# NTSB investigations, IA

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 CEN10CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA100.md): Cessna P172D · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N8584X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument proficiency.
- [NTSB CEN10LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N53120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA077.md): Cessna 172P · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA599.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N57354 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA534.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N2065B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA533.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Whittemore, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N5003C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of preflight planning and remedial action with resulted in the airplane's inability to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB CEN09CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA532.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N47539 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA527.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N802LL · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.
- [NTSB CEN09CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA516.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform accurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in exceeding the maximum takeoff weight and the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA503.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N60747 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA483.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Royal, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N6701Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA492.md): Stirling Starduster · Earlham, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1XY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA491.md): Cessna 182J · Iowa Falls, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N989TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA455.md): Forster SA-300 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7BT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA451.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N6683K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA409.md): Cessna 172 · Latimer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N8138B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA403.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Ainsworth, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N60015 · Substantial damage
  > A component failure of the fuel control unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA377.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N7795N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.
- [NTSB CEN09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA344.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Murray, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N43524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA121.md): Cessna 150M · Greene, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N899CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA044.md): Cessna 172M · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N333AE · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA021.md): Cessna 150M · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N533JR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on-board prior to flight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA290.md): Unknown Supercat · Redding, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel supply of the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA261.md): Ntbk Wag Aero Sport · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N141ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his approach path which resulted in insufficient altitude and the subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA260.md): Cessna A188B · Camanche, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N53243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA251.md): Air Tractor AT-301B · Monticello, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N3161D · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning in that the pilot failed to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane when the loss of power occurred and…
- [NTSB CHI08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA213.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N45029 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI08CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA242.md): Schweizer G-164A · Jefferson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2008 · N73PB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The corn crop was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI08CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA240.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Salem, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N48412 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the high grass encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI08CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA218.md): Cessna T188C · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N3419J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA220.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Lake View, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N9193F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA205.md): Howell FW2C80TR · Washington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N92FW · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA204.md): Indy T-Bird II · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N95172 · Substantial damage
  > The takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA189.md): Roof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N386PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA150.md): Socata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N849MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger.
- [NTSB CHI08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA108.md): Cessna 172L · Fairfax, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N9832G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inaccurate fuel calculations.
- [NTSB CHI08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA074.md): Swearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037.md): Padelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI07LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA312.md): Beech B35 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N55GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees and terrain during a night visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the night conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA300.md): Cameron Balloons O-77 · Creston, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N9539G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the high wind encountered during the balloon flight and the barbed-wire fence.
- [NTSB CHI07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA285.md): Navion Navion H · Atlantic, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N2540T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and touchdown during landing resulting in overload failure of the left main landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction due to the unlatched cabin door.
- [NTSB CHI07CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA259.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Creston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N9195G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations.
- [NTSB CHI07CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA250.md): Grumman G-164A · Vinton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N48558 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI07LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA246.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hampton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N50877 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI07CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA220.md): Schweizer G-164B · West Liberty, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N8490K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with birds immediately after takeoff and the resulting loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the fence and ditch encountered during the overrun.
- [NTSB CHI07LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA213.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Laurel, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N203DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the upsloping terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA210.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N7034Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing roll. Factors associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA212.md): Bell 47G-5 · Jesup, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N8140J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA203.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Belle Plaine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N57600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA196.md): Anderson Glasair FT II · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N123JA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the downwind leg, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered.

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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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=6&state=IA

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