# 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 ANC24FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA063.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Kekaha, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 11, 2024 · N144KW · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with turbulence due to downdraft winds that resulted in mast bumping and an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB WPR24LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA242.md): Cessna 182A · Teton Village, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N4083D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.improper compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, resulting in impact of the left wing on the runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR24FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA238.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N10122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness during the water scoop due to task overload while operating in a multi-airplane tactical firefighting environment, which resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the airplane’s collision…
- [NTSB ERA24LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA306.md): Piper PA28 · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N268MG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA303.md): Jones LONG-EZ · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N4JZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he was maneuvering around weather at 11,500 ft mean sea level (msl) when he made a rapid descent to 3,500 ft msl to remain clear of clouds. He reported that he did not exceed the airplane’s maneuvering speed during the descent, and…
- [NTSB ERA24FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA300.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2024 · N81250 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR24LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA239.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2024 · N540HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain helicopter control during autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the delayed remedial action from the flight instructor.
- [NTSB GAA24WA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA217.md): Bell 212 · Fort McMurray, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2024 · C-FTLR · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA236.md): Boeing B777 · Milan, Italy · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2024 · PT-MUG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC24LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA062.md): Foxair Kitfox S7 Supersport · Tok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2024 · N876AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC24LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA061.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2024 · N243AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and an improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA24WA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA231.md): Cessna 172 · La Aurora, Guatemala · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 8, 2024 · TG-DUL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA294.md): Cessna 182 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N2198G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from clouds, resulting in controlled flight into terrain due to mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB DCA24WA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA251.md): Airbus A332 · Katunayake, Sri Lanka · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 8, 2024 · 4R-ALS · No damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA259.md): Bell 206L-3 · Thorntown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N206WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the load hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control after liftoff and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA257.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Sedgwick, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2024 · N6500K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.
- [NTSB WPR24FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA227.md): Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Eureka, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N969RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA226.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA24WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA215.md): Cessna 172 · Fukushima, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 7, 2024 · JA4101 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA296.md): Missoula Super Drifter · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N692BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA237.md): Baxter Daniel David Starduster TOO SA300 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N96558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a tailwheel shimmy.
- [NTSB WPR24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA235.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N6931D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing roll with a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA24WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA219.md): Cessna 182 · Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 6, 2024 · LZ-SDB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA313.md): Trozzi Thomas Searey · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N222D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA295.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N471A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while flying in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN24LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA270.md): Cessna R172E · Hillrose, CO · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N23788 · Minor damage
  > The binding of the left flap due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN24LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA258.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N9987Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before performing a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA254.md): Vans RV8 · Atwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N312FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA24WA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA212.md): Piper PA23 · Norman's Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 5, 2024 · C6-JEF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA256.md): Globe GC-1B · Lone Oak, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2024 · N80740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot having to take evasive action during the takeoff run to avoid another airplane being pushed onto the runway in front of him, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and impacting a fence.
- [NTSB CEN24FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA248.md): Rotorway Scorpion 133 · Andale, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2024 · N51017 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low-G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and subsequent severing of the tailboom by the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB WPR24FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA225.md): Game Composites GB1 Gamebird · Irwin, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N786AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a spin maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to complete a successful recovery and subsequent failure to properly arrest the spin, which resulted in a secondary stall and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA24WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA209.md): Just SuperStol · Romsey, United Kingdom · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 4, 2024 · G-SSTL · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA302.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N184VA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.
- [NTSB ERA24LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA299.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Frankford, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N749SK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power resulting from cylinder detonation and a cracked spark plug, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA297.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol and methamphetamine use.
- [NTSB ERA24FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA292.md): Cessna 172N · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N739GV · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s premature turn to the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA329.md): Cessna 414 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N1652T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of brake fluid for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of braking effectiveness during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA255.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Brad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N983LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering a large boat wake.
- [NTSB CEN24LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA252.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · New Florence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N225AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from a dead tree limb during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN24LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA251.md): Cessna 170 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N9793A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop with the left main landing gear axle failing, a runway excursion, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN24LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA250.md): Cessna 180 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N669CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a muscle spasm.
- [NTSB CEN24LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA249.md): Rotorway 162 F · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N426DM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA224.md): Cessna 140 · Harmony, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2024 · N3043S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.
- [NTSB GAA24WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA237.md): Cessna 150 · Vern-sur-Seiche, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 3, 2024 · F-HTFS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA226.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Roseau, Dominica · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 3, 2024 · N7670 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA226.md): Boeing 777 · Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 3, 2024 · B-16731 · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA229.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2024 · N74C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking as the result of an undersized fillet radius around the edge of the cylinder head dome.
- [NTSB WPR24LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA228.md): Vans RV-12IS · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2024 · N725FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB GAA24WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA207.md): Schweizer 269C · BeléM - Pará - Brasil, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 2, 2024 · PR-MLI · 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=78

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