# 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 SEA06FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA168.md): Aviat A-1B · Owyhee, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N94HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently landing with the parking brake engaged, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA273.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N973AE · Substantial damage
  > Internal damage to the stop electro valve which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA06MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA064.md): Bombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 49 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · Destroyed
  > the flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA247.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N76JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.
- [NTSB ANC06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA123.md): Frisby CH801 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N801ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and trees bordering the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX06LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA280.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Paramount, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N111VA · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA255.md): Cessna A185E · Valentine, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N4730Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop by the pilot. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI06CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA246.md): Aviat A-1B · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N314MA · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with power lines. A factor associated with the accident was the water which blended in with the power lines resulting in the pilot's inability to see them prior to contact.
- [NTSB ANC06LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA143.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N4466T · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the aluminum alloy landing gear adapter assembly, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06MA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA208.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N171MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms.
- [NTSB LAX06LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA271.md): Boeing E75 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N58980 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive fuel flow through the carburetor which resulted in leaking fuel, and subsequent in-flight fire while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW06CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA202.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N6102Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.
- [NTSB DEN06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA118.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau SF-24A Motorspatz · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N41FA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the low airspeed and the inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB ANC06LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA125.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2006 · N800NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a rock striking the horizontal stabilizer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA06CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA170.md): Piper PA-22-20-150 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing roll in response to the student's loss of directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor associated with the accident was the student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN06LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA116.md): Baker RV-3AB · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N43EM · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer.
- [NTSB DEN06CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA117.md): Gordon Vans RV-6 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N442E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI06FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kulm, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N9714W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm and his loss of aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CHI06CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA254.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N73006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to the aircraft tow bar not being removed prior to flight.
- [NTSB NYC06CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA210.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N4583T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the wind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA200.md): Aeronca 11AC · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N9365E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN06WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA121.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Neresheim, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2006 · N4067P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI06LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA243.md): Frick Questair Q20 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2QV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the subsequent loss of engine power. The trees that the airplane struck during the forced landing were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA242.md): Bell 47G-5 · Sanborn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2251W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. The power lines were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA167.md): Kinnson Lancair IV-P Turbine · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N514PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of turbine over temperature due to the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures for engine operation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA285.md): Beech 99 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N205TC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the skydiver to correctly follow procedures and directives on exiting the airplane properly, which resulted in his collision with the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB LAX06CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA279.md): Cessna T210G · So Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N6821R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his inadequate remedial actions during a balloon in the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA203.md): Piper 601P · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N19RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear while on final approach.
- [NTSB DEN07WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA029.md): Piper PA-24-220T · Zee Am See, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2006 · D-GREA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC06GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06GA121.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · C-FYUN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the sling load during cruise flight, which resulted in the load becoming entangled in the tail rotor, and an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC06IA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA207.md): Boeing 737-524 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N14655 · Minor damage
  > An overload failure of the airplane's nose landing gear while being towed for repositioning.
- [NTSB NYC06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA212.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N6401A · Substantial damage
  > The presence of deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX06IA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06IA301.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N944AS · Minor damage
  > The over wing heater blanket wiring installation that had chaffed and arced, which produced an electrical smell in the cabin area.
- [NTSB ATL06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA134.md): Cirrus Design SR22-GTS · Mc Rae, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N518SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen where required, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall.
- [NTSB NYC06CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA206.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N19TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA269.md): Cessna TR182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N2526S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA201.md): Cessna T210N · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N6602C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend as result of a frayed electrical wire.
- [NTSB DEN06FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA115.md): Stallings VariEze · Loveland, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N23HS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional aerobatics performed at low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's poor judgment.
- [NTSB ANC06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA124.md): Champion 7GCBC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N1655G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing flare, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB SEA06LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N6249P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.
- [NTSB SEA06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA164.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Townsend, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N4109Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while intentionally maneuvering low to the ground.
- [NTSB SEA06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA163.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N103MG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB SEA06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA165.md): Bell 407 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N407SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the helicopter to enter into a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition while he was lowering a long-line load to the ground, resulting in the helicopter settling to the ground and its tail rotor impacting part of the…
- [NTSB NYC06LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA204.md): Butterhof Ginny B · Shiloh, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N349E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to overheating, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA267.md): Beach Baby Ace C · Fallon, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N86677 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW06LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA199.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N82078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06GA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06GA241.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopters 369E · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N554CP · Substantial damage
  > The uncontained engine failure due to the fatigue failure of the gas producer turbine tie bolt.
- [NTSB ATL06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA123.md): Cessna 172P · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N51887 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high and fast during the approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the runway, and colliding with trees. Factors in the accident were a tail wind and a wet runway.
- [NTSB ANC06LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA119.md): Cessna U206G · Whittier, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N4975U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction in a pass. A factor contributing to the accident was clouds in the pass.
- [NTSB ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's…

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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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