# NTSB investigations

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 DEN06IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA056.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N770S · No damage
  > the failure of the elevator down cable due to an improperly routed cable by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the improper inspection of the elevator cable by the operator's maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA106.md): Waco EQC-6 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N16214 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the rudder cable system resulting in the reversed rudder condition which made directional control not possible during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was an inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ATL06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA061.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Folkston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N3096H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the compressor turbine blades due to high temperature exposure.
- [NTSB DFW06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA094.md): Aviation Specialties Unlimited Challenger II · Coushatta, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2006 · N260HP · Destroyed
  > The loss of control due to premature failure of the elevator's push-pull tube rod-end bearing.
- [NTSB DCA06FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06FA033.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC10 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2006 · N386FE · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of a fatigue crack in the forward air seal tooth serration of the No. 3 engine low pressure turbine stage 1 disk that initiated due to an improper weld repair performed during original manufacture. The improper weld repair changed the material…
- [NTSB LAX06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA167.md): Cessna 310N · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2006 · N5096Q · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose gear due to an out of tolerance nose gear over center adjustment.
- [NTSB ANC06LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2006 · N36291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the…
- [NTSB NYC06CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA087.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N43497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB MIA06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA078.md): Czech Aircraft Works Parrot · Palm City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N595PP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing the engine was not developing full power during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the bending of the throttle cables which prevented full movement of the…
- [NTSB LAX06CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA135.md): Cessna T210H · Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N57AB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA103.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N8290X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate adequately for the crosswind condition and failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors included the crosswind, the narrow runway, soft ground, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA060.md): Just Highlander · Walhalla, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N9085N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and owner/builders failure to determine the reason for partial loss of engine power resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination on a subsequent flight.
- [NTSB ATL06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA059.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N2183U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in rotorcraft operations.
- [NTSB LAX06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA134.md): Bell UH-1H · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2006 · N710WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB DEN06LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA055.md): McLaughlin Rans S-7 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2006 · N924LB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted landing. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes, the pilot's lack of a…
- [NTSB ATL06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA058.md): Cessna 182T · Double Springs, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2006 · N2157V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to dementia and his failure to report the medical condition to the aviation medical examiner..
- [NTSB SEA06CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA070.md): Aviat A-1B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N471AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the soft snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA077.md): Marvin T Eiland SparrowHawk · Ona, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N41964 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons during a normal descent, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA088.md): Cessna 172N · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N172FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and incurring damage.
- [NTSB DEN06CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA054.md): Cessna 170B · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N2359J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open…
- [NTSB NYC06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA086.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Clay Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N346DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA094.md): Cessna 150M · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N704MT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA133.md): Rockwell 112 TCA · La Canada, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N4641W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and an adequate airspeed during climb to cruise that led to a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the clouds and the pilot's physiological state.
- [NTSB LAX06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA140.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N7086Z · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ATL06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA057.md): Cessna 172M · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N9880V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign.
- [NTSB ANC06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA041.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N6744P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an on-ground encounter with a snowbank. A factor associated with the accident was other maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the…
- [NTSB ANC06CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA039.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dixon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N5397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain altitude/clearance during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB MIA06WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA076.md): Cessna R172K · Cambita Garabit, Dominican Republic · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2006 · N323EP · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA074.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N938ER · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear upper drag brace assembly due to overload acting on an undetected forging defect formed during the initial forging of the brace. A contributing factor in this accident was the runway distance remaining sign.
- [NTSB MIA06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA073.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N2182T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane resulting in departure with an inadequate oil supply, subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation, and damage to the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA131.md): Cessna 208B · Oak Glen, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N208WE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, that led to a stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW06WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA091.md): Cessna 206 · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2006 · HK-2969 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA102.md): Martin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N22220 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA056.md): Cessna 140 · Pageland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N76688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway light, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA082.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2006 · N20488 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA071.md): Cessna 402C · Dorado, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2006 · N223PB · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use on-board weather radar equipment for weather avoidance and the pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in injury to passengers.
- [NTSB LAX06WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA132.md): Cessna A188B · Narrandera, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2006 · VH-ZIP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW06WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA090.md): Cessna 150 · San Luis Potosi, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2006 · XB-KAT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA035.md): Claypool RV-6A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2006 · N428BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the collapse of the nose landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA040.md): Cessna 170B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2006 · N2947D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA037.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2006 · N939RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions and loss of directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway during the takeoff roll, and striking a sign. A factor associated with the accident was a dust devil.
- [NTSB MIA06CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA072.md): Piper PA32-301 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N326XT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA138.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N5906W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW06CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA092.md): Waterwings SeaRey · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N42685 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent reduction of power resuting in a collision with water. Contributing factors were the low altiude selected and the pilot's inattention.
- [NTSB CHI06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA101.md): Cessna 180G · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N1250W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB ANC06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA034.md): Piper PA-22 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2006 · N6123D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and a gusty wind.
- [NTSB NYC06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA084.md): Cessna 180F · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N2165Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.
- [NTSB MIA06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA102.md): Piper 38-112 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N2316K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage.
- [NTSB CHI06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA100.md): Piper PA-20 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1579A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI06CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA104.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N1856G · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot which led to the subsequent nose-over. The terrain condition was a factor.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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