# 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 CHI02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA018.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N5984V · Substantial damage
  > The gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot not using a proper touchdown point by landing long.
- [NTSB LAX02FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA019.md): Cessna 182S · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2001 · N7270E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB DCA02WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA006.md): Boeing 737-300 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2001 · 5Y-KQD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA022.md): Mooney M20S · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA017.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1243K · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA014.md): Cessna 152 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N93550 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's in-flight decision to land in a field, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a berm. Factors were the student's inadequate training and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA038.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Wilmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N90688 · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil spraying onto the APU exhaust and a subsequent fire.
- [NTSB NYC02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA019.md): Norton/Cloeren Titan Tornado II · New Windsor, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N996T · Destroyed
  > Loss of power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX02FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA018.md): Cessna P210N · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N734VM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after continuing flight into forecast adverse meteorological conditions consisting of turbulence, icing, and downdrafts, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA007.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N640A · No damage
  > A passenger sustained a broken ankle during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA026.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Redrock, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N8373T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA016.md): Cessna T210M · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N761UV · Substantial damage
  > The ruptured hydraulic hose.
- [NTSB ANC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA004.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N5573J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA017.md): Cessna 172M · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2001 · N13514 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during landing in a strong crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA018.md): American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N5664L · Substantial damage
  > Malfunction of an exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's service instructions.
- [NTSB MIA02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA014.md): Rans S-6 · Wyatte, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N1173R · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with trees, while at a low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA013.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N24697 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the ailment of the airplane on the active runway, inadvertently taking off from a parallel taxiway, and subsequently departing the hard surface into a 40 foot drop off. A factor in this accident was a dark night, and the pilot's total…
- [NTSB FTW02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA025.md): Cameron Balloon A-210 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N30606 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's excessive descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the high wind conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA023.md): Piper PA28-140 · Wilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N8305R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA004.md): Cessna T337G · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N45E · Destroyed
  > the pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s…
- [NTSB CHI02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N6899C · Substantial damage
  > the touchdown aim point not attained by the pilot rated student and the remedial action not performed by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N4879L · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB WAS02WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA004.md): Learjet 25B · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2001 · N715MH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA015.md): Thomson Harmon Rocket II · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N325L · Substantial damage
  > the airplane builder's failure to properly install a bolt and nut into the aileron and elevator flight control system. A contributing factor was the soft terrain conditions for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD02WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02WA008.md): Bell Bell 47-G2 · Fabregues, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2001 · F-BXXZ
- [NTSB FTW02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Giddings, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N4127G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake.
- [NTSB FTW02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA022.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Clarendon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N614CJ · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA013.md): Meester HP-14 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N8833 · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the aileron control system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WAS02WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA003.md): Robinson R-22 · San Salvador, El Salvador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 26, 2001 · YS-1020P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA017.md): Beech B95A · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N919Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA074.md): Beech 58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N8117V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA021.md): Cessna 152 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N67797 · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic's failure to properly lock the exhaust valve's clearance adjusting screw locknut, which resulted in a loose nut, disabling of the exhaust valve pushrod, and a partial loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…
- [NTSB DEN02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA005.md): Irwin Thorp T-18 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N2819L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB MIA02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2001 · N93455 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a windsock, and nosing over in soft terrain.
- [NTSB IAD02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA006.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2001 · N1585X · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the pilot's lack of directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA012.md): Beech 200 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2001 · N200RW · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate planning/decision and the exceeded crosswind component by the pilot. The gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA016.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Laughlin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N451DL · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's failure to provide warning information and ground training about the possibilities of boom strikes by the rotor blades in windy conditions and low rotor rpm situations.
- [NTSB DEN02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA006.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N269AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing factors were the night light conditions, and the pilot's fatigue from a long day.
- [NTSB ATL02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N4033W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a wet sod runway which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Factors were the wet grass strip which allowed the airplane to hydroplane.
- [NTSB ATL02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA004.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2001 · N4149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA014.md): North American SNJ-5 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N3246G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition, and failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N67729 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX02IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02IA013.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N959SD · No damage
  > The fatigue failure of a 5/16-inch boom attach bolt was most probably caused by the angular misalignment between the tail boom bolt hole and the fuselage mounted nutplate.
- [NTSB CHI02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA009.md): Beech 58 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7235R · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB ANC02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA006.md): Cessna 207A · Kobuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A factor was the presence of trees along the runway.
- [NTSB NYC02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA014.md): Nicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N843C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA02GA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02GA011.md): Bell OH-58A · Bartow, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N911DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, and dark night.
- [NTSB FTW02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA020.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N4395S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL02FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA003.md): Bell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N8104J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA016.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N5725W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.

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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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