# 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 ANC06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N21545 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough terrain and a nose over. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA112.md): de Havilland DHC-3T · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N606KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's height above the water during a precautionary landing which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were glassy water conditions, fog, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB DFW06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA158.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Childress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N70AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the failure of the rudder horn due to corrosion.
- [NTSB DFW06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA149.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Garden City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA081.md): Grumman G-164B · Dighton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N14RY · Substantial damage
  > The broken rocker arm boss causing the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve to stay closed and subsequently the engine failed. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft field the airplane set down in.
- [NTSB ANC06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA066.md): Bell 206L-1 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N45RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather, fog, whiteout and flat light…
- [NTSB NYC06LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA142.md): Weatherly 201B · Southampton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N1281W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's supercharger, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA133.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the…
- [NTSB NYC06FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA128.md): Embraer EMB-170 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N651RW · Substantial damage
  > Improper servicing of the nose landing gear strut and the operator's inadequate maintenance procedure. A factor was the inadequate checklist provided to the flight crew by the operator.
- [NTSB LAX06WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA188.md): Beech A36 · Bathurst Island, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2006 · VH-JDJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA143.md): Robinson R44 · Stapleton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N544LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance fron the tree during landing. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB SEA06TA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06TA118.md): Cessna 206H · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8210G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.
- [NTSB SEA06CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA108.md): Grumman AA-1B · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8866L · Substantial damage
  > An obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaking crankshaft seal was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06MA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA131.md): Eurocopter EC-135P1 · Washington, DC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N601FH · Destroyed
  > The operator's inadequate training program and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following his inadvertent disabling of the No. 1 and then the No. 2 engine full authority digital engine control system.
- [NTSB NYC06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA134.md): Classic Waco YMF · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N369AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC06CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA135.md): Flight Design Gmbh · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control after takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA113.md): Cessna 172R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N498CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB LAX06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA187.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N6008N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a…
- [NTSB LAX06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA195.md): Waco Classic YMF 5C · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N515TT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW06WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA148.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Molinicos, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2006 · EC-GOS · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA147.md): Schweizer 269D · Ciudad Juarez, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2006 · XC-LJU · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA145.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Isle 43AA · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N92MT · No damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and death due to pre-existing cardiac disease.
- [NTSB DFW06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA144.md): Mooney M20J · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N201XW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW06CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA142.md): Bell 47G-4A · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N4086C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA080.md): Garlick Helicopters OH- 58C · Muddy Gap, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N16JD · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA141.md): Cessna 210N · Ft. Thomas, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N5212U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain altitude/clearance with trees while attempting to return to the airport.
- [NTSB CHI06CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA142.md): Stys T-Bird Sport · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N391T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA064.md): Robinson R44 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N688JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rigging of the external sling load, which allowed the suspended load/cargo cable to entangle and disable the tail rotor control, resulting in a loss of control during cruise and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA121.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Goshen, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · C-GGLM · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the hydraulic pump/coupling, which resulted in a failure of the hydraulic flight control system. Factors included the substandard materials of the hydraulic pump drive shaft and coupling, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate…
- [NTSB NYC06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA158.md): Boeing A75N1 · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N55267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA141.md): Maule M-5-180C · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N5640S · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB NYC06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA126.md): Piper J3C · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N1401V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB NYC06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA123.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N9613Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the engine run-up. Factor's in the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, and his failure to secure the airplane's left tire.
- [NTSB LAX06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA185.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N637TT · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA146.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N175LA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA079.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N7353C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA088.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N99NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB ANC06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA065.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N2945M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a tailwind during the landing flare, which resulted in an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain during an aborted landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind and rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA107.md): Taplin Avid Flyer · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N537MF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage to the airplane. A contributing factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB NYC06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA127.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N91MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during approach, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA124.md): Cessna C-172N · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N738HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA122.md): Hughes 369HS · Mattituck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N9244F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA125.md): Robinson R-22 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N720RJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling-with-power, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll-over. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX06CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA184.md): Robinson R44 · Wailuku, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N555JD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions that resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area.
- [NTSB ENG06WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG06WA041.md): Airbus A330 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2006 · A6-EAB · Minor damage
- [NTSB DFW06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA141.md): Robinson R44 · Payne Springs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N42KJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA149.md): Beech A23 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N8776M · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the unknown pilot.
- [NTSB CHI06LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA138.md): Hughes 269A · Berlin Center, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N69HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew at a low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the wire. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB SEA07CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA138.md): Schleicher ASW-24 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N5LX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of thermal lift during cruise flight that resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA186.md): Cessna T182T · Burney, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N451JE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous 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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