# 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 SEA04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA090.md): Bell 206B · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N206AF · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA129.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Greene, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N7132L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision to depart with the flaps set to 10 degrees, and his failure to obtain proper airspeed, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA128.md): Cameron Balloons N90 · Whately, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N6123U · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was windshear.
- [NTSB LAX04CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA231.md): Glenn L Smith RV-8 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N767GS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB FTW04LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA148.md): Bruce Moore Skybolt · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N25BM · Substantial damage
  > The partial in-flight separation of the wing fabric and rib structure due to an inadequate material installed by the airplane builder.
- [NTSB FTW04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA133.md): Bell 412 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N555BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked helicopter while performing a hovering turn.
- [NTSB DEN04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA079.md): Mooney M20K · Pinedale, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N231DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft, the snow shower weather and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA121.md): Beech BE-24 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N6005H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use checklist resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ANC04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA059.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Goodnews, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N4105D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in an in-flight encounter with severe turbulence, and his exceedence of the design stress limits resulting in overstress of the wings. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of…
- [NTSB SEA04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA095.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · Borah Peak, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N117BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA221.md): American Blimp A-1-50 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N154ZP · Substantial damage
  > the ground crew's inability to maintain control of the airship and the pilot's inability to obtain a sufficient rate of climb. Contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB IAD04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA022.md): Masak Scimitar · Alexandria, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N12PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA077.md): Cessna 182E · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N2852Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA073.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Flagler, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N8586L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, and the inoperative fuel quantity gauge.
- [NTSB DEN04CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA072.md): Lindstrand Balloons 180A · Ridgeway, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N60181 · Minor damage
  > the sudden wind gusts and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon resulting in the balloon's basket impacting two vehicles and a house, and subsequently impacting the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were the two vehicles, the house,…
- [NTSB ANC04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.
- [NTSB LAX04TA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA218.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N216HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA219.md): Cessna R172K · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N758ND · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and hard landing. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW04LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA136.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Brookland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA132.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Donna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N3168H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.
- [NTSB MIA04FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA086.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N3331W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX04LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA216.md): Bell 206L-3 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N2019F · Substantial damage
  > The momentary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA217.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N5361R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW04IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA134.md): Beech A23A · Kress, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N6943Q · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA055.md): Cessna 185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N1932U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with water. A factor contributing to the accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA088.md): Cessna A185F · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N61611 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain control. Factors include mountain obscuration, clouds and convective weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA214.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N62712 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA130.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N4508Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ENG04RA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG04RA027.md): de Havilland DHC-8-4002 · Sandefjord, Norway · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2004 · LN-WDA
- [NTSB DCA04WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA047.md): Boeing 737 · Iquitos, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2004 · OB-1751-P · No damage
- [NTSB CHI04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA122.md): Cessna 180J · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2004 · GNQK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's checklist and leaving the fuel selector in the OFF positon.
- [NTSB SEA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA084.md): Piper J4/E · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N37982 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.
- [NTSB DEN04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA076.md): Wilford J. Tolman Kitfox 6 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N3079H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusting left tailwind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI04WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA125.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 · Fawcett Lake, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2004 · C-GQHT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA119.md): Beech 200 · Millington, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N500KA · Minor damage
  > The pilots failure to follow the checklist for emergency landing gear extension resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear on touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL04CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA120.md): Stinson SR-8E · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N16181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a loss of control and ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA083.md): Cessna 170B · Tenino, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N3510D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA126.md): Robinson R-44 · Ulenurme, Estonia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2004 · ES-HPV · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA085.md): Cessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N737FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB IAD04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N7793E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pilot's incorrect assessment of the airplane's weight and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA129.md): Cessna T210J · Rosario, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2004 · LV-JPB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA118.md): Beech A36 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N4550S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA087.md): Cessna 185A · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N1624H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the changing wind conditions at the time of the landing. Factors include gusty, variable, crosswinds, and a runway marker near the edge of the runway the pilot was landing on.
- [NTSB SEA04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA085.md): Stinson SR-10E · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N27782 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC04LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA130.md): High Craft Buccaneer · Glasco, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane and his diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA084.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N33840 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact in a wooded area.
- [NTSB LAX04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA213.md): Bachman Lancair IV-P · Supai, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N299SD · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA054.md): Cessna 208B · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N9820F · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper evaluation of the weather conditions and improper decision to taxi the airplane in high gusting wind conditions which resulted in the airplane's right wing striking the ground. A contributing factor was the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB NYC04FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA123.md): Cessna 310R · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N3161M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors in this accident were clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA211.md): Cessna T182T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N5341G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.

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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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