# 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 WPR24LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA062.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Lake Havasu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2023 · N312PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was configured for a water landing during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from the airplanes operating procedures by previously pulling the landing gear circuit breakers,…
- [NTSB ERA24LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA076.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Walland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2023 · N571CJ · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the No. 8 bearing spanner nut, which resulted in the No. 8 bearing’s failure, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA24WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA077.md): Vans RV6 · Smaalandsfarvandet, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2023 · OY-RVA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA075.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 27, 2023 · N757TB · Substantial damage
  > Main rotor contact with the tail boom for unknown reasons, resulting in the separation of the tail boom.
- [NTSB CEN24FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA073.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Canton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 27, 2023 · N858RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the runway while landing at night, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR24LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA061.md): Glasair SH2 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2023 · N29TT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing due to an improperly constructed and maintained tailwheel locking assembly.
- [NTSB GAA24WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA059.md): Piper PA28 · Carmo da Cachoeira, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2023 · PT-DYV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA074.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ponca City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2023 · N510P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC24LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA009.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2023 · N21FY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA067.md): Bell 206B · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 24, 2023 · N111PM · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft due to a fatigue fracture of the forward-most flex plate in the forward KAflex coupling that resulted from a loose bolt attachment between the flex plate and the forward driveshaft coupling.…
- [NTSB WPR24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2023 · N43415 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign.
- [NTSB DCA24WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA060.md): Boeing 737 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 23, 2023 · VH-VOL · No damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA078.md): Cessna 210M · Gulfport, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2023 · N6PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC24LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA011.md): Cessna 172P · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2023 · N53725 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the…
- [NTSB WPR24LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA064.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2023 · N453DS · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the left magneto, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA060.md): Mooney M20J · Carlin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2023 · N2073K · Substantial damage
  > Improper spacing of the magneto’s breaker point contact assemblies, which led to a loss of engine ignition during cruise flight and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA24WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA058.md): Beech A45 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2023 · N334LS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA072.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Buford, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2023 · N23VS · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to significant thermal damage from postimpact fire.
- [NTSB DCA24WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA054.md): Boeing 787 · Birmingham, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2023 · G-TUIB · No damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA052.md): Boeing 737 · Billund, Denmark · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2023 · OY-JZN · No damage
- [NTSB ERA24FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA069.md): American Eurocopter AS350B2 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 20, 2023 · N606HD · Destroyed
  > The helicopter’s gradual descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ENG24WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA010.md): Airbus A321 · Kobenhavn, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2023 · SE-DMS · No damage
- [NTSB DCA24LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA330.md): Boeing 737-8 · Kenner, LA · Incident · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2023 · N8830Q · Minor damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to bird ingestion in the No. 1 (left) engine, which resulted in the activation of the load reduction device to prevent vibration. The load reduction device activation resulted in smoke and fumes entering the cockpit.
- [NTSB GAA24WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA060.md): Robinson R44 · Arthur's Pass, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 19, 2023 · ZK-HGX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA067.md): Boeing 737 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 19, 2023 · EI-STW · No damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA045.md): Boeing 737 · Quito, Ecuador · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 19, 2023 · HK-5434 · No damage
- [NTSB DCA24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA051.md): Boeing 737 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2023 · N8514F · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during climbout.
- [NTSB CEN24LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA072.md): Cessna 172M · Red Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2023 · N46056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice.
- [NTSB ERA24LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA070.md): Beech A24 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N52LV · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA068.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N875SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering a wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB ENG24WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA007.md): Grumman G21 · Bella Bella, Canada · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2023 · C-GDDJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA069.md): Aero Commander 100 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N4104X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA068.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Forney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N66RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA057.md): Cessna 172G · Independence, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N3992L · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.
- [NTSB DCA24WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA059.md): Boeing 737 · Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 17, 2023 · TN-AKC
- [NTSB CEN24LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA071.md): Cessna 172N · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N4501E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA056.md): Vans RV8 · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 16, 2023 · N6948L · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination from the pilot’s improper application of a sealant to the fuel tank, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA24LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA083.md): Rabe Richard Exec 162F · Tuscumbia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2023 · N60932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB GAA24WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA056.md): Cessna F150 · Budapest, Hungary · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 15, 2023 · HA-BHI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA085.md): Beech 58 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2023 · N303RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misidentification of a taxiway as the intended runway, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and trees.
- [NTSB ERA24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA066.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2023 · N907L · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 4 inner main bearing cap screw and connecting rod bolts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure were the low material strength of the inner main bearing cap screw and the increased loads on the…
- [NTSB CEN24FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA064.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Christoval, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 14, 2023 · N188PC · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot and a passenger departed on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight. After about 4.5 hours, while approaching the first planned fuel stop, the airplane was in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). According to air traffic…
- [NTSB CEN24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA063.md): Cessna T210 · Sapulpa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2023 · N6789R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto.
- [NTSB ERA24LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA064.md): Beech A36 · Sidney, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N6643H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.
- [NTSB CEN24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA066.md): Vans RV6 · Searcy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N113DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s reported failure to maintain control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA062.md): Cessna 340A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N7067W · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA060.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Anthony, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N8729P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in a loss of electrical power, and the pilot’s failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure during the initial landing approach, which led to a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ANC24LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA010.md): Cessna 172 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N172CN · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2023 · N733QJ · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.

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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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