# 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 CHI05CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA126.md): Young Zodiac 601XL · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N601AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare resulting in an in-flight collision with the runway pavement.
- [NTSB CHI05CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA123.md): Cessna C-172M · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N13558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground.
- [NTSB ATL05CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA085.md): Canadair CL600 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N699CW · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during climb which resulted in the flight attendant injury. A factor was the flight crew failure to follow written procedures during transfer of flight controls.
- [NTSB SEA05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA103.md): North American Navion · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N8874H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a hardened and brittle fuel selector valve O-ring. Factors include no suitable landing area within the…
- [NTSB SEA05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA101.md): Maule M-4-220C · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA107.md): C.W. Smith Rans S6 Coyote II · Louisville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Galling of the front piston and cylinder of the Rotax 503 2-stroke engine, consistent with the engine running hot and lean for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA106.md): Pitts S1S · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N5WD · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line fitting going undetected, a fuel leak onto exhaust piping, and a fire.
- [NTSB LAX05LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA183.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N3004U · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD05FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA067.md): Cessna 172S · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N778LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA129.md): Miller Rand Robinson KR-2 · Galliano, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N684LM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB DEN05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA115.md): Hepperlen RV-8 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N25MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the ground roll.
- [NTSB CHI05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA122.md): Cessna R182 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N7361Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N66427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA124.md): Cessna 172S · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N860SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA119.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N65855 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA084.md): de Havilland DH-82-C · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N82CQ · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the left magneto resulting in a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA109.md): Cessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N864CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA184.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Caliente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N6511N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain. Contributing factors were the pilots' delayed decision to reverse course, the…
- [NTSB LAX05CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N8460N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the building. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB DCA05WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA067.md): Boeing B-777-232 · London, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 20, 2005 · N864DA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA120.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Lakeview, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N2274U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student failed to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice autorotation and the instructor's delay in attempting remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that was encountered.
- [NTSB DFW05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA126.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ralls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N9017Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower. Contributing factors were the recency of the tower's construction and the lack of obstruction lights on the tower.
- [NTSB DFW05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA125.md): Aerostar International S53A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N699WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines.
- [NTSB DEN05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA081.md): Robinson R22 Beta · St. George, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N983KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA079.md): Schweizer 269C · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N958CP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
- [NTSB DEN05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA078.md): Bell 47G-5A · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N59403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the truck trailer during takeoff. A factor contributing to this accident was the truck trailer.
- [NTSB CHI05IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05IA116.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N814HK · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure during cruise flight of the fan spinner and forward fan retaining ring due to an interference between the mating parts resulting from the inadequate design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA147.md): Bell 47G · Twin Brooks, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N8505F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor was the low altitude at which the helicopter was operating.
- [NTSB CHI05CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N3936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!
- [NTSB CHI05CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA117.md): Aviat A-1B · Lodgepole, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N102AM · Substantial damage
  > The poor inflight planning and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane encoutnered its own wake.
- [NTSB LAX05LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA180.md): Cessna 172M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N9017H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare that induced a porpoise, which resulted in the overload failure of the nose wheel assembly.
- [NTSB IAD05IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05IA066.md): Cessna R182 · West Mifflin, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N6149S · Minor damage
  > The failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA123.md): Bell 206B · Huffman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N276M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to disconnect the external load cable prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA127.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rock Springs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N995JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA05WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA111.md): Beech B55 · Ipil, Philippines · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2005 · RPC808 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N9344L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA177.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N4162K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DFW05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA122.md): Beech BE-55 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N6037W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a gear-up landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist.
- [NTSB DEN05IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA076.md): Boeing 737-322 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N305UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the improper use of procedure used by the ground personnel resulting in the right wing of the aircraft colliding with the left wing of another aircraft. A factor in this incident was the failure to maintain clearance by the flight crew of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL05CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA083.md): Rand Robinson Engineering KR-2 · Vienna, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N1701L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the owner/pilot mechanic's improper balancing of the modification to engine crankshaft which resulted in an overload failure.
- [NTSB MIA05WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA105.md): Beech 65-A80 · Patagonia, Argentina · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2005 · CC-CFS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA176.md): Hughes 369D · Kihei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N611WA · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. The fuel contamination was due to the failure of the maintenance personnel to ensure that the helicopter's fuel system had been thoroughly cleaned after a known previous contamination event, and the…
- [NTSB ENG05WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG05WA013.md): Boeing 717-200 · Hobart Tasmania, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2005 · VH-VQI · No damage
- [NTSB ATL05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA081.md): Paul E. Conner Rotor-EZ · St Elmo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N2992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N5990Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB ATL05CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA080.md): Piper J4E · Akron, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N35920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA085.md): Cessna 525A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2005 · OY-JET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to plan a flight to a runway of insufficient length, his improper in-flight decision to land on that inadequate runway with a tailwind, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB MIA05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA104.md): British 167 StrikemasterMK83 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N399WH · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing excessive elevator control forces for undetermined reasons during the landing roll, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.
- [NTSB LAX05WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA174.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Stonefield, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 15, 2005 · VH-TUF · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA175.md): Cessna 182M · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N333LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering in rising terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.

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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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