# 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 DFW08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA036.md): Cessna A150K · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2007 · N8301M · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident are the instructor's decision to takeoff with excessive flaps, the improper maintenance replacement of the flap…
- [NTSB SEA08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA040.md): Beech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N1831L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a porpoise and hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA036.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB ENG08RA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08RA005.md): Boeing 767-300 · Nice, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2007 · N1611B
- [NTSB SEA08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA035.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N61480 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater and fuel shutoff controls.
- [NTSB SEA08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA037.md): Bell 206A · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N123SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA041.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.
- [NTSB NYC08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA042.md): Cessna 172N · Hamilton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N172MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA08WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA016.md): Boeing B737-400 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2007 · PK-YPT · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA031.md): Cessna 182A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N6147B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA032.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ramona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N463SH · Substantial damage
  > An excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA039.md): Mooney M20K · Maine, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N252DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA034.md): Ayres S2R-G1 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2007 · N2237D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in the accident was the close proximity of the drainage ditch to the edge of the private airstrip's runway.
- [NTSB MIA08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA018.md): Cessna 172 · McKinnon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N5803A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go around.
- [NTSB DFW08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA032.md): Cessna 150 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N45137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA020.md): Cessna 170B · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N170BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, and carburetor/induction icing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Atwater, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N3318E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA037.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N6492E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX08WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA131.md): Cessna 337G · Inverloch, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2007 · VH-CHU · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA002.md): Boeing 737-300 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N676SW · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan…
- [NTSB SEA08LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA028.md): Cessna 210L · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N987M · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear's down limit switch plunger being bent and stuck in the closed position, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. The reason for the down limit switch plunger being bent could not be determined.
- [NTSB NYC08CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4396T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB ENG08RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08RA003.md): Boeing 777 · Roissy, France, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2007 · F-GSPJ · Minor damage
- [NTSB DEN08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA032.md): Gomory Long EZ · LeRoy, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N191PS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper fuel calculations and in-flight planning.
- [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 SEA08CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA027.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N810MH · Substantial damage
  > The downward flexing of the standing helicopter's main rotor blades and subsequent impact with its tail boom as a result of another helicopter's rotor blade's vortices..
- [NTSB DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.
- [NTSB DEN08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA031.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N617EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA044.md): Aero Commander GA-500-B · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N444CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed lowering the landing gear in the landing sequence and the main gear were not in the down and locked position upon touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC08WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA021.md): Cessna 404 · Nakatsugawa, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2007 · JA-5257 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA019.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N439MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA033.md): Beech A36 · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N435M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the #2 cylinder through bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA029.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N274ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear aft trunnion attach fitting due to overload during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N9610W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA040.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N947DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that all of his tools were accounted for prior to takeoff which resulted in the foreign object jamming the control stick and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA036.md): Cessna 120 · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N120AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA038.md): Rotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damage
  > While on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA025.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N84859 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a written checklist.
- [NTSB SEA08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA026.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N3656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB NYC08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA035.md): Cessna 180 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N9198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging, and a nose-over event.
- [NTSB SEA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA066.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N9592U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident was a variable tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA024.md): Titan Tornado I · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA032.md): Brand, Richard Bateleur 2000 · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N38PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, while practicing aerobatics.
- [NTSB NYC08CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA031.md): Let L-33 Solo · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N284BA · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with an area of no thermal lift. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB LAX08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA030.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N31495 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA014.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N3038P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to latch the cargo door during preflight.
- [NTSB DFW08LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA030.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N209LS · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed of the nose landing gear due to shimmy as the result of the improper installation of the nose landing gear upper torque arm pin by the flight crew during the preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA042.md): Cessna 180 · Becker, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N5248E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC08LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N41535 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA029.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N131AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were an inoperative stall warning system and an erroneous airspeed indicator.

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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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