# 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 ERA09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA110.md): Cessna 172R · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N178AF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA106.md): Embraer ERJ 170-10 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N871RW · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB DCA09FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N9617R · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's unannounced advancement of the left engine throttle, which led to a sustained application of high thrust that caused the airplane to impact the tug.
- [NTSB CEN09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N1216X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA107.md): Moore David DM-1 · Salters, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N75EW · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA106.md): Reamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N675RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA065.md): Boeing 737-890 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N516AS · No damage
  > The failure of the deicing crew to follow company procedures by not receiving confirmation from the flight crew before beginning to deice the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA112.md): Cessna 140 · Highmore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N89418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.
- [NTSB CEN09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA102.md): Beech 95-B55 · Batesville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N8775R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA101.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA111.md): Czech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N524SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.
- [NTSB CEN09WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA150.md): Agusta AW-139 · Norfolk, England, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2008 · G-CHCV · Minor damage
  > On December 23, 2008, an Agusta AW-139 helicopter, registration G-CHCV, experienced multiple system failures including a false baggage compartment fire warning near Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently returned to the departure airport…
- [NTSB CEN09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA114.md): Boeing 747-212B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N486EV · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.
- [NTSB CEN09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA100.md): Beechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N20NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA118.md): Socata TBM 700 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA066.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N379P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.
- [NTSB ERA09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA105.md): Bell 407 · Bow, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N407GB · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.
- [NTSB CEN09FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA098.md): Piper PA-46 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N46SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA063.md): Cessna 180C · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-FIWA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA282.md): Dassault/Sud FAN JET · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N165TW · Substantial damage
  > The inability to stop the airplane on the remaining runway because of icy runway conditions. A factor was the failure of the drag chute to properly deploy.
- [NTSB ERA09FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA100.md): Beech C23 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N2109W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA103.md): Cessna 172 · Corning, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N6621D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DCA09MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA021.md): Boeing 737-524 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N18611 · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…
- [NTSB CEN09FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA097.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-GGBT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA062.md): Diamond DA 20-C1 · Alamo Lake State Park, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N4196M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the performance of a maneuver and his failure to recover from the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR09FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA061.md): Beech V35 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N1587L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA101.md): Steven G Goonen Searey · Polkland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N628MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA103.md): Cessna 210 · Saltillo, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2008 · XB-AWZ · Destroyed
  > On December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and…
- [NTSB ANC09IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09IA015.md): Boeing 737-4Q8 · Sitka, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N771AS · No damage
  > The placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB ANC09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N4131Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA060.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N6182J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA102.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N699G · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA099.md): Piper PA-32R · North Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N9299N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…
- [NTSB ERA09WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA094.md): Piper PA-31T · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2008 · LV-MYX · Destroyed
  > On December 18, 2008, at 0810 universal time coordinated, a Piper Aircraft, PA-31T, LV-MYX, operated by Aviacenter SA, impacted the ground a few minutes after takeoff from San Fernando Airport (SADF), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Visual flight rules prevailed.…
- [NTSB ERA09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA098.md): Hess John L Spezio II · Newville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N66JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA093.md): Beech 36 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N7472N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.
- [NTSB ERA09FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA092.md): Cessna 172S · Goodland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N967SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA057.md): Kaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N267KA · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.
- [NTSB WPR09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA059.md): Cessna 210 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N9619T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA121.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N85213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CEN09LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA095.md): Cessna 402 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4504B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument landing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA109.md): Piper PA28 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N845D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the reduced left main landing gear wheel rotation for undetermined reasons and the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA064.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N1035F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA094.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N511MJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left landing gear to extend due to improper maintenance when the landing gear door was replaced. Contributing to the incident was the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance manual instructions.
- [NTSB ERA09WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA113.md): Britten Norman BN-2A MK III · Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · 12 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2008 · N650LP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA090.md): Bell OH-58C · Osceola County, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2008 · N659HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during low-altitude spraying operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB DCA09IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA017.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N407AW · Minor damage
  > the failure of the maintenance personnel to properly complete the installation, and the inspection personnel to conduct the proper functional test, of the left main landing gear uplock assembly.
- [NTSB CEN09WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA091.md): Piper PA46 · Baden, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2008 · N403HP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN09LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA088.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Gary, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N573BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed and improper flare while landing in gusting winds.

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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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