# Final NTSB investigations, MN

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA211.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N15291 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA158.md): Cessna A185 · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN26LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA124.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2026 · N279SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ENG26LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG26LA011.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C11 · Hibbing, MN · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2025 · N707EV · No damage
  > The elevator control restriction was caused by the failure of an elevator autopilot servo control cable which failed due to cyclic fatigue. The slack in the cable wrapped around the servo mount in such a way that it interfered with the rotation of the servo…
- [NTSB CEN26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA038.md): Cessna R182 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N9054C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA393.md): Floyd G Halderman JR RV-6 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2025 · N851FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the faulty fuel selector valve which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the degraded operation of the fuel selector valve and the pilot’s poor decision to operate the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA400.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2025 · N14SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the airplane glide path which resulted in the inadvertent descent below the approach minimum descent altitude and the impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA375.md): Just Highlander · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N442DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA331.md): Elmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2025 · N383JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN25LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA298.md): Bell 47G · Assumption, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2025 · N102SH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-inducing unporting of the fuel.
- [NTSB CEN25LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA286.md): Weatherly 620B · Rushmore, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N2032J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during low-level maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA264.md): Alon A2 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N6557Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA258.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2025 · N237FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA246.md): Thorp T18 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2025 · N18CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA174.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2025 · N453MK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2025 · N202FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA171.md): Piper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2025 · N7951W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA083.md): Raytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2025 · N6NR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN25LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N4823F · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the landing gear system which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA046.md): Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Gilbert, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.
- [NTSB CEN25LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA041.md): Rotorway Exec 162 F · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · N280P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA048.md): Beech 58TC · International Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2024 · N583MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA008.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Inguadona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N212FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on the amphibious airplane before a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA376.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2024 · N2032M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA372.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2024 · N62VM · Substantial damage
  > The bird strike during cruise flight that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA360.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2024 · N2083D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN24LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA342.md): Piper PA-28R · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2024 · N4081S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine mount under normal operating loads due to the fracture of a vertical tube that was weakened by corrosion and fatigue of the internal surfaces.
- [NTSB CEN24LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA316.md): Cessna A185E · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2024 · N2248T · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CEN24LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA310.md): Beech E-55 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N744T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA273.md): Piper PA28 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N220CE · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA267.md): Covington Edward L SHA-GLASAIR · Saint James, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N3EC · Destroyed
  > An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA254.md): Vans RV8 · Atwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N312FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN24LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA242.md): Cessna 310R · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N5080J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine induction coupling during takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power and an uncommanded left yaw/roll due to asymmetrical thrust and increased drag, from which the pilot had insufficient altitude to recover…
- [NTSB CEN24LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA207.md): Cirrus SR20 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N275RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s flaps during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN24LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA381.md): Cessna 177B · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2024 · N177GW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Clearbrook, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N12805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA149.md): Van's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N245EM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN24LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA139.md): Aerostar International S53A · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2024 · N5236R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while landing in a field.
- [NTSB CEN24LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA138.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2024 · N788JN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA125.md): Globe GC-1B · Afton, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 2, 2024 · N2387B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA109.md): Javron PA-12 Replica · Inver Grove Heights, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2024 · N360WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the landing gear on his amphibious airplane before landing on water.
- [NTSB CEN24LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA087.md): Piper J3C · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2024 · N1401V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [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 CEN24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2023 · N92505 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with deer during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN24LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA050.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2023 · N8274H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA053.md): Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135T3 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N423NM · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds.
- [NTSB CEN24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA041.md): Piper J3C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA006.md): Gyro Technic GT-VX2 · Saint Peter, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N557LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a river valley.
- [NTSB CEN23LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA420.md): Cessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N6398G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
- [NTSB CEN23LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA398.md): Van's RV-12 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N321BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MN&status=final

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