# 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 LAX05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA109.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N517SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during taxi that resulted in the right brake overheating and a fire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB LAX05FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA108.md): Cessna 210L · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N2044S · Substantial damage
  > A pinhole leak in the fuel pressure line during the takeoff roll that was ignited by an electrical arc associated with wires adjacent to the fuel line. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a…
- [NTSB DFW05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA083.md): Beech 77 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N3870W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three connecting rod. Contributing factors were the foreign object located within the engine lubrication system, inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personal, and the lack of…
- [NTSB DFW05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA082.md): Cessna 172F · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N8382U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed.
- [NTSB MIA05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA071.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N9446P · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot/mechanics inadequate installation of a fuel line resulting in a fuel leak, partial loss of engine power, and force landing in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA107.md): Cessna 310R · Tamworth, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2005 · VH-FIN · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA080.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N8098T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and his failure to abort the landing resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB ANC05LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA046.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N3307S · Substantial damage
  > Aerodynamic flutter of the ailerons during normal cruise flight due to their improper maintenance/balancing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's wings.
- [NTSB ANC05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA047.md): Cessna 172B · South Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N7871X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during taxi after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA05LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA054.md): Simpkins RV-6A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N664DS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment.
- [NTSB SEA05CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA055.md): Cessna 172H · Waldport, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8100L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude/clearance during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. A factor was the tall grass on the turf runway, which slowed the airplane's acceleration during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2343Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA072.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N21427 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper descent rate during a simulated engine failure and simulated forced landing and the CFI's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA044.md): Boeing 757-232 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N6710E · No damage
  > The first officer's misjudgment of a perceived threat, which resulted in the captain's excessive braking and subsequent injury to a flight attendant. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA041.md): Cessna 172B · Princeton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8211X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DCA05RA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA041.md): Airbus A310 · Veradero, Cuba · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2005 · CGPAT
- [NTSB CHI05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Rochester, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2019Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper…
- [NTSB ATL05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA059.md): Ecker Starduster 1 · Millington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N74EK · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the left main landing gear wheel brake during landing roll on a grassy area, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Suches, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N7209J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N45524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA070.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N588ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a crosswind takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA074.md): Dgflugzeugbau DG-800S · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N92DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the glider stalling and impact with trees during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB IAD05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA042.md): Piper J3C-65 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N87955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the flight instructors delayed remedial action, and crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA081.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Westport, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2005 · N33AC · Substantial damage
  > The collapsing of the right main landing gear as a result of the failure of the scissors assembly.
- [NTSB ATL05CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA056.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Eagleville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2005 · N4024B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch the fuel selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA05WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA053.md): Cessna 340A · Bologna, Italy · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2005 · D-IMMA · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA067.md): Cessna 172 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2005 · N4980R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL05TA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05TA055.md): Cessna T-41B · Sparta, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 2005 · N14449 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the timing reference plug by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in oil starvation, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA054.md): Boeing 777-200 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N78008 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing were the gusty crosswind and tailwind conditions, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance planning data to account for gusty crosswinds…
- [NTSB MIA05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA066.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N88TN · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation and securing of the elevator trim tab push-rod attaching hardware by maintenance personal resulting in the rod disconnecting and a partial separation of the right elevator in flight.
- [NTSB MIA05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA068.md): Cessna 305A · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N54550 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane ground-looping. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB MIA05CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA065.md): Cessna 172 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N212CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in substantial damage during the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA079.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N1518Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC05FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N444NM · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the bolt that connects the throttle linkage to the fuel control arm by an unknown maintenance person, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine rpm control, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA040.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N5006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven airstrip, and degraded aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX05FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA106.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2005 · N2954P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the private pilot and the flight instructor to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in unfamiliar mountainous terrain in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA060.md): Piel Emeraude CP-305 · Del Norte, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2005 · N9091 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA045.md): Helio H-295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2005 · N6465V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ANC05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA038.md): Aero Commander 500-S · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2005 · N97VB · Destroyed
  > The fuel truck operator's improper refueling of a gasoline engine powered airplane with jet (turbine) fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of power in both engines and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with…
- [NTSB LAX05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA104.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N8339P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper ground handling procedure and failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to movement of the propeller.
- [NTSB IAD05FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA040.md): Cessna 182P · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N6685M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC05LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA044.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N6174D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn while taxiing from landing, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear, and structural damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB DEN05LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA059.md): Bourgeois-Avid Flyer MK IV · Kaycee, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N94B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA075.md): Cessna 172K · Portage, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N7325G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience flying from the right pilot station and his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB CHI05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA074.md): Cessna 177RG · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N1623H · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod due to oil starvation. Factors to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced…
- [NTSB ATL05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA053.md): Bennett Ra Oliver Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Mt. Olive, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N2521B · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the engine's cooling system radiator, which allowed steam to fill the cockpit.
- [NTSB ANC05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA043.md): Cessna 185 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N80449 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the fuselage when the left main landing gear collapsed. A factor associated with the accident is pressure placed upon the pilot by the…
- [NTSB DFW05CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA094.md): Grumman G-164A · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2005 · N8501H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number nine cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Macon, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2005 · N4468T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the engine exhaust valve. The pilot's inability to maintain clearance from obstacles, the trees, the residence and the pilot's evasive maneuver were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB DFW05WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA078.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124 · Sapotito, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2005 · XC-COL · Destroyed

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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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