# NTSB investigations, 2013

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 ERA13CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA414.md): Cessna 172B · Shellman Bluff, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N7619X · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA536.md): Sweet Wayne A Bushby Mustang II · Woodstock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N54WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA543.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N23683 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA096.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N4483Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in a collision with water.
- [NTSB WPR13CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA401.md): Scheel Stanley K KITFOX-SERIES 7 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N7075Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA418.md): Fleet 7 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N9433 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper service, adjustment, and inspection of the brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ENG13WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13WA044.md): Bombardier CL600 2B19 · Moscow, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2013 · TC-EJA
  > On September 7, 2013 a MNG Jet charter flight, a Bombardier Canadair CL-600-2B19-7763, registration TC-EJA, landed at Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow, Russian Federation, with the nose landing gear extended and both main gear retracted. The…
- [NTSB DCA13WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA168.md): Cessna 206 - H · Kodoeskop, South Africa · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2013 · ZS-PXV · Substantial damage
  > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna T206H airplane that occurred on September 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN13TA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA535.md): Bell 206L-3 · Amistad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N721LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the descent following an abrupt maneuver to avoid birds, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA541.md): Cessna 180 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N561AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CEN13LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA534.md): Barrow Rose Parrakeet · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N1732 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel on landing due to overstress, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to install wheels with insufficient loading capacity for…
- [NTSB CEN13CA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA538.md): Cessna 182J · Hyannis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N3480F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA108.md): Cessna 185 · Mentasta Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N432X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA399.md): Tyler Ives SD-1 TG · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N123SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing prohibited aerobatic maneuvers and the deployment and separation of the ballistic parachute system from the airframe for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of impact…
- [NTSB ERA13LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA406.md): Engineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N3940H · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine…
- [NTSB ERA13LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA405.md): Crowder Michael H Sonex · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N293SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB ERA13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA413.md): Lake LA-4 · Monticello, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN13LA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA537.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Arlington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N9005T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering when he removed his hand from the collective control while plugging in his radio connection to his helmet, which resulted in the collective moving to the full-down position.
- [NTSB CEN13LA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA533.md): Grumman G-164A · Atlantic, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N7843 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s delay in releasing product to reduce the airplane’s weight and improve its climb performance, which was reduced because of the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN13CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA532.md): Cessna 150G · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N4791X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor delayed response to the pilot's improper landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA528.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N86586 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a hawk during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ANC13FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA093.md): Cessna 170B · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N170BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA398.md): Cessna 210J · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N210WS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ANC13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA102.md): Piper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC13CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA094.md): Cessna U206G · McGrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N735LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA13LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA410.md): Cessna 188B · Woodrow, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N59JK · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly.
- [NTSB CEN13WA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA527.md): Cessna T303 · Jersey · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2013 · N289CW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN13LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA551.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Clemville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N8251K · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded inflight application of parking brake due to a loose valve, which resulted in a noseover during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA539.md): Cessna T207 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N211AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish the proper pitch attitude and airspeed during takeoff with the engine at maximum power, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s climb performance capability.
- [NTSB CEN13CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA529.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluff, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA526.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgerton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N7393W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA398.md): Strong Dream Machine · Bieber, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N9032Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff after several suspension lines became entangled in, and were subsequently severed by, the propeller blades.
- [NTSB ERA13FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA402.md): Cessna T-50 · Lenox Twp., PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N41759 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions and thunderstorms and his improper decision to takeoff without getting updated weather information after a briefer cautioned him during a previous flight that visual flight…
- [NTSB ANC13CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N40205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off from a remote, rough landing site in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR13LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA396.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N102HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel…
- [NTSB ERA13LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA391.md): Mooney M20C · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N78951 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA518.md): American Champion 7GCB · Pearsall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N9967Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rudder cable due to electrical arcing damage from contact with an unguarded battery and the pilot's subsequent loss of control during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN13CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA573.md): Schweizer SGS 2 33A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N2668H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.
- [NTSB WPR13CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA397.md): Cessna 172S · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N2134M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures.
- [NTSB WPR13CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA395.md): Beech C-50 · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N212G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to arrest a loss of altitude on short final, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB ERA13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA397.md): Aeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N31915 · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.
- [NTSB ERA13CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA400.md): Maxair Drifter Drifter II · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N42548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
- [NTSB DCA13WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA176.md): Airbus A330 - 203 · Fortaleza, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2013 · PT-MVL · No damage
  > The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A330-203, registration PT-MVL, which occurred on September 1, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited…
- [NTSB DCA13WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA170.md): Boeing 737 · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2013 · A40-BB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Tanzania Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boing 737-800 airplane and a Boeing 767-300 airplane that occurred on September 01, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's…
- [NTSB DCA13FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA148.md): Beech 1900D · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N169GL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear actuator internal lock to engage in the locked position for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN13LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA525.md): Cessna 182 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N6460A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately clear carburetor icing, resulting in a loss of engine power on final approach following a descent at idle power.
- [NTSB CEN13CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA521.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N407EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA393.md): Stuart Vortex · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…
- [NTSB WPR13CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA394.md): Henderson Michael E Glastar · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N789MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper soft field landing technique, and failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA390.md): Continental Copters 47G · Sandy Hook, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N6356X · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight disengagement of the tail rotor extension shaft from the tail rotor gearbox, resulting in a loss of tail rotor control.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&year=2013

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