# 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 NYC01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA231.md): Let 33 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N3301L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-first, hard touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA01LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA234.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N5447F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it…
- [NTSB LAX01FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA306.md): Bell 206B · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N206KS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the mechanic to secure the No. 8 bearing thrust nut during maintenance work, which resulted in the total failure of the first stage turbine wheel shaft. Also causal was his misjudgment of his height during the flare resulting in a hard landing.…
- [NTSB IAD01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA109.md): Rhoades Rotorway Exec 162F · Whitehouse, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N25GR · Substantial damage
  > The soft terrain condition, which resulted in the helicopter's rollover during the forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power due to engine overtemperature for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA212.md): Beech 70 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N45BD · Substantial damage
  > the loss of right engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA175.md): Piper PA-30 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N954S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of power on the left engine, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Factors included a loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to properly configure…
- [NTSB MIA01WA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA232.md): Fairchild SA 227-TT Merlin · SanJose Guaribe, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2001 · YV652CP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA01LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA233.md): Beech A45 · Eatonton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N45GS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.
- [NTSB IAD01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA108.md): Von Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N66VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA213.md): Cameron Balloon N-77 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N60206 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA166.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N999MP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA332.md): AviaStrottel AC 4C · Marshfield, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N68PR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI01FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA329.md): Cessna 414 Riley Super-8 · Marshfield, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N414NG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (Vmc) which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the improper in-flight planning/decision not to land at a closer airport and the lack of recent experience in multiengine airplanes by the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA227.md): Cessna 170B · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N3465D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the gusts.
- [NTSB FTW01LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA211.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Plainview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N203MC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the stand pipe while maneuvering during aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI01LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA333.md): Stinson 108-3 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N653C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA150.md): Slepcev Storch SS-MK4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N69UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA231.md): Bell OH-58A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N923MC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter while approach to land resulting in a hard landing, a tail rotor ground strike, and the main rotor striking the tail boom.
- [NTSB FTW01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA210.md): Cessna T188C · Aiken, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N4629J · Substantial damage
  > the application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was…
- [NTSB DEN01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA164.md): Cessna 172RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N9320D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the dual student to verify that the landing gear was down and locked, and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student.
- [NTSB DEN01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA163.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N9925 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA327.md): Bell 206B-III · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N56MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance when he maneuvered above the glassy lake. A factor to the accident was the glassy lake condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA326.md): Cessna 208 · Aurora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N12712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining the proper descent rate during the landing. Factors were the flap's popped circuit breaker, the pilot not verifying the flap's position, the glassy water, and the dock.
- [NTSB CHI01LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA325.md): Bell 47G-2 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N46R · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N224H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB FTW01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA214.md): Bell 206L-1 · W Cameron 168 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N1067D · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the rotor tachometer generator, which resulted in a precautionary landing in the Gulf of Mexico. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough water condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA330.md): Colonial C-2 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N273B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear shock strut.
- [NTSB CHI01LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA324.md): Robinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N214WW · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent dynamic rollover the student pilot encountered following his excessive control inputs during the takeoff portion of the instructional flight and the instructor not performing the remedial action necessary to reduce the excessive control inputs…
- [NTSB ANC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA149.md): Piper PA-22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N8127D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA146.md): Douglas DC-6B · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N867TA · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's continued use of an unstabilized GPS approach. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and the inadequate coordination between the crew.
- [NTSB SEA01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA173.md): Kaman HH-43 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N55714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which lead to his failure to maintain clearance from the nearby trees while in a high-hover. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, and tall trees in the area where the helicopter was hovering.
- [NTSB IAD01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off.
- [NTSB CHI01LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA323.md): Aeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N81910 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB DEN01FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA162.md): Cessna 337B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N337PM · Destroyed
  > total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inability to access the available fuel supply. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate supervision of the refueling operation, and his intentional operation of the…
- [NTSB DEN01FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA161.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N161RB · Destroyed
  > the flight crews' intentional low altitude flight, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB DCA01WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA061.md): Douglas DC-8 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2001 · N806DH · No damage
- [NTSB CHI01LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA331.md): Boeing 757-222 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N570UA · No damage
  > the inadequate crew/group coordination and the parking brakes not set by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA147.md): Cessna 206 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N35962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA229.md): Boeing E75N1 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N57940 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA305.md): Hughes 369D · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N268ST · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the dual student's failure to maintain main rotor speed, his improper landing flare, and the flight control interference by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA304.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N911NT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision and delay in initiating a go-around during an encounter with brown out conditions, which led to his failure to maintain alignment of the helicopter with the intended go-around flight path and a resulting collision…
- [NTSB IAD01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA106.md): Digimas Starduster Too · Watertown, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N49894 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inattention while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI01LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA328.md): Cessna 150H · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N6609S · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop.
- [NTSB CHI01LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA322.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Petoskey, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N952JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor relating to this accident was fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI01LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA321.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N47964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing to the accident was the light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA134.md): Cessna 182 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N3961D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA230.md): Carver RAF 2000 GTX SE · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N90407 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident were wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC01LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA228.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Kenton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N7630D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway. Factors included the uneven braking and the pilot's lack of experience in airplane make and model.
- [NTSB LAX01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA295.md): Cessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N5792A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N4352F · Substantial damage
  > An unlocked landing gear mechanism during landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.

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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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