# NTSB investigations, MD

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 IAD01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2001 · N135GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA052.md): Piper J3-C65 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N26096 · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA097.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N55134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing phase. A factor in the accident was a sudden change in wind direction and speed.
- [NTSB NYC01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA060.md): Cessna 182P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N58833 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA049.md): Cessna 182J · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N182RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA038.md): Cessna 172K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N79054 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock from the control column before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA025.md): Cessna 172M · Camp Springs, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N950ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to operate close behind a large airplane at the same altitude, which resulted in a wake turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB NYC00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA235.md): Cessna 150F · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N8709G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA233.md): Grooms Titan Tornado · Libertytown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N61246 · Substantial damage
  > An engine seizure due to improper reconditioning of piston/cylinder after a previous seizure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, to which, the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB NYC00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA204.md): Boeing PT17 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2000 · N57851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA198.md): Warrington Surrel Guppy · Churchville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4425W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in this accident were an open canopy and a decrease in engine power.
- [NTSB NYC00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA192.md): Luscombe 8A · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N1155B · Substantial damage
  > the delayed corrective action by the flight instructor. Factors were the failure of the private pilot to maintain directional control, his failure to use the brakes, and the lack of brakes on the right side for the flight instructor.
- [NTSB IAD00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA058.md): Cessna 206 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N5316U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA061.md): Cessna 172H · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N1688F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds that resulted in his failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD00FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA044.md): Kurzenburger Stuka JU-87 · Urbana, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2000 · N87DK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain aircraft control after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA134.md): Hing FLY Baby 1A · Keymar, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N2685 · Destroyed
  > An overload failure of both flying wires, on the underside of the right wing, while the airplane was climbing, due to improper balance between the two flying wires, by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB NYC00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA133.md): Piper PA18-150 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N9432P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in this accident were the tailwind condition, and the pilot's lack of flight experience in tail-wheeled airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA075.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Kennedyville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N88466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while turning final.
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB IAD00IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA026.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N838EX · Minor damage
  > the missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA024.md): Cessna 337 · Prnce Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N53HS · Destroyed
  > was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power on one engine. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner's failure to follow the published emergency procedure, his inadequate fuel management, and his intentional…
- [NTSB NYC00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA045.md): Cessna TR 182 · Clarksville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N5260S · Substantial damage
  > Deer that entered the runway environment while the pilot was executing a takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N8119P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately adjust engine power to compensate for the winds on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA034.md): Bates Kitfox · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N5490P · Substantial damage
  > The PIC CFI's improper planning/decision to perform a downwind takeoff. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA009.md): Grumman G164 · Burkittsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N7856 · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle drivers inadequate lookout.
- [NTSB NYC00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA008.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Berlin, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1999 · N56094 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 3-cylinder exhaust valve stem due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB IAD99FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA070.md): Cessna 310Q · Salisbury, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N69945 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD99FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA069.md): Cessna 150M · Ellicott City, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N66641 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to follow the balked landing procedure in the owner's manual by retracting the flaps from 40 degrees to zero degrees.
- [NTSB IAD99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N63325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed during the landing approach. The inoperative airspeed indicator was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC99LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA232.md): Boeing Stearman PT17 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N29743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA192.md): Beech A36 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N6357Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA191.md): Piper J3C-65 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign.
- [NTSB IAD99FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA051.md): Cessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N62284 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim.
- [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB NYC99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA160.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dawson, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N29832 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N937FB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the connecting rod end bolts, due to an overtemperature condition.
- [NTSB IAD99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA049.md): Kucki Pitts S-1S · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N86RK · Substantial damage
  > was the loss of braking action on the left side due to a broken brake caliper.
- [NTSB NYC99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA134.md): Saliba Long EZ · Friendly, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1999 · N555L · Destroyed
  > The separation of the airplane canopy for undetermined reasons, the diminished controllability of the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/mush into trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB IAD99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA047.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Ocean City, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N4MF · No damage
  > Was the pilot leaving the magneto switch in the on position while hand rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA120.md): Cessna 172N · Churchville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N5679E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA042.md): Cessna 182K · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N2506Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper remedial action when he improperly used the elevator during the landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA101.md): Beech BE-C23 · Annappolis, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N2066L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and he landed long resulting in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA096.md): Sellors Searey · Selby Beach, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.
- [NTSB NYC99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA084.md): Cessna 150 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N8524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB IAD99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA022.md): Pitts S-2B · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N340PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB IAD99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA020.md): Burgess RV-6 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N956DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic location and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N4808S · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD99GA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99GA013.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2100B · Destroyed
  > inadequate assembly instructions from the engine manufacturer which resulted in improper engine assembly, and subsequent power loss over unsuitable terrain, with insufficient altitude for a successful autorotation.

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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
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MD' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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