# 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 ANC04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA095.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N8653Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB NYC04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA191.md): Mooney M20K · Edgartown, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N231LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA109.md): Cessna 172SP · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N21063 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB IAD04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Brownville Junc, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N12959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA213.md): Cessna A185F · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N1666R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA225.md): Cessna A188B · Mylo, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N92806 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA223.md): Cessna 172L · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N3599F · Destroyed
  > The high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA224.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N2353W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree.
- [NTSB WAS04WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS04WA013.md): Boeing 737-200 · Freetown, Sierra Leone · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2004 · 3X-GCM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA04TA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04TA158.md): Bell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N205XP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the area, which resulted in the use of too short a long line, and…
- [NTSB LAX04WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA294.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Sazava, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2004 · OK-YIT · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA04IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04IA066.md): Boeing B-777 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · G-VIID · Minor damage
  > the failure of a high pressure turbine blade which damaged an oil seal and allowed smoke to enter the cabin. Contributing to the blade failure was the mis-labeling of the blade's part number by the manufacturer, which allowed the blade to remain in service…
- [NTSB CHI04LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA220.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Moville, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N48424 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flying and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI04CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA222.md): Mooney M20J · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N201AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and unsuccessful recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's and flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a stall. A factor was the…
- [NTSB LAX04CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA289.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N8414E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare, resulting in a stall and hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N6326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA210.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N4700V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA120.md): Mooney M20J · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N6212Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, the downdraft, and the road.
- [NTSB DCA04WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA073.md): Boeing 717-200 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2004 · vh-vqa · No damage
- [NTSB CHI04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA221.md): Cessna 310Q · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N7940Q · Substantial damage
  > The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field.
- [NTSB NYC04CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA190.md): Classic Waco YMF · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA209.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N204LH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA193.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N83063 · No damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB DEN04FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA119.md): Cessna 172P · Monarch Crest, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N911JR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA122.md): Eurocopter France EC-130 B4 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N910U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the transmission cowling that disconnected during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA188.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N4171D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb rate during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA189.md): Cessna 172P · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing. Factors in this accident were the crosswind condition and the partial failure of the airplane's transceiver, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX04CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA288.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N5327G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA035.md): Giles Mustang II · Rainelle, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N91061 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a broken throttle mechanism, which resulted in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB DEN04CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA117.md): Mooney M20K · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N11640 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing factors include the windshear, the crosswind and the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI04CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA218.md): Cessna 305A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N54517 · Substantial damage
  > The tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA216.md): Glasflugel H301 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N25KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to change the landing area at a low altitude and the inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA166.md): Sidney Freebird · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA090.md): Cessna 185F · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · N61609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a ditch. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA157.md): Headrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N3086J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA156.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Wamic, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N61021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the high-gusty winds were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA186.md): Cessna 150E · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6159T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC04FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA185.md): Cessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB FTW04LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA212.md): Enstrom F-28F · De Leon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N78616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to leakage and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW04FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA208.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Burnet, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N927RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. A contributing factor was the cloudy weather.
- [NTSB DEN04IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA124.md): Boeing 737-500 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N929UA · Minor damage
  > the inaccurate radar information due to the failure of the Airport Movement Area Surveillance radar resulting in the tower calling for the airplane to abort the takeoff, subsequently causing tire and brake damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA04WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA067.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Viru-Viru Int, Bolivia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2004 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI04FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA215.md): Jorgensen Velocity XL-RG · Belvidere, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N190J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inverted flat spin, in-flight breakup, and explosion.
- [NTSB CHI04FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA214.md): Eurocopter France EC130 B4 · Prairie du Sac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N450CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low-level flight toward the lake and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire on power transmission lines. Contributing factors were the separation of the Fenestron (tail rotor) assembly from the tail boom as a result of…
- [NTSB ANC04LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA091.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N645RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach phase of landing, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N4433N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and subsequent collision with high vegetation during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a…
- [NTSB LAX04LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA287.md): Cessna TR182 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N4657S · Substantial damage
  > A wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid.
- [NTSB DCA04WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA070.md): Socata Rallye TB-10 · Solroed Strand, Denmark · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2004 · OY-CAK · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA238.md): American AA-1A · Eudora, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N9442L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's selection of a fuel tank with an insufficient quantity remaining.
- [NTSB CHI04LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA217.md): Grumman G-164-B · Bradford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N6677Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around. Additional factors were the wet runway and the ditch.

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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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