# Final NTSB investigations, ND

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 CHI95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA167.md): Piper PA-16 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N5328H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on takeoff. The soft condition of the field was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA152.md): Schweizer G-164B · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1995 · N48532 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and the soft, wet condition of the sod runway.
- [NTSB CHI95FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA124.md): Beech 65-B80 · Great Bend, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N7057J · Destroyed
  > the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance (inspection) of aircraft and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Factors were icing conditions, deteriorated induction air ducting, and failure of a piston assembly.
- [NTSB CHI95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA102.md): Cessna 150 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N60564 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that the airplane encountered.
- [NTSB CHI95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA076.md): Beech V35A-TC · Pembina, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N68DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of the actual altitude of the airplane. Factors were the visual illusion caused by the snow covered runway environment and the whiteout weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA072.md): Stuart/Wagner Mountain Eagle · Halliday, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N2176Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off and delayed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA066.md): Beech 1900D · Williston, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N118UX · Minor damage
  > the improper installation and inadequate quality assurance inspection of the elevator trim cable during original manufacture, which resulted in fraying and failure of the cable prior to the first routine scheduled inspection of the system.
- [NTSB CHI95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA046.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N2127D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor (CFI) misjudged the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, structural ice, windshield ice, darkness, and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to land.
- [NTSB CHI95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA025.md): Cessna T210L · Beulah, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N526HK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N587PA · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA008.md): Cessna T210R · Lakota, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · CGHRG · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to preignition and/or detonation, which resulted in failure of the number 4 cylinder. The unfavorable tailwind for landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA347.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N6119Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the poorly planned approach and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA345.md): Cessna 150G · New Town, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N6685F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wing flaps and premature lift-off. The pilot's poor preflight preparation was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA316.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N61245 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed recovery from a practice autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's improper autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI94T#A03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94T%23A03.md): Bellanca BL28 · Ellendale, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N8621V · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA285.md): Luscombe 8E · Hettinger, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N2501K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB CHI94LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA272.md): Piper PA-25 · Spiritwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N6568Z · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuselage tubing in the empennage.
- [NTSB CHI94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Eckelson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA223.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI94T#A02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94T%23A02.md): Continental Copters MK 5 Tomcat · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N9043T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218.md): Callair A9B · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI94DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG02.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Lawton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4349S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG01.md): Grumman G-164-A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N5277 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA173.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N804ND · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA166.md): Grumman G-164 · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N551Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CHI94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA138.md): Schweizer 269C · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1994 · N3623Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's improper autorotation technique. A factor associated with the accident is the FAA Inspector's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI94GA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94GA093.md): Cessna 401A · Minot, ND · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N66ND · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA087.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N190ND · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance installation (cotter pin) by other maintenance personnel. Factors were main landing gear scissors not safetied properly and extension of landing gear not possible by pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB CHI94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA085.md): Cessna 182P · Glen Ullin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N1794M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed application of the carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Casselton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI93IA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA346.md): Cessna 414A · Dickinson, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N36990 · Minor damage
  > the total failure of the airplane's heater system combustion air pressure safety switch.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.
- [NTSB CHI93LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA318.md): Eagle DW-1 · Minto, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N8813B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during ground maneuvering. Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot and the pilot of the other aircraft was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA299.md): Cessna 170B · Steele, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8163A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor in-flight decision and failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG02.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hoople, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N5635X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked engine cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA263.md): Grumman G164B · Wyndmere, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N2008 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident are the wet and soft turf runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA232.md): Schweizer G-164 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N6719Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA215.md): Cessna 150J · Wilton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N60454 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A factor was the pilot's failure to select the auxiliary fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA208.md): Hughes 269 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N213MS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA159.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N7504D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of collective in recovering from a loss of control due to ground resonance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N108ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA128.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N88384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route to ensure adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA099.md): Cessna 150M · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N704AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA093.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cannonball, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N4229P · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the inlet air filter from snow.
- [NTSB CHI93FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA053.md): Piper PA-30 · Bowman, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N7243Y · Destroyed
  > The non instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA033.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Makoti, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N7057W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath during his approach to landing.
- [NTSB CHI93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA028.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · N72AW · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance (installation).
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA013.md): Schweizer H-300 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N3625Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a night landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?status=final&state=ND&page=8

## 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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