# 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 CHI07CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA212.md): Bell 47G-5 · Jesup, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N8140J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC07LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA062.md): Hiller UH-12E · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N146ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a glacier, which resulted in a tail rotor strike during landing, and damage to the helicopter during an emergency descent/landing on rough/uneven terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were variable and…
- [NTSB MIA07FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA117.md): Piper PA-30 · Nichols, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N387RP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.
- [NTSB LAX07LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA212.md): Cessna 182G · Orland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N4521M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight.
- [NTSB LAX07CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA213.md): Diamond DA40-G1000 · Strawberry Rese, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N747PZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to turn into upsloping terrain at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA211.md): Piper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N3964M · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.
- [NTSB DEN07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N9076R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N74536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an encounter with the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI07LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA204.md): Cessna 182K · Edgerton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N2579R · Substantial damage
  > The reported non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the excessive airspeed the pilot maintained during the approach for the forced landing. Factors were the loss of electrical power during cruise and the high vegetation…
- [NTSB ATL07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Tyringham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N5595J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed…
- [NTSB NYC07FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA159.md): Mooney M20F · Brooks, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N9180V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA163.md): Cessna 182K · Matincus Island, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2762Q · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA161.md): Cessna 182Q · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N759BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA122.md): Beech B90 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N1999G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the jumper to follow procedures.
- [NTSB LAX07TA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA208.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N92043 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA210.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N44094 · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's inadequately performed maintenance and inspection, which resulted in a flight control malfunction and loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA209.md): Cessna 152 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N95038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which precipitated the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB LAX07CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA214.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2869E · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate hand-prop starting procedure and failure to secure the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA179.md): Cessna 182 · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N5518B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from the unsuitable runway. Contributing to this accident was the soft terrain in the overrun area.
- [NTSB DFW07LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA164.md): Boeing B737-800 · McAlester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N929AN · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB DFW07LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA153.md): Zenair CH701 · Huntington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N7654Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA152.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Delhi, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N3164N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerial application turns over a field.
- [NTSB CHI07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA249.md): Cessna C-177 · Webster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2292Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA160.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Berkeley Townsh, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N12633 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA116.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N453AE · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and in-flight separation of a 20-inch section of the blue composite main rotor blade trailing edge, aft of the spar, due to inadequate manufacture, and the manufacturer’s subsequent failure to detect an out-of-specification deviation in…
- [NTSB MIA07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA118.md): Piper PA-20-135 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N1576A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FAMS1.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Aurora, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N222TB · Destroyed
  > The airplane is missing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA223.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N132SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA207.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N9716A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff from a short and narrow runway.
- [NTSB DFW07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N712GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of water contamination due to a faulty seal on the refuel tank port. A contributing factor was t he lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07TA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07TA201.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Kyle, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N14067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts, low altitude, and the reported downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA200.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N4419F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point and delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the chain link fence and the trees.
- [NTSB DFW07FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA149.md): Socata TB-20 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N2801W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the pilot's perceived need to fly to home station and his lack of flight experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA150.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N2254S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an oil leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA199.md): Hesler Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Jamestown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N43207 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, the pilot not performing an aborted takeoff at the initial recognition of a loss of engine performance, and the stall/mush the pilot encountered after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA192.md): Cessna 150M · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N7693U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA063.md): Cessna 177RG · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N52650 · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA061.md): Cessna 185F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N9464H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was interference by the pilot-rated passenger.
- [NTSB OPS07IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA007.md): Boeing 737 · New York City, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N737DA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > ATC - The incident occurred because the ground controller instructed COM5196 to cross runway 22, without approval from the local controller, resulting in a loss of separation with DAL1238 that was landing on the same runway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA158.md): Cessna 195 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N6381D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA206.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N11YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind and high sink rate conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA205.md): Saunders Stiletto · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N337DS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to insure security of the fuel tank's cap.
- [NTSB DFW07WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA159.md): North American T39A · Culiacan, Mexico · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2007 · XA-TFL · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN07WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA113.md): Cessna 208B · Inverin, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2007 · N208EC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA195.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N200JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from trees during cruise. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning, the thunderstorm in the area at the time of the accident, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA193.md): Hughes 369D · Comfrey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N500NC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA203.md): Rajhamsa Xair · Pima, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N521F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional airplane control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA120.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N108EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain control and subsequent hard landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the gusty winds, hot temperature, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA112.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Joes, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N8459K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper takeoff planning and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the…

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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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