# NTSB investigations, MA

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 NYC99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA204.md): Robinson R-22 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N20879 · Substantial damage
  > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB NYC99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA195.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N31743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99MA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99MA178.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N9253N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were haze, and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA158.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N1658M · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent control interference of the airplane's brakes by the passenger. A factor related to the accident was the pilot in commands insufficient passenger briefing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA151.md): Learjet 60 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N219FX · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate coordination and their failure to utilize checklists. Also causal was the captain's improper decision to continue the approach to a runway with insufficient length. A factor in the accident was the improper maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC99FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FAMS3.md): Piper PA28RT-201T · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N8235Z · Destroyed
  > undetermined (missing airplane)
- [NTSB NYC99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA092.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N347BE · Substantial damage
  > The belt-loader driver's loss of control of the vehicle, and his failure to follow published procedures for approaching the airplane with the belt-loader.
- [NTSB NYC99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA086.md): Cessna 172P · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N66162 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and his improper recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA060.md): Cessna 170A · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1999 · N1460D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB NYC99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA052.md): Beech 1900D · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N215CJ · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper placement of the power levers in the BETA position, while the airplane was inflight. Factors were the fog and dusk conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Methuen, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N9683C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the engine primer was in and locked prior to takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines.
- [NTSB NYC99FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA026.md): Cessna 414A · Mattapoisett, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N6820J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an undetermined failure of the airplane's attitude indicator. A factor in this accident was fog.
- [NTSB NYC99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA012.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N7100L · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in inadvertent collision with water. Factors in the accident were the dark night and low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA013.md): Goodyear Aerospace GZ-20-A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N3A · No damage
  > The separation of the pull-in-line. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA190.md): Cessna 172 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N1729V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of a single engine experience/certification. Also a factor was the flying club's inadequate oversight of pilot qualifications.
- [NTSB NYC98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA183.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N28764 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around and which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB IAD98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA102.md): Cessna 185 · Westport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1998 · N114LS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his delayed decision to go-around. Factors related to the accident were the flight instructor's improper inflight decision to land downwind and his inadequate compensation for wind.
- [NTSB NYC98LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA171.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1998 · N9933L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed go-around.
- [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N7406J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB IAD98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA093.md): Cessna 182 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2608Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA126.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N6977P · Substantial damage
  > a delayed decision by the pilot to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was false reading from the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB NYC98FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA124.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dalton, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N75137 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control, and airplane stress limits to be exceeded. Factors in the accident, the pilot's decision to disregard the preflight weather briefing, and…
- [NTSB IAD98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA064.md): Cessna 172D · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N2507Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC98FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA117.md): Morelli Rans S9 · Taunton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N1189Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft in an unapproved configuration contrary to procedures resulting in diminished aircraft control, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall/spin event. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB NYC98GA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98GA113.md): Cessna 182R · Middleborough, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N9885E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR go-around. A factor was the impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB NYC98FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA111.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lincoln, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N82824 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB IAD98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA069.md): Cessna 182L · Marlborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N42770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.
- [NTSB NYC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berkley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N4158Z · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose-over on uneven terrain. Uneven terrain (furrow) in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA034.md): Cessna 150M · Haverhill, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N63387 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance of the time between engine overhaul to be exceeded and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC98FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA063.md): Cessna 172K · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1998 · N79588 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to remove the frost on the wings before departure, which resulted in a stall
- [NTSB IAD98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA025.md): Cessna 172K · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N78222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC98LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9604H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft prior to takeoff resulting in degraded climb performance and a subsequent stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB NYC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA042.md): Cessna 182P · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC98LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA039.md): Cessna 172M · New Salem, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N12219 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water due to his impairment by drugs. A factor in this accident was the glassy water condition.
- [NTSB NYC98FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA034.md): Beech BE-S35 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N5667K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact into trees. Related factors were high wind and turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA024.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3EV · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to follow standard practices while simulating and practicing emergency…
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA012.md): Cessna 172P · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1997 · N62264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight in IFR conditions. Factor's in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and fog.
- [NTSB NYC98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N7742W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole.
- [NTSB NYC98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA001.md): Cessna T210L · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N29134 · Substantial damage
  > slippage of the number 2 main bearing for undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a broken crankshaft.
- [NTSB IAD97FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA123.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N5045F · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA183.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N6879Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility.
- [NTSB NYC97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA173.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Hancock, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N40AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and the proper altitude. Contributing was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA111.md): Cessna 150L · Westfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N16040 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N89242 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA150.md): Cessna 172E · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3553S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4530J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind, wind gusts and high vegetation.
- [NTSB IAD97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA093.md): Cessna A185F · Charlton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N39CC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons..

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

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