# NTSB investigations, 2018, AL

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA19FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA047.md): Bell OH 58C · Verbena, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N510CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low-level flight over a river, and his failure to see and avoid power lines, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with power lines and the water.
- [NTSB ERA19LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA031.md): Cessna 182 · Elba, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N20BK · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the pitot-static system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an airspeed indication error, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA19LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA017.md): Cessna 182 · Opelika, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N9398G · Substantial damage
  > The improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA503.md): Champion 8GCBC · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N88287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during a low-power setting approach in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA208.md): Champion 8GCBC · Foley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N424A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA18LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA195.md): Eagle DW1 · Ider, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2018 · N8805X · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder studs/through bolts and the fracture of the crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA188.md): Northwing 17 · Section, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N959RR · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA18LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA186.md): Piper PA34 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2018 · N294AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion to the left engine and a total loss of engine power during an attempted go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA18LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA182.md): Piper PA 25 · Flat Rock, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N6307Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear during takeoff due to a fatigue failure, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA18LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA177.md): Crawford RV-7 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N19MM · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA332.md): Waco YKS 7 · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2018 · N17473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA161.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Fort Morgan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N755KT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA144.md): Ryan Navion · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N4356K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane in the formation flight due to sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA18FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA146.md): Beech 35A33 · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N486T · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed…
- [NTSB WPR18LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA142.md): Kolb Firestar · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N9216E · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience and qualification.
- [NTSB GAA18CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA284.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N81FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N89904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine.
- [NTSB ERA18FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA118.md): Cessna R182 · Ashville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N3167C · Destroyed
  > Descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA18CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA178.md): Flightworks Capella XS FW2C80TD · Hartselle, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2018 · N654MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA18LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA073.md): Aero Commander 680 F · Lapine, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2018 · N900L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after a total loss of left engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's failure to properly flush the fuel…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AL&year=2018

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