# NTSB investigations, RI

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 ERA26LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA336.md): Piper PA-32-300 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2026 · N4056W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to bring the airplane to a stop on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA298.md): Peckham Lloyd Zodiac CH-650B · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 10, 2026 · N125LP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA192.md): Cessna 172N · Westerly, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 18, 2026 · N733CP · Substantial damage
  > On May 18, 2026, about 1205 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N733CP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Westerly, Rhode Island. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB DCA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA185.md): Boeing 737-8 · Providence, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2026 · N8787K · No damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with turbulence during descent resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ERA26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA151.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2026 · N7081H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure that the throttle cable was properly secured to the carburetor, which resulted an inflight separation of the throttle cable and the pilots’ inability to control the engine.
- [NTSB ERA26LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA009.md): Cessna 182H · Smithfield, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N1998X · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.
- [NTSB ERA25FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA280.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 30, 2025 · N961DA · Substantial damage
  > On July 30, 2025, about 1210 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N961DA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Block Island, Rhode Island. The pilot sustained serious injuries, one passenger received minor injuries, and one…
- [NTSB ERA24LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA343.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · North Kingstown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2024 · N55YA · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane and his decision to land in a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA171.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · South Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2024 · N331EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA24LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA164.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Kingstown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N7538P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during final approach due to the pilot’s failure to recognize that the environmental conditions were susceptible to carburetor icing and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA22LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA306.md): Piper PA-24 · New Shoreham, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2022 · N7883P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA371.md): Mooney M20K · New Shoreham, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N110CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to reject the takeoff at an excessive speed, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lock the door as required by the placarded door closing procedures.
- [NTSB ERA20LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA325.md): Ercoupe F 1 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N3000G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA264.md): Mooney M20J · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2020 · N58066 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN19LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA213.md): Ercoupe 415 · Smithfield, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N415WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat on approach in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing to a pond.
- [NTSB GAA18CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA021.md): Piper PA32R · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N1054S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA577.md): Flight Design Ctls · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N547CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA040.md): Cessna 177 · Hopkinton, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N30703 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA014.md): Cessna 525 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2016 · N518AR · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and obtain an appropriate touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA16LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA244.md): Cessna 305 · Narragansett, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N5291G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB ERA16CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA218.md): Piper PA32 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N44255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane’s subsequent collision with obstacles during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA16LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA217.md): Beech P35 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N112MB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB GAA16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA126.md): Piper PA31 · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N102WM · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.
- [NTSB GAA15CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA045.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N684CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA153.md): Cessna 172P · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N65645 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA438.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N2149F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA12LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA474.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2012 · N7313Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident salt water-damaged state of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA12IA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA459.md): Socata TB10 · Pawtucket, RI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N189TB · No damage
  > The in-flight separation of the propeller blade tip due to a fatigue fracture.
- [NTSB ERA12CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA025.md): Cessna 177RG · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N177MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.
- [NTSB ERA10CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA303.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N47661 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA380.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N4898Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA060.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N2316P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA299.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cumberland, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N5529J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management practices, which resulted in fuel starvation and a complete power loss. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misdiagnosis of the situation, and his cessation of trouble-shooting to positively identify and correct…
- [NTSB NYC08CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA268.md): Cessna 182L · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N42366 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system.
- [NTSB MIA08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA159.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N56064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude while maneuvering to land during an emergency descent. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA08CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA146.md): Firefly 7-15 · Jamestown, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N2131Y · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N9888K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.
- [NTSB NYC08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA207.md): Beech A36 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N27199 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controllers failure to notify either pilot of the potential conflict.
- [NTSB NYC08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA179.md): Cessna T182T · Newport, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N65433 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.
- [NTSB DCA08FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08FA018.md): Bombardier CL600-2B19 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N470ZW · Substantial damage
  > the captain’s attempt to salvage the landing from an instrument approach which exceeded stabilized approach criteria, resulting in a high sink rate, likely stall, and hard landing which exceeded the structural limitations of the airplane. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ATL07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA124.md): Cessna C172R · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N2459Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI07CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA258.md): Aeronca 7AC · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N65HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing which resulted in the overload failure of the right main landing gear. The overload failure of the right main landing gear was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA109.md): Cessna 172P · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N51250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA050.md): Cessna 152 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N68469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a construction vehicle. A factor in this accident was the location of the construction vehicle, which was parked on the ramp, adjacent to the parking area.
- [NTSB NYC06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA201.md): Beech B100 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N75AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.
- [NTSB NYC06FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA169.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N5012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight decision making and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during departure. Contributing, were low ceilings, rain, and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA053.md): Beech E-55 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N72BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA038.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2004 · N402A · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with the airplane during push-back. A factor was the icy ramp area.
- [NTSB NYC05LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA012.md): Douglas Adventure Air Ampib · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N469PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC04CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA129.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Greene, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N7132L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision to depart with the flaps set to 10 degrees, and his failure to obtain proper airspeed, which resulted in a collision with trees.

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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" = 'RI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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