# 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 SEA04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA070.md): Cessna 195 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N127DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA04CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA077.md): Cessna 172S · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N5280D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA194.md): Cessna 205 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N1815Z · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue fracture and separation of the pilot's control wheel, which resulted in a momentary loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN04IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA063.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Colorado Spring, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N17231 · Minor damage
  > The failed air conditioning fan by-pass check valve and the subsequent overtemperature of the air conditioning pack.
- [NTSB CHI04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA095.md): Beech C23 · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot not maintaining airplane control during the go-around and the flight instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action resulting in the airplane's uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB NYC04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA108.md): Andrews Zenith Tri-Z · Kennedy, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N569Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA087.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N6425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, the right main landing gear wheel separating, and the airplane impacting trees and incurring structural damage.
- [NTSB MIA04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA075.md): Richard A. Denisar RV-4 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N199RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landing
- [NTSB FTW04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA110.md): Cessna 175B · Locust Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N8172T · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the generator, which resulted in oil starvation. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA105.md): Cessna A185E · Hastings, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N185TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not verifying the fuel selector valve's position during the preflight leading to the fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during the flight's initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA040.md): Piper PA-12 · Copper Center, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N3029M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, and a subsequent encounter with snow-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA072.md): North American SNJ-5B · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N31443 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the airplane departing the right side of the runway, collapsing the left main landing gear, the left wing striking the ground, and the airplane…
- [NTSB MIA04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA071.md): Beech Be-300 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N301KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate management of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA109.md): Spannagel RV-8A · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N82LS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of inadequate clearance between the journals and bearings.
- [NTSB CHI04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA106.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N40RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…
- [NTSB ATL04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA095.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carthage, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N2908E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC04LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA107.md): Boeing 737-700 · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N448WN · No damage
  > An encounter with turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW04LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA116.md): Cessna 150 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA062.md): Cessna 180A · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N8956Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA061.md): Robinson R22 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N555UH · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA105.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N861DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA04WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA073.md): Cessna 310P · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2004 · YV-310C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA187.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Concord, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N2920C · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance repair procedures and use of improper parts.
- [NTSB LAX04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA186.md): Cessna 172S · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N669SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Goliad, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N852JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB LAX04CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA185.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N39515 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were wind gusts and tailwind/crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA183.md): Cessna 182C · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N8872T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA093.md): Cessna 182S · North Augusta, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04TA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04TA103.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N14075 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator. A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.
- [NTSB DEN04IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA060.md): Canadair CL-600-2C10 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N609QX · No damage
  > The total failure of the airplane's number 1 system hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB ANC04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2004 · N1755P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane entering deep snow alongside the runway, and nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA068.md): Yakovlev Yak 54 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N14026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align with the runway. Factors include rough/uneven terrain, inadequate preflight planning and diminished forward visibility.
- [NTSB NYC04CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA104.md): Cessna 172N · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N6583D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA070.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · N. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N916LJ · Substantial damage
  > The erratic operation of the pitot-static system associated flight instruments due to water contamination, and the pilot's failure to take the appropriate corrective actions.
- [NTSB MIA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA067.md): Cessna 206 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5019U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload resulting in the total loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a ditch during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N74270 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with jet blast effects. Factors in the accident were the pilots' inadequate situational awareness of the potential for the jet blast encounter after hearing the Global Express airplane on the frequency call ready for taxi, and, the…
- [NTSB IAD04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA016.md): Pilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N860MK · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…
- [NTSB FTW04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA106.md): Cessna 172K · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N84623 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA126.md): Boeing 737-300 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N662SW · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with turbulence which resulted in the injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB CHI04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA104.md): Cessna 172M · New Munster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N73213 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA106.md): Cessna 182S · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N518CR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA102.md): Cessna 172P · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N5425K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA182.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N25645 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD04CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA015.md): Waco ASO · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N11253 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to wake turbulence. A factor was the pilot's failure to recognize that the takeoff conditions were conducive to wake turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN04IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA059.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N210GL · No damage
  > arcing of the windshield deicing system. Factors contributing to the incident were the improper inspection of the windshield's exterior seal, deterioration of the windshield seal, and water penetration through the deteriorated seal.
- [NTSB CHI04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Marion, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2004 · N6160K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB LAX04LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA191.md): North American Aviation Div. Navion · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N91729 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N2609F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became critical.…
- [NTSB FTW04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA107.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Friona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2004 · N2320T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were prevailing crosswind, rain, and the restricted vision from water on the windscreen, and a vehicle parked near the runway.

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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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