# 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 FTW01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2000 · N2068T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the bright night light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA037.md): Cessna 182P · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N9187G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose gear and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA033.md): Saab 340-B · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N402XJ · Substantial damage
  > the impact with the flock of snow geese.
- [NTSB CHI01FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA032.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N731AC · Destroyed
  > The indicated failure of the right hand AC bus during takeoff with low ceiling. The factors were the low ceiling, night, and the execssive workload the pilot experienced on takeoff with an electrical failure without a second in command.
- [NTSB ANC01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA016.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2000 · N4803S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly utilize carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA034.md): Cessna 180H · Long Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N7904V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA032.md): Navion A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N675JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in…
- [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N95262 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA015.md): Piper PA-18 · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N24149 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of weak ice.
- [NTSB SEA01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA015.md): Cessna 152 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N53301 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX01FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA032.md): Cessna 340A · Selma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N12273 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures.
- [NTSB LAX01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N185CY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly.
- [NTSB LAX01FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA036.md): Piper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N3032R · Destroyed
  > In-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DCA01WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA003.md): Boeing 747-200 · Paris, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2000 · TJ-CAB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA014.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N173DZ · No damage
  > An inflight encounter with turbulence that occurred before flight attendants could finish stowing a beverage cart and return to their seats.
- [NTSB NYC01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA026.md): Dever Firefly · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N306K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA025.md): Maule MX-7-180A · St. Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N3079Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a sideward skid, a collapsed main landing gear strut, and wing strike.
- [NTSB MIA01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N54729 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control on landing due to the pilot's failure to execute a proper flare and recovery from the resultant bounced landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway, enter the uneven grass infield, and sustain a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N9986W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7707K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N734UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequately executed remedial action and his failure to ensure that the aircraft touched down at the proper location. Factors include a dark night, an unlighted runway, and trees off the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA023.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N1519T · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate supervision of the dual student and the dual student's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA026.md): Luscombe 8A · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N71134 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate distance/altitude in the traffic pattern and the…
- [NTSB ANC01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA017.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N7336U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, a short runway, a tailwind, and a slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB SEA01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA012.md): Cessna 172P · Waldron Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N65923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper distance/speed during the approach, which lead to an overrun during the landing roll and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the trees beyond the upwind end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N4654G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel tank selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA029.md): Cessna 177B · Prosperity, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N35241 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.
- [NTSB NYC01WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA033.md): Rockwell Commander 690B · Sao Tome Island, Angola · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2000 · N6900K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA028.md): Beech A-36 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N565P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot' failure to properly manage the available fuel onboard, which result in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA022.md): Horne Bowers Flybaby · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N4041A · Substantial damage
  > A runway overrun as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point.
- [NTSB LAX01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA030.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Dayton Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N8139A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper glide path during the final approach resulting in an undershoot of the runway. Factors were the lack of runway lights and night lighting condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA018.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Almyra, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N8710W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the crankshaft idler gear's loose lower retaining screw, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft idler gear's upper retaining screw.
- [NTSB CHI01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA030.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N169DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB MIA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N8603E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW01FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA015.md): Beech BE-76 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N23823 · Destroyed
  > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane. Contributory factors were the engine fire, the pilot's failure to follow the…
- [NTSB DCA01RA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01RA002.md): Boeing 747-400 · Taipei, Taiwan · Accident · 83 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 2000 · 9V-SPK
- [NTSB SEA01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Conconully, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · CGDNN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while flying at a very low altitude in mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors include, forested mountainous/hilly terrain, flight at a very low altitude, and an encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB MIA01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA020.md): John S. Eberle Pitts Special S1S · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N39124 · Substantial damage
  > Improper inspection of the tailwheel assembly by the pilot which resulted in shimmy of the tailwheel assembly during landing due to a worn bearing caused by dirt infiltration which resulted in the pilot being unable to control the airplane and the airplane…
- [NTSB LAX01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA029.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N16503 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of impairing medications.
- [NTSB IAD01WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA010.md): Piper PA-60 · Koblenz, Germany · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2000 · DUIAK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA012.md): Bell 206L-1 · Mesa Verde, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N613 · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's use of improper materials, and inadequate quality control of the tail rotor blades during the manufacturing process, which resulted in fatigue failure of the blade.
- [NTSB DEN01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA010.md): Otero-Pitts PT1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N47BS · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft make and model and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA027.md): Forney F1A · Austin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · N3028G · Substantial damage
  > the proper glide path not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being obtained during the approach. A factor to the accident was the rising embankment.
- [NTSB LAX01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA031.md): Cessna 182S · French Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N7279B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives contained in the information manual. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor examiner/passenger's inattention to the sequence of events.
- [NTSB IAD01WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA011.md): Robinson R 22 · Wallforf, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2000 · N224WP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA009.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N41RC · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post.
- [NTSB DEN01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA008.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N5170Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making it impossible to perform a go-around, the inadvertent stall to the runway, and the pilot being in a state of…
- [NTSB CHI01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Carrollton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N8611B · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. Factors were the runway lights not on, the dark night, and the plowed field.
- [NTSB SEA01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA010.md): Cessna 150C · Sunnyslope, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N7886Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to deviate to an alternate airport for fuel after encountering strong headwinds, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the sign impacted during the forced landing rollout.

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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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