# 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 DEN01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA069.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N75848 · Substantial damage
  > Uncommanded locking of the right brake, resulting in loss of control and nose over during landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA068.md): Piper J3C-65 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N42523 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a collision with a snow bank on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB DCA01WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA029.md): Boeing 707 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2001 · PT-MST · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA099.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N9886U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation, the pilot not switching the fuel selector to the other fuel tank, and the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane through the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate fuel management, the…
- [NTSB ANC01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N9383C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in a collision with trees during the initial climb. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and trees in the area of…
- [NTSB SEA01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA059.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N822PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 5 engine bearing assembly followed by the disconnection of the P2.5/P3 switching valve to rear inlet case sealing air tube and the melting of the NL probe port (sealing tube) which allowed an oil fed fire beyond the constraints of…
- [NTSB NYC01WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA082.md): Aero Commander 500S · Kross, Iceland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2001 · N272BB · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD01IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA034.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N375FE · Minor damage
  > The inadequate de-ice and preflight inspection procedure of the #2 engine inlet and bellmouth area by company maintenance personnel that resulted in ice ingestion and foreign object damage of the #2 engine.
- [NTSB FTW01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA075.md): Cessna 172F · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N5175F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during take off roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI01IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA102.md): Fokker F28 MK 0100 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N1426A · Minor damage
  > the inaccurate aircraft deicing service the ground personnel performed alowing fluid injestion and the auxiliary power unit's turbine failure while standing. A factor was the auxiliary power unit's overspeed.
- [NTSB LAX01IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01IA109.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2001 · N335SW · Minor damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor in the incident was the failure of the flightcrew to conduct a briefing for the approach to runway eight.
- [NTSB DCA01WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA027.md): Lockheed L1011 · Honolulu, HI · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2001 · N118AT · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA058.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5m · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N1635M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper remedial action upon experiencing the unexpected opening of the aircraft's canopy during the initial part of the takeoff climb. Factors include his attention being diverted to the open canopy, his failure to use a checklist to ensure he…
- [NTSB SEA01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA057.md): Cassutt II · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N1431 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a wrist pin plug in the engine, resulting in partial blockage of the engine lubrication system and partial failure of the engine connecting rod bearings; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing…
- [NTSB MIA01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA092.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N8844V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA108.md): Harlow Lancair ES · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N350N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller reduction drive unit which resulted in drive belt and pulley failure and a subsequent loss of thrust requiring an emergency landing on soft terrain. The reason for the bearing and/or belt failure was not determined. A factor was the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA098.md): Cessna 170B · South Haven, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N2577D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the diminished aircraft handling, the pilot's maneuver to avoid the tree line, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff…
- [NTSB ANC01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA040.md): Taylorcraft 19 · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N22N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a tailwind during takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA094.md): Cessna 172L · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N3802Q · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the yoke weld assembly due to corrosion resulting in the inability of the flight crew to maintain elevator control of the airplane. Additionally, inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to…
- [NTSB MIA01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA090.md): Cessna 182Q · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N4949N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll of the touch-and-go landing resulting in the on ground collision with a ditch and subsequent separation of the nose gear wheel and fork assembly and…
- [NTSB MIA01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA089.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N911PL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, resulting in an in flight loss of control, exceedance of design limits of the aircraft, and wing separation prior to collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA01IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA091.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N108GP · Minor damage
  > Incomplete compliance with a non-mandatory Cessna Service Information Letter by an unknown person resulting in pulling through of the attach bolt of the upper and lower link assemblies and subsequent rotation of the right wheel assembly. Additionally,…
- [NTSB LAX01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA107.md): Christian Rans S-12 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N12FC · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the engine crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA036.md): Lenart Rotorway Exec 162F · Wallingford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N929BL · Substantial damage
  > flight instructor's failure to follow published checklist procedures, which resulted in the forward ballast weight not being moved to the tailboom prior to departure.
- [NTSB DEN01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N24950 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and subsequently a nose over.
- [NTSB DEN01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA062.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N8356X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the blown tire.
- [NTSB DEN01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N152RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DCA01RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01RA024.md): Boeing 737-400 · Bangkok, Thailand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2001 · HS-TDC
- [NTSB ANC01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA039.md): Helio H-295 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N42DC · Substantial damage
  > The shifting of engine connecting rod bearings, and the fracture of an engine connecting rod.
- [NTSB FTW01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA074.md): Cessna 182P · Tuttle, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2001 · N4721K · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to a loose fuel cap as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA073.md): Hughes 369D · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2001 · N8356F · Substantial damage
  > the helicopter's encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering out-of-ground effect, and the pilot's failure to maintain control. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB DEN01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA060.md): Bell 407 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2001 · N9HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate lateral and vertical clearance during landing. Factors were the clouds and snow-covered high terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA088.md): Temco GC-1B · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2001 · N3310K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after the second touchdown following a bounced landing resulting in collapse of all landing gears.
- [NTSB IAD01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA035.md): Cessna 210 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2001 · N3738Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance, which resulted in the failure of the instrument panel shock mounts.
- [NTSB DEN01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA059.md): Meshko Zenair CH-701 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2001 · N4386W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of detonation. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA055.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N48651 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a pull-up, resulting in an in-flight collision with the lines, loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the power lines and the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA081.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N2542A · Substantial damage
  > The loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB DEN01FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA058.md): Bell 412SP · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N412SM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during an intentional autorotation, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N5236H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA054.md): Robinson R22 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N8362Q · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' exceedance of the proper descent rate during the autorotative descent. Factors included the helicopter's low altitude at maneuver initiation, the failure of both pilots to maintain the proper airspeed during the descent, and both pilots' delay in…
- [NTSB LAX01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA106.md): Ascher Yakolev YAK 11 · Ione, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N18AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA072.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA071.md): Beech 58 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N7383R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.
- [NTSB DEN01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA057.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Powder River, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · C-GEYN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aircraft shut down procedures. Contributing factors were: the snow and ice covered field and the confined landing areas unsuitable obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA096.md): Piper PA-30 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N8196Y · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged glidepath and the intentional engine shutdown by the pilot. Factors were the false indication of the landing gear down light and the approach light.
- [NTSB LAX01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA105.md): Embraer EMB-120 · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N288SW · No damage
  > moisture contamination of the elevator trim actuators, which allowed the units to freeze at altitude resulting in an abrupt pitch change when the units thawed at lower altitudes.
- [NTSB DEN01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA055.md): Cessna 172F · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N8389U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor inadvertently stalling the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were fuel exhaustion due to inadvertent opening of the fuel drain, lack of familiarity with the airplane, inadequate supervision of the flight, and the…
- [NTSB DEN01FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA056.md): Beech V35B · Green River, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N4637M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of incapacitation (from hypoxia) due to the in-flight decision to fly at altitudes where oxygen is required, without oxygen available.
- [NTSB CHI01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA094.md): Cessna 500 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2001 · N234UM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the available runway distance during landing and the pilot's delay in executing a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were, the pilots improper in-flight planning/decision, the pilot disregarding the NOTAMS for the airport, the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N8133C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor.

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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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