# NTSB investigations, 2013, AR

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 CEN14FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA035.md): Beech C90 · Springdale, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N269JG · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal were the pilot’s reliance on the fuel totalizer rather than the fuel quantity gauges to determine the fuel on board and his improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA014.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N888TP · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane after entering these conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA030.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Hector, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5605V · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to crankshaft fatigue cracking for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN13CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA549.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N667J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a blast fence.
- [NTSB CEN13LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA568.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N9119B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bearing in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA504.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA486.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N36538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA454.md): Cessna 140 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N2745N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Coy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N2239B · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.
- [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN13LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA381.md): Beech C23 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N3KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to monitor and manage fuel consumption during cruise flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA384.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N455JM · Substantial damage
  > The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13IA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA387.md): Martin Charles A Zenith Stol CH 750 · Paragould, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N699TX · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the propeller flange, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB CEN13LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA359.md): Bell 206 - L4 · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N467AE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA342.md): Cessna 150K · Morrilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2013 · N6412G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate training and oversight of the student pilot, which resulted in the noncertificated student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA267.md): Beech 58 · Mena, AR · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N44GC · Minor damage
  > A partial loss of power on both engines during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and a test run of both engines revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA237.md): Alon A2 · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2013 · N6369V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment.
- [NTSB CEN13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA229.md): Beech N35 · Warren, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9414Y · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft due to oversized crankcase saddle bores, which resulted from maintenance personnel improperly resizing the saddle bores during engine maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN13LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA198.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2013 · N71DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control due to a sudden turbulence encounter while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was ice buildup on the wings’ leading edges.
- [NTSB CEN13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA191.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N6902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN13LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA168.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2013 · N198LA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the left aileron's push-pull rod and hardware. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to apply proper torque to the self-locking nuts.

## 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") = 2013
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AR&year=2013

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