# NTSB investigations, NJ

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 ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB ERA10FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA062.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N4499T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ENG09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA018.md): Boeing 767 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N66051 · Minor damage
  > Failure of Main Landing Gear (MLG) truck beam was due to contamination of the inner surface corrosion protective layers from hydraulic fluid and deice fluid that resulted in corrosion and intergranular stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA469.md): Raytheon 58 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N167TB · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of thrust due to the second-in-command’s (SIC) inadvertent feathering of both propellers during a high-speed, low-altitude approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the SIC’s performance.…
- [NTSB ERA09LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA468.md): Piper PA-12 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N7556H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA459.md): Cessna 150 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6676S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.
- [NTSB ERA09MA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA447.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > (1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…
- [NTSB ERA09CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA437.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N551N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA09LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA427.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N1494X · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing on an unknown date, resulting in damage to the left main landing gear support fitting.
- [NTSB ERA09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA409.md): Cessna 170B · Mahwah, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N8339A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion.
- [NTSB ERA09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA384.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N6502A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of a wildlife mitigation program.
- [NTSB ERA09LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA379.md): Cessna 172M · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA391.md): Cessna 172RG · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N751DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft during taxi operations.
- [NTSB ERA09LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA368.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N300FA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA336.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N43766 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA322.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N811SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.
- [NTSB ERA09CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA306.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N49396 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA227.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2009 · N707AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.
- [NTSB ERA09LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA204.md): Flight Design Ctls · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N471CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA190.md): Piper PA-42 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N28DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA191.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N188TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly torque the fuel pressure line B-nut to the carburetor fitting.
- [NTSB ERA09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA192.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2009 · N176MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA163.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2009 · N55854 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.
- [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 ERA09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA116.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N95156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees during the night landing approach and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [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 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 ERA09CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA086.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N2125J · Substantial damage
  > The unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA09CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N6180R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA199.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N906BA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action (flight control inputs) during a practice autorotation/run-on landing resulting in fracture damage to the main rotor system Starflex.
- [NTSB MIA08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA194.md): Glasflugel H-301 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2008 · N1263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of flaps during the landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC08LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA311.md): Mooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N301KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA166.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N494ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's degraded emotional/mental state due to stress.
- [NTSB CHI08LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA215.md): Piper PA-12 · Rio Grande, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N4361M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA250.md): Cessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739UG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB MIA08CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA140.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Windslow Twp, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N2785A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB OPS08IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA010.md): Cessna 172 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N316AS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Probable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement…
- [NTSB NYC08FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA239.md): Jahns Vans RV-7 · Neptune, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N916R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA233.md): Cessna T182T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N357TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB OPS08IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA009.md): Learjet 45 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N988PA · No damage
  > The local air traffic controller's failure to follow published procedures and directives, resulting in a landing airplane coming in close proximity to runway workers.
- [NTSB NYC08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA228.md): Cessna 172M · Toms River, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N13105 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks.
- [NTSB NYC08LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA224.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 Delfin · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N29DJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter that was not identified due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC08LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA222.md): Dennis P. McGurk F1 Rocket · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N623BL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the proper tank prior to performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB NYC08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA200.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA184.md): Cessna 337A · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N5382S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was…
- [NTSB ANC08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA069.md): Cessna 421 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N777FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA181.md): Cessna 172 M · Hampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N9882Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA022.md): Boeing 747 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N704CK · Minor damage
  > An engine fire in the No. 3 engine due to the failure of, and subsequent flammable fluid leak from, one of three fuel or hydraulic lines located in the engine's accessory raceway that ignited when the fluid came in contact with the hot engine cases.…
- [NTSB MIA08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA072.md): Eurocopter France AS350B1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N152TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight preparation and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter.

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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" = 'NJ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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