# 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 WPR22LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA078.md): Hughes 369D · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N111AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire during approach.
- [NTSB ERA22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA092.md): Beech D55 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N44DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA084.md): Textron 525 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N287CB · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a flock of geese that resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN22FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA081.md): Cessna 208 · Fulshear, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N1116N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The limitations of the see-and-avoid concept as a method for self-separation of aircraft, which resulted in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of collision avoidance technology on both aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA066.md): Cameron Balloons U S A-315 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2021 · N317RR · No damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN22FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA080.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 18, 2021 · N5677V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.
- [NTSB ERA22LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2021 · N1402C · Destroyed
  > A bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.
- [NTSB WPR22LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA065.md): Piper PA-22 · Ivanhoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N3744P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA089.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N162AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a wake turbulence cautionary advisory.
- [NTSB CEN22LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N19VS · Substantial damage
  > The instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB ANC22LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA011.md): Larry Bingham LB-1 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2021 · N555LB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with snow.
- [NTSB CEN22LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N862YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper placement of the throttle during the initial practice power-on recovery autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA077.md): Hughes 269A · Crowley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N8827F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA073.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · LaPlace, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N150AS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly in instrument conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA091.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Manhattan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N920PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilots overapplication of flight controls during landing, which resulted in the rotor blades contacting the wire strike protection system and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA22LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA044.md): Airbus A320-251N · Paradise, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N307FR · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s failure to maintain proper pitch attitude during landing, likely caused by improper seat position.
- [NTSB CEN22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA079.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N1616K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA074.md): Mini-MAX 1600R Sport · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low-level flight and poor visual lookout which resulted in collision with a light pole on final approach and the pilot’s improper decision to operate an airplane under the influence of alcohol.
- [NTSB ERA22LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA087.md): Cessna 172S · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2021 · N215LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA072.md): American Legend AL18 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2021 · N1477D · Destroyed
  > An electrical fire for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA070.md): Cessna 310J · Inola, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 12, 2021 · N3187L · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA062.md): Beech K35 · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N654HR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA061.md): Moul Willis RV-3 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N9YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA108.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lake City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N910WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA086.md): Swearingen SA226 · Bedford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N54GP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to secure and feather the left engine and increase power on the right engine after a perceived loss of engine power in the left engine, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain just short of the runway. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN22FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA069.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N744Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adhere to the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA085.md): Beech V35 · Crab Orchard, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2021 · N5704V · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA060.md): Cessna P210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N152BT · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA076.md): Aviat A-1A · St. Jo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N111XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N7157W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA068.md): CHR International Safari 400 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N666JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial hover.
- [NTSB CEN22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA067.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N3865K · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA22FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA083.md): Cessna 182 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N5776B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N543AS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA064.md): Vans RV-4 · Walsenburg, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N456MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions…
- [NTSB WPR22LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA086.md): Cessna 310Q · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2021 · N310CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA22LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA082.md): Beech S35 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2021 · N80YD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication.
- [NTSB WPR22FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA055.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2021 · N64BR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb into clouds due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA056.md): Monte Clark Vans RV8 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2021 · N889WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR22FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA054.md): Beech V35 · Visalia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2021 · N7933M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA081.md): Globe GC-1B · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2021 · N7824S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in a takeoff attempt from a grass parking area instead of the runway and subsequent impact with a pole.
- [NTSB CEN22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA071.md): Vans RV8 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2021 · N421RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA058.md): Cessna 182L · Bonnerdale, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2021 · N182NS · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA059.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hachita, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N7116L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment during a low level operation, which resulted in collision with vegetation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA084.md): Cessna 172S · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N2100S · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the right-wing leading-edge spar.
- [NTSB CEN22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA066.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2021 · N3372A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of yaw control while on final approach, which resulted in the pilot performing an off-runway landing, and a subsequent nose over. The reason for the loss of yaw control could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA053.md): Russell W Dyer Vortex · Lakeport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N425RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined and the delayed remedial action to recover from the power pushover event.
- [NTSB CEN22LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA063.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N911PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply power during the recovery procedure for the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA059.md): Beech A36 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N8038Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the reason for which could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC22LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA009.md): Cessna 208 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N9602F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.

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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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