rod and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA219.md): Aeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N82041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA212.md): Piper PA28-151 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N43181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.
- [NTSB CEN09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA210.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA150.md): Piper PA28-236 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N129AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N157SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA09LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA199.md): Shniderman Ervin Stanley LONG-EZ · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N770EZ · Substantial damage
  > A fire of undetermined origin in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA198.md): McNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N5098L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA224.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Lake Vermillion, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N3937T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA214.md): Marlman Stol CH 801 · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N130WM · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA025.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N4112K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing while landing on a snow/ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC09LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA023.md): Helio H-295 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N6478V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a climb while he was packing snow with the airplane's skis in preparation for landing, resulting in a collision with brush.
- [NTSB CEN09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA211.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N338WS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.
- [NTSB CEN09CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA218.md): Bell 222 · Milliken, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA196.md): Piper PA-28 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N82891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09RA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA205.md): Sikorsky S-92A · St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada · Accident · 17 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2009 · G-GZCH · Destroyed
  > Not required for RA.
- [NTSB CEN09CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA213.md): Beech 58 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N8245H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA202.md): Hughes 269C · El Indio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA194.md): Hughes 369D · Lee, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N369RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the overhead wire.
- [NTSB ERA09LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA193.md): Burkholder Jimmy C Zodiac 601HD · Live Oak, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N601DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA206.md): Cessna 402B · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N402BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA201.md): Robinson R22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N456PH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole.
- [NTSB ERA09LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA188.md): MXR Technologies MX2 · Dade City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N262MX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA190.md): Piper PA-42 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N28DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA09WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA038.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-90 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2009 · PK-LIL · Substantial damage
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- [NTSB CEN09FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA195.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Golden, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N9646L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of alcohol and his subsequent impairment.
- [NTSB CEN09CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA199.md): Roach Neil Glasair SU · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N47NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA145.md): Cessna 172R · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N2478B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR09CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA148.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N234AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and altitude, which resulted in an undershoot of the landing zone.
- [NTSB WPR09CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA147.md): Robert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N424RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA223.md): Beech A36 · Querencia, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 8, 2009 · PT-LKH · Destroyed
  > None
- [NTSB ERA09LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA209.md): Piper PA-30 · Lumberton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N8560Y · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear due to worn left main landing gear components.
- [NTSB ERA09FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA185.md): Cessna 182P · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N1913M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN09FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA193.md): Bell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N863H · Substantial damage
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA144.md): MD Helicopter 369D · Trona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N501EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in a high density altitude environment due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ERA09LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA191.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N188TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly torque the fuel pressure line B-nut to the carburetor fitting.
- [NTSB ERA09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N574PG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA196.md): Fritz RV3-A · Greencastle, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N933WF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA149.md): Cessna 172N · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N726RJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA143.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N4134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA187.md): Doyle-Michael Sonerai-II · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N28MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the electronic ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA09LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA184.md): Kevin Eldredge Stewart · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N551X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination and clogging of the fuel system by a post-assembly fuel tank sealant.
- [NTSB ERA09IA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA186.md): Agusta A109E · Gainesville, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N911UF · Minor damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight collision with a duck.
- [NTSB ERA09CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA195.md): Cessna 172P · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N6089K · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA194.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Harrold, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N648LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during his turn to reverse course due to weather. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility at the time of the accident.

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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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