# 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.

Page 911 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA024.md): Maule M-5 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2000 · N5644N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburetor.
- [NTSB LAX01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA059.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N252SA · No damage
  > The passenger committed suicide.
- [NTSB DEN01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA027.md): Mooney M20K · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N5772C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the blowing snow, turbulence, dark night light conditions, and pilot fatigue due to the long flight day.
- [NTSB CHI01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA048.md): Socata TBM 700 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N45PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not attaining the proper glidepath on the instrument approach. The pilot's decision not to fly to an alternate airport and his decision to continue the approach in weather conditions below the published minimums were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC01FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA056.md): Cessna 310Q · Chesterfield, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N55QS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into icing conditions, and his failure to use alternate air. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA045.md): Bell 47(Soloy) · Buga, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2000 · HK269 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA040.md): Cessna 421B · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N781SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear scissors washer during taxi for takeoff, and collapse of the left main landing gear. A factor in the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to comply with a manufacturers service letter concerning…
- [NTSB MIA01FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA043.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Belvidere, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N120JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane entering a descending turn and crashing into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA041.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Weston, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N260DB · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control by both pilots while maneuvering, which resulted in an inverted flat spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain/water. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilots to ensure that the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA058.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N7189K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the second pilot and delay taking control of the aircraft and implementing remedial action. A factor in the accident was the second pilot's interference with the pilot-in-command's operation of the collective…
- [NTSB DEN01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N127FR · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the snow bank next to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N9342 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain to maintain clearance from the other airplane that was stopped. Factors relating to this accident were the snow-covered taxiways and the ground controller disregarding the captain's warning of the unsafe/hazardous situation of being…
- [NTSB ANC01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA023.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N4955A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a mechanic to ensure the throttle linkage was secure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to take remedial action during an emergency landing and overrun.
- [NTSB FTW01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA040.md): Cartercopter Model 1 · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in lowering the collective during a run-on landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA031.md): Cessna R182 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N2386C · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the dual student flaring the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DEN01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA022.md): Cessna 210C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N969RJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water), and failure of the pilot to have the airplane completely refueled. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA052.md): Cessna 172H · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N4959R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and weather evaluation that resulted in the inadvertant entry into instrument meteorological conditions while conducting visual flight. A factor was fog and the night visual conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01GA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01GA057.md): Cessna 182P · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N182ER · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA047.md): Cessna 172S · St. Cloud, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N582SP · Minor damage
  > the fatigue failure of the propeller blade during the initial takeoff climb. The failure was a result of a material defect, which occurred during the manufacturing process and the manufacturers failure to detect the defect.
- [NTSB ATL01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N6300B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01IA022.md): Boeing 747-422 · Port Heiden, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N119UA · Minor damage
  > An encounter with severe turbulence while in cruise flight. Factors in the incident were a delay in notification of the turbulence, and the lack of controller/pilot data link communications in the Anchorage ARTCC area.
- [NTSB MIA01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA039.md): Robinson R22 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2000 · N411MJ · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructors disregard of an FAA weather forecast stating VFR flight not recommended resulting in VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and subsequent in-flight descent…
- [NTSB FTW01RA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01RA035.md): Cessna U206G · Sumacal, Bolivia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2000 · CP-1721
- [NTSB ATL01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01WA015.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Alaj Uela, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2000 · N5306W · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA029.md): Kaman K-1200 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N317KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA055.md): Cessna TR182 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N739HB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, failure to maintain course alignment, and use of a nonapproved handheld GPS receiver for navigation during flight in actual instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low clouds and…
- [NTSB FTW01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA034.md): Evans Varieze · Ingleside, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N64592 · Destroyed
  > the loss of control during takeoff initial climb due to the binding rudder, which restricted the pilot's control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW01FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA033.md): Cessna 421B · Norman, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N52KL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure and his continued descent below the prescribed minimum descent altitude (MDA). Contributory factors were the pilot's physical impairment from drugs, the low ceiling, fog, and dark night light…
- [NTSB NYC01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA057.md): Mooney M-20J · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2000 · N201MP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to allow his student to land in close proximity to a hovering helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA055.md): Cessna 172M · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2000 · N80854 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA038.md): Grob G102 · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2000 · N36WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature extension of the speed brakes on landing resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA020.md): Thomas VP-1 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N89KD · Substantial damage
  > the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to adjust the manual propeller pitch to permit the engine to achieve sufficient rpm for sustained flight, and the…
- [NTSB DEN01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA021.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Antimony, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N8245P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into IMC, lack of instrument certification, spatial disorientation, low ceiling, and snow.
- [NTSB CHI01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA045.md): Larson Aero COMP-6 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N4334Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the loose fuel cap and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA054.md): Embraer 120RT · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2000 · N504AS · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway. Factors included reduced visibility due to nighttime lighting and light snow conditions, breaches in the perimeter fence, increased seasonal deer activity, and the rural location of the airport.
- [NTSB LAX01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA061.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2000 · N355NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his practice approach into a remote pinnacle landing site, dragging a skid across a rock resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA01WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA028.md): Cessna 182N · Tofino, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2000 · N9227G · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA027.md): Piper PA-16 · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N5639H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control.
- [NTSB MIA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA037.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N50470 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with known wires along the swath run, and a loss of directional control on landing roll due to flight control damage sustained during the in-flight…
- [NTSB MIA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA036.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Clarksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N9046D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff after hitting a soft spot (sand) in the runway resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to attempt the flight in an over…
- [NTSB FTW01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA032.md): Smith Team Tango 2 · Dry Creek, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N6204D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's VFR flight into IMC while in cruise, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the clouds, and icing weather conditions, and the inadequate weather briefing.
- [NTSB DEN01TA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01TA019.md): Hughes 369D · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 6, 2000 · N411SM · Destroyed
  > the foreign object damage to a main rotor blade, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA026.md): Cessna 150C · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N7800Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.
- [NTSB NYC01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA052.md): Mooney M20J · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N4101H · Substantial damage
  > Water/ice in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC01FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA053.md): Robinson R-44A · Sandgap, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N744FC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while operating over unlighted terrain at night. Factors were the isolated areas of fog, and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA053.md): Hughes 269C · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2000 · N1097N · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the student's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB IAD01WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA018.md): Robinson R-22 · Bolzano, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2000 · N40630 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA025.md): Cessna A185F · Lynwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7609Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB NYC01WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA048.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lambourne, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2000 · GBKCB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA050.md): Miller Slingshot · Kingwood, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N97MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and subsequent collision with trees.

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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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