# 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 LAX00LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA304.md): Schweizer G-164B · Olancha, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6543R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX00LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA303.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N8638V · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure and separation of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX00FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA302.md): Piper PA-24 · Independence, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N300P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors included night conditions, cockpit lighting, which compromised the pilot's night vision, and drug impairment.
- [NTSB FTW00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA234.md): Cessna 152 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N68168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA154.md): Waco AGC-8 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N66206 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were a tail wind, inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, and lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB CHI00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA258.md): Beech K35 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6099E · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA244.md): Boeing 727-264 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N764AT · Substantial damage
  > the fractured tow bar and the inadequate weld of the tow bar by an unknown person.
- [NTSB SEA00WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA163.md): Cessna 208 · Teslin Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2000 · CGMPB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA159.md): Boeing E75 · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N450UR · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the left tailwheel control cable spring resulting in the positioning of the tailwheel in a right turn condition.
- [NTSB MIA00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA238.md): Cessna 152 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N93589 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…
- [NTSB LAX00LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA301.md): Follmer Q200 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N8427 · Destroyed
  > The failure and separation of one wooden propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Deerpark, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N9136U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual outlook during landing approach. A contributing factor was both pilot's failure to follow recommended traffic patterns.
- [NTSB DEN00LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA152.md): Rosenbarger Lancair IV · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N494R · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA263.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N8126V · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained during initial climb resulting in a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the pilot operating over the airplane's certified maximum gross weight, and the pilot…
- [NTSB ATL00FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA081.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lumber City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N801MW · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures and descended below approach minimums and collided with trees. A factor was low clouds.
- [NTSB ANC00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA100.md): Piper PA-18 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N82962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA165.md): Ladd Nieuport 11 · White Pine, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff after becoming airborne. Contributing factors were his lack of overall recent flight experience and the stall.
- [NTSB NYC00LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA228.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N2968Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA227.md): Cessna T337E · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N86485 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting from his improper go-around procedures following a rear engine failure. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in the rear engine failure.
- [NTSB LAX00LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA298.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N16411 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway during approach for landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate and improper preflight planning and in-flight decision.
- [NTSB LAX00FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA300.md): Beech K35 · Newberry Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N878R · Destroyed
  > The crankshaft's fatigue failure at the site of an electrical arc mark stress riser, during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, improper decision, and maintenance.
- [NTSB IAD00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA075.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N189T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB FTW00LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA232.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N73184 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA231.md): Cessna T210L · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N59287 · Substantial damage
  > the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA230.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N33783 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA229.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N1282H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA026.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N55SU · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate structural materials (American manufactured verses original Russian materials) used during a major repair.
- [NTSB CHI00MA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00MA256.md): North American NA-265-80 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N85DW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, the pilot's failure to turn on the continuous ignition in turbulence, and the pilot's failure to follow the procedures for an airstart. Factors included the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA257.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N3103B · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA00LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA161.md): Stinson 108-3 · Thompson Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N573C · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare which lead to a hard landing and subsequent main gear collapse as a result of the overload.
- [NTSB SEA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA158.md): Maule M-5-235 · Paulina, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N6269M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep…
- [NTSB NYC00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA270.md): Beech A36 · Sloatsburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N100XH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX00GA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA297.md): Bell 412 · Cold Springs, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N174EH · Destroyed
  > failure of the compressor turbine disc due to cyclic fatigue brought about by repeated operation near or above the engines' temperature/power limits by company personnel over an extended period of time. Factors in the accident were: 1) the high density…
- [NTSB IAD00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA074.md): Unknown Bensen Gyrocopter · Macedon, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience and familiarity with the gyrocopter.
- [NTSB DEN00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA151.md): Cessna 310D · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N6981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and lower the landing gear prior to landing. Factors were diverted attention and aural perception.
- [NTSB DEN00FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kamas, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N734UD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance.
- [NTSB NYC00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA230.md): Redsell Windrose · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · CGELQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. Factors in this accident were the strong crosswinds, and thermals, which existed during the flight.
- [NTSB NYC00FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA226.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N8874B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind, and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were a high gross weight, a high density altitude, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC00FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA225.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Cherry Valley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N9570L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the dark night, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB MIA00WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA236.md): Beech B200 · Spanish Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2000 · N3199A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA296.md): Cessna 150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N6500T · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Newell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N9648S · Substantial damage
  > A hidden depression in the ground that resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the forced landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX00LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA294.md): Dickenson Avid Magnum · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N213H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX00LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA293.md): Barclay/Vincent Murphy SR 2500 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N24VW · Destroyed
  > Adjustment by other maintenance personnel of the idle speed stop screw. The idle speed stop screw was backed off from the throttle shaft arm, not allowing the butterfly valve to operate properly, which resulted in the butterfly valve remaining closed during a…
- [NTSB IAD00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA073.md): Aviat A-1 · Kidron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N79PS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and proper visual lookout that resulted in collision with wires.
- [NTSB FTW00IA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00IA228.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · San Angelo, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N16718 · No damage
  > the improper installation of the right elevator trim control wheel by company mechanics, which resulted in an elevator trim malfunction.
- [NTSB DEN00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA150.md): Aerostar S-66A · Edwards, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N5268L · Substantial damage
  > Lack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines.
- [NTSB CHI00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA254.md): Cessna 208B · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1116Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA253.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Coopersville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N2545N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the blocked carburetor. Factors relating to the accident were the foreign object (tab), the improper maintenance performed on the carburetor, and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ATL00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA079.md): Cessna 172H · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1749F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted.

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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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