# NTSB investigations, 2018 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. Page 7 of 34 · 1,687 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA19CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA015.md): Titan Titan Tornado 912 · Corry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N912R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA19CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA012.md): Bearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N225JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ERA19TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA005.md): Enstrom F28 · Bridgeville, DE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N5691Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of collective pitch control during takeoff from an area with numerous obstacles, which resulted in the helicopter entering a low rotor rpm state and a forced hard landing. - [NTSB ANC19LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA004.md): Airborne X-Series · North Pole, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled airplane with no training in the airplane type, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB GAA19CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA009.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N56949 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA007.md): Maule M7 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N10555 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA006.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N642AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA19FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA003.md): Piper J3C · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N38811 · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to undertake a flight into forecast instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his subsequent decision to continue the flight after encountering IMC, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.… - [NTSB CEN19WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA019.md): Cessna 510 · Lugano, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2018 · OE-FID · Minor damage > On October 6, 2018, about 0945 Universal Coordinated Time, a Cessna Citation 510, OE-FID, experienced a tire failure during landing at the Lugano Airport (LSZA), Lugano, Switzerland. There were no injuries to the 2 crewmembers. The flight originated from the… - [NTSB GAA19CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA019.md): Champion 7ECA · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N36268 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA19CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA014.md): Cessna 172 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N78239 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA19CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA011.md): Beech 55 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N6674Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper takeoff trim setting and failure to properly secure his seatbelt, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist. - [NTSB GAA19CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA004.md): Cessna 310 · Marathon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N553CM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA008.md): North American Navion A · Stonewall, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N969TR · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a fractured camshaft and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA036.md): Air Tractor 401B · Rukubi, Nigeria · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2018 · 5N-BTV · Substantial damage > On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB GAA19CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA017.md): Cessna 177RG · Albermarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N52881 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA016.md): Piper PA24 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N8220P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night after an electrical failure, which resulted in the airplane striking runway lights. - [NTSB ERA19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA006.md): Cessna 205 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N8495Z · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the magnetos, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA002.md): Champion 7FC · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N9855B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR19WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA090.md): Cessna 560 · Bauchi, Nigeria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2018 · 5N-HAR · Minor damage > On October 3, 2018, about 0754 universal coordinated time, a Cessna Citation XLS+/Nigerian 5N-HAR sustained minor damage during takeoff roll at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa / Bauchi State International Airport, Bauchi, Nigeria. The pilot and two passengers were… - [NTSB GAA19CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA005.md): Cessna 180 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2018 · N180BG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA19WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA038.md): Siai Marchetti SF260 · Caorle, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2018 · I-ISAE · Destroyed > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Siai Marchetti SF260 airplane that occurred on October 03, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA19LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA004.md): Piper PA 24-180 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2018 · N8371P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay. - [NTSB ANC19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA002.md): Beech 1900 · Gambell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2018 · N575Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA002.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 · Frankston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2018 · N20179 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft landing crooked on a turf runway. - [NTSB DCA19WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA009.md): Boeing 737 · Zagreb, Croatia · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2018 · TC-AMP · No damage > The AIN of Croatia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 02, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIN of Croatia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB WPR19FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA001.md): Beech V35 · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N7997M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction during the approach. - [NTSB GAA19CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA025.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N24752 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing. - [NTSB GAA19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA003.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N94658 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure. - [NTSB GAA19CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA001.md): Cessna 340 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N89AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights, which resulted in landing short of the runway. - [NTSB CEN19WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA001.md): Cessna 210 5 · Yécora, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2018 · N8388Z · Substantial damage > On October 1, 2018, about 2110 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 210, US registration N8388Z, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sonora, Mexico. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has assigned an accredited representative… - [NTSB ANC19WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA001.md): Robinson R44 · Bodaybo, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2018 · RA-05758 · Substantial damage > On October 1, 2018, at an undetermined time, a Robinson R-44-II helicopter, RA-05758, impacted water and sank prior to colliding with a power transmission line near Bodaybo, Russia. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Interstate Aviation… - [NTSB WPR18LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA278.md): Howard DGA 15P · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N9471H · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR18FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA279.md): Cessna 177RG · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N46321 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine… - [NTSB WPR18FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA276.md): Cessna T210 · Silver City, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N732MV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind conditions while flying through hilly terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA580.md): Piper PA28 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N400JW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB ERA18TA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA266.md): Cessna 172 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N4001F · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB ERA18LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA269.md): Robinson R44 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N440SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to move the helicopter from a sloped surface after an overspeed event, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with a car. The overspeed event resulted from misrouted and damaged wiring in the magneto, which subsequently… - [NTSB DCA18WA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA298.md): Airbus A320 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2018 · VH-VFX · No damage - [NTSB CEN18LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA392.md): Cirrus SR22 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N818GM · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC18LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA080.md): Piper PA18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N5907Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB GAA18CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA576.md): Raymon A. King Super CUB Replica · Saratoga Springs, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N1698K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA575.md): Piper PA28 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N40825 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA18CA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA574.md): Piper PA24 · Crewe, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N6148P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation… - [NTSB GAA18CA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA571.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N894NA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance calculations, which resulted in his operating the helicopter in high-density altitude conditions,… - [NTSB ERA18LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA268.md): Diamond DA20 · Sebring, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N397JA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inability of the pilot of the Piper and the student pilot and flight instructor of the Diamond to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the collision was the Piper pilot’s failure to use the correct common traffic advisory frequency to… - [NTSB ERA18LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA265.md): Piper PA32 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2018 · N4592X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power after the separation of the No. 3 cylinder from the crankcase due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB DCA18WA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA300.md): Boeing 737 · Diagoras, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2018 · N917XA · No damage > The government of Hungary has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Hungary's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA18RA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18RA292.md): Boeing 737 · Chuuk, Micronesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2018 · P2-PXE · Substantial damage > The government of Federated States Of Micronesia (FSM) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on September 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the FSM's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN18FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA391.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2018 · N907PL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed after setting the engine fuel control to idle, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with water. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2018&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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&year=2018 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.