# 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 NYC06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA074.md): Boeing 757-232 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N697DL · Substantial damage
  > The deice vehicle driver's failure to maintain clearance from a standing airplane, which resulted in a collision between the deice vehicle and left elevator of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC06CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA183.md): Cessna 180H · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N123GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing contacting the runway. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX06FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA124.md): Aero Vodochody L39 · California City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N39DF · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an intentionally performed course reversal turn at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA123.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N61466 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB LAX06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA122.md): Cessna 172P · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N64423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA044.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N2939V · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance procedures resulting in the unseating of the number two main bearing. Contributing factors include the mechanic's improper troubleshooting procedures, and the pilot's improper decision to continue operating the airplane with known…
- [NTSB CHI06LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA089.md): Beech 95-55 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N562T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot during an after landing taxi.
- [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA075.md): Bell 206B3 · Mutata, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2006 · HK-2496 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA074.md): Champion 7ECA · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.
- [NTSB CHI06LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA087.md): Cessna 150G · Rockford, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N6366S · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned approach and improper emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB SEA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA057.md): Mooney M20C · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N6595U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the…
- [NTSB SEA06FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N888SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making.
- [NTSB SEA06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA054.md): Beech 58P · Bow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N469MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA056.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N11568 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA072.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Stafford, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N400WX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach. Factors included the night lighting conditions, low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB DEN06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA043.md): Cessna 182E · Austin, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N9298X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from…
- [NTSB ATL06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA046.md): Cessna 172L · Long Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N3803Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in an overrun, on-ground collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight…
- [NTSB NYC06FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA071.md): Cessna 172R · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N3536C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were the fog and snow.
- [NTSB CHI06LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA085.md): Wheeler Pitts Special · Fulton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N55MW · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained during landing by the pilot. Contributing factors were the trees, the embankment, the runway length, and the reduced visual lookout during the approach.
- [NTSB ANC06FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA020.md): Robinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N7512G · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA031.md): Robinson R22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N4038M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the helicopter on an icy airport parking ramp, which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown, and subsequent collision with another parked and unoccupied helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX06WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA121.md): Robinson R44 · Gunpowder, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 21, 2006 · VH-HBS · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN06IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA042.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Casper, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2006 · N235BA · Minor damage
  > loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the incident was the runway maker light.
- [NTSB DFW06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA073.md): Beech V35 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N510LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while on approach to the runway. Contributing factors were the downdraft and the lack of suitable terrain for the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA040.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Torreon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N9149W · Substantial damage
  > The jammed magneto drive gear and the fractured camshaft gear, which resulted in the total engine failure. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable dirt road on which the pilot had to force land the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Muncie, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N75593 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA082.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Backus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N1877J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane stalled as a result of the low airspeed and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA072.md): Bell 222B · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2006 · N306CH · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and the crew's diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing for the night landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2006 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA070.md): Champion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA056.md): Cessna 150L · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N5262Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA120.md): Cessna 177 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N29377 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB CHI06LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA080.md): Cessna 421C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N98507 · Substantial damage
  > The main landing gear malfunctioned and failed to extend during the landing approach for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a main gear up landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA062.md): Bell 206B · Big Creek, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N36HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent settling with power during a descent. Contributing to the accident was mechanical turbulence in the lee of an obstruction in windy conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA119.md): Beech 95 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N2096C · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with another airplane that had departed from the opposite runway.
- [NTSB LAX06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA118.md): Mooney M20F · Willits, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N9704M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the runway at night, which resulted in a descent below the proper glide path and a collision with a tree. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX06CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA117.md): Cessna 172M · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N13514 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA041.md): Piper PA-30 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N7743Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, the airframe ice, and the wheels up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, the frozen landing gear, the frozen alternate gear extension system, and the runway sign.
- [NTSB DEN06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA039.md): Spane RV-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N437T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the…
- [NTSB SEA06WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA058.md): Cessna 501 · Sulaimaniya, Iraq · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2006 · D-IMRX · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA06LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA053.md): Cessna 150 · White Salmon, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N5611E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the airplane's fuel contamination by water.
- [NTSB MIA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA057.md): Cessna 525A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N701TF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both the left main and auxiliary brake lines due to fatigue cracking, rendering directional control impossible. A contributing factor in this accident was the airport sign concrete pad.
- [NTSB MIA06LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA054.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehigh Acres, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N14MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose-over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA071.md): Hodge Express · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N410MP · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA069.md): Cessna 152 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N47105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA055.md): Beech C90A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N12LE · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the published emergency/abnormal procedures.
- [NTSB MIA06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA053.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N61431 · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, resulting in the improper touchdown of the helicopter and the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB LAX06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA116.md): Robinson R22 · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N23617 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter dynamically rolling over.
- [NTSB LAX06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA114.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2006 · N9212P · Substantial damage
  > an electrical fault in the nose gear limit switch circuit, which lead to an intermittent failure of the landing gear extension system. Also causal was the pilot's failure to fully complete the emergency gear extension procedure. A factor in the accident was…

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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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