# 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 CHI07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA168.md): Cessna R172K · Lakewood, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N736MV · Substantial damage
  > The amphibian nose wheel strut assembly separated due to an overload fracture as a result of the manufacturer's inadequate design.
- [NTSB ATL07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA090.md): Rosenbaum Super Petrel · Palm Harbor, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N771AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during approach to land on a lake resulting in an inflight collision with water. A factor was the pilot's lack of qualification and total experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB ANC07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N200AK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the delayed extension of the gear, and the gear being unlocked at touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA156.md): Cessna 340A · Ludlow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N340WS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA155.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N204DC · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of the rony bracket which attached the right wing forward lift strut to the fuselage, the subsequent failure of that bracket, and separation of the right wing from the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA07LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA154.md): Bell UH-1B · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N2087S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during hover for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA153.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N4018Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA140.md): Cessna 172G · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N4260L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA149.md): Piper PA-16 · Esparto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N5641H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. Factors included the berm and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA136.md): Beech K35 · Cross Junction, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N615T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA132.md): Robinson R-22B · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N7185K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were variable wind conditions, and soft/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA165.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Manito, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N26756 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his decision to attempt flight over maximum gross weight. A factor to the accident was the stall encountered while attempting to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA088.md): Enstrom 280FX · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N93GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper prefight inspection of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA044.md): Piper PA-12 · Koyukuk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N78492 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting tailwind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC07FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA047.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N6117J · Destroyed
  > A fractured exhaust manifold, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the inadequate inspection of the airplane by the operator's maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA043.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter with brush.
- [NTSB SEA07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA170.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N130RJ · Substantial damage
  > The restriction of the carburetor float as a result of a misadjusted retractor clip. A contributing factor was the fire.
- [NTSB SEA07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA166.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N2535J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA152.md): Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N914DD · Substantial damage
  > The erroneous gross weight calculation and improper trim setting by the captain, which resulted in the airplane's failure to rotate at Vr as expected and the captain's decision to perform to a high speed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA168.md): Cessna 172D · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N2579U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA151.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N171SR · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC07CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA135.md): Cessna C-170A · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N1206D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an impact with trees. Factors in the accident were the uneven narrow runway, and a wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA106.md): Cessna 150L · Greensboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N1786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N987MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA138.md): Piper PA38 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N193BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform adequate pre-flight fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA07CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA108.md): James L. Stringfellow Glastar · Williston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N33CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his improper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot, nose over and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Okarche, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N48613 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked light fixture.
- [NTSB DEN07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N83365 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC07LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA046.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N621CP · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach to land, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in an undershoot, and substantial damage.
- [NTSB SEA07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA169.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N450SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC07LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA134.md): Raytheon A36 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N729P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the proper engine restart procedures, and the hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA166.md): Cessna A188B · Sargent, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N9493G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB SEA07FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA148.md): Cessna 210-5 (205) · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N8308Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the low clouds which obscured the rising, mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA133.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2173S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA130.md): Cessna 172K · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N7370G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA167.md): Piper PA-34-200 · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N15156 · Substantial damage
  > The propeller blade separation from the propeller hub due to a fatigue fracture of the hub while in cruise flight. A factor was the embankment.
- [NTSB ANC07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA045.md): Cessna 177 · Centreville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2845X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced landing on a road.
- [NTSB SEA07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA147.md): Hughes 369D · Troy, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N48MP · No damage
  > The inadvertent entanglement of the crewmemeber's helmet's communication cord with the structure of the helicopter during the helicopter's ascent, which resulted in the crewmember being elevated above ground level before the helmet's cord separated, resulting…
- [NTSB DFW07LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA138.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N92PK · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power due to failure of the impeller drive gear train and displacement of the blower spring drive mechanism, which resulted in seizure of the propeller shaft/crankshaft. Also causal was the failure of the phenolic separator bracket of the…
- [NTSB DFW07CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA129.md): Grumman G-164A · Sayre, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N4673 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA146.md): Cessna T210N · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N6973N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA07WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA105.md): Bell 206L-3 · Simiti, Bolivar, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2007 · HK4400 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI07LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA162.md): Aero Commander S2R · Watford City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N8835Q · Destroyed
  > The agricultural pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering to avoid power lines. The power lines were a contributing factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA163.md): Schweizer G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N3627B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice levee. The rice levee and the tailwind condition were contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA161.md): Weatherly 201C · Mc Clusky, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N1246W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check for fuel contamination during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination. Contributing factors to the accident included the rough/uneven field and the…
- [NTSB ATL07GA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07GA087.md): Bell 206B · Cedartown, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N912SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA07CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA150.md): Cessna 182P · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N58518 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in collision with the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA144.md): Billings/Humbyrd Thorpe T-18 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N45BH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fuel system malfunction. The pilot's incorrect maintenance modification to the fuel system and continued operation with known deficiencies were factors.
- [NTSB NYC07FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA130.md): Mooney M20J · Canton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N4126H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

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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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