# NTSB investigations, UT

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 WPR15LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA129.md): Cessna 310Q · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N7770Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA004.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N949WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR15LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Layton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N827CH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind.
- [NTSB WPR15FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA082.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N383GM · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to depart into low visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of the sedating antihistamine,…
- [NTSB WPR15CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA063.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Bicknell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2014 · N352SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA059.md): Cessna 182T · Wendover, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N961GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR15FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA051.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N3234U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR15CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA040.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Panguitch, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N425U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed reaction in taking control of the helicopter during a student pilot's loss of control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA013.md): Beech H35 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2014 · N647Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a tailwind landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA373.md): Bell 407 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N142MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from terrain while landing on sloped terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA347.md): Eipper Formance Mxii · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N1624Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA346.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N758SW · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of baggage carts that subsequently collided with the parked airplane following the tug driving over a dip in the roadway.
- [NTSB WPR14LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA336.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4646F · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the damage to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR14CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA321.md): Centrair 101A · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2014 · N643CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA263.md): Knell ASC Spirit · Lehi, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N127JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR14CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA400.md): Mazurek Keith P Zodiac 601XL · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N599KM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.
- [NTSB WPR14FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA252.md): Cessna 175 · Moab, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N7043M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to approach rising mountainous terrain at too low an altitude to clear it and his subsequent attempt to climb, which exceeded the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR14CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA228.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N1672P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA217.md): Cessna 210 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N9589T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA213.md): Schleicher ASW 27 · Cedar Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N137ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in inadvertent terrain contact by the wing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA183.md): Cessna 150 - F · Santa Clara, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N8236F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR14LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA185.md): 177mf Pitts Model 12 · Bluffdale, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N177MF · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14GA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14GA176.md): Hughes OH 6 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 2014 · N37929 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while the helicopter was hovering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and rotor drive system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded…
- [NTSB WPR14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA161.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N58AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering near power lines.
- [NTSB WPR14FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA158.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Green River, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2014 · N13HG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination while maneuvering at a low altitude and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the contamination.
- [NTSB WPR14LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA142.md): Bellanca 17 31 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N28119 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear extension spring to maintain adequate pressure, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA133.md): Peter W Stevens Bearhawk Patrol · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N123WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR14LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA118.md): Cessna P210N · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N18DP · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR14LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA113.md): Bell 206 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2014 · N3211N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inaccurate assessment of the snow depth on the landing zone, which resulted in a landing on snow deeper than that for which the helicopter was equipped and led to dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR14CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA066.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2013 · N2066W · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's accidental discharge of the net gun which resulted in the net going through a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB WPR14CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA057.md): New Piper PA46 350P · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2013 · N3151G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.
- [NTSB WPR14LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Scipio, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N761BP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA020.md): L Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA001.md): Unknown Unknown · Mount Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2013 · N224KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA418.md): Grob G 103 Twin II · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N54554 · Substantial damage
  > An incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA425.md): Cessna M337B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2013 · N87653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power to the forward engine.
- [NTSB WPR13FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA399.md): Tyler Ives SD-1 TG · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N123SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing prohibited aerobatic maneuvers and the deployment and separation of the ballistic parachute system from the airframe for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of impact…
- [NTSB WPR13CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA377.md): Aviat A-1B · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N211AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA315.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Alta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2013 · N712U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's decision to follow a route over mountainous terrain in conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s ability to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB WPR13LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA307.md): Boson RV-4 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N220CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect approach/descent path with a tailwind, which resulted in a long landing at an excessive groundspeed and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA295.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fielding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N7187B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while traversing a canyon in high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA294.md): Cessna 172 · Birdseye, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2013 · N4459R · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on August 18, 2015. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The operator's improper installation of a supplemental electrical power supply, which caused a short circuit due to inadequate vibration…
- [NTSB WPR13LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA210.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Bryce, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N2589U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish the minimum liftoff speed during takeoff with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and a subsequent loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA170.md): Diamond DA 20-C1 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N986CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR13CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA153.md): Andre Kostrzewa Mustang 2 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2013 · N670AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA147.md): Franklin Glasair II · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2013 · N61RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from air being introduced into the fuel system through the worn shaft of an electric fuel boost pump.
- [NTSB WPR13LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA108.md): Cessna 175B · Wellsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2013 · N8125T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N8554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA095.md): Cessna 140 · Boulder, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2013 · N2341N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude and failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR13CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA068.md): Robinson R22 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2012 · N393LE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the wet landing surface.

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

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