# NTSB investigations, NE

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 CHI96LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA298.md): Piper PA-38 · Fairbury, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N2538N · Substantial damage
  > inadequate airspeed and an inadvertant stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain used for takeoff and the ditch at the departure end on the field.
- [NTSB CHI96LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA287.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wellfleet, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N6966K · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, while maneuvering at low latitude. The hilly (rolling) terrain and unfavorable wind were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA291.md): Cessna 150 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N3510L · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA281.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164 · Grant, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8842H · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number nine cylinder. A factor was the corn.
- [NTSB CHI96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA212.md): Beech C23 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N6014F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA196.md): Cessna 140 · Potter, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1996 · N3609V · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue fracture of the landing gear axle.
- [NTSB CHI96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA134.md): Cessna 172 · David City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N7627T · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft during a soft field takeoff. Factors were the gusting winds and the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI96FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA135.md): Piper J-3 · Raymond, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB CHI96FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA091.md): Hughes 369D · Dweese, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N5141Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA084.md): Connell Kitfox · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N99SV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft and the frozen left landing gear wheel.
- [NTSB CHI96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallam, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N98254 · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA304.md): Kevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N494KN · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI95FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA305.md): Beech C35 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N5999C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and exceeding the aircraft weight and balance.
- [NTSB CHI95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA267.md): Piper PA-28 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · CGQGZ · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA266.md): Grumman G164B · Bloomington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N6771Q · Substantial damage
  > the disintegration of the engine's super charger bearings. Factors associated with the accident were the total failure of the engine's super charger and the unsuitable terrain surrounding the airplane's departure path encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA258.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N4543F · Substantial damage
  > the cracked engine assembly that caused the power loss during a critical phase of flight. Factors associated with this accident were the restricted airplane performance due to the power loss, the airplane's altitude was too low, and remedial action, by, the…
- [NTSB CHI95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N88007 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the runway marker.
- [NTSB CHI95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA184.md): Beech B23 · Neligh, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N7632R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and his failure to compensate for the tailwind. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA160.md): Weatherly 201C · Clarks, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N9038W · Destroyed
  > a partial failure of the engine supercharger.
- [NTSB CHI95FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA149.md): Piper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N41329 · Destroyed
  > Failure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),…
- [NTSB CHI95LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA129.md): Beech B19 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N1967W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and speed. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA117.md): Lewis KR-2 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N49TF · Substantial damage
  > the owner/builder's improper maintenance (installation). Factors were the carburetor reversed and the mixture control cable not secured.
- [NTSB CHI95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Table Rock, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N5771G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions and the berm which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA103.md): Cessna 172H · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N8078L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA089.md): Cessna T310R · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1995 · N4092C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to deploy the deicing boots during the approach and the failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the existing icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA080.md): Schweizer G-164B · Brule, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1995 · N3633Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burwell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N8825Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA051.md): P. D. Chambers Swift PC-1V8 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N234PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were an inadequate preflight and the loss of engine power resulting from water contamination in the automotive fuel.
- [NTSB CHI94LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA313.md): William P. Bouda Varieze · Millard, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N54WB · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from vapor lock. A factor associated with the accident is the soft terrain the pilot was forced to land upon.
- [NTSB CHI94FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA282.md): Champion 7KCAB · Humphrey, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N7565F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's buzzing of the passenger's brother-in-law's house.
- [NTSB CHI94LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA266.md): Beech B33 · Imperial, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N786AA · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA263.md): Piper PA-25 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Wymore, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N9140G · Destroyed
  > failure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.
- [NTSB CHI94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA235.md): Beech 17 · Elgin, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1184V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the road sign. Factors in the accident were the sign and the failure of the landing gear to extend into the full down and locked position.
- [NTSB CHI94DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCJ02.md): Mueller Q2 · Utica, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N524WM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the carburetor float valve. A related factor is the high vegetation at the landing site.
- [NTSB CHI94DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCJ01.md): Mustari Dragonfly Mark II · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N3147B · Destroyed
  > the private pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A related factor is the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA190.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N5380N · Substantial damage
  > inadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA180.md): Mooney M20E · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N6942U · Substantial damage
  > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication.
- [NTSB CHI94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA174.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N2331M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudging compensation for wind conditions. Factors were tailwind, and wind information confusing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA149.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chapman, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N2938Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempted VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot-in-command's over confidence in his personal ability.
- [NTSB CHI94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA162.md): Grumman G-164A · Alexandria, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N7368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with wires.
- [NTSB CHI94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA129.md): Schweizer 269C · Hebron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N100LU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during aerial taxi.
- [NTSB CHI94FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA128.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Alliance, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N5399Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertant entry into a spiral dive. Factors were the pilot's lack of total instrument experience and the weather conditions of blowing snow and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA121.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ellsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N5251S · Substantial damage
  > the jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA116.md): Canadair CL=601-3A · Bassett, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N88HA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's inadequate planning/decision making and inadequate preflight inspection after receiving a load of contaminated fuel. Related factors are the contaminated fuel, improper refueling by FBO personnel, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA110.md): Beech C23 · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N5258M · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI94MA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94MA072.md): Cessna 421C · Mccook, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1994 · N5468G · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the accumulation of airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were: partial failure of both alternators, which resulted in a subsequent electrical system…
- [NTSB CHI94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA055.md): Cessna 185 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N581JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N4930G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA018.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N4147Q · Destroyed
  > the instrument rated commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain/obstructions during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the weather conditions (fog) and the pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of climb.

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

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