# 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 DEN04CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA111.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Escalante, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N2758C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds, the gusts, and the refueling truck.
- [NTSB ATL04LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA161.md): Long Pitts Special S1S · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N60D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with an airport sign. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC04CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA083.md): Piper J5A · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N2364 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the airplane's brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA175.md): Cessna 182R · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N9476X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA194.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Mexico City, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2004 · XA-BCS · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA195.md): Cessna T210L · Columbus, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N5118Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and abort the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA121.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Model, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N7064P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI04WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA192.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hamm-Lippewiese, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2004 · D-EZET · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC04CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA082.md): Piper J3C · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2004 · N3458N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft during the takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a downdraft,…
- [NTSB NYC04LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA174.md): Bombardier CL-600 · Snow Hill, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N995CA · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive maneuvering in response to a TCAS alert, which resulted in a serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB LAX04LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA274.md): Finke Rotorway Exec 162F · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N103RW · Destroyed
  > The owner-builder's improper main rotor blade (MRB) maintenance/installation by under torquing the blade retaining nut.
- [NTSB FTW04LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA197.md): Bell 206B · East Cameron 13 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N133RT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the fuel quantity gauge's improper fuel level indication, missing instrument placard, company maintenance personnel's improper maintenance records, disregard for company procedures,…
- [NTSB DEN04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA112.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N84GA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane departing the runway and striking a runway light and two taxiway signs. Factors contributing to the accident were the broken sensor wire to the left engine's…
- [NTSB DEN04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA108.md): Davis-Zenair Stol CH 801 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N10627 · Substantial damage
  > impact with terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Merrill, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N45628 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A contributing factor was that all available runway was not used for takeoff due to the touch-and-go…
- [NTSB FTW04CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA192.md): Rotorway Exec · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N342RD · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the tripped fuel pump circuit breaker which resulted in the failure of the electric fuel pump.
- [NTSB DEN04LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA107.md): Cessna P210N · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N7736K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the engine's crankshaft due to the rotation of the engine's number two bearing, which resulted in the oil starvation of the crankshaft's number 2 main journal. Contributing factors include the engine's improper maintenance, and the in-flight…
- [NTSB ATL04LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA143.md): Cessna 172S · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N2069S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance (over-pressurization) of the nose gear strut, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear upper torque link bolt. The airplane subsequently nosed over during an uncontrollable landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA160.md): Piper PA 25 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N7222Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a stall while maneuvering to pick up a banner.
- [NTSB SEA04LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA137.md): Root RV-4 · Buckley, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N901ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before takeoff and to maintain airspeed during the…
- [NTSB NYC04FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA170.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Wheeling, WV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N7710M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing an instrument approach. A factor was the night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA107.md): Learjet 55 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N55LF · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's decision to continue the approach into known area of potentially severe weather (Thunderstorm), which resulted in the flight encountering a 30 knot cross wind, heavy rain, low-level wind shear, and hydroplaning on a ungrooved contaminated…
- [NTSB LAX04LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA273.md): Agusta A119 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N928KR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-passenger's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above translational lift and to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while performing a maneuvering turn under high density altitude conditions and over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB DEN04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA106.md): Cessna 182J · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N2602F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his improper flare. Contributing factors include the wind shift, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N9731V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA04WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA108.md): Cessna 172 · Algarrobo, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2004 · CC-PJO · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA270.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N19SZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain runway alignment, and misjudged the clearance between the tree and the wing resulting in a collision with the tree.
- [NTSB FTW04LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA189.md): Calhoun RV-4 · Latexo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N996NC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and attain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention with closing the canopy, and the quartering crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA188.md): Mattie RV-4 · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N464WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA234.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N6036F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA105.md): Mooney M20C · Escalante, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N6773U · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of an oil pan quick-drain fitting resulting in the loss of engine oil, failure of the engine, and subsequent impact with terrain following an attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB ATL04FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA159.md): Beech 36TC · Sylvester, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N1525M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight breakup of the airframe.
- [NTSB ANC04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA081.md): Cessna 120 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N1847N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in airplane departing the landing surface into a ditch, and subsequently nosing over in tall bushes. A factor contributing to the accident was soft…
- [NTSB NYC04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N262MC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA168.md): Airbus Industrie A319 · Flat Rock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N812AW · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with turbulence in clouds during descent.
- [NTSB MIA04LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA136.md): Cessna 182 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N666PG · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper landing flare and the pilot-in-command/CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA106.md): Piper PA-28 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N315PA · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a fence incurring substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA271.md): Beech 58 · Bishop, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N807Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into marginal weather conditions with lowering ceilings in a box canyon in mountainous terrain, and his subsequent inability to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which led to an accelerated…
- [NTSB FTW04LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA190.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N858BG · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing roll as a result of the failure of the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA187.md): Saladino Searey · Lewisville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N27VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW04FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA186.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N1078C · Destroyed
  > The helicopter's in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA185.md): Varga 2150A · Winterset, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N8422J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's seat position, and the inadequate crew coordination of both pilots during the instructional flight. A…
- [NTSB ATL04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA158.md): Pitts S-1 · Durham, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N177J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC04FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA080.md): Cessna 170B · Willow, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N4588C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB SEA04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA135.md): Cessna A185F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N78RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA04CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA138.md): Cessna A185F · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N185S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA136.md): Cessna 150L · La Center, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N18542 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delay in telling the private pilot to go-around, and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX04LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA269.md): Newell RV-6A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N16TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. Contributing factors were failure of an oil line, and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX04CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA268.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N530RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the clearance between the tree and the main rotor blades. Contributing factors to the accident were the high workload of the pilot and his lack of experience with bambi bucket operations.
- [NTSB IAD04IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04IA032.md): Aviat A-1A · Fryeburg, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N4674L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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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