# 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 WPR09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA124.md): Champion 7ECA · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N2835G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA128.md): Cessna 172H · Tucson, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N1408F · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate situational awareness while taxiing that led to an encounter with jet blast.
- [NTSB CEN09LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA171.md): Piper PA-28C-235 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N9487W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA229.md): Cessna 172 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2009 · N733FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA123.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N270YV · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from the stationary vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA136.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8637D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA172.md): Cessna 182S · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N139RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN09LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA170.md): Beech B35 · La Luz, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8799A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage in the right fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA122.md): Cessna 172N · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N6443E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a ravine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight in an area that exceeded the climb rate capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA119.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600 · San Clemente, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N608BP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine’s number two bearing during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA121.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N4729D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide.
- [NTSB WPR09CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA120.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N8816P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.
- [NTSB DCA09WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA029.md): Boeing 747 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2009 · N676NW · No damage
- [NTSB CEN09LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N3710D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds due to inadequate aileron cable tension.
- [NTSB ANC09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA022.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 / U-6A · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N5342G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing toward rising terrain and with a tailwind, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA126.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · N94805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB OPS09IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA002.md): Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · No damage
  > The controller's issuance of an improper climb clearance to the pilot of Berry Aviation flight 510. Contributing to the incident was the controller's distraction while he searched for a misplaced flight progress strip.
- [NTSB DCA09FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA028.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · CBP-108 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind and the instructor pilot's delayed response.
- [NTSB CEN09WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA216.md): Robinson R44 · Tocumen, Panama · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2009 · HP-AM3 · Destroyed
  > The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Panama. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Direccion de Aeronautica Civil Apartados 7501 y 7615 Panama 5 http://www.aeronautica.gob.pa This report is for…
- [NTSB ANC09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA021.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nome, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2009 · N41185 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while on approach in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09WA138.md): Eurocopter EC225 · North Sea, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2009 · G-REDU · Substantial damage
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- [NTSB WPR09LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N48761 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting from the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA169.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Deltona, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N493DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and both pilots'…
- [NTSB ERA09CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA177.md): HI-Max 1700R · Windham, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from houses while flying an unregistered experimental, amateur-built airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA167.md): Beech H35 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N7942D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation (mechanical). Contributing to the accident was the forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09IA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA172.md): Cessna 150 · Grayslake, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N747KA · No damage
  > The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB WPR09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA116.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N8810P · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA176.md): Cessna 206 · Island of Cebaco, Panama · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2009 · HP-1367 RS · Substantial damage
  > Not Required. Investigation is being conducted by AAC, Panama.
- [NTSB ANC09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA020.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N418SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the runway surface during landing. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered terrain, and low-light conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA167.md): Bell UH-1H · Chanco, Chile · Accident · 13 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2009 · CC-CBW · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA115.md): Cessna T337 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N86242 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power to one engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA174.md): Cessna 172 · Ica, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 14, 2009 · OB-1093 · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N6300Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA165.md): Cirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N486CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA019.md): Construcciones Aeronauticas C-212-CC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N440RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's decision to continue flight into adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was blowing snow which limited their visibility during final approach to land.
- [NTSB DCA09MA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA027.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Clarence Center, NY · Accident · 50 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 13, 2009 · N200WQ · Destroyed
  > The captain’s inappropriate response to the activation of the stick shaker, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover. Contributing to the accident were (1) the flight crew's failure to monitor airspeed in relation to the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA114.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N3626T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the number four cylinder base nuts becoming loose, allowing the cylinder to detach from the engine case. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired visibility due to smoke during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA177.md): Dassault Falcon · Samedan, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2009 · VP-BAF · Destroyed
  > This is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.
- [NTSB CEN09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA189.md): Remos G-3/600 · Hilda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N23GX · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA164.md): Beech 95-A55 · Porter, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N9648Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA163.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2009 · N55854 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.
- [NTSB CEN09WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA163.md): Robinson R44 · Budaors, Hungary · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2009 · HA-MIX · Substantial damage
  > N/a
- [NTSB WPR09CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA113.md): Cessna 172D · Bow, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2009 · N2404Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.
- [NTSB ERA09CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA165.md): Helio H-295 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2009 · N99PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09MA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA157.md): Cessna 206H · Quebradillas, PR · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N118ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA158.md): Piper PA-30 · Lakeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N10JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power on the left engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA162.md): Cameron Balloons V-77 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N7524J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the burner pilot light during approach to the landing area and the pilot's failure to relight the burner using alternate sources.
- [NTSB ERA09WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA166.md): Embraer EMB110 · Coari, Brazil · Accident · 24 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2009 · PR-SAE · Destroyed
  > On February 7, 2009, at 1810 universal time coordinates, an Embraer EMB 110P1, Brazilian registry PT-SEA, operated by Manaus Aerotaxi as a commuter flight, experienced an unknown problem after take-off from the Coari, Amazonas Airport (SWKO) in Coari, Brazil,…

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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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