# Final 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 CEN22LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2022 · N6916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a descent that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA014.md): Bell 205A-1 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2022 · N502HQ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA012.md): Flight Design Ctls · Hana, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2022 · N992SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA080.md): Walter Tachiki Tachiki 750 Cruzer · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2022 · N145WT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed catalytic converter, which most likely resulted from the pilot’s failure to properly repair or replace it after it was likely damaged during a previous incident. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN22LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA105.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2022 · N646CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind that resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA100.md): Bell 407 · Houma, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 14, 2022 · N167RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s sudden loss of consciousness for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA088.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2022 · N203EX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to the separation of the brake pad from the brake assembly. Also causal was the improper maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in the use of a brake pad that was inappropriate for the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB WPR22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA079.md): 2021fx3 CCX-2000 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2022 · N917HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA22LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA109.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2022 · N879CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a shift of the No. 3 main journal bearing, which resulted in blocked oil ports that restricted oil to the engine’s internal components and a subsequent catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA22LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA107.md): Piper J3C · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2022 · N88509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA106.md): Charles C Menger JR Safari 400 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2022 · N32CM · Substantial damage
  > A reported stuck throttle for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and subsequent loss of control during hover.
- [NTSB ERA22LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA129.md): Lindstrand Balloons 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N377LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
- [NTSB ERA22LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Edisto Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N475RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft counterweight retaining ring and the No. 6 connecting rod.
- [NTSB ERA22FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA105.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC135 P2+ · Drexel Hill, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N531LN · Substantial damage
  > An inflight attitude upset for undetermined reasons that resulted in a rotor system overspeed, a reduction of power from both engines, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA099.md): Cessna 177B · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2022 · N1333C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA077.md): Piper PA-16 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2022 · N6863K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive left brake pedal application during landing roll, which resulted a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA076.md): Cessna 172H · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N8056L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to remove all water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the fuel caps, which allowed…
- [NTSB CEN22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA096.md): Beech 58 · Defiance, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N585CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while flying in night instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation and the flight crew’s inability to recover from an unusual airplane attitude.
- [NTSB ERA22LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA103.md): Cessna 150G · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2022 · N1308U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.
- [NTSB CEN22LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2022 · N3964L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA095.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Washington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2022 · N1961J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA101.md): Beech B19 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2022 · N24605 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor to attain the proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with a fence and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA097.md): Aviat A-1B · Matagorda Island, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2022 · N188DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA072.md): Cessna 120 · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2022 · N76646 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around as it encountered wake turbulence from a slow hover taxiing helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA092.md): Cessna 172L · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2022 · N4209Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing when the airplane encountered ice and snow on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA102.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2022 · N5844P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear to properly extend before landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA093.md): Zenith CH750 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2022 · N750DP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA074.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N58BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA099.md): Mooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N79396 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA094.md): Cessna 182C · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N8816T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR22LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Mojave, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N89084 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR22FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA073.md): Mooney M20C · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N6796N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight.
- [NTSB ERA22FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA098.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bronson, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N442VB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB DCA22LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA053.md): Airbus A330 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · TC-JOK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Turkish Airlines flightcrew’ s misperception of the distance to safely pass the stopped Republic Airways airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA071.md): Cessna 150C · Johnsondale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N7801Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA087.md): J&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N285SW · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while aggressively maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN22FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA086.md): Bell 206B · Livingston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ERA22LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N6295E · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA097.md): Cessna 207 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N1596U · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.
- [NTSB ERA22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA096.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N544SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in a helicopter that was not certified for instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA068.md): Gates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 28, 2021 · N880Z · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s decision to descend below the published MDA, cancel their IFR clearance to conduct an unauthorized circle-to-land approach to another runway while the airport was in nighttime IFR conditions, and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…
- [NTSB CEN22LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA085.md): Beech A100 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2021 · N93GT · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the propeller autofeather system after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in both propellers going into feather and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N3707H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.
- [NTSB CEN22FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA082.md): Cessna 172 · Hardy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N5798T · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB CEN22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA089.md): Lancair IV · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N994PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA088.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N64602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA015.md): Eurocopter France AS350B2 · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N752CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt flight control inputs to correct for dynamic rollover, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2021 · N6280F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA067.md): Vans RV6 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2021 · N6000Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.

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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
WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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