# 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 SEA06LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA162.md): Kaman HH-43F · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N559D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left-hand cross-shaft input internal spline while the helicopter was in a hover, which resulted in the loss of gear box timing, in-flight blade contact and separation, and the subsequent loss of control and impact with a log deck.
- [NTSB LAX06LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA270.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N39262 · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA266.md): Saloff Sonerai Iilt · Williams, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N90420 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX06LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA265.md): Cessna A150M · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · C-GOBC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper mixture leaning technique, which lead to thermal damage and seizure of the exhaust valves.
- [NTSB CHI06LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N9224R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude…
- [NTSB ATL06FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA122.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N31911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC06FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA205.md): Scheibe SF-28A · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N14KG · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees. Factors were the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action, and his lack of experience in the make and model motorglider.
- [NTSB MIA06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA131.md): Cessna 182S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N250CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.
- [NTSB LAX06LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA264.md): Schifferer Breezy RLU-1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N577JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX06CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA263.md): Stinson 108-2 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N9818K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI06LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA244.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N620PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigue and the fence.
- [NTSB ATL06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA121.md): Kirkpatrick Rans S-6 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N227AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX06LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA262.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Mojave, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N12DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing low-level aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent accelerated stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN06WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA129.md): Piper PA-32R · Varberg, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2006 · SE-KVE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN06FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA114.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N8127J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute the published missed approach procedure resulting in an impact with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain the UNICOM…
- [NTSB CHI06CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA239.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N4008Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, and his excessive airspeed during the landing which resulted in the overrun. A factor was the fence that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB CHI06CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA234.md): Beech 19A · Yankton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N6544T · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's premature retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around which resulted in the impact with the ground. The flight instructor's delay in calling for the go-around was an additional cause.
- [NTSB ANC06WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06WA120.md): Cessna 337 · Ft. Good Hope, Canada · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2006 · C-FWHP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA115.md): Piper PA-18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2006 · N8597D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA233.md): Hoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N232S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA111.md): Piper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N5402H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with rough-uneven terrain, a loss of control, and a collision with small trees. Factors associated with the accident were the uneven terrain, and…
- [NTSB MIA06CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA112.md): Cessna 150L · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2006 · N7255G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA232.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2006 · N133BH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the circling approach and his failure to perform a missed approach when the airplane was no longer in a position to land using normal flight maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC06WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06WA116.md): Mooney M20E · Victoria, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 14, 2006 · N1234N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA06GA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06GA158.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N355EV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude to clear the trees.
- [NTSB SEA06FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA159.md): Robinson R44 II · Warrenton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N168PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain/water.
- [NTSB NYC06WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA202.md): Lockheed L-100-30 · Piacenza, Italy · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 13, 2006 · 7T-VHG · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA201.md): Beech B100 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N75AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.
- [NTSB LAX06TA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA259.md): Hughes 369D · Lahaina, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N114HD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to shut down the engine prior to exiting the helicopter resulting in the tail rotor contacting the ground. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions present at the accident site.
- [NTSB LAX06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA260.md): Sicheneder Pitts S1S · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N22JF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ATL06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA120.md): Cessna 150L · Bunn, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N6882G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA203.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Ligure Sea, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2006 · N357MV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA127.md): American Champion 7EC · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N9898B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA197.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN06LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA113.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N245TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted takeoff when Vx airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff during ground roll which resulted in an impact on the remaining runway with the landing gear retracted. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB CHI06LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA230.md): Dix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N208BY · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA229.md): Cessna 150 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N17015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.
- [NTSB ANC06CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA114.md): Cessna 172 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N2469U · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering over the runway, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was an…
- [NTSB SEA06CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA161.md): Bell 206L-3 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N206UH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.
- [NTSB SEA06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA160.md): Robinson R-22B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N228SH · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadvertent excessive descent rate, and his delay of remedial action during the demonstration of a 180 degree autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC06CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA200.md): Stinson 108 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N97541 · Substantial damage
  > The owner's failure to install the proper tailwheel spring clips, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was his lack of a mechanic certificate.
- [NTSB MIA06WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA128.md): Cessna 207A · Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2006 · YV492C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA258.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Saipan, Sark · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N4509T · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel selector valve position selection and his failure to select a tank containing an adequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the high…
- [NTSB DFW06LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA198.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Parkdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N444HF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a compressor turbine blade for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA238.md): Boeing B75N1 · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N5165N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a dirt mound and nosing over. The dirt mound was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA236.md): Enstrom F28C-2 · Independence, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N303MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM leading to his failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA257.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N7059S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous…
- [NTSB DEN06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA112.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Harrisburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N8741P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from mechanical failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA235.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gering, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N48461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during the aerial application flight. Factors were the low altitude and power lines.
- [NTSB CHI06CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA226.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N109CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in the overload failure of the nose landing gear and subsequent nose over. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a…

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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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