# NTSB investigations, SD

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 CHI94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ottumwa, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N14395 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the fence posts.
- [NTSB CHI94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA070.md): Cessna 150L · Waubay, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N10449 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the false indications on the fuel gauges.
- [NTSB CHI94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA056.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · Destroyed
  > was continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA034.md): Cessna 175 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N7112M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA024.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woonsocket, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N39952 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudging the airplane's clearance under the wires. Factors related to the accident were the performance of a low pass and the wires which were contacted.
- [NTSB CHI94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA012.md): Cessna A188B · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N4788Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the type (make and model) of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA314.md): Cessna 188 · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA298.md): Cessna 182P · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N4724K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush into rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTK02.md): Hiller UH-12E · Milbank, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N4028M · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB CHI93DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTK01.md): Crowser Avid MK 3.75 · Philip, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N42CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA221.md): Cessna 172 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N5435E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA203.md): Piper PA-36 · Mc Laughlin, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N3890E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA148.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Yankton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N5548W · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Gusty wind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA060.md): Beech B90 · Sioux Falls, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N31SV · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI92LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA233.md): MBB BO-105 · Madison, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N30SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadvertent descent.
- [NTSB CHI92LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA236.md): Rockwell 112TC · Winner, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N30MT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK03.md): Piper PA-25-235/250 · Ramona, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N4601Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during aerial application of agricultural chemicals.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK02.md): Weatherly 201C · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N1290W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the propeller control during takeoff and initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Iroquois, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N4427Y · Destroyed
  > An improper maneuver and failure to attain level off by the pilot in command while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA138.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA114.md): Bellanca 7 Gcbc · Quinn, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N1013E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI93LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA381.md): Cessna 172 · Union Center, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N8529U · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: the soft runway condition & fence at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK04.md): Boland/Poe Tsunami · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · NX39JR · Destroyed
  > A bending overload failure of the wing flap control rods and remedial action by the pilot was not possible. Factors in the accident are the inadequate design of the wing flap system by the pilot/operator manufacturer and his lack of total experience in type…
- [NTSB CHI91DTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK05.md): Eagle DW1 · Hurley, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1991 · N8814L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI91LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA270.md): Cessna 150L · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N16098 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Attempted formation flying with N4535E by the pilot of N16098. Factors associated with the collision were: nonperformance of preflight planning, and failure to follow procedures and directives by the pilot of N16098.
- [NTSB CHI91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA239.md): Piper PA-38 · Bridgewater, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N6373A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a fence.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK03.md): Wag-Aero Super Cuby · Roscoe, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N336DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall and inadequate remedial action. Associated factors are the pilot's lack of recent total experience and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK02.md): Cessna 188/B · Hecla, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N9399G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control as he attempted to jettison a load of agricultural chemical after the airplane failed to climb after takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are an attempted downwind takeoff by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA210.md): Cessna 150F · Faulkton, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N6263R · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI91LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA209.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hill City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N1844G · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning by the pilot and over confidence in the aircrafts ability. Factors related to the accident were a high density altitude and a proper climb rate not attained.
- [NTSB CHI91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA202.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N541FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies and an improper landing flare. Related factors are the use of automobile fuel, extreme temperatures and overshooting the planned landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK01.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Newell, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N1799A · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall/spin during maneuvering flight and inadequate remedial action by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's disregard for procedures and directives and inadequate initial training.
- [NTSB CHI91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA143.md): Cessna 170A · Newell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1991 · N5720C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling.
- [NTSB CHI91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA117.md): Cessna 172 · Yankton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N1743V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. The adverse wind condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA265.md): Cessna 172M · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N73059 · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain a safe airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA224.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N15803 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning/decision, flight into known adverse weather conditions and over confidence in personal ability by the PIC. Contributing factors were thunderstorms, turbulence and unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CHI90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA177.md): Cessna 152 · Wall, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N68422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper in flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field at which time the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB DEN90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA131.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Andover, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N7136Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during the swath run.
- [NTSB DEN90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA127.md): Aero Commander S2R · Sisseton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N5649X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to fuel starvation. Fuel starvation was caused by a missing fuel valve support clamp and a resultant cracked fuel line. Inadequate maintenance inspections and rough, uneven terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA125.md): Cessna 188A · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface.
- [NTSB DEN90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA124.md): Cessna 150F · Sturgis, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N6418F · Destroyed
  > Pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA112.md): Cessna 182RG · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4850S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN90DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTK01.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Woonsocket, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N3634E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of N3634E to follow the briefed plan of operation, and failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other (inadequate visual lookout).
- [NTSB DEN90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA095.md): Piper PA-22 · Edgemont, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N8528D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA076.md): Cessna 182N · Caputa, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N92292 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, accumulation of structural ice and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The adverrse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA084.md): Cessna 172I · Isabel, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N35485 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA070.md): Champion 7EC · Pine Ridge, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N4301C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed, after diverting his attention, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90TL#03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90TL%2303.md): Bell 206B · Fort Thompson, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 12, 1990 · N620 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN90FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA055.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N64MD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: fatigue failure of a coupling shaft in the #1 engine, which resulted in loss of power in that engine.
- [NTSB DEN90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA038.md): Cessna 182M · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N70844 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. An on ground encounter with wind gusts is considered an additional cause.

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

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