# Final NTSB investigations, ND

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 CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA175.md): Boeing Stearman A75-N1 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N49955 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply in order to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA155.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Dawson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N2284B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. Factors associated with the accident were the pole and the glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N9882K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dawson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N55259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA021.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N557DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Factors associated to the accident were the precautionary landing, the dark night conditions, and the wire which…
- [NTSB CHI98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N9691P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. The adverse weather condition (low ceiling) and submerged object were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA001.md): Cessna T210N · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N5168A · Substantial damage
  > the circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended position.
- [NTSB CHI97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA294.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N2680Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway, while on final approach to land, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the landing. The exposed runway lip was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA292.md): Boeing 747-422 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N175UA · No damage
  > The flight attendant's seat belt was not secured. A factor was turbulence in the clouds.
- [NTSB CHI97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Larimore, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · Destroyed
  > the pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…
- [NTSB CHI97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA238.md): Velocity Velocity Elite RG · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · CGPNX · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind and proximity of the taxiway sign were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA213.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fessenden, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N41371 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and/or failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB FTW97IA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA261.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dickinson, ND · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N660AM · Minor damage
  > an encounter with unforecast convection induced turbulence (CIT). Related factors were: the flight crew's improper evaluation of the weather, and an inaccurate preflight weather briefing by company weather personnel.
- [NTSB CHI97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA184.md): Weatherly 201C · Buffalo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N1299W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Water on the runway and the soft terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA157.md): Cessna A188B · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N8293G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N280TC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection.
- [NTSB CHI97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA120.md): Maule M-5 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N290X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain condition where the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB CHI97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA101.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Carson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N85257 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA090.md): Curtiss-Wright P-40E · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N7205A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA036.md): Cessna 177 · Regan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N30255 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Factors were clouds, the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his poor evaluation of the weather, and the encounter with unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Bowbells, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · CGOCS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lean the mixture control after applying carburetor heat as the pilot's operating handbook states should be done. The carburetor icing conditions and the terrain were factors.
- [NTSB CHI97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA002.md): Cessna 185 · Finley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N185ND · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA347.md): Champion 7ECA · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N68ME · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA343.md): Beech BE-35 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N1368Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel management was not performed and starvation of the fuel system. A factor involved was inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA277.md): Weatherly 201B · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N1282W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire, while crossing under a transmission line. The proximity of wires to the work area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA257.md): Cessna 188 · Napoleon, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N5708G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the rudder to correct the airplane's drift to the right. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA259.md): Beech C24R · Hazelton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N5247M · Substantial damage
  > inadvertent VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were:…
- [NTSB CHI96LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA250.md): Poppenhagen PUD Knocker Special · Grafton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N380BP · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate fuel system design by the builder which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA228.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N7730Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.
- [NTSB CHI96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Watford City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N21744 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a road.
- [NTSB CHI96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA223.md): Bell TH-13T · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N96161 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA220.md): Grumman AA5B · Fryburg, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N6249L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog, low ceiling, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA216.md): Fairchild SA227AC · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N2692P · Substantial damage
  > insufficient clearance between the second stage compressor impeller and the shroud. A factor was the subsequent fatigue failure of the impeller.
- [NTSB CHI96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA202.md): Piper PA-44 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N853ND · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot used an improper procedure when he demonstrated a rejected takeoff and he misjudged the flare.
- [NTSB CHI96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA194.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA162.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N229AM · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew did not comply with the gear down and lock checklist. The factors were a jammed nose gear and inattentive preflight planning/preparations by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA075.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N6338D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy condition of the taxiway and the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA064.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Munich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…
- [NTSB CHI95LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA323.md): Haugen Kolb Firestar II · Souris, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N42996 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the ultralight vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI95FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA285.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ardoch, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N85115 · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continuing flight into adverse weather. Factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a weather observation and the adverse weather.
- [NTSB CHI95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA276.md): Cessna A185E · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N47428 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. The high wind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA260.md): Schweizer G-164A-450 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N7994 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA241.md): Cessna 188 · Bremen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9980G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA250.md): Grumman G-164 · Park River, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N949X · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power due to the primary lead in the left magneto being grounded against the case, and the improper clearance of the breaker point gaps. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA232.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Carrington, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N80225 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's excessive gross weight, and the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA225.md): Cessna 206 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damage
  > engine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm.
- [NTSB CHI95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA217.md): Schweizer G-164B · Kenmare, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N6623Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining proper climb rate.
- [NTSB CHI95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Linton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N6917W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging distance and altitude. The pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.

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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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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