# NTSB investigations, NV

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 DCA12MA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12MA020.md): Eurocopter France AS350B2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N37SH · Destroyed
  > Sundance Helicopters’ inadequate maintenance of the helicopter, including (1) the improper reuse of a degraded self-locking nut, (2) the improper or lack of installation of a split pin, and (3) inadequate postmaintenance inspections, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB WPR12LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA045.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N9016K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA014.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N999VS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy during takeoff, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's recommended…
- [NTSB WPR11LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA461.md): Bunker RLV-1 · Wells, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2011 · N49S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB WPR11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA457.md): Cessna 170 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N1677D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11MA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11MA454.md): North American/Aero Classics P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N79111 · Substantial damage
  > The reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate…
- [NTSB WPR11CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA455.md): Cessna 180H · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N180HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11FA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA453.md): Dacey Venture · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N521XD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilot’s premature activation of the engine's anti-detonant injection system.
- [NTSB WPR11CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA425.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N7303W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at an unknown off-airport location.
- [NTSB WPR11CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA360.md): Aircraft Mfg & Design CH750 Stol · New Washoe City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2011 · N799US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's control interference and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB WPR11LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA265.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N37KF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a modified engine mount to keep the engine properly aligned, which resulted in partial failure of the rudder support structure due to the deflection of the jet engine exhaust.
- [NTSB WPR11LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA263.md): Beech B23 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N6991Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management when he did not switch to the fullest fuel tank when the engine began to lose power, which resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR11CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA250.md): Schweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N6128U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while attempting a transition from hovering flight to forward flight over a mesa in windy, downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA241.md): Cessna R172K · Cold Springs, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N9831V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a controlled collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA231.md): Let L 33 Solo · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N278BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA165.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2011 · N74291 · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the brake system which led to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA161.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N8360T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's decision to continue the flight after the helicopter exhibited inadequate performance capabilities and an unresolved power production…
- [NTSB WPR11LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA154.md): Cessna 210 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2011 · N9400T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and his improper decision to abort a gear-up landing following a propeller strike.
- [NTSB WPR11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N2603Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2011 · N4030Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA091.md): Maule M-4-180V · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2011 · N799ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N7807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of brakes upon touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA028.md): Cessna 195 · Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · C-GEMO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA468.md): Giboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N151G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10FA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA449.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N36072 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA422.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2010 · N794G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and bounced landing recovery technique that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA359.md): Bell 206 · Wells, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N3185A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after departure from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA352.md): Beech A36 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N4153Q · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to maintain clearance from a turning propeller. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA339.md): Douglas A4L · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2010 · N132AT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to the failure of the engine's stator and turbine. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR10LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA347.md): Beech E-55 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3644A · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA288.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N41KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA255.md): Cessna 172P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N529MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA254.md): Boeing B75 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N1193N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA244.md): Schweizer SGS136 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N3617E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience, lack of experience in the operating area, lack of…
- [NTSB WPR10LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA221.md): Cessna 170A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N5765C · Substantial damage
  > A main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut.
- [NTSB WPR10CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA218.md): Cessna 172 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N914JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA208.md): Bibbee Cozy Mark IV · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N68TF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to recover from a stall due to the builder's failure to comply with design specifications and update the pilot’s operating handbook, which would have highlighted the discrepancies in the airplane's build-up.
- [NTSB WPR10FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA158.md): Beech K35 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N5392E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA144.md): Cessna 172 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N7499A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position.
- [NTSB WPR10LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N8959B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB WPR10CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA124.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crystal, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N9083W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a ground vehicle during a low-altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR10LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA121.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2010 · N101BY · Substantial damage
  > Interference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA118.md): Cessna 182C · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2010 · N8948T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube.
- [NTSB WPR10FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA112.md): Eurocopter AS350 B3 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N904CF · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine-to-main gear box flex coupling, which resulted in the failure of the flex coupling and a loss of power to the rotor system during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic who removed the engine's failure…
- [NTSB WPR10CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA052.md): North American T6-G · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N48N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA040.md): Hallbauer Dragonfly Mark II · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N555RX · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA017.md): Cessna 182F · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2009 · N3567Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA470.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mt Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N29LE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude above high terrain. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft and high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA458.md): Cassutt III M · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · C-FDXO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.

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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" = 'NV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=8&state=NV

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