# 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 ERA09RA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09RA161.md): Cessna 650 · Rome, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2009 · I-FEEV · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB ERA09CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA160.md): Cessna 172M · Le Roy, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N3554Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.
- [NTSB ERA09CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA159.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N1825C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA161.md): Piper PA28 · Fairmont, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N55502 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA166.md): Piper PA-28 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA158.md): Cessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N2333D · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Atmautluak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.
- [NTSB WPR09FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA112.md): Beech A36 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N66819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument…
- [NTSB ERA09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA162.md): Davis Sonex · Crossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N555SX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the ignition power supply as a result of the improper installation of the electronic control unit.
- [NTSB CEN09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA157.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N234LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA109.md): Seher Bearhawk · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2009 · N846BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09WA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA309.md): Learjet 35 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2009 · XB-RYT · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2009 a Learjet 35 airplane lost control on landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (MMCV), Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The crew lost control after touchdown and slid off the runway into the grass and came to rest upright after a 180 degree…
- [NTSB WPR09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA108.md): Douglas DC-3/65AR · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N834TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial…
- [NTSB WPR09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA110.md): Ercoupe 415D · Whitehall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N87349 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA153.md): New Piper PA-46-500T · Aspen, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N535JR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2009 · N7687H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA169.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2009 · N5451P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system.
- [NTSB WPR09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2009 · N95606 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA160.md): Bell OH-58 · Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 2009 · HI-855 · Substantial damage
  > On February 2, 2009, about 1745 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a single-engine Bell helicopter, registration HI-855, impacted terrain after a loss of engine power, while do agricultural application work in the southwest section of Dominican Republic. The…
- [NTSB WPR09CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA106.md): Grumman AA-5 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N5423L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB WPR09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA105.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly at low altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain in a canyon and inadvertently exceeding the climb capability of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident were a high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and a…
- [NTSB ERA09WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA211.md): Piper PA-28R · Santo Antonio do Leverger, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2009 · PT-DJA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA151.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cameron, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N3066E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA156.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2620C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Contributing to this accident was the interference of the flight controls by the heavy coat and boots the pilot was wearing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA147.md): Mooney M20C · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N7774M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA151.md): Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N3628T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA148.md): Cessna 172 · Union Mills, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N53576 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB WPR09FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA104.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N4160A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight break-up while maneuvering as a result of the main rotor blades diverging from the normal plane of rotation and severing the tailboom. The underlying reason for the main rotor divergence could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA150.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Ellenboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Moscow, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N31254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA149.md): D-Fly UL Stork · Jackson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N620KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of an engine cutoff switch during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA207.md): Hall Steven C Lancair LE · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N939CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft pitch control resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was fully locked prior to takeoff and the canopy oscillations in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA149.md): North American T-6G · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N51KT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Both pilot's failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN09FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA146.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N495LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA159.md): Cameron Balloons US V-90 · La Junta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N2097H · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe rate of descent during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong surface winds.
- [NTSB ERA09WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA153.md): Cessna 421B · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2009 · C6-DXL · Substantial damage
  > On January 29, 2009, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421B, Bahamian registration C6-DXL, operated by a private individual as an air ambulance, experienced a loss of engine power while on approach to the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN),…
- [NTSB ERA09FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA145.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Huntington, WV · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2009 · N8047C · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot’s failure to perform adequate preflight planning and to use available in flight resources in a timely manner and (2) his decision to continue visual-flight-rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of an instrument…
- [NTSB CEN09LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA145.md): Cessna 421C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2009 · N345JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of line personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) which allowed an improper fuel filler…
- [NTSB WPR09FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA102.md): Siai-Marchetti SF-260C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N688C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting a return to runway maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR09CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA103.md): Aeronca 7BC · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N2805E · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to perform an accurate visual fuel quantity check prior to initiating the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA148.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N224SB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA144.md): Cox William M Bearhawk · Anahuac, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N3WC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA100.md): Cessna 210A · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2009 · N210TF · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure of the hydraulic power pack to fully extend the main landing gear through both the normal and emergency systems.
- [NTSB CEN09MA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09MA142.md): Aerospatiale Alenia ATR 42-320 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 27, 2009 · N902FX · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to monitor and maintain a minimum safe airspeed while executing an instrument approach in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were 1) the flight crew's failure to…
- [NTSB ERA09LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA143.md): Aero Commander 112A · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N1006J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to continue takeoff with partial engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA141.md): Remos Remos GX · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N9GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight assembly and inspection which resulted in the pushrod connection to the left aileron not being connected, which led to a subsequent inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA142.md): Cessna 152 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N48570 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA191.md): Cessna 182Q · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N759YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA098.md): Cessna 172S · Oceanside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2009 · N562AD · Substantial damage
  > A defective alternator wire splice that resulted in an intermittent electrical system malfunction and erroneous fuel gauge readings, and, a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

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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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