# 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 CHI04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA075.md): Cessna 120 · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N73034 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA076.md): Bell 206 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N35Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while lifting off a dolly to a hover. This resulted in the tail rotor blades and main rotor blades colliding with the ground and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB ANC04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC04FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA026.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N24RZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudged distance/speed while landing, and the flightcrew's failure to follow prescribed emergency procedures, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a building. Factors associated with the accident are the…
- [NTSB SEA04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA042.md): Cessna 150J · Longview, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA164.md): Robinson R22M · Kumealon Inlet, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2004 · C-FILW · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA133.md): Eurocopter AS 350B · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N358NT · Minor damage
  > the tail rotor pitch change lever failed in fatigue due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DCA04WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA051.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets 390 Premier I · Cannes, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2004 · LX-LCG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX04WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA129.md): Aero Commander 500 · Hobart Tasmania, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2004 · VH-LST · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA135.md): Bell 407 · Madera, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N601MT · Minor damage
  > the failure of the number 6 hangar bearing due to overheating. A factor in the accident was the operator's likely inadequate compliance with service bulletins and airworthiness directives on this issue, along with an inadequate maintenance inspection program…
- [NTSB FTW04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA082.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N3092H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA078.md): Beech C90 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N21 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to extend due to an improperly installed attachment bolt by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW04GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04GA076.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N255TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the axial movement of the compressor rotor blades contacting the compressor vanes resulting in a subsequent compressor stall. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the compressor section during the engine overhaul…
- [NTSB CHI04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA083.md): Cessna 195 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N4351V · Minor damage
  > The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was…
- [NTSB ANC04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA028.md): Cessna 172P · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N124ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over when it encountered a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC04IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA025.md): Boeing 767-300 ER · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · PH-MCL · No damage
  > The inadequate quality of material in the main landing gear bogie pivot pin, which resulted in a premature fracture of the pin.
- [NTSB LAX04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA127.md): Piper PA-31 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · C-GPTE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing on one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW04TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA075.md): Bell 206B · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N16MV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA073.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N3419A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the flight instructor during the landing roll. The snow on the edge of the runway, and the wind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB ANC04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA024.md): Robinson R44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N323TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while hover taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and a rollover of the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA126.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N6774K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA125.md): Knapple/Wray Lancair IV-P · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N330KT · Destroyed
  > the pilot/builder's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,…
- [NTSB CHI04FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA066.md): Beech B90 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N777KU · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with terrain due to pilot fatigue (lack of sleep).
- [NTSB NYC04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA069.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Davis, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N44LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a snow patch on the runway. A factor related to the accident was the snowdrift.
- [NTSB NYC04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA223.md): Aero Commander 112 · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N1261J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision making which resulted in the airplane entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, a vacuum pump failure, and…
- [NTSB NYC04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA070.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N121UC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA137.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jean, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N9199Z · Destroyed
  > !!This case was modified January 31, 2006!! the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the rising terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude in a mountainous area.
- [NTSB LAX04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA136.md): Cessna 177A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N30599 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway.
- [NTSB IAD04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA011.md): Cessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N4974U · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.
- [NTSB CHI04LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA068.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N2258M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate remedial action which resulted in the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the snow covered terrain which was encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA071.md): Cessna 182Q · Rozel, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N735RD · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low…
- [NTSB NYC04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA068.md): Cessna 172E · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N369WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were a tailwind and icy runway.
- [NTSB LAX04CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA130.md): Cessna 172S · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N262TA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance.
- [NTSB CHI04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA070.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N4332P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified…
- [NTSB NYC04CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA072.md): Cessna 172 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N8880V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were wind gusts and the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA076.md): Cessna 177 · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N3468T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing.
- [NTSB ANC04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA023.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N226P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA022.md): Bertrand/Warner Thorp T-18 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N98WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N2216M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA074.md): Danbrook Corbin Jr Ace · Pittsgrove, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N823DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA138.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N55073 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA131.md): Cessna 185F · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N4836Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N5107K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA123.md): Balloon Works Firefly 11 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N7244X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the deflation vent line, which resulted in the pilot not being able to control the balloon in the increased wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA047.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N83702 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain landing flare and maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB DEN04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA045.md): Cessna 172N · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N9892J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA072.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Sunburg, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N186AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land off-airport. A factor to the accident was the snow covered ditch.
- [NTSB NYC04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA04WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA052.md): Beech A36 · Punta Brava, Paraguay · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2004 · ZP-TSJ · Destroyed

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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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