# 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 ATL07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA085.md): Robert J. Jackson RV6-A · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2007 · N955BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing flare, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA136.md): Lidgard 4-1200 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N613KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make/model.
- [NTSB OPS07IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA004.md): Embraer 170 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N872RW · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Failure of SFO tower local controller to provide adequate separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways.
- [NTSB NYC07FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA126.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N2537A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with several parked airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC07CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA127.md): Wroblewski Searey · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N4801W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose over while attempting to land on a river. A factor in this accident was the glassy water landing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA039.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N4111Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA128.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N302CH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent entry into a vortex ring state (settling with power). Factors to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA07WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA145.md): Douglas DC-3 · Acaricuara, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2007 · HK3199 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA175.md): Skygear Skygear · Chino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N51291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA173.md): Westland Helicopters Wasp HAS MK1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N612VH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a tree while performing a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a snubber dampener that induced a severe vibration in the rotor system.
- [NTSB DEN07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA096.md): Cessna 172P · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N65685 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.
- [NTSB CHI07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA156.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N2897K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA155.md): Champion 7EC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N9904Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the excessive pull-up during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in the stall. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA101.md): Mooney M20R · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N904MM · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.
- [NTSB ENG07WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07WA041.md): Beech B200 · Broome, Australia, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2007 · VH-IWO · No damage
- [NTSB DFW07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA120.md): Cessna U206G · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.
- [NTSB DFW07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA121.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N255ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire.
- [NTSB NYC07LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA125.md): Cessna 172E · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N3982S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power that resulted from the failure of an exhaust valve rocker arm during cruise.
- [NTSB NYC07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA124.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N55718 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA174.md): Beech 76 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N5090M · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway.
- [NTSB DFW07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA157.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N65804 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control due to the drag created by the tall grass adjacent to the runway. A contributing factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB DEN07WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA093.md): Grumman American AG-5B · Fulda-Jossa, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2007 · D-EPTP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI07LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA154.md): Cessna 421 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N4082L · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failed to comply with an Airworthiness Directive which resulted in the total failure of the starter adapter gear teeth and the crankshaft gear teeth and the pilot failed to follow the published emergency procedures. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB SEA07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA249.md): Cessna 177 · Pinecliff, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N5180J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and trees in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC07LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA123.md): Dever Stits Playmate SA11A · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N7760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an undetermined physiological impairment.
- [NTSB LAX07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N65844 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the towrope during the initial climb out.
- [NTSB DFW07GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07GA119.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Elizario, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N851BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a vortex ring state and his inability to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA152.md): Cessna 421C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N85SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were the unstabilized approach and engine shutdown due to the…
- [NTSB CHI07LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA150.md): Wood Vans RV7A · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2007 · N7259N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed. An airport sign and an inadvertent stall were factors.
- [NTSB ATL07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA084.md): Rotorway Rotorway Intl 162F · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2007 · N636PB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the sticking of the exhaust valves that resulted from carbon buildup.
- [NTSB SEA07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA129.md): SIAI-Marchetti FN-333 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N95DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N28730 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB DFW07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA122.md): Luciani RV8 · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N188LC · Substantial damage
  > The deflated right main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without having the leaking tire inspected.
- [NTSB SEA07LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA133.md): Beech B-99 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N950AA · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the nose landing gear actuator and the subsequent nose gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA132.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N2707Z · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with a downdraft while in the traffic pattern, resulting in insufficient altitude to reach the airport. A contributing factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which led to an on-ground collision with…
- [NTSB NYC07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA122.md): Hanson Gerald Hanson Bucker 131E · Memphis, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N234RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout that resulted in a collision with a lighting structure in the grass while landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's intentional landing in the runway safety area.
- [NTSB MIA07CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA100.md): Hillery W. Grice Alley Cat 1 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N985GC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain terrain clearance while completing a loop at an airshow, resulting in impact with the runway.
- [NTSB DFW07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA117.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N3863J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA151.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N411MD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot during landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA147.md): Thrush S2RHG-T65 · Tyndall, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N40097 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A factor was the low visibility associated with the thunderstorm and the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI07CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA148.md): Cessna A188 · Scotland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N926LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
- [NTSB ANC07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA038.md): Piper PA-32 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N4025W · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear attaching bolts sheared during landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapsing and the left wing and the stabilator striking the ground.
- [NTSB SEA07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA131.md): Cessna 150M · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N9397U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment.
- [NTSB SEA07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA126.md): Cessna 150G · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…
- [NTSB SEA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA128.md): Forney F-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3007G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB SEA07CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA127.md): Cessna A185F · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N8045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC07LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA121.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N1799U · Substantial damage
  > The senior ground agent's failure to follow written procedures and directives.
- [NTSB CHI07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA149.md): Piper J3C · Waterford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.
- [NTSB SEA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA125.md): Cessna 170B · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision 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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