# 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 CEN09WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA016.md): Cessna 421 · Oaxaca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2008 · XB-KWG · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land. Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…
- [NTSB CEN09CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA025.md): Holmes William E Predator · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N868S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA005.md): Cessna 180A · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N6180 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA004.md): Bonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N267B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA09IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA009.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeland, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N101CD · Minor damage
  > A failure of the flap actuator rod end due to low stress, high cycle fatigue, and subsequent overstress failure.
- [NTSB ERA09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA005.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N742EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA003.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA003.md): Beech 76 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N6013X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA004.md): Cessna T210M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N11PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA008.md): Aviat A-1B · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N367SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007.md): Let Blanik · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N48026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N2146M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA010.md): Cessna 172 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N20921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA006.md): Beech F17D · Moscow, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N18555 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the landing gear actuation chain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N5172J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA001.md): Luscombe 8A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N25342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC09FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA003.md): Antonovich Anton B Challenger II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N7511J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA001.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 2, 2008 · N172AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DCA09WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA003.md): Boeing 747 · Bangkok, Thailand · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2008 · B-18202 · No damage
  > On October 2, 2008, at 1058 local Thai time, a China Airlines Boeing 747-400, registered in Taiwan as B-18202, experienced turbulence while enroute to Bangkok, Thailand, from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong. The flight was at flight level 400 and…
- [NTSB ANC09LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2008 · N788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA08LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA216.md): Brennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut.
- [NTSB SEA08CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA215.md): North American AT-6 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N39313 · Substantial damage
  > The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA301.md): Cessna 172S · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N2190W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA066.md): Robinson R44 · Yoro, Honduras · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2008 · HR-AUC · No damage
  > On October 1, 2008, about 1220 central standard time, a Robinson R44, Honduran registration HR-AUC, was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt near Yoro, Honduras. The Honduran certificated private pilot was seriously injured and three passengers…
- [NTSB ERA09LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA001.md): Bezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N373DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ENG08IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA042.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N551WN · Minor damage
  > The right nose landing gear axle's failure from intergranular and fatigue cracking due to an earlier bearing failure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…
- [NTSB ANC09FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA001.md): Cessna U206C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N29109 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn toward an intersecting runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA08CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA214.md): Laird LC-1B-300 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N10402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the impact related failure of the tail wheel spring attachment bolts due to overload, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN08FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA162.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N606SL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to fatigue resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA014.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N27996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09IA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA499.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N801SB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA238.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N736LN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC08CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA327.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N8369A · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA325.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N2504E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left magneto.
- [NTSB MIA08MA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08MA203.md): Aerospatiale SA365N-1 D · District Heights, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N92MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to regain visual conditions by performing a rapid descent and his failure to arrest the descent at the minimum descent altitude during a nonprecision approach. Contributing to the accident were (1) the pilot’s limited recent instrument…
- [NTSB MIA08LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA205.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA42 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N482TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB MIA08LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA204.md): Cessna 150 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4477U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB LAX08FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA300.md): Beech A36 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N82TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the instrument approach and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB DFW08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA237.md): Cessna 320D · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4165T · Substantial damage
  > The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground.
- [NTSB DFW08CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA239.md): Gier Travis H Aventura II · Montgomery, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N92TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN08LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA163.md): Beech C23 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N6714E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident were the improper maintenance to the engine crankshaft, improper reassembly of the engine, and failure to follow the engine manufacturer's overhaul…
- [NTSB CHI08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA295.md): North American Harvard MK · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N9272C · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance on the tail wheel anti-shimmy mechanism and the pilot's decision to continue operating the airplane with a known shimmy in the tail wheel.
- [NTSB ANC08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA131.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N203KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain separation from a tree during the landing roll at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB ANC08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA129.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N352EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the safety netting during final approach and landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA213.md): Bell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N59611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA212.md): Sport Flight International Astra · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N3115C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA324.md): Cessna 402 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N770CA · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DEN08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA164.md): Bice David E Bearhawk · Double Eagle Airport, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N1685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flared high and failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane and the crosswind.

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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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