# 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 DFW08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA001.md): Indus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB DEN08FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA003.md): Raytheon C90A · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N590GM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision making, the dark night, and the controller's failure to issue a safety…
- [NTSB CHI08CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA015.md): Cessna 150H · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N22899 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power…
- [NTSB CHI08CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA001.md): Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N3635N · Substantial damage
  > The altitude not maintained by the pilot for a turning maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA003.md): Cessna 170A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N5494C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ENG08WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08WA007.md): Airbus Industrie A330 · Dusseldorf, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2007 · D-AERK · Minor damage
- [NTSB DEN08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA002.md): Cessna 172N · Calhan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N2263E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI08CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA013.md): Cessna 182 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N9774F · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N4157R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation while maneuvering over a lake at too low altitude for a safe landing. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…
- [NTSB CHI08CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA004.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the lack of an endorsement by the pilot, the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot, and the glassy water.
- [NTSB ANC08TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA006.md): Aviat A1B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N739 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation during the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB SEA08FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N91254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA08CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA004.md): Piper PA 28-151 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N8549F · Substantial damage
  > The leak at the fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fire during engine start.
- [NTSB NYC08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA001.md): Lambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N8VE · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N7751N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA08FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walthourville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N96HA · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in marginal night VFR operations due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA002.md): Piper PA28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N437ND · Substantial damage
  > The lack of experience and the excessive taxi speed by the pilot. A contributing factors was the airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N6291D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm.
- [NTSB SEA08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA002.md): Robinson R44 II · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N644BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a tie-down strap before departure.
- [NTSB DFW08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA006.md): Vans RV6 · Halifax, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN08CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA001.md): Degelia Rotor Flight Dynamic · Ashland, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N444PD · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA286.md): Cessna 182F · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N3580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock.
- [NTSB ANC07FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA109.md): Helio H-295 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N295BA · Substantial damage
  > A corrosion-induced fatigue fracture of the airplane's left wing to fuselage attachment cap fitting, which resulted in a partial separation of the left wing, and an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB NYC07LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA244.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N52359 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA243.md): Fokker VI · Morristown, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.
- [NTSB NYC07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N1839T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA288.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N41695 · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and fatigue-induced failure of the landing gear structure.
- [NTSB LAX07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA285.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW07IA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA212.md): Schweizer 269D · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N8374F · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure during hover of the drive adapter between the engine and lower pulley drive shaft.
- [NTSB DEN07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA166.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N38765 · Substantial damage
  > The unsecured B-nut fitting to the fuel return line which allowed for fuel spillage, an engine fire, and fuel exhaustion that led to the engine's subsequent failure. a factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional wheels up landing in rough,…
- [NTSB CHI07LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA312.md): Beech B35 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N55GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees and terrain during a night visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the night conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA309.md): Robinson R44 · Jackson Center, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N8353K · Destroyed
  > The reported vibration in the helicopter during an approach for landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the mature cornfield.
- [NTSB CHI07CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA315.md): Aerotechnik Sportstar-Evektor · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N806EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the certified flight instructor not being able to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the student…
- [NTSB NYC07LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA241.md): Everson Sidewinder · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N62RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB MIA07WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA153.md): Aerostar 601 · Siena, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2007 · N911M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283.md): Luscombe 8E · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage
  > the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA282.md): Piper J5A · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N38234 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly and adequately tie down the airplane during the engine start operation.
- [NTSB DFW07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA211.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N7149P · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB DEN07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA167.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N74557 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his settling with power and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA011.md): Cessna 172P · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N65998 · Substantial damage
  > the design limits of the aircraft being exceeded by a previous pilot during an unknown phase of flight.
- [NTSB CHI07CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA311.md): Grumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N9583L · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI07CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA308.md): Cessna 172 SP · Heath, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2327J · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot. A factor was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Pittsgrove, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to low compression for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA210.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N364GW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for existing conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA209.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N45014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB DCA07MA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07MA310.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N454AA · Substantial damage
  > American Airlines’ maintenance personnel’s use of an inappropriate manual engine start procedure, which led to the uncommanded opening of the left engine air turbine starter valve, and a subsequent left engine fire, which was prolonged by the flight crew’s…
- [NTSB ATL07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA130.md): Dassault Mystere Falcon 900 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N90TH · Substantial damage
  > The steamroller driver's improper decision to operate the vehicle without a wing walker present.
- [NTSB ANC07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N758TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA281.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2007 · N808MH · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

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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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