# 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 SEA05LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA056.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N53719 · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's inadequate reassembly of the tail wheel assembly and the left main landing gear breaking assembly resulting in an inadvertent loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent swerve…
- [NTSB SEA05IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05IA040.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N350SW · No damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while on final for a visual approach. Factors include the failure of both airport operations personnel and the local FAA Airports Inspector to insure that some form of identification marking was…
- [NTSB LAX05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA080.md): Cessna T210N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N1164U · Substantial damage
  > The airplane was struck by lightning during the approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX05CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA081.md): Cessna 182P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N9003M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA035.md): Aeronca S7CCM · Ulster, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N3069E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DEN05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA053.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Pilar, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N351LG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and his improper use of night vision goggles (NVG). Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, his self-induced pressure to return the helicopter to its home base, his lack of…
- [NTSB DEN05CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA052.md): Hughes 269C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2005 · N9688F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were low rotor rpm, low airspeed, and the instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA059.md): Learjet 35A · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2005 · N911AE · Substantial damage
  > The contaminated runway conditions during landing. Contributing factors were the operation of the airplane without thrust reversers, flight to the planned alternate airport not performed by the flightcrew, and the insufficient runway information. Additional…
- [NTSB LAX05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA078.md): Robinson R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2005 · N7535Z · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's inadequate use of the antitorque control pedals while adding throttle, which led to a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA062.md): Cessna 310-J · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2005 · N3138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the open cabin door.
- [NTSB LAX05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA077.md): Cessna 182P · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2005 · N7337S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA025.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2005 · N201EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX05FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA076.md): Beech P35 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2005 · N222V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument landing approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI05CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2005 · N8205U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA05CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA054.md): Cessna 182S · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2005 · N182CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA061.md): Maule M-4-210C · McAlister, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N9866M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to complete an emergency pre-landing checklist, which resulted…
- [NTSB DCA05WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA028.md): Boeing B-747-200 · Dusseldorf, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2005 · N808MC · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA075.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2005 · N6745Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA064.md): Bell 206L3 · Villarrica, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2005 · CC-CKC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA074.md): Mdhi 369E · Pahoa, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N142MK · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the tail rotor blade abrasion strip due to a degraded adhesive bond and fatigue fracture of the metallic abrasion strip. The ultimate cause for the degraded bond is unknown.
- [NTSB DFW05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA059.md): Beech BE-36 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N1750A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while on final approach to land. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the dark night light conditions, the non-availability of a visual approach glide…
- [NTSB ANC05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA024.md): Piper PA-19 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N5417H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing/taxi area, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with a berm, a loss of control on the ground, and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions,…
- [NTSB SEA05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA039.md): Piper PA-20 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N1535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA038.md): Cirrus SR22 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N6057M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA053.md): Lee Harold Swarthout Velocity Xlrg · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N121HS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence and a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA077.md): Cessna 182 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N832TC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during a go-around. A contributing factor was the prevailing night condition.
- [NTSB DFW05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA060.md): Sabreliner 40 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · XB-JGI · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft hydraulic system as result of improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DCA05WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA027.md): Cessna 208B · Colquiri, Bolivia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2005 · CP2412 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI05FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA056.md): Cessna 421C Riley Turbine E · Overland Park, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N844JK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05RA063.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Guerrero, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2005 · N2144C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N8203U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA050.md): Grumman G-1159 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N74RQ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR operation by which he failed to comply to the missed approach procedure, and his improper evaluation of the weather resulting in an encounter with fog and his loss of visual contact with the runway during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA073.md): Cessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2157H · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA034.md): Cessna 414 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N5DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a complete weather briefing, which resulted in an inadequate weather decision, and flight into known icing conditions. A factor was the airplane not being equipped for flight in icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA066.md): Bell 206B · Pinehurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N8040T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA057.md): Cessna 182J · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2855F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB DCA05WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA032.md): Boeing B-767-332 · Nice, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2005 · N174DN · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA057.md): Cessna 421C · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N421HG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare and the directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the instrument meteorological conditions, the icing conditions, the limited visibility afforded by the windshield antiice/deice system, and the…
- [NTSB ANC05TA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA022.md): Cessna 185 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N9452N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, and snow-covered, icy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB WAS05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA004.md): Aerostar 600 · Cornelia, South Africa · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2005 · N7478S · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA037.md): Aero Commander AC200D (Meyers) · Hatch, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N49J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Inadequate airspeed, the pilot's diverted attention, and low altitude flight were factors.
- [NTSB MIA05CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA051.md): Robinson R22 · Gulf Port, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N26498 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DFW05TA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05TA056.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N296RL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA055.md): Cessna T-37B · Hollister, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · 66-8003 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots of the AT-502B and the T-37B failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft. Contributing factors included the lack of a transponder and radios on the AT-502B, and the reduced visibility due to…
- [NTSB WAS05WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA008.md): Rotorway Exec 162 · Georgetown, Guyana · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2005 · 8R-GLA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA043.md): Boeing 737-247 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N373DL · Substantial damage
  > The catering truck driver's failure to maintain clearance of the parked airplane by his inadvertent depressing the accelerator. A factor in this accident was the catering truck driver's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA033.md): Ghiles MCR-01 VLA · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N3085Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an oil hose collapse, which resulted in failure of the #4 connecting rod.
- [NTSB ATL05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA047.md): Beech C-23 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N9JY · Substantial damage
  > The overload fracture of the engine oil cooler for undetermined reasons.

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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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