# 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 FTW01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA106.md): Cessna 172G · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N3860L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed go-around on landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed
  > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.
- [NTSB DEN01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA091.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6671V · Substantial damage
  > The impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN01FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA090.md): Piper PA-39 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N8984Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of right engine power on take-off as a result of the separation of the right engine's alternate air door, which lodged in the fuel servo air inlet. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA070.md): Cessna 207A · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6295H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA078.md): Cessna TR182 · Bella Bella, BC, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 25, 2001 · N736ZT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC01IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA107.md): Embraer EMB-145 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N29917 · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control, which resulted in a jammed elevator trim actuator.
- [NTSB MIA01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA128.md): Steen Aero Lab Skybolt I · Germantown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N14DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct proper preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the subsequent emergency descent and forced landing to a residential street colliding with a vehicle, utility pole, mail box, and…
- [NTSB DEN01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA089.md): Cessna 140A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N666TC · Substantial damage
  > total failure of the right main landing gear spring due to fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA059.md): Cessna 207 · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N1750U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for taxi. A factor associated with the accident was a rough/uneven taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA077.md): Cessna 172S · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2001 · N435SP · Substantial damage
  > A Canadian goose which crossed the aircraft's flight path and impacted the left wing during the aircraft's final approach.
- [NTSB CHI01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA128.md): Cessna 210L · Farmington, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2001 · N5060V · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the crankshaft due to fatigue, the propeller separating from the airplane while in-flight, which resulted in the propeller striking the empennage structure and flight controls, yielding the airplane uncontrollable. Contributing factors to the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA157.md): Bell 206-L3 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N215M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the likely unporting of the fuel tank pickups as the helicopter was maneuvered to look at animals on the ground. Also causal was the pilot's misjudged touchdown point during an autorotational approach, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA156.md): Robinson R22 beta · Fortuna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N806EH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper procedure during a practice emergency that exceeded the instructor's reaction capability.
- [NTSB FTW01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA102.md): Cap 232 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N232DG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally.
- [NTSB FTW01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA101.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N4312G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional low flight and his poor judgment to intentionally fly into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DCA01WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA038.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2001 · HB-IHW · No damage
- [NTSB NYC01WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA104.md): Mooney M20E · Saint Mamet, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2001 · N200YS · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA110.md): Cessna 172K · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N79210 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA103.md): Cessna 177 · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N3117T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the downdraft wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA134.md): David G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N218DH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA159.md): Ryan ST3KR · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N46503 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi to avoid striking a post. A factor in the accident was the inadequate marking of the obstruction by airport personnel.
- [NTSB LAX01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA155.md): Cessna 180K · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N66033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.
- [NTSB LAX01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA154.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N75343 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft field where the forced landing occurred.
- [NTSB LAX01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA153.md): Holt Christian Eagle II · White Water, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N32MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB LAX01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA152.md): Cessna 310F · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N5834X · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · King George, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N40066 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA103.md): Joe Underwood Lazer Z · Bossier City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N363WB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control during the low level maneuver. A contribiting factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB CHI01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA120.md): American General AG5B · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N118VU · Substantial damage
  > the wrong runway selected by the pilot which resulted in a tailwind landing condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the wet runway, the reduced braking action, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB ANC01LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA051.md): Cessna 150 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N8401J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose over during the landing flare. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA050.md): Stinson 108-3 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N6912M · Destroyed
  > A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA076.md): Cessna 172 N · Sultan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N8402E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the airplane's initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA075.md): Cessna 177RG · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N8283G · Substantial damage
  > the reverse rigging of the aileron flight control system resulting in aileron deflections opposite that of the pilot's inputs which lead to an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's failure to detect the misrigged ailerons during…
- [NTSB NYC01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA099.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N286FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA122.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Kimball, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N53950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. A factor was that the pilot misjudged the low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC01TA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA049.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate weather evaluation resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the presence of a quartering tailwind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA105.md): Cessna 337F · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N20AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB NYC01IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA126.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Newark, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N4078L · Minor damage
  > The company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the service bulletin, which resulted in a fuel boost pump leakage and subsequent fire during taxi. A factor was the manufacturer's confusing service bulletin.
- [NTSB MIA01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA127.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N181DM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an internal disconnection in the fuel injector control assembly as a result of a failure of the maintenance facility to follow proper installation procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision…
- [NTSB CHI01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA121.md): Cessna 182L · Stromsburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N6412K · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB ANC01TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA048.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N4793C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance/clearance from a cement barricade while taxiing into a parking spot after landing. A factor was the presence of a barricade adjacent to the parking spot.
- [NTSB NYC01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA102.md): Cessna 152 · La Grange, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N95655 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane at low altitude. A factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB MIA01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA125.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N118AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff, resulting in an inflight collision with trees during the subsequent emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA01FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA126.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N4103R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the forward center of gravity (CG)) limits at the time of engine start, the inability of the pilot to control the airplane due to the exceeded CG limits, the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining,…
- [NTSB LAX01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA150.md): Cessna 172P · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to execute a proper landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and a subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the difference between landing characteristics of the Katana and…
- [NTSB LAX01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA136.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N654AW · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to properly evaluate a hazardous weather advisory and his failure to adequately alter course and flight altitude to avoid the area of hazardous weather.
- [NTSB NYC01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA106.md): Globe GC-1B · Swanton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N2429B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to verify the landing gear was extended prior to landing, due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA01WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA132.md): Beech 55 · Carache, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2001 · YV-2345P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N5377M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a bounced landing. A factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA149.md): Cessna 172B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N4672L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay reversing course while flying toward rising terrain in a box canyon. Factors in the accident included a downdraft on the lee side of a ridge forming the box canyon, high density altitude, and the pilot's improper use of flaps.

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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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