# NTSB investigations, NE

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 CHI02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA048.md): Piper PA-38-112 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N2492K · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA026.md): Cessna 182A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA010.md): Beech 58P · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N701JK · Substantial damage
  > The exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA286.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Petersburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine cylinder, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the low altitude and the muddy field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Callaway, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2001 · N4478Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the muddy field and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01IA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA246.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Kenesaw, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N4553K · Minor damage
  > The propeller blade fatigue leading to its tip separating during an aerial application. Factors were no suitable terrain for an emergency landing, high vegetation, and soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA242.md): Ag-Cat G-164B · Wallace, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N80083 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, the pilot initiating the flight with an inadequate fuel supply, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the low altitude and the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA238.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N67067 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the encountered settling with power flight condition during the initial climb. Factors to the accident were the reported variable winds during the takeoff and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA219.md): Cessna 172C · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N1860Y · Substantial damage
  > The procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor icing, the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA203.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Pierce, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N29C · Substantial damage
  > The improper management of the fuel system by the pilot. Factors were the fuel starvation, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the berm, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA184.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA173.md): Cessna 172S · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N494SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's high airspeed and improper emergency procedures during the emergency landing. Factors relating to this accident were the fractured engine exhaust valve push rod, the bent intake valve push rod, and oil exhaustion during cruise flight, the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA122.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Kimball, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N53950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor was that the pilot misjudged the low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA121.md): Cessna 182L · Stromsburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N6412K · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N3947Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor relating to this accident was the berm.
- [NTSB CHI01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA095.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Overton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2001 · N5886Z · Substantial damage
  > The open exhaust valve. Factors relating to the accident were the sticking exhaust valve guide and the snow drift the airplane encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA090.md): Beech 95-55 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N98PA · Substantial damage
  > the checklist not followed and the wheels-up landing performed by the pilot. The runway light was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA080.md): Beech 58 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2001 · N52BA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA065.md): Luscombe 8E · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N2953K · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land, the quartering tailwind, the icy runway, and the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI01FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA017.md): Beech 95-C55 · Homer, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N782B · Destroyed
  > The inadequate remedial action the flightcrew had during the stall recovery maneuver and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the intentional stall the flightcrew was performing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA301.md): Champion 7GCBC · Valentine, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N2993G · Substantial damage
  > the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation for the flight, the high density altitude, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA272.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2451R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA271.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N91842 · Destroyed
  > the cracked number 7 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA267.md): Piper PA-32-300 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N4256R · Substantial damage
  > the brake fire while taxiing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA254.md): Cessna 208B · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1116Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA255.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N10QB · Substantial damage
  > the landing gear not deployed, the checklist not followed, the lack of familiarity with the airplane, the landing gear warning system not understood, and the landing gear warning disregarded by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA247.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wallace, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N3629D · Substantial damage
  > the fractured number three exhaust push rod assembly and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA217.md): Cessna 182S · Millard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N7278S · Substantial damage
  > the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the porpoise encountered by the pilot. Factors were the misjudged flare by the pilot and the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA204.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Holstein, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N83701 · Substantial damage
  > the settling with power encountered by the pilot. A factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB CHI00FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA200.md): Beech 35 · Columbus, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N947V · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the sunglare and the wire.
- [NTSB CHI00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA181.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Champion, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N7015K · Substantial damage
  > the undetermined uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N6432M · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged flare and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing performed by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA051.md): Luscombe 8A · Orleans, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA046.md): Cessna 150B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1999 · N7339X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.
- [NTSB CHI00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA035.md): Cessna A185F · Raymond, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1999 · N1756R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft and type of operation, and the pilot not maintaining directional control. A finding was the glassy condition of the water.
- [NTSB CHI00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA025.md): Mancini Vans RV-4 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N517A · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA012.md): Cessna A188B · Sprague, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N731PU · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA340.md): Navion A · Utica, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4527K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel pump and the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. A factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA333.md): Cessna 172K · Pickrell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N84385 · Substantial damage
  > the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA313.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pawnee City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N5535U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Seward, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N136MC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. A factor relating to this accident was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI99LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA304.md): Cessna 152 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N869NE · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of elevator control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA267.md): Air Tractor AT502B · Giltner, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N5008Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire. A factor was the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA236.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N3859H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting technique which resulted in the inadvertent starting of the engine, with no one in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA192.md): Russell Sport Trainer · Ft. Calhoun, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N57HR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot used an improper engine starting procedure in that he failed to reduce the throttle setting and to assure the airplane was adequately secured prior to starting.
- [NTSB CHI99LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA175.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N3024U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA137.md): Berrick GP-4 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N54WB · Destroyed
  > aircraft control and airspeed not maintained by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI99LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA148.md): Cessna 172 · Blair, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N5336R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA128.md): Cessna T-188C · Dalton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.

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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" = 'NE' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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