# NTSB investigations, LA

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 CEN11LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA336.md): Reed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · Scott, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA319.md): Thomas Europa · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N914KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA292.md): Piper PA-22/20 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N3621Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA303.md): Bell 206 · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N887T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control during taxi operations, which induced a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA283.md): Robinson R22 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N372LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter while in a hover.
- [NTSB CEN11IA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA286.md): Cessna 560XL · Abbeville, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N547CS · No damage
  > The pitch trim control cable failed due to fatigue, rendering the elevator trim inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN11LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA311.md): Mooney M20K · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2011 · N305M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical and engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA11IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA040.md): Airbus A320 · New Orleans, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N409UA · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to properly recognize and manage the abnormal condition, resulting in it escalating to an in-flight emergency.
- [NTSB CEN11CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA232.md): Bell 230 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N974RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the safety skirting during the repositioning landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA231.md): Hiller UH-12D · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N11CU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA216.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · N434JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA206.md): Waco SRE · Vidalia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · NC58785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA211.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N80311 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA221.md): Cessna 150L · Gonzales, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N11790 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA171.md): Cessna 172R · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N5929T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA156.md): Sikorsky 92 · Galliano, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N920AL · Minor damage
  > The misalignment of the retaining washer during routine maintenance, resulting in the subsequent separation of the washer and nut.
- [NTSB CEN11FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA115.md): Cessna 182C · Crowley, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2010 · N9747L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA547.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N436ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA512.md): Cessna 210 · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N210PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA510.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N63E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to failure of the right brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA476.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winnfield, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9507J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ENG10IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA045.md): Bell 430 · Venice, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N430CM · Minor damage
  > The fracture of the collective servo actuator piston rod resulting from stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB CEN10IA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA438.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N317RL · Minor damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA427.md): Cessna 180 · Davant, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N7812K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN10CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA426.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N6772Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA417.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N721BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff, resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA397.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N523RL · Minor damage
  > Improper reassembly of the collective flight controls by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were inadequate postmaintenance examinations by maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspections by two pilots.
- [NTSB CEN10LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA363.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Pioneer, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N601DW · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with convective weather during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to detect and avoid the thunderstorm cell earlier in the flight, and the failure of air traffic controllers to provide the…
- [NTSB CEN10CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA352.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N191EH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadvertent entry into ground resonance when demonstrating a hydraulic failure running landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and instructor pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN10CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA196.md): Cessna 150 · Waterproof, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N66262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA169.md): Sikorsky S-92A · Galliano, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N921AL · Minor damage
  > An unsecured access door, which departed the helicopter and damaged a main rotor blade and a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the incident was the helicopter's color scheme, which made visual inspection of the door difficult.
- [NTSB CEN10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA086.md): Hoover Frank RV-8 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2009 · N17325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2009 · N7230W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA011.md): Cessna 150F · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N8642S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.
- [NTSB CEN09FA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA603.md): Cessna 182Q · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N96894 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA571.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105S · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N131EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to the mechanic's inadvertent switching of two cyclic control tubes of different lengths during maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN09LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA538.md): Brown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N352JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA497.md): unknown kit · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · UNK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA510.md): Wohnoutka Steven M Team Z MAX · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N301SS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine thrust during initial climb due to the failure of the airplane's propeller as a result of preexisting damage.
- [NTSB CEN09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA308.md): Cessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N17214 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…
- [NTSB CEN09LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA297.md): Ayres S-2R · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N223SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.
- [NTSB CEN09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA299.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Franklinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N61740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the weight-shift trike.
- [NTSB CEN09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA283.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N8080K · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
- [NTSB CEN09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA280.md): Cessna 152 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N4590K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA272.md): Cessna A185F · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N4603E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA262.md): Capra, Salvatore O Aventura 2 · Des Allemands, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N912SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to achieve adequate altitude and airspeed before beginning a downwind turn after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA255.md): Whitehead Titan · Slaughter, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N226BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incorrect use of pitch control, resulting in induced pitch oscillations and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his lack of recency of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N5189P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines during an aerial application run.

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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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&state=LA

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