# 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 CHI00LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA274.md): Widner Pietenpol Aircamper · Andover, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N89JW · Destroyed
  > The trees and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the side slip to avoid the trees initiated by the pilot, the fractured piston, and the cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB MIA00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA253.md): Aero Commander 100 · Chatom, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2982T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision and failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate fuel reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a forced landing…
- [NTSB MIA00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA252.md): Pitts S1-T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N112JG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX00LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA321.md): Fogerson Richard D RV-6A · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N888LH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA313.md): Cessna 180 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2443C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to verify the seat latch was secure, resulting in the pilot's inability to reach the flight controls necessary to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX00FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA314.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poway, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N428FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB CHI00LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA280.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N83564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA272.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2451R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA172.md): Cessna 411 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N411TK · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA242.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N8133Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway. Factors related to the accident were the fog conditions and the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA241.md): Freund Wittman W10 · Valley City, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N8470X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA00WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA249.md): Cessna 208B · La Fortuna, Costa Rica · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2000 · N1357 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA254.md): Beech D-45 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N20685 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted the right wing dropping and impacting the runway.
- [NTSB MIA00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA251.md): Ryan Navion A · Daytona Bch Sh, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N5117K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, that resulted in the aircraft being ditched.
- [NTSB MIA00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA250.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N239NA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it collided with a dirt bank.
- [NTSB LAX00LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA317.md): Steinke Early Bird -JENNY · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N593JN · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons and nosed over in a soft field during the resulting forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA312.md): Cable-Breigler BG-12BD · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N4458 · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the airspeed limit for operation of the flaps resulting in flap and wing overload and separation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA311.md): Perrucci Randall J Revolution MINI-500 · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N7SZ · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of a control rod in the cyclic flight control system.
- [NTSB LAX00FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA310.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N923BA · Substantial damage
  > Deterioration and failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB IAD00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA070.md): Jordan Kitfox Model 1 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N37SK · Substantial damage
  > A broken carburetor jet needle, which blocked fuel from entering the carburetor's mixing tube and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI00LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA273.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parsons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N93990 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence post and not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA271.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N91842 · Destroyed
  > the cracked number 7 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB SEA00LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA171.md): Cessna 180H · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N91464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA170.md): Hughes 369E · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N570CA · Substantial damage
  > The turbine outlet temperature indicating system was out of calibration. Factors included improper maintenance calibration, which resulted in the over temperature of the turbine assembly.
- [NTSB NYC00FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA240.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lake Hopatcong, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N2159Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper placement of both fuel-selector switches, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines.
- [NTSB NYC00FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA239.md): Cessna 206H · Mayville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N7269S · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the…
- [NTSB MIA00WA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA277.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Rosario, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2000 · LVWXW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA00LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA248.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Niceville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N57648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to drop the advertising banner prior to a precautionary landing resulting in the aircraft stalling and landing hard. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to maintain airspeed during climb after banner pickup resulting in the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA247.md): Cessna 182Q · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N759CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the runway that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA270.md): Raven AS-55A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted.
- [NTSB SEA00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA197.md): Bell 206BII · Newhalem, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N90307 · Substantial damage
  > Debonding between the elastomeric material and the center plate of the transmission isolation mount.
- [NTSB LAX00LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA357.md): Cessna 182G · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N24RE · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA242.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N770MA · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the propeller blade, which resulted from intergranular corrosion and fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB FTW00FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA245.md): Cessna 421C · Hunt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N421NT · Destroyed
  > the loss of left engine power as a result of the owner's failure to overhaul the engine before further flight after the lubrication system was found contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the aircraft with a…
- [NTSB ANC00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA108.md): Cessna 180 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N4985A · Substantial damage
  > The commercial certificated pilot, an owner of a fishing lodge, departed a remote area of beach with three passengers to return to the lodge. The accident airplane was one of two airplanes transporting lodge guests. The beach was located along an area of…
- [NTSB NYC00RA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00RA249.md): Robinson R-22 · Denmark · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2000 · OYHFI
- [NTSB NYC00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA238.md): Aviat A-1B · Newberryport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N475C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing and a subsequent rejected landing. Factors were the crosswind, and the delayed corrective action by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA00WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA246.md): Cessna 207 · Marieta, Venezuela · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2000 · YV753 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA245.md): Schweizer G-164A · Berlin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N8919H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA244.md): Siai-Marchetti F260B · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N800RH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel contamination going undetected, which resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA324.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N4905V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a cruise descent, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain during dark night conditions. Contributing factors were the rain, thuderstorm, and dust storm weather conditions,…
- [NTSB FTW00LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA244.md): Boeing 757-223 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N657AM · Minor damage
  > the flight crew's inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight. A factor was the rapidly developing convective activity.
- [NTSB DEN00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA157.md): Phelps Rans S-12 Airaile · Buffalo, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N586WP · Destroyed
  > the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Contributing factors were the power failure due to a failed rod bearing, and down draft weather condition.
- [NTSB DCA00RA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00RA083.md): Airbus Industrie A320 · Manama, Bahrain · Accident · 143 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2000
- [NTSB CHI00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA265.md): Cessna 340A · Mission, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N34DD · Destroyed
  > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC00LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA235.md): Cessna 150F · Friendly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N8709G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA268.md): Boeing 777-223 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N785AN · No damage
  > the unexpected turbulence encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA111.md): Cessna 172 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N12188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were gusty winds, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB ANC00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA107.md): Cessna 182 · Golovin, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2000 · N71770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA00LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA169.md): Clearwaters RAF 2000 · Leahy, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N61376 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=923

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