# 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 ATL04WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA147.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Liverpool, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2004 · G-BJYG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC04CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA155.md): Bellanca 7ECA · North Creek, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N57430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes.
- [NTSB DEN04CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA096.md): Cessna T210J · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N2KD · Substantial damage
  > the detachment of the nut and bolt that attaches the throttle control cable to the fuel induction due to improper maintenance. Contributing factors were the fiber optics wire, fence, and ditch, and the unavailability of suitable terrain on which to make a…
- [NTSB CHI04CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA175.md): Ercoupe 415C · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N2546H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his delay in executing an aborted takeoff resulting in the airplane running off the departure end of the runway and into a ditch. The tailwind and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL04CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA146.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Hillsboro, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N9089L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB NYC04RA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04RA153.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Tocumen, Panama · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 2, 2004 · N280AT · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA029.md): Cessna 421B · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N421KS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear down-lock mechanism resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA027.md): Grumman G-164A · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Substantial damage
  > A blocked internal oil passage, which resulted in inadequate lubrication of the blower impeller shaft, and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N4123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds and the air traffic controllers' failure to provide known information that may have assisted the…
- [NTSB CHI04LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA187.md): Beech A36 · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N3248T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the connecting rod which resulted in the loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the delayed lowering of the landing gear in order to clear the other vehicle encountered during the…
- [NTSB CHI04CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA172.md): Cessna 310P · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N310WH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB NYC04LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA151.md): Beech 35 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N5345E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA150.md): Henes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA254.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N513TS · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was caused by the improper installation and/or adjustment of the collective locking system, which…
- [NTSB ATL04TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA142.md): Bell UH-1H · Childs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N128FC · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the lack of company standards and operation procedures.
- [NTSB ATL04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA167.md): Cessna 172M · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N71409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post, while taxing which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB NYC04LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N2364A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform a negative g maneuver, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC04IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA152.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Manchester, NH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N348NB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Airbus captain's misjudged clearance, which resulted the left wing of the Airbus contacting the rudder of the stationary Canadair.
- [NTSB NYC04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA164.md): Cessna 172S · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N421RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during touch down, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA104.md): William K. Crawford Tango 2 · Williston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N56KC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway, becoming airborne, and nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA167.md): Beech 200 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N432FA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI04CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA168.md): Peck Vans RV-4 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N43MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in the inadvertent stall during the go-around. The overload failure of the left main landing gear was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL04IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA132.md): Pilatus PC-12-45 · LaGrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N718JP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ATL04CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA144.md): Mooney M-20E · Thomasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N77ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airspeed and distance during approach to land that resulted in an undershoot and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA04WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA131.md): Socata TB-200 · Mianyang, China · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2004 · B8830 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA120.md): Sheppard Kitfox IV · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N316R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA119.md): Apco Powered Parachute · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of trying a low altitude quick turning maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA171.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N6183M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N9038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing, which resulted in an on ground encounter with rocks during the landing roll, and the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX04LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA251.md): Socata TB-20 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2004 · N110U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the mechanic's use of an incorrect gasket during the installation of the vacuum pump.
- [NTSB NYC04WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA147.md): Cessna U206F · Honiton, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 27, 2004 · G-BGED · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA04LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA102.md): Beech V35B · Bay Saint Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N2167L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to verify the landing gear was extended prior to touchdown resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB IAD04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA026.md): Lake LA-250 · Deep River, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N802RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced water landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA167.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N27TV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.
- [NTSB ATL04FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA141.md): Robinson R44 · Barnesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N441MG · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB LAX04LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA285.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Cibecue, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N5226R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during the landing approach and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the brownout conditions created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA250.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N35389 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA166.md): Beech 23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N23342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. The wind gusts and the runway sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA165.md): Cessna 172S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N229ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions after an inadequate landing flare and subsequent hard landing. Additional causes were the pilot-induced porpoise and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC04FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA070.md): Beech 36 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N7673N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA118.md): Maule M-7-235C · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N1936P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB LAX04LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA266.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N6505L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing after encountering a dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX04LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA249.md): Bell 206B · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N97AZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately clear the left skid of obstacles resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA169.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N49KG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA140.md): Cessna 172S · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N2116P · Substantial damage
  > The CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.
- [NTSB ANC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA071.md): Christen Industries Husky A-1 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N9591C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during the ensuing aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance.
- [NTSB SEA04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA117.md): Cessna 185F · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N4585F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear brake disk attach flange during the landing roll, due to fatigue cracks emanating from numerous corrosion pits present on the surface of the disk, leading to the right brake becoming totally inoperative, and resulting in a…
- [NTSB NYC04WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA172.md): Bell 205A1 · Tschagguns, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2004 · OE-XHK · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA178.md): Cessna 172S · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N810SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during 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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