# 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 NYC04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA118.md): Cessna T-50 · Sharon, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N45P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the excessive weight, and degraded climb performance.
- [NTSB LAX04LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA204.md): Rocket Flyers LLC · Tipton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N724TL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of air migrating into the fuel control unit. The ultimate reason for the air entry into the fuel control unit was not determined.
- [NTSB FTW04LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA135.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Many, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N21131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA070.md): Crimmins Smyth Sidewinder · Natrona, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N92AC · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to contamination, resulting in the fuel selector valve becoming totally blocked. Contributing factors were the inadequate conditional inspection, and the lack of nsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA069.md): Branham Vans RV-6 · Paragonah, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N29KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The berm and the pilot not stopping to refuel the airplane were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA078.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N6291T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA121.md): Cessna 152 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N94577 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA04CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA080.md): Beech H35 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N87AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach which resulted in the airplane undershooting the runway and not attaining the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA111.md): Riggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N321TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB ANC04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N2521S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, and an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA04WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA079.md): Swearingen SA-227 · Carepa, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2004 · HK-4275 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA068.md): Ercoupe 415G · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2004 · N94405 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the clear air turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB CHI04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA114.md): Cessna 172P · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2004 · N65752 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC04FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA117.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N4NY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of hydraulic system pressure due to a failure of the hydraulic pump belt. Factors in this accident were the pilot's misidentification of a hydraulic failure, the pilot's subsequent failure…
- [NTSB MIA04WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA078.md): Cessna 208B · Chimanta Tepuy, Venezuela · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2004 · YV-OCBL7 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04TA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA202.md): Bell OH-58A+ · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N397E · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to the separation of the diaphragm portion of the repaired second-stage turbine nozzle from the rim portion due to the use of an inadequate cleaning method to clean the joint prior to the braze repair during overhaul by the…
- [NTSB ATL04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA113.md): Cessna 172N · Odessa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N737HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA106.md): Beech BE-65 (LF-23F) · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N870KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power in both engines.
- [NTSB NYC04IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA116.md): Dornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N441JS · No damage
  > The opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA122.md): Cessna 150E · Goldthwaite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N3050J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA107.md): Mooney M20M · Cary, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N91514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB SEA04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA079.md): SZD Jantar 42-1 · Wamic, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2004 · N272AS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's inadequate en route planning, which resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Factors include no suitable landing terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute a forced landing, and trees…
- [NTSB FTW04WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA120.md): Aero Commander 840 · Milpillas, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2004 · XC - JEH · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA105.md): Cessna 150J · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2004 · N60539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA050.md): Cessna U206F · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2004 · N35860 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA077.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N5483H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while maneuvering resulting in the inadvertent in-flight collision with water/terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA199.md): Cessna 195 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N195AF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA200.md): Cessna 182K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N2493Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB IAD04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA019.md): Krotje VM-1 Esqual · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N626EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA113.md): Cessna 172K · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N7448G · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. Contributing factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish the controls to the flight instructor, the resulting inability of the flight instructor to…
- [NTSB ATL04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA105.md): Cessna 182A · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N5099D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ATL04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA108.md): Sawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N32DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision.
- [NTSB ANC04FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA049.md): Bell 206L-3 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N130AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and…
- [NTSB SEA04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA076.md): Mooney M-20J · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N5764K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA114.md): Cessna 305 A · Taunton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N2070E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a landing on soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA113.md): Cessna C-152 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N70SU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA104.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N31SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an intentional spin during an attempted aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA075.md): Piper PA-20 · North Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N7631K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A rough landing surface and tailwind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA115.md): Mooney M20C · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N99NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA119.md): Holmes RV-6A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N65RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA110.md): Cessna 150K · Monticello, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N5656G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA103.md): Cessna 182P · Sale Creek, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N2277M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA101.md): Beech D95A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N7908M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and distance which resulted in an overshoot of the runway and collision with ground. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA111.md): Black Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N917JB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB NYC04CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA112.md): Bolger Scott RV-6A · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N999SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor was the inadequate pre-flight inspection.
- [NTSB IAD04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA018.md): Beech A36 · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N3243P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine-driven fuel pump's return line B-nut fitting.
- [NTSB FTW04LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA121.md): Cessna 150-G · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N493RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA075.md): Beech 95-C55 · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N282JL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify the manual extension of the landing gear resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing. Contributing factors include the electrical systems failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot's diverted attention and the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB DCA04WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA043.md): Boeing DC-10-30 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2004 · N189AX · Substantial damage

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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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