# Final 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 ERA22LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA427.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Southern Shores, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2022 · N3283N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control due to movement of the outer portion of the right wing fabric and displacement of wing ribs for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR22LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA353.md): Cessna 525B · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N528DV · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, and his configuration of the airplane that prevented activation of the landing gear not extended warning system…
- [NTSB CEN22LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA426.md): Mossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N905KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.
- [NTSB WPR22LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA362.md): Angus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 · Howe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2022 · N750RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA426.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 19, 2022 · N2716E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA078.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Egegik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2022 · N24BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA350.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N129MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s in-flight incapacitation due to G-induced loss of consciousness, which resulted in a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA425.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N6076D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA079.md): Piper PA-12 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N92740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB ERA22LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA424.md): Rockwell International 700 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2022 · N700AK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power to the twin-engine airplane during final approach due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land, which resulted in a runway excursion and…
- [NTSB ERA22FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA422.md): Wren Ronnie D Titan II · Citra, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2022 · N709RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain airspeed while recovering from an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of…
- [NTSB CEN22LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA425.md): Slipstream Revelation · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2022 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN22FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA424.md): Cessna 172S · Longmont, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2022 · N2117Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ inability to see and avoid each other, resulting in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR22LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA351.md): Cessna 172L · Ventura, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N7917G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB WPR22FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA348.md): Trom Wayne Vans RV6A · Aztec, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N646RV · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to turn away from a suitable emergency landing surface, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed as the…
- [NTSB ANC22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA077.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N2340S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
- [NTSB WPR22LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA352.md): Jacquneaux Glen R CGS Hawk · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N5148G · Substantial damage
  > A reported severe airframe vibration and subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not made available for examination.
- [NTSB WPR22LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA349.md): Beech M35 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N9876R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel quantity and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA420.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Waldo, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N307GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA418.md): Piper PA32 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N2104J · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at night over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA347.md): Skiles Kenneth C RV-6A · Preston, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N992KS · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA423.md): Kumhyr David B Vans RV-8A · Elberta, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N955DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA421.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N3713T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a collapsed induction hose that blocked engine intake airflow.
- [NTSB CEN22FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA419.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Conway, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N62FC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to install the required gasket on the vacuum pump drive pad in accordance with the maintenance manual, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the Director of…
- [NTSB WPR22FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA345.md): Piper PA46 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N43605 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, and in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB ERA22LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA416.md): William L Bell Vans RV-7A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N40WB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane could not be examined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA413.md): Cessna 172 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N388TC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN22LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA418.md): Zenith CH701 · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N107GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA427.md): Cessna A188A · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2022 · N2122U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA414.md): Cessna 172M · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2022 · N9049H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
- [NTSB CEN22FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA416.md): Pipistrel Italia S R L Sinus 912 LSA · Waller, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 12, 2022 · N397R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which led to an aerodynamic stall at an altitude where recovery was not possible.
- [NTSB ERA22LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA419.md): Autogyro USA Calidus · Jasper, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2022 · N451AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB DCA22LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA201.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2022 · N963WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Southwest Airlines flight crew’s misjudgment of the distance required to safely pass the American Airlines airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA369.md): Champion 7FC · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N7550B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA346.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N169PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA340.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N242BH · Substantial damage
  > The improper attachment of the tail rotor drive shaft to the air conditioner drive pulley without a drive ring, which resulted in the failure of the hardware, a loss of tail rotor drive, and the loss of control of the helicopter followed by a hard landing and…
- [NTSB ERA22FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA405.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N3670D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control following a perceived undetermined problem with the airplane’s gyroscopic instrumentation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA423.md): Luscombe 8 · Kingsbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N25144 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA344.md): Gates Lear Jet 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N26FN · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s fast landing on a wet runway, which resulted in the airplane hydroplaning during the landing roll and subsequently overrunning the runway.
- [NTSB ERA22LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA414.md): Piper PA-39 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N8925Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s acute cerebrovascular event, which caused symptoms that diminished his situational awareness and prompted him to abort the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA412.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
- [NTSB ERA22LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA410.md): Cessna U206 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N8019Z · Substantial damage
  > The installation of incompatible rocker arms and rocker arm bushings during an engine overhaul, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA404.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Saint Cloud, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N77VJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuation of the instrument approach into known extreme precipitation and turbulence associated with a thunderstorm, resulting in excessive altitude deviations that required him to activate the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.
- [NTSB CEN22LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA420.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N42VU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect application of rudder during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot’s action.
- [NTSB CEN22LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA417.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N303T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA413.md): Piper PA32RT · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N31981 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits that resulted in one or more stuck exhaust valves.
- [NTSB WPR22FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA338.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2022 · N126WK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare due to the passenger’s excessive control inputs, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA417.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2022 · N29RM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N48918 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR22LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA341.md): Cessna 750 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N15TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the accident flight with a known hydraulic leak, resulting in an in-flight hydraulic system failure, and the pilot’s attempt to land during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control during the…

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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
WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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