# 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 WPR23LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA189.md): Cessna A185F · Twisp, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N185MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA188.md): Cessna T182T · Albany, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N665B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall/spin, and the pilot’s spatial disorientation…
- [NTSB CEN23FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA183.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Brady, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N40506 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted in the helicopter inadvertently becoming airborne. Contributing to the crash were the pilot’s various physical…
- [NTSB CEN23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA184.md): Rans S7 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2023 · N8932L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA190.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N12HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA232.md): Piper PA28 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N1347T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, during which the left wing fuel sump drain was moved to and left in the open and locked position, allowing for fuel to drain during the flight and resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.…
- [NTSB ANC23LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA034.md): Dennis D Downs CCK-1865 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N3151 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA229.md): Cessna 172 · South Bethlehem, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2023 · N1596E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff in a tailwind when the full runway in the opposite, headwind direction was available.
- [NTSB ERA23LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA228.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bradenton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2023 · N62HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during landing which resulted in a premature landing on uneven ground and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CEN23LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA182.md): Loehle Acft 5151 Mustang · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2023 · N91026 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s modifications to the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff despite observing lower than anticipated propeller rpm, his decision…
- [NTSB WPR23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA184.md): Rans S-21 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N468MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft due to severe wear of the bearings.
- [NTSB WPR23FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA185.md): Gates Lear Jet 36A · San Clemente Island, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N56PA · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ loss of airplane control following a catastrophic fire that started on the left side of the aft equipment bay (tail cone). The fire likely initiated from a leak from the left fuel motive flow line due to a b-nut that loosened for reasons that…
- [NTSB ERA23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA233.md): Rotorway Exec · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered helicopter during landing.
- [NTSB ANC23LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA033.md): Maule M-7-235 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N30AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA186.md): Aviat A-1C-180 Husky · Lakewood, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N416AG · Destroyed
  > An erroneous landing gear warning that led to the pilot’s decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA226.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Frenchville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N1885B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA185.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N433CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC23LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA032.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N704T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ariel, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2023 · N6058D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA23LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA222.md): Cessna 150M · Hernando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2023 · N150VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night.
- [NTSB WPR23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA178.md): Universal Globe GC-1A · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2023 · N80892 · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s encounter with downdraft on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA219.md): Cessna 182 · Reliance, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 7, 2023 · N725AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an instrument flight into an area of forecast weather with severe to extreme turbulence associated with a line of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing was the pilot’s operation of the airplane in…
- [NTSB WPR23LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA181.md): Steven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol · Moorpark, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N799CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight with a possible mechanical malfunction.
- [NTSB ERA23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA225.md): Mooney M20K · Hillsborough Township, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N262MK · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure that the ignition harnesses were properly secured and the pilot’s inappropriate pitch control inputs, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and…
- [NTSB ERA23LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clyde, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N678FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA186.md): Beech F33A · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N2294L · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the wheel chocks before engine start which resulted in the inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running.
- [NTSB CEN23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA179.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N34BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA178.md): Airbus Helicopters EC130 · Carta Valley, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N254DM · No damage
  > The right rear-seat passenger’s improper judgement to release his restraint system and depart the helicopter while in a hover, which resulted in him sustaining serious injuries. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from effects of alcohol…
- [NTSB CEN23FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA174.md): Pool Cessna R172 · Victor, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N15188 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow established mountain flying guidance, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees and mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced climb performance at the elevated density altitude…
- [NTSB CEN23FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA173.md): Cessna 310D · Ennis, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N6798T · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of right engine power due to reduced fuel flow as a result of the contamination of the fuel screen.
- [NTSB WPR23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA179.md): ELY John M Vans Acft RV-8 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N83SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA221.md): Aeronca 7DC-CONV · Fort Mill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N3058E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before initiating a descent in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA218.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N180LR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by the operator and maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB DCA23LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA278.md): Airbus A321-231 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N921US · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s failure to maintain the appropriate airspeed and pitch attitude during landing which resulted in a tailstrike.
- [NTSB WPR23LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA177.md): Cessna 210M · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N777CF · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance on the fuel outlet line to the fuel servo, which resulted in the line partially separating from the fuel outlet fitting and the subsequent fuel starvation and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA227.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N26941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA217.md): Piper PA28R · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N3796T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
- [NTSB CEN23LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA177.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N8210R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA175.md): Cessna 172S · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N1674E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA171.md): Kitfox IV · Gretna, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N440RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA175.md): Cessna P337H · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2023 · N62PC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power to the rear engine resulting from cylinder detonation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA180.md): Searey LSX · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2023 · N40SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA172.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Coldspring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2023 · N28HE · Substantial damage
  > The stabilator trim rod assembly separated from the stabilator link assembly due to a missing connecting bolt, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN23LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA169.md): Zenith Stol CH750 · Udall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2023 · N750TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA183.md): Aero Vodochody L-39ZA · Barnhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · N343WT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB WPR23LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA176.md): AkroTech Giles G-202 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · C-GXGS · Substantial damage
  > A fire that resulted from venting fuel coming into contact with hot exhaust surfaces or exhaust gases. Contributing to the fire was the design and location of the main tank fuel vent.
- [NTSB WPR23LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA174.md): Cessna T210N · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · N29TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR23FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA173.md): Beech A36 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2023 · N2038Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed on short final while operating in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA168.md): Cessna 182D · Batesville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2023 · N8713X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power during the go-around.
- [NTSB WPR23FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA172.md): Cessna 172S · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 30, 2023 · N575ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the hilly terrain resulting from his loss of situational awareness due to the deteriorating weather conditions as he descended to approach his destination airport.

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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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