# 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 ANC05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2004 · N5057Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrrain during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a rough/rutted and snow-covered airstrip surface, and an inadvertent ground…
- [NTSB NYC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA007.md): Beech A23 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N130SV · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the night.
- [NTSB MIA05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA006.md): Schweizer 269C · Diamond Head, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N119DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff to a hover and aborted landing in a grass area resulting in the grass catching fire from the engine exhaust and the helicopter being consumed by fire.
- [NTSB DFW05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA007.md): Cessna T210N · Seven Points, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N11FB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA006.md): Gunnoe Velocity · Myrick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N92VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper wind evaluation. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the short runway.
- [NTSB CHI05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA007.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Port Austin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N555MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing resulting in the airplane exiting the end of the wet turf runway. Factors were the wind gusts, the wet grass, the reported airplane braking not being possible on the wet grass, and the impacted fence.
- [NTSB SEA05FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N454FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high terrain while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the high terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA007.md): Douglas DC-3C · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2004 · HK-1503 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05TA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA008.md): Hughes OH-6A · Jacumba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N6639R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountainous terrain, which resulted in the helicopter's tail rotor blades impacting rocks. A factor in the accident was the pilot's complacency.
- [NTSB LAX05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA009.md): Brackett And Peltz Kit Fox III · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N543BP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall. The nature and scope of the problem reported by the pilot is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA007.md): DeRosier DR-107 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N31SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB IAD05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA005.md): Beech C24R · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N6598C · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the fuel pressure line to the fuel pressure gauge fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N88390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the strong crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI05LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA004.md): Malone Vans RV-6A · Joliet, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N85MM · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor was the…
- [NTSB ANC05FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N4126E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with water during maneuvering flight. Factors contributing to the accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ANC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2004 · N9146D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and an uncontrolled descent to the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA006.md): Caldwell Glasair II · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N706C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while executing a wingover maneuver at the top of a vertical climb, leading to an inadvertent spin, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action in attempting to recover from the spin. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA006.md): Cessna 182RG · Placerville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N6071C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surface and nosing over after encountering soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD05IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05IA004.md): Raven Industries S-60A · Auburn, ME · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · C-GGAX · No damage
  > The pilot's maneuver into a tree, which resulted in an inadvertent contact between a branch and a passenger.
- [NTSB DCA05RA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA002.md): Boeing 747-244BC · Halifax, Canada · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2004 · 9G-MKJ
- [NTSB DCA05MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA003.md): Canadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N8396A · Destroyed
  > (1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…
- [NTSB ATL05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA003.md): Bell 206 B · Eutaw, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N300HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC05LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA006.md): Piper J-3 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N92469 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees during the ensuing emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are a…
- [NTSB SEA05LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N6410W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA004.md): Cessna 210 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2004 · N357RB · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA005.md): Murray DA5B · Odessa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N1002W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Coahoma, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N8886S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN05FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA011.md): Cessna 182R · Idaho Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2004 · N9437H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain, and his inadequate planning and decision making resulting in VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors include the pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at his destination, the low ceiling and the fog.
- [NTSB MIA05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA003.md): de Havilland DH-82C · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N819DH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA005.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N50338 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD05LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA003.md): Aero Commander 100 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N81DC · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA010.md): Eurocopter France AS-350B2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N166EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB NYC05FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA005.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Madison, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2004 · N233PA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to separation of the propeller due to under-torqued retention bolts.
- [NTSB DCA05WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA014.md): Boeing 737-800 · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2004 · VH-VOF · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA005.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2004 · N5277J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB NYC05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Harrison, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N68298 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 pilot's improper traffic pattern procedure and improper radio communication, which resulted in a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172. A factor in the accident was both pilots' failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC05FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Germantown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N2771J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA008.md): Hughes 269C · Minerva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N7423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB DEN05LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA008.md): Cessna 210M · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N732TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN05CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA010.md): Aerostar International S-60S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N6377C · No damage
  > the passenger striking the pilot's leg during the landing, resulting in a fractured leg.
- [NTSB DEN05CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA006.md): Aerostar SP-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N87SB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the radio tower. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA004.md): Cessna 185F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N5001R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a checklist, and to remove the flight control locks prior to flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain/water.
- [NTSB NYC05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA004.md): Boeing Stearman B75-N1 · Jaffery, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N49738 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft wind condition and the airplane's inability to climb, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA003.md): Cessna 172M · Eliot, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N80657 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA002.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N2563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while landing. Contributing factors were the reduced visibility, fog, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA001.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N5529K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN05CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA009.md): Thunder and Colt 180A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N784TC · No damage
  > the balloon pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control during descent into high winds resulting in a hard landing and subsequent serious injury to a passenger. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds and…
- [NTSB CHI05WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05WA008.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dijon Longvic, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2004 · N20VP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA005.md): Buss Rotorway Exec · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N82DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the battery switch leading to the helicopter's loss of engine power on base leg. A factor was the crops he encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA002.md): Cessna 172K · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N78211 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.

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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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