# 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 WPR09CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA099.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2009 · N5117L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA096.md): Cessna 205 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N8298Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while flying in an area of a low cloud ceiling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight due to a self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB ERA09IA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA140.md): Cessna 402C · Naples, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N2615G · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right main fuel tank, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power from both engines. Contributing to the incident were the pilot's inability to…
- [NTSB CEN09LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA143.md): Cessna 172E · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N5420T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA139.md): Hughes OH-6A · Monroe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2009 · N4191A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during low-level maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA140.md): Cessna 172M · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2009 · N20275 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.
- [NTSB WPR09LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA097.md): Cessna 177B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N30740 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA095.md): Dickson Vans RV-8 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N396JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA154.md): Ultra Flight Challenger · Waldron, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N805FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, the inoperative flight instruments and the pilot's failure to abort…
- [NTSB ERA09CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA138.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2009 · N369PD · Substantial damage
  > Wind gusts during engine shutdown, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tailboom.
- [NTSB WPR09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA092.md): Ryan Navion · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N4443K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel system management. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and failure to perform the prelanding checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA138.md): Piper PA-42-720 · Konigstein, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2009 · DIDIA · Destroyed
  > This is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Government.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB WPR09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA091.md): Siemer James H Earthstar · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N532JS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the rear cylinder's spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB WPR09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA090.md): Mulec Frank A FP-404 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N81633 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.
- [NTSB ERA09LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6566P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel.
- [NTSB ERA09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA136.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Akron, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N1052U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA137.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N8074P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the incorrect installation of the landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate the abnormal procedures checklist prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA141.md): Cessna 172S · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N2465H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA136.md): Beech 19 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6509T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the lack of visibility during the landing due to an ice covered windscreen, and the structural ice that adversely affected the flight…
- [NTSB WPR09CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA088.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S R582 · Ventura, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2009 · N6976C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.
- [NTSB ERA09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jasper, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2009 · N9459J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA089.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Volcano, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2009 · N777WN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control and subsequent exceedance of the glider's airspeed limit for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA094.md): Jones Rodney V Wittman TA · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2009 · N90086 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to a weld joint failure of the left rudder pedal.
- [NTSB ERA09CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA135.md): North American SNJ-5 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2009 · N7861B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in windy conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA085.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2009 · N3170C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a sheared propeller blade's pitch change link. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA09MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA026.md): Airbus A320 · Weehawken, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 15, 2009 · N106US · Substantial damage
  > The ingestion of large birds into each engine, which resulted in an almost total loss of thrust in both engines and the subsequent ditching on the Hudson River. Contributing to the fuselage damage and resulting unavailability of the aft slide/rafts were (1)…
- [NTSB CEN09FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA135.md): Gulfstream Aerospace Commander · Wray, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2009 · N840NK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper preflight planning and conditions conducive for structural icing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA082.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2009 · N3129 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart from a road with a known unresolved engine problem.
- [NTSB WPR09CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA084.md): Cessna U206E · Crane Island, San Juan Is., WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2009 · N9428G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.
- [NTSB CEN09CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA133.md): Brantly B-2B · Cement, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2009 · N2252U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the nearby power lines.
- [NTSB ERA09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2009 · N7918C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure while landing with a low ceiling.
- [NTSB WPR09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA079.md): Beech 95-A55 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N9694Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA133.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N428DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional inflight abandonment of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA171.md): Cessna 120 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N57N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA09WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA023.md): Boeing 737 · East Anglia, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 12, 2009 · G-EZJK · No damage
  > On January 12, 2009, at 1545 Coordinated Universal Time, an easyJet Boeing 737-73V, registered in the United Kingdom as G-EZJK, experienced a violent pitch down during flight. Vmo was exceeded by 100 knots, and a 10,000 foot loss of altitude occurred. The…
- [NTSB CEN09LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA128.md): Probst Baby Ace D · Kilgore, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N610DD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness, resulting in him being lost.
- [NTSB CEN09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA127.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Vermillion 229 · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N193EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known obstruction. Contributing to the accident was the location/placement of lightning rods in the landing zone.
- [NTSB WPR09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA078.md): Cessna 150L · Pescadero, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N21999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA126.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N604WP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to snow/ice contamination on the airplane's lifting surfaces as a result of his decision not to deice the airplane before departure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N778ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA083.md): Cessna 172RG · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N6272R · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the landing gear actuator at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB WPR09LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA077.md): Cessna R172K · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N758FN · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an oil pump/tachometer drive gear failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA212.md): Piper PA28R · Rio Verde, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2009 · PT-NEE · Minor damage
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA130.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Elrosa, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N2553S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control after touchdown on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA125.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N211LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA076.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · West Valley City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N168SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA081.md): Parker 77 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N60DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.
- [NTSB ERA09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA132.md): Cessna 172 · Hardin, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2009 · N28RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use.
- [NTSB CEN09LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA134.md): Inman J D Kolb Mark III · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2009 · N313JD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot maintaining a high angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall when the engine failed.

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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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