# 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 NYC08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA030.md): Sea & Air Sales Searey · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N2PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to raise the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DFW08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA029.md): Cessna P210N · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N7716K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing tailwind and an airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA023.md): Cessna T182T · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N881CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance/altitude during climb to cruise. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, the pilot's loss of situational awareness, and the Federal…
- [NTSB NYC08LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA028.md): Bell 407 · Morristown, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N555BH · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the idling main rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's procedure for securing the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA016.md): Scottish Bulldog 120 · Cramerton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N9151R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA027.md): Beech A36 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N3627B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the camshaft gear teeth. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the rough, uneven terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028.md): Piper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N6895Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA006.md): Lockheed WP-3D · A1 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N42RF · No damage
  > Extensive salt buildup in the inlets of all four engines, which resulted in compressor stalls and tailpipe fires in three of the four engines.
- [NTSB CHI08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA043.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Loop City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N9192X · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA038.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N2813Z · Substantial damage
  > The excessive airspeed used by the pilot which resulted in an overrun, impact with a ditch and subsequent nose over. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N11764 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA022.md): Hughes 269C · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2007 · N381MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW08CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA028.md): Cessna 152 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2007 · N4830B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN08WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA029.md): Piper PA-32R · Merrenberg, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2007 · F-HCDV · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA08WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA008.md): Boeing 737-200 · Cape Town, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2007 · ZS-OEX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA021.md): Cessna 340 · Garberville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N5049Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and terrain during climb. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions of fog and a low…
- [NTSB SEA08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA020.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58+ · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N831SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a nearby tree while performing a hover-climb. Factors include his failure to maintain clearance from his long-line cable, and his likely diverted attention to the entanglement of the cable on the helicopter's…
- [NTSB NYC08LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA033.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Durbin, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N3257B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.
- [NTSB MIA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA014.md): Cessna C208B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N701SE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB LAX08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA026.md): Beech A100 · Chino, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N30GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during an instrument takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility.
- [NTSB DEN08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA027.md): Agusta A119 · Cody, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · C-GNSR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA027.md): Vans RV-7A · West Point, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N723EP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA026.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N8356C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N980JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing resulting in an on-ground collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA027.md): Cessna 208B · Culiacan, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2007 · XA-UBC · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA025.md): Beech J35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N7208B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.
- [NTSB DEN08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA026.md): Cessna 140 · Poultney, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N89120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.
- [NTSB DEN08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA025.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N6ZT · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent application of brakes, causing the airplane to nose over on landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure top adequately brief the passenger.
- [NTSB CEN09RA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA185.md): Kaman K1200 K-Max · Mandarfrn, Austria · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2007 · HB-ZIH · No damage
- [NTSB ANC08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA017.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N5555R · Substantial damage
  > A propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the larger airplane's propwash.
- [NTSB NYC08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA024.md): Blondin 601HDS · Farmington, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N27S · Destroyed
  > The reason for this occurrence could not be determined.
- [NTSB NYC08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA025.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Windham, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N46009 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with a wind gust while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA08RA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08RA013.md): Learjet 35A · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2007 · PT-OVC
- [NTSB CHI08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA034.md): Gluff, Alan Zenair 200 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N601AG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a lubricating system leak for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine seizure, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the plowed field and the nose gear failure…
- [NTSB SEA08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA019.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Parma, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N3189Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA024.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Holt, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N457EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA023.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N712J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA033.md): Cessna 172I · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N8353L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.
- [NTSB SEA08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA017.md): Kelly F1D · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N42KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while performing intentional approach to stall maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent entry of the airplane into a spin.
- [NTSB NYC08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA023.md): Daniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N289DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.
- [NTSB MIA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA011.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N58MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA025.md): Interplane XJ · Independence, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N232PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a spin and collision with terrain
- [NTSB DFW08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA022.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N81800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA022.md): Douglas DC-8-73F · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N880UP · Minor damage
  > Failure of the recirculation fan motor end ball bearing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA023.md): Cessna TP206A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N4635F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's intentional low airspeed, his failure to execute a go-around, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA018.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N4153M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a ditch while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA08WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA020.md): Robinson R-44 · San Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2007 · PT-YMF · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA08FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA010.md): Mooney M20K · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N4091H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use.
- [NTSB DFW08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA035.md): Ayres S2-R · Lenora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N32984 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to separation of the "P3" line from the engine's fuel control.
- [NTSB CHI08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA031.md): WRB Associates Zodiac 601 XL · La Belle, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N634WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his total lack of experience in the accident airplane model.

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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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