# Final 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 WPR23LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA240.md): Cessna 140 · Cedar Mountain, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N2358V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart with a high density altitude, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR23LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N6430P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.
- [NTSB ERA23LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA295.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206B · Sandersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N919AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA279.md): Edmisten Robert Eugene SR Rans S-14 Airaile · Bonaire, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N528RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB ERA23LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA278.md): Gopalan Hariharan 4 Place · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N108YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA274.md): Piper PA-30 · Claxton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N7240Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s improper fuel management, which resulted in the airplane’s right engine being starved of fuel and its subsequent total loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA331.md): David Brown/U Balldin/T Morgan Zenith Stol CH701 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N1836E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed resulting in exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. The low altitude at which the flight was conducted contributed to the outcome.
- [NTSB CEN23LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA265.md): Bearhawk Model 5 · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N619MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a building. Contributing to the accident were the obstacles at the airstrip that prevented the pilot from performing a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA259.md): Aviat A-1B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N307F · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s unsafe inflight operation of the airplane and failure to maintain clearance from a person on the ground, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB WPR23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA243.md): Kitfox 2 · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N729U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA23LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA303.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N285MG · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA267.md): Cessna 421 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N123SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA266.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN23LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA264.md): Beech B19 · Scott City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N9721Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing that formed while the engine was operating at a low power setting for an extended period before departure.
- [NTSB WPR23LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA241.md): Cessna 172K · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N84385 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA275.md): Aeronca 11AC · Pence Springs, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N9543E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA263.md): Cessna 182G · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N3289S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA262.md): Piper PA23 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N4307P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA261.md): Quad City Challenger · Cedar Creek, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A seizure of the power takeoff piston due to inadequate maintenance to the lubrication system, which resulted in a lack of oil lubrication and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN23LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA260.md): Sharp Glennis Escapade · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N907ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a soft-field takeoff after encountering a wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA259.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N8446B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA257.md): Avid Magnum · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N103DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering in low visibility conditions due to smoke and haze.
- [NTSB CEN23LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA255.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westhope, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2023 · N7419Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an impact with terrain after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N3531Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA235.md): John Topliff PA18-200EXP · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N356AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control on landing roll out, during variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA254.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N10BR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall during the off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA251.md): Cessna 180 · Osceola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N3127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA250.md): Champion 7EC · Waunakee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N80461 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture.
- [NTSB CEN23LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA249.md): Cessna 175 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N9354B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins.
- [NTSB CEN23FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA248.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Duluth, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N308ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA272.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N3069S · Substantial damage
  > Wear of the fuel control unit drive shaft and the corresponding fuel pump drive gear, which resulted in the disengagement of the fuel control unit from the fuel pump, a decrease in fuel flow, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA252.md): Starduster II · Norwich, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N299KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout due to interference from the pilot’s foot/shoe with the airplane structure that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cedar Lake, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N4076H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to attain/maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the lake.
- [NTSB ANC23LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA044.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N9214C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control, while landing, due to a flat main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB ERA23LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA271.md): Cessna 172 · Seymore, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N12395 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN23LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA246.md): Piper PA46 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N463HP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil suction screen plug during recent maintenance, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA245.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louise, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N932SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA244.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N290LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…
- [NTSB ANC23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA043.md): Buck/Crawford/Crawford Christavia MK-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N5075T · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a wing impacting a runway light.
- [NTSB WPR23LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA238.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N28034 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA232.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N3508K · Substantial damage
  > A broken fuel line fitting that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA229.md): Cessna 305C (0-1E) · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N62TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA291.md): Volato 400 · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · PR-ZVL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a runway undershoot and a hard landing, which substantially damaged the airplane’s firewall.
- [NTSB ERA23FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA270.md): Piper PA-30 · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N7628Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ENG23LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23LA030.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Sioux City, IA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N926TT · Minor damage
  > A No. 2 (right) engine failure due to a spinner fairing separation and subsequent impact with the fan blades that resulted in a midspan fracture of one fan blade. The spinner fairing separated as a result of a fatigue crack that originated from the heat…
- [NTSB CEN23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA367.md): Cessna 172B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N7509X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to loose bolts holding the carburetor throttle body to the fuel bowl.
- [NTSB CEN23LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA242.md): Tipton Kitfox Kitfox IV · Odessa, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N4287Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA233.md): Cessna 170B · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N8223A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA281.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N3662Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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