# NTSB investigations, NC

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 ERA27LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA013.md): Hughes 269C · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 15, 2026 · N9655F
- [NTSB ERA27LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA007.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Limited investigation · Investigation open · Oct 7, 2026 · N31RF
- [NTSB ERA26LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA352.md): Hart Frank RV-8A · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N900PP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA345.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Asheville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 19, 2026 · N189WM · Substantial damage
  > On September 19, 2026, at 1045 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR-20, N189WM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ashville, North Carolina. The flight instructor and the student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR26LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA347.md): Bell 206B-III · Creswell, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2026 · N50141 · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2026, at 1018 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B-III, N50141, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Creswell, North Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was being operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA356.md): Cessna 172G · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 5, 2026 · N3966L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA323.md): Mooney M-20 · Stanfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2026 · N3706N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately manage the available fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA339.md): Cessna 680 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 6, 2026 · N96HE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA080.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pinetown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N8791E · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2026, about 1355 eastern daylight time, a Piper Aircraft PA-32-260 airplane, N8791E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pinetown, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The…
- [NTSB ERA26LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA281.md): Cessna 172N · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N3462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA274.md): Robinson R22 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 14, 2026 · N30CH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA256.md): Embraer Executive EMB-500 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 1, 2026 · N356N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA264.md): Cessna 172 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N7764G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA247.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…
- [NTSB ERA26LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA219.md): Rainbow Cheetah XLS · Knightdale, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 27, 2026 · N146RC · Substantial damage
  > On May 27, 2026, about 1420 eastern daylight time, a special light sport Rainbow Cheetah XLS airplane, N146RC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Knightdale, North Carolina. The flight instructor and student pilot were…
- [NTSB ERA26LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA213.md): Cessna 177RG · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N177BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA211.md): Patsch Thorp T-18 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 15, 2026 · N2KP · Substantial damage
  > On May 15, 2026, about 1853 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Thorp T-18, N2KP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hendersonville, North Carolina. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA26LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA191.md): Beech F33A · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N85WM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical power as a result of broken stator leads within the alternator, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to extend the airplane’s landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA169.md): Eric Vargosko SW-51 · Iron Station, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2026 · N551EV · Minor damage
  > On April 10, 2026, about 1732 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur built SW-51 airplane, N551EV, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an accident near Iron Station, North Carolina. The front seat pilot sustained minor injuries, and the…
- [NTSB CEN26LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA162.md): Lancair IV · Camden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 4, 2026 · N94PT · Substantial damage
  > On April 04, 2026, 1155 local, a Lancair IV, N94PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a forced landing on Scotland Road, Camden, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger on board sustained no injuries. The flight was conducted under Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA227.md): Cessna 172R · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2026 · N870CP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a rejected takeoff from a tailwind departure and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 8, 2026 · N98360 · Substantial damage
  > On March 8, 2026, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N98360, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indian Trail, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA138.md): Glasflugel Kestrel · Little Switzerland, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2026 · N9919 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of thermal lift during a glider flight, which resulted in a collision with trees during a landing approach to a diversionary airport.
- [NTSB ERA26LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N972WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA133.md): Morris Bradley D Zenith Stol CH-701 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N123XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA26LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA123.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2026 · N9624J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ENG26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG26LA018.md): Airbus A319 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Feb 11, 2026 · N9010R
- [NTSB ERA26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA081.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2025 · N506SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control following an aborted go-around attempt, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR26MA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26MA063.md): Cessna 550 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Preliminary report · Dec 18, 2025 · N257BW · Substantial damage
  > On December 18, 2025, at 1015 eastern standard time, a Cessna Citation 550, N257BW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Statesville, North Carolina. The pilot and 6 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA050.md): Cessna 401 · Eureka, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 18, 2025 · N6255Q · Substantial damage
  > On November 18, 2025, at 12:30 eastern standard time, a Cessna 401A, N6255Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Eureka, North Carolina. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA26LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA037.md): Beech 95-A55 · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2025 · N500CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB CEN26FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA022.md): Kitfox II · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 17, 2025 · N8610X · Destroyed
  > On October 17, 2025, about 1154 eastern daylight time, a Kitfox II airplane, N8610X was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA008.md): Champion 7ECA · East Rockingham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2025 · N63BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA352.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Franklin, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 18, 2025 · N218VB · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2025, at 1456 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T, N218VB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Franklin, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB ERA25LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA289.md): Jabiru Aircraft PTY J230-D · Oak Island, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2025 · N784J · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2025, about 1925 eastern daylight time, a Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd J-230-D, N784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oak Island, North Carolina. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA260.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Sanford, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 7, 2025 · N5656M · Substantial damage
  > On July 7, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T, N5656M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sanford, North Carolina. The private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA25FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA231.md): Pitts S2 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2025 · N79AV · Substantial damage
  > On June 20, 2025, at 0900 eastern daylight time, a Pitts Aerobatics S-2B, N79AV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broadway, North Carolina. The private pilot and the commercial pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA228.md): Beech 58 · Tabor City, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 14, 2025 · N82UC · Destroyed
  > On June 14, 2025, at 1245 eastern daylight time, a Beech 58 airplane, N82UC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Tabor City, North Carolina. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB CEN25FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA194.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Farmington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 3, 2025 · N40158 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2025, about 1145 eastern daylight time, a Universal Stinson 108 airplane, N40518 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Farmington, North Carolina. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and one passenger was seriously…
- [NTSB ERA25LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA198.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Sanford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2025 · N499BW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s re-use of worm drive clamps, which resulted in a separation of the turbocharger air discharge duct and a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA25LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA196.md): Chris Wallen/Michael Pliske Just Acft Highlander · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2025 · N788MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA188.md): Cessna 172RG · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2025 · N6386V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA25LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA183.md): Frank Lowell C Pietenpol · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N497AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go around in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA164.md): Cessna 172N · Hickory, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2025 · N79514 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA143.md): Raytheon A36 · Greenville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2025 · N566C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control shortly after climbing into instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation (somatogyral illusion).
- [NTSB ERA25LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA157.md): Beech E33 · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2025 · N7697N · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA126.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Hampstead, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 25, 2025 · N930NH · Substantial damage
  > On February 24, 2025, about 1945 eastern standard time, a Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH EC 135P2+, N930NH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hampstead, North Carolina. The pilot, flight paramedic, and flight nurse were seriously injured.…
- [NTSB ERA25LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA116.md): Mackey Property Holdings Sparker · Asheboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 11, 2025 · N769DM
  > On February 11, 2025, about 0635 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Sparker, N769DM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Asheboro, North Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA25LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA099.md): Socata TBM 700 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2025 · N417KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB ERA25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA087.md): Cessna 172K · Southport, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2024 · N7085G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=NC

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