# 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 DEN05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA147.md): Cessna T210L · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N94263 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA274.md): Robinson R44 · Drummond, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N9158U · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire.
- [NTSB NYC05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N99137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA05CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA160.md): Bell 206B3 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N39MK · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and main rotor contact with tail boom.
- [NTSB LAX05LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA315.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N5756Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA314.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N82001 · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged landing flare, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB IAD05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA140.md): Beech BE-36 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N8014T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA272.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N103RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning…
- [NTSB SEA05CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA197.md): Cessna 180H · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N1037V · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors.
- [NTSB NYC05LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA145.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK-117-B2 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N117MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with this accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX05IA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05IA312.md): Airbus Industrie A320 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N536JB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of two anti-rotation lugs due to repeated cyclic pre-landing tests, which allowed the nosewheels to deviate from the 0-degree position on landing gear retraction. A contributing factor was the design of the Brake Steering Control Unit…
- [NTSB LAX05CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA313.md): Hiller UH 12-E · Five Points, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N141HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA248.md): Piper PA-46T · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N7WS · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA247.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N909KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the barn. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI05IA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05IA273.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Kenosha, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N181FL · Minor damage
  > The flight crew failed to verify that the cargo was secured before takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA149.md): Champion 7EC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N4384C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA05LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA198.md): Cessna 170A · Ione, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N9527A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires.
- [NTSB LAX05WA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA316.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Falaise, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2005 · F-GRIB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05TA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA306.md): Bell 407 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N702WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain tail rotor clearance from obstacles during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA309.md): Thomas RV4 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N3882N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA308.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Running Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N814CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees while performing long line external lift operations.
- [NTSB DFW05WA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA245.md): Bell 412EP · Llano Grande, Mexico · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2005 · XC-PFI · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA244.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N63PA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DFW05CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA250.md): Robinson R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N748BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and his subsequent encounter with settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mount Ayr, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N6266W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway, and the misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. Contributing factors were the tailwind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N6494J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to perform a emergency landing to a runway, with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain airspeed after aborting that landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.…
- [NTSB LAX05FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Baker, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N957SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of mountainous terrain by rain and low clouds, moderate turbulence, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX05CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA310.md): Clark Vans RV8 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N559JC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the master electrical power switch, which removed power to the electronic ignition.
- [NTSB DFW05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA246.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Guion, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N95006 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA145.md): Cessna 172S · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N172GW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA143.md): Cessna 172P · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N64763 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA305.md): Beech 35-C33 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N5757D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the pilot operating handbook specified procedures, which resulted in a power deficiency, a degraded climb capability, and the inability to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush…
- [NTSB LAX05LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA303.md): North American Navion A · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N91597 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA139.md): Hart None · Broadalbin, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA143.md): North American SNJ-5 · Torrington, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N212TC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #7 connecting rod, causing engine seizure. A contributing factor was the berm.
- [NTSB DEN05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA146.md): Schleicher ASW-20B · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N734K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA018.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N8495K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout which resulted in the encountered ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA05LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N49189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA195.md): Eiland RAF-200 Gyro · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N4416N · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the flight controls for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA302.md): Cessna 172S · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N121CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA137.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N9311P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in weather below the published takeoff minimums, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane's collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions, and the…
- [NTSB DFW05FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA242.md): Akro Tech Aviation Inc. Giles G-300 · Yukon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N300NW · Destroyed
  > The catastrophic separation of the canopy as result of the failure of the forward canopy hinge while performing aerobatics and the subsequent incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW05FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA241.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N69146 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA142.md): Shea Vans RV6A · Glendo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N985JS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA05MA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA099.md): Airbus A321-231 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N583NK · Substantial damage
  > Following a bounced landing, the pilot in command activated his sidestick controller while the first officer was in control of the airplane, which subsequently resulted in the overcontrol of pitch and a tailstrike. Contributing to the circumstances of this…
- [NTSB CHI05CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA270.md): Cessna 182S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N5467C · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX05CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA301.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N8103X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA148.md): Brown Hi-MAX 1700R · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were the resultant and inadvertent stall, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA148.md): Aeronca 7AC · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N2873E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent nosing down of the airplane when the main landing gear tires contacted shallow water prior to the intended landing site.
- [NTSB ANC05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA147.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N124SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.

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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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