# 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 SEA06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA129.md): Mooney M-20F · Summit, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N2987L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a climb. Encounter with a severe downdraft, and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA06CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA127.md): Cessna 182K · Center Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N2476Q · Substantial damage
  > Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA155.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Tafton, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N8371X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB MIA06FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA120.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N316PR · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the initial climb which was precipitated by the sudden loss of thrust and increase in drag from the right engine, and the pilot’s failure to adhere to the published emergency procedures regarding the position of the…
- [NTSB LAX06LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA214.md): Cessna T210M · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N761GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA213.md): Cessna T210M · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N761GW · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB LAX06FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA211.md): Cessna 560 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N486SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach to the runway and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB LAX06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA212.md): Maule M-7-235C · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N209Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA163.md): Varga 2150A · Columbus, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N8267J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his…
- [NTSB CHI06CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N1910T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA06FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA126.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N768H · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA157.md): Worcester Everett Renegade II · Orneville, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N536N · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA164.md): Miller Zenair Cricket MC-12 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N36CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while operating in the traffic pattern after the loss of power in one engine, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the loss of engine power in one of the two engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA167.md): Cessna 170A · Atwood, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N9204A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA128.md): Unknown Challenger II · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06TA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06TA161.md): Beech C90 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N20 · Substantial damage
  > The non-flying pilot's improper procedure, which resulted in his inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while the airplane was on the ground.
- [NTSB MIA06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA119.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N7788Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA079.md): Rockwell 112TCA · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N1052D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors contributing to the accident were a low fuel level at departure, and fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ANC06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Borinquen, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N75JF · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation/exhaustion for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power to both engines and a ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB NYC06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA154.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N572BA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA118.md): Ercoupe 415C · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N99355 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane descending and impacting trees during the approach. A possible contributing factor was the pilot's pre-existing cardiovascular condition.
- [NTSB LAX06CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA209.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N5534M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's unstabilized approach, misjudged landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the in-flight distraction.
- [NTSB DEN06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA090.md): Excel Jet Sport Jet · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N350SJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA162.md): Weatherly 201B · Bowbells, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N1263W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the rising terrain while maneuvering during the agricultural application flight. Contirbuting factors were the low altitude operation and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA097.md): Cessna R182 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N6124T · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel resulting in the puncture of the landing gear hydraulic down line and the failure of the main landing gear to extended on landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA074.md): Cessna 185F · Bettles, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N94204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, and an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA073.md): MBB BK 117A-3 · Ponce de Leon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N913EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while hovering in ground effect, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident were loose, sand-covered terrain, and the operator's failure to ensure that the…
- [NTSB NYC06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA159.md): Cessna 172S · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N968SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB LAX06LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA210.md): Beech A36 · Schellville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA164.md): Cessna 172F · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N8649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC06LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA075.md): Cessna 182 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N91510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the takeoff run, which resulted in an on ground collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and his overloading of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA124.md): Hughes 369D · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N88SE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing on top of the commercial building over which the helicopter was working.
- [NTSB LAX06CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA207.md): Ronald D. Murray RV-6A · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N31RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a downwind landing, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB DFW06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA163.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Colt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N2292J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB DFW06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA162.md): Cessna 182L · Coupland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N42656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disorientation. Contributing factors were the prevailing night light condition and the inoperative landing light.
- [NTSB CHI06FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA158.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N961TW · Substantial damage
  > The jammed nose landing gear due to a failure of the nose landing gear spray deflector for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA094.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5626P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA095.md): Fantasy Air Allegro 2000 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5024J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA122.md): Cessna 150K · Shelton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N6255G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Compensation for weather (head winds), and trees were factors.
- [NTSB CHI06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA156.md): Cessna 182N · Cooperstown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9073G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high…
- [NTSB ANC06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA077.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA125.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2052T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing. Trees in the landing area were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA120.md): Cessna 180 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2251C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N4812T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the wet grassy runway.
- [NTSB LAX06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA206.md): Cessna 180 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1535C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA157.md): Good RV-6A · Peru, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N86CG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA159.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC06LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA076.md): Cessna 185 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2217T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's tailwheel snagging a rope during the takeoff run, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a rope that was positioned…
- [NTSB SEA06FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA119.md): Cessna 180 · Agness, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N38SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare.

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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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