# 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 IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002.md): American AA-1A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N9394L · Substantial damage
  > A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB DEN01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA003.md): Cessna R-182 · Grants, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N182BG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, and the cloudy weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA008.md): Walton RV-6 · Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N796W · Substantial damage
  > The rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot. A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection.
- [NTSB CHI01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N2060T · Substantial damage
  > the designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.
- [NTSB ATL01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA006.md): Cessna 172K · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N7396G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA006.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was a high wind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA003.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N223RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. Unsuitable terrain was selected for the maintenance test flight operation.
- [NTSB NYC01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA008.md): Beech BE-23-B24R · Fork Union, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N68HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the uneven landing area condition.
- [NTSB NYC01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA007.md): Beech E18S · Wash. Ct. House, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N2067C · Destroyed
  > An undetermined event, which resulted in an off airport landing. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.
- [NTSB MIA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA002.md): Harwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N909GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA002.md): Cessna 401A · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N800SS · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors.
- [NTSB FTW01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA007.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N3390P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.
- [NTSB DEN01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA002.md): Hughes 369FF · Baggs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N82638 · Substantial damage
  > impact with terrain following a total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the turbine-to-compressor coupling. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01WA015.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2000 · N963TW · No damage
- [NTSB CHI01WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01WA014.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Paris, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2000 · N234NW · No damage
- [NTSB CHI01MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA006.md): Canadair CL600-2B16 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · CFTBZ · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s excessive takeoff rotation, during an aft center of gravity (c.g.) takeoff, a rearward migration of fuel during acceleration and takeoff and consequent shift in the airplane’s aft c.g. to aft of the aft c.g. limit, which caused the airplane to…
- [NTSB SEA01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA001.md): Cessna 208B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N941FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising…
- [NTSB NYC01LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N65671 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA007.md): Cessna P210N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N888MM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to operate the airplane according to the flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the presence of…
- [NTSB SEA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA002.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N80EG · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an obstruction was not maintained during the go-around. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA017.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N707SR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA005.md): Galaxy Balloons Galaxy 7 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N52233 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's hard landing during a high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA006.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N819CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper storage of personal items and his inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatching of the left rear cabin door during flight and allowing a plastic garment bag to blow out and strike the tail rotor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA003.md): Cessna 182 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N8907X · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA005.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N9306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB NYC01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA011.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA005.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N60BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX01LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N3715R · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise resulting from the pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate power management.
- [NTSB LAX01FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA004.md): Piper PA-34-200 · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N222ES · Destroyed
  > The pilots becoming lost and disoriented during an improperly conducted IFR approach, and subsequent missed approach, that led to a collision with rising mountainous terrain. Also causal was the local controller canceling the IFR approach when the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA004.md): Cessna 172M · Sparta, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N13214 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB ANC01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA004.md): Piper PA-18 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N4882P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N52202 · Substantial damage
  > Oil Pump drive gear shaft separated in shear. A collision with a tree stump during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC01WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA016.md): Cessna 550 · Rouyn-Noranda, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2000 · CFJCZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB NYC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N8895M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB FTW01RA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01RA006.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Reynosa, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2000 · N936ML
- [NTSB ANC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA003.md): Helio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N295BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA002.md): Cessna 206 · Kiana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N5293X · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB NYC01WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA009.md): Cessna 303 · Jena, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 2000 · DISEE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA005.md): Cessna T210N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N4673C · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA009.md): Curtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N1822M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB NYC01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA004.md): Cessna 210 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N6096B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the inclement weather.
- [NTSB LAX01FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA003.md): Cessna 182S · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N2373D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA005.md): Holt Thorpe T-18C · Imperial, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N85LH · Destroyed
  > the failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which originated from a corrosion crack. A contributory factor was the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the propeller was overhauled at the manufacturer's recommended interval.
- [NTSB CHI01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA002.md): Moseler RAF 2000 GTX SE · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N1187Z · Destroyed
  > The main rotor contacting with the vertical stabilizer, the loss of the vertical stabilizer, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N189ND · Substantial damage
  > Improper torquing procedure of the aft tail rotor drive shaft coupling by maintenance personnel after tracking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA002.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N8340N · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the practice hovering autorotation maneuver. A factor was the underlying soft dirt terrain, which promoted the rollover event.
- [NTSB CHI01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA001.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N294ND · Destroyed
  > Suicide
- [NTSB ATL01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA004.md): Joseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N98GG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA003.md): University of Alabama MINI-500 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N6165T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's unapproved airframe modification that resulted in the loss of flight control during the emergency descent.

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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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