# 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 ANC06LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA030.md): Mooney M-10 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N9533V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall/spin during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling with…
- [NTSB ANC06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA029.md): Cooper Harmon Rocket ll · McKittrick, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N96CR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while performing intentional low altitude aerobatic flight maneuvers. Factors associated with the accident are the low altitude aerobatic flight maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA06RA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06RA070.md): Cessna 208B · Cuenca, Ecuador · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2006 · HC-BXD · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA036.md): Cessna 172S · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2006 · N514ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in structural damage to the firewall and fuselage.
- [NTSB OPS06IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA007.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N309UA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the ORD tower local controller's failure to provide sufficient separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways. Contributing to the incident was the ORD local monitor's failure to monitor the situating…
- [NTSB MIA06FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA069.md): Cessna 340A · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N37JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ANC06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA028.md): Robinson R-22B · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N203DH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action while conducting hover practice with a student pilot, which resulted in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent dynamic roll over.
- [NTSB SEA06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA069.md): Kearsley Exec 162F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N520DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt to hover out of ground effect above the kit manufacturers published recommendations. A factor was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA081.md): Gates Learjet 35 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N58EM · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate maintenance of the fuel computer harness which resulted in engine surging and a subsequent loss of control by the flight crew during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN06WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA053.md): Mooney M-20K · San Bartelome, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2006 · EC-JCT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA095.md): Cessna 172G · Collins, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N4444L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An additional cause was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue when he believed his fuel gauges were erratic…
- [NTSB ANC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA038.md): MD Helicopters MD 900 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N912LH · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate design clearance of the main rotor blade grip pitch cases, which resulted in damage to the pitch cases when they contacted main rotor perimeter bolts during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB OPS06IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS06IA006.md): Airbus Industrie 319 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · D-APAC · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of the incident was the local controller's failure to ensure proper separation between Lufthansa flight 437 and Chautauqua (CHQ) flight 7826. Contributing was the failure of the local monitor to monitor the situation and advise the local…
- [NTSB DFW06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA088.md): Beech C23 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N2160W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the low ceilings.
- [NTSB DFW06LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA087.md): Weatherly 201B · Hondo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N1257W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA106.md): Cessna 172RG · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N616SF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing…
- [NTSB DFW06CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA089.md): Aero Commander AC50 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N662MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a missed approach after losing visual contact with the runway, which resulted in a collision with approach lights. Factors were the dark night conditions and the fog.
- [NTSB DEN06IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA051.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N574AA · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to follow existing company procedures for stabilized approach. **This report was modified on May 23, 2007.**
- [NTSB ANC06WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06WA042.md): MD Helicopter MD 600 · Zama City, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2006 · C-FTAZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N6770B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA026.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 300S · Greenfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N124X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the base leg to final approach phase of a VFR landing pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA080.md): Piper PA23-250 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N13878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature shutdown of both engines, which resulted in a forced landing short of the runway. A factor was a landing gear malfunction indication for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA130.md): Beech F33A · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N41PT · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB DEN06LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA050.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N331FC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather conditions and improper in-flight planning which resulted in loss of control and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action, the icing and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA094.md): Piper PA34-200T · Branson, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N21RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to return to the departure airport for landing after declaring an emergency for unspecified reasons. Additional factors were the low cloud…
- [NTSB MIA06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA068.md): Champion 7EC · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N4387C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to the spring connecting the rudder to the tailwheel horn being detached.
- [NTSB DEN06WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA052.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bonndorf, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2006 · D-ELCI · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL06IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06IA054.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Asheville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N8783E · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the pilot's windshield by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in flame and smoke in the cockpit, and subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA055.md): Urban Air UFM-10 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2006 · N107NK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive climb angle during a go-around from a bounced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA06FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA068.md): Beech C99 · Butte, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N54RP · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and the captain/PIC's inadequate supervision. Snow and mountain obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA079.md): Beech 56TC · Winfield, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N18LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to ensure an adequate supply of supplemental oxygen, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of his oxygen supply, and incapacitation from hypoxia during cruise…
- [NTSB NYC06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA083.md): Schleicher ASW-19B · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N439AS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA067.md): Cirrus SR20 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N777YM · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure due to a low oil level brought about by excessive blow-by and cylinder detonation. Contributing factors in this accident were the inadequate instructions contained in Service Bulletin M89-9 and the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL06LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA053.md): Piper PA28-180F · Easley, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N2133T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA067.md): Kaman K-1200 · Dayville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N263KA · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the reduction gear box assembly and improper installation of the N1 seal and nut assembly lockcup by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the reduction gear box and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB MIA06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA066.md): Loehle P5151 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N151RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating landing flare during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of correct venting of the carburetor float bowl.
- [NTSB CHI06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA093.md): Cessna 182G · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N3675U · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his…
- [NTSB SEA06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA066.md): Cessna 182D · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N9971T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.
- [NTSB MIA06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N25566 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to contamination (debris) lodged in the carburetor jet, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA065.md): Cessna 172 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N737TR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB DFW06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA085.md): Cessna 182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N97881 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA084.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cherokee City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N5537F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA049.md): Stinson 108-1 · Limon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N8947K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing resulting in an impact with a ditch. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA048.md): Enstrom 280F · Peetz, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N811Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the gusty winds, downdrafts, and box canyon.
- [NTSB CHI06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA099.md): Boeing 757-222 · Omaha, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N518UA · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with unforecast mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the mountain wave (terrain induced) turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW06FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA083.md): Bell 206L-1 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N370RL · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fitting and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and the lack of a suitable site…
- [NTSB CHI06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA092.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N421XJ · Substantial damage
  > The station agent's inability to maintain control of the stroller when he lost his balance exiting the airplane's cargo compartment, allowing it to be blown into the operating right propeller. A factor was the high, gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA078.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N8446F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the go-around. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and…
- [NTSB LAX06FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA129.md): Beech A36 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N16JR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an aviation maintenance technician to properly torque and cotter pin the number 2 connecting rod bolts at their attach point to the crankshaft, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod in flight, and complete power loss.
- [NTSB ATL06LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA052.md): E Newton Newton RV-6A · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N57ME · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a nose over.

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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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