# NTSB investigations, SD 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. Page 8 of 22 · 1,074 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN90IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90IA016.md): Boeing 737-322 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N344UA · No damage > The inflight failure of the recirculating fan unit and several air duct temperature limiting sensors. - [NTSB DEN89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA205.md): Cessna 182B · Philip, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2685G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the power line & pole. - [NTSB DEN89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA176.md): Cessna 170B · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8102A · Substantial damage > The pilot used poor preflight planning & decision-making in selecting a road on which to land during gusty wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain direction control. - [NTSB DEN89DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTK01.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Agar, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N82644 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with the powerlines. The powerline is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB DEN89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Milbank, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N8272W · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to assure adequate removal of frost from the aircraft which resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB DEN89LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA082.md): Stinson 108-2 · Custer, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1989 · N150C · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance by the pilot in command/owner in that the magneto drive gear retaining nuts were not safetied which resulted in them backing off, disconnecting the magnetoes and one of the gears falling into the engine. - [NTSB DEN88LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA208.md): Cessna 421B · Winner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N44HV · Substantial damage > The private plt and 4 pax were attempting takeoff on rwy 13, a 3,900 x 30 ft asphalt rwy. The plt said the acft accelerated to 100 knots but he could not raise the nose for lift off. The plt said he aborted the takeoff and intentionally ground looped to the… - [NTSB DEN88FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA186.md): Luscombe 8A · Dimock, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N71572 · Destroyed > The plt was giving airplane rides to some neighbors from his private airstrip. He had just taken off with a new pax. A witness reported observing the acft skimming close to the ground after liftoff, and then the acft climbed quickly. The acft then banked… - [NTSB DEN88LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA183.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Hoven, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1988 · N5301Z · Substantial damage > The private plt and his wife were going to make a local flight in their airplane at 0215. The plt said he hand- propped the acft and moved to enter the cabin as the engine started. The acft began to move, and his wife pulled the parking brake lock, which… - [NTSB DEN88LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA180.md): Bell 206B · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N49727 · Substantial damage > The plt was on a flt with 2 pax to take pictures. He stated that 'while in level flight at 120 mph and 300 feet above the ground, a pitch over was initiated for picture taking. At that moment, it appeared that the fuel flow cavitated. The forward fuel pump… - [NTSB DEN88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA166.md): Krall Dragonfly · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N42JK · Substantial damage > Drg the 1st attempt to land, the acft bounced several times, then the plt made a go-around. On the 2nd attempt, the acft bounced again & began to porpoise. A witness heard the eng RPM increase to 'what sounded like full power.' The acft lifted off, but… - [NTSB DEN88LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA153.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · CGCCF · Substantial damage > The accident involved a tri-pacer with four persons and about 150 pounds of baggage on board who were from Canada and vacationing in the U.S. The pilot said the acft became airborne and climbed to about 100 ft above the rwy, but would not maintain altitude… - [NTSB DEN88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA145.md): Sikorsky S-58J · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N62243 · Substantial damage > N62243 was being used to lift air conditioning units to the top of a shopping mall. The plt stated that he was on the 16th lift of the day and had just taken off when he heard two loud pops and the engine lost power. After jettisoning the load he executed an… - [NTSB DEN88DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTK01.md): Eagle DW-1 · Ferney, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N8802Z · Destroyed > The ag plt reported that he encountered a 'dust devil' while in a climbing turn during a turnaround at the end of a swath run. He said he attempted to counter the turbulence enduced roll with appropriate flt control inputs but the acft did not recover and… - [NTSB DEN88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Gettysburg, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1988 · N2123Z · Substantial damage > The commercial plt and two passengers were flying to a fishing camp. During landing roll the plt applied brakes to turn off the runway. The nose got too FAR around and directional control was lost. The airplane ground looped to the left. The right wing, right… - [NTSB DEN88FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA100.md): Cessna 182J · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1988 · N2720F · Destroyed > The plt received a wx briefing prior to departure from miles city, MT. The briefing indicated wx conditions less than VFR with icing conditions. The plt departed and landed approximately 1 hour later to remove ice from his acft. The plt departed a second time… - [NTSB DEN88LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA094.md): Agusta A109A · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1988 · N33SV · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA035.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Newell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1987 · N2562Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was surveying a field of winter wheat at approximately 100 feet AGL in slow flight. The wind was strong and gusty and the acft began to settle toward the ground. The plt added full power, however, the left main landing gear struck the… - [NTSB DEN88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA028.md): Cessna 150L · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N1380Q · Substantial damage > The private plt was returning home with his son and encountered marginal VFR weather. The flight continued through freezing rain and snow at below freezing temperatures for over twenty minutes. When carburetor heat was applied for landing, the plt reported… - [NTSB DEN88FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA016.md): Beech A-36 · Mitchell, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1987 · N1257E · Destroyed > The acft had been cleared for the VOR approach at Mitchell municipal arpt at approx 1915 CST. The acft collided with the ground in a slight nose down attitude about 12 miles northwest of the arpt at the point where the procedure turn intersected the inbound… - [NTSB DEN87DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTK01.md): Bushby Mustang II · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 21, 1987 · N44TA · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that they observed the acft perform two snap rolls. During the second snap roll something came off the aircraft and fell to the ground. The acft then became inverted and descended until impact with the ground. The acft impacted in a near… - [NTSB DEN87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA195.md): Cessna 182L · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N3371R · Destroyed > The plt was taking off on rwy 13 at Aberdeen, SD, muni arpt. He said when he reached 55 mph he rotated the acft and the stall warning horn sounded. He said he allowed the nosewheel to settle back on the rwy. The acft then veered right and left, then departed… - [NTSB DEN87LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA194.md): Cessna 172D · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N2346U · Substantial damage > The plt and his plt-rated pax were landing on rwy 7 (4700 ft x 50 ft) at Custer county arpt (5602 ft MSL), Custer, SD. The plt estimated the winds to be from 180 deg at 15 KTS. Another plt at the arpt estimated the winds to be out of the se at 20 to 25 KTS… - [NTSB DEN87FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA167.md): Mooney M20F · Mitchell, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N6933V · Destroyed > This non-licensed plt made an unauthorized flt at night. The acft crashed one half mile north of the arpt. The occupant of the acft was fatally injured. No records of the plt's flt experience was found. - [NTSB DEN87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA133.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Milbank, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1987 · N5448Z · Substantial damage > The private plt and a pax were on a local flt. On climb out, at about 50 feet AGL, the engine had partial pwr loss. The plt landed straight ahead in a field and made a successful forced landing. On roll out, the nose wheel fell into a hole and the acft nosed… - [NTSB DEN87LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA100.md): Aero Commander A-9B · Wood, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1987 · N2755V · Destroyed > A commercial ag plt was working a field with 2-4-D and had been spraying for 15 minutes. On a turn to reverse direction at the end of a pass, the plt started a 45 degree bank pull up and added full throttle. The engine then had a partial power loss and began… - [NTSB DEN87LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA108.md): Cessna 182C · Conde, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1987 · N9069T · Substantial damage > The private plt was making a landing to a gravel road during a business flt. This same road landing area had been used frequently. The winds were estimated by the plt as 030 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 24 knots. The approach and landing was to the west on… - [NTSB DEN87LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA053.md): Mooney M20C · Eureka, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1987 · N3451X · Substantial damage > After normal takeoff, the acft contacted the terrain then continued on until it came to rest aprx 350' from the initial impact point. The landing gear had been retracted at the time of initial impact and the plt had no indication of any malfunction/failure. - [NTSB DEN87FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA024.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Stugis, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N2161B · Destroyed > The plt agreed to ferry the acft for another plt who was not IFR rated & who had been forced to land at kadoka on the previous evening due to low fuel & apchg darkness. IMC prevailed thru-out the area. The commercial/ifr rated plt did not obtain a wx briefing… - [NTSB DEN86FTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clear Lake, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7121Z · Destroyed > There was a power line across the approach to the field being treated. The plt reports that he got too low during the flare out for entry to the swath run. The wheels contacted the sunflower crop and the acft impacted the ground. A fire developed during… - [NTSB DEN86LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA204.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Sisseton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N8629L · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost about 200 RPM during the takeoff roll and he decided to abort. During the abort the plt swerved to avoid a fence at the end of the rwy and the acft slid sideways collapsing the lt MLG. Investigation revealed a broken… - [NTSB DEN86LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA176.md): Cessna T188 · Kimball, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N2507J · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the acft he was piloting encountered unfavorable winds during the aerial application maneuver and stalled. The plt indicated that during the touchdown, the main gear collapsed and the acft was substantially damaged. - [NTSB DEN86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA166.md): Piper PA-36 · Onida, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1986 · N3856E · Destroyed > The plt reported a partial loss of pwr occurred momentarily before liftoff. The takeoff was continued and once airborne the pwr loss reoccurred. The load was dumped, however, the acft impacted trees aprx 1 mile from the arpt as sufficient alt could not be… - [NTSB DEN86FTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK03.md): Piper PA-25 · Badger, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N6120Z · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after takeoff. The acft was landed straight ahead and rolled out into a standing pool of water 8-10 inches deep where it flipped over crushing the canopy and trapping the plts body. During post acc invest sediment… - [NTSB DEN86LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA162.md): Grumman G-164 · Wessington, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1986 · N751Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during maneuvering on a swath run, the acft he was piloting encountered a downdraft, forcing the acft down until contact with the ground. - [NTSB DEN86LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA152.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sisseton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N84693 · Destroyed > The front seat plt, on his first flt in the acft, was flying the acft. After takeoff the acft entered a nose high attitude because the elevator trim was improperly set. The nose high attitude was corrected but the right door on the engine cowling came open… - [NTSB DEN86FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Dell Rapids, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1986 · N7757V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, he lost rudder effectiveness after accelerating to about 60 KTS. He applied brakes to stop, but the acft veered off the left side of the rwy & struck a fence. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was reported.… - [NTSB DEN86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Pierre, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N3559E · Substantial damage > Plt said that while in cruise flt eng loss power. Plt made forced landing on road and lost directional control. Acft struck ditch, fence, then overturned. Acft last refueled two days before and was flown for one hour. Plt did not service acft prior to… - [NTSB DEN86FTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTK01.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Huron, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 16, 1986 · N53756 · Substantial damage > The acft contacted powerlines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact. The plt reported that he was checking fields when the accident occurred. The acft was traveling to the west into the setting sun when accident occurred. - [NTSB DEN86LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA124.md): Piper J-3 · Britton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N92283 · Substantial damage > The acft was observed to climb to apprx 100 ft AGL, then turn & make a forced landing. The plt stated the eng had lost total pwr. The owner of the aircraft said that examination of the eng after the acft did not reveal evidence to explain the reported loss of… - [NTSB DEN86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA116.md): Beech A-36 · Wall, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1986 · N4479W · Substantial damage > According to the plt he was making a precautionary landing due to wx, when the acft he was piloting encountered an unexpected crosswind just prior to touchdown. The plt said the left wing dipped & made contact with the ground. The impact resulted in… - [NTSB DEN86LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA085.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Estelline, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1986 · N5721D · Substantial damage > According to the student plt, during the landing roll on a public road, the acft he was piloting encountered a crosswind which tipped the left wing up. The student plt indicated the acft nosed over onto its back. The plt had purchased the acft aprx 1 hr prior… - [NTSB DEN86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA043.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hayes, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1985 · N6884B · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the uphill ldg on snow covered terrain, the acft crested the hill, then started downhill on the opposite side. According to the plt he was unable to stop the acft before reaching a cliff. The plt egressed the acft prior to it going… - [NTSB DEN86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA021.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Buffalo, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1985 · N6854P · Substantial damage > According to officials, the plt was searching for hunters when the acft he was flying contacted the ground. Witnesses stated that blowing snow, low overcast clouds & visibility of less than 1/2 mi prevailed at the time of the acdnt. A blood sample was taken… - [NTSB DEN86FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA002.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chamberlain, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N40359 · Destroyed > The plt and his passenger friend were looking for stray cattle when aprx at 142 ft above the ground their acft struck an antennae mounted on a microwave tower. The acft descended and was destroyed on ground impact. - [NTSB DEN85FTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FTK03.md): Cessna 152 · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N69125 · Substantial damage > The student & instructor plt (CFI) were practicing landings. After making 3 touch-&-go landings, the eng lost power at aprx 200 ft AGL as they were on their 4th takeoff. The CFI reported that he turned the acft about 25 deg in an attempt to glide to a bean… - [NTSB DEN85LTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTK02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Yankton, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N9748P · Destroyed > The acft descended uncontrolled into the terrain after it contacted a power line during an aerial application flt. Witnesses reported the acft appeared to pull up at the west end of the 40 acre fld, however, it did not clear the lines and it nosed over into… - [NTSB DEN85FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA189.md): Cessna 320F · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N90HC · Destroyed > The acft crashed during an attempted VFR go-around. The plt said he didn't recall touching down and he thought he was 'floating.' When the acft began drifting left of rwy centerline, the plt initiated a go-aroung. He said he applied full power and rotated. He… - [NTSB DEN85FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA180.md): Hughes 369HS · Keystone, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N5410W · Destroyed > Main rotor hub was overhauled by a repair station that was not authroized by Hughes helicopters for hub overhauls. The main rotor hub and blades separated in-flt 279 hrs after overhaul. The acft crashed in a densily wooded area. Post accident exam of the main… - [NTSB DEN85LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Platte, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1985 · N6674K · Substantial damage > While the plt was spraying a field, the landing gear of the acft struck the center pivot of an irrigation structure. Later, when the acft was landed, the gear collapsed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=SD&page=9 ## 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" = 'SD' 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=SD --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.