# NTSB investigations, SC

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 ERA26LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA359.md): Cessna 182P · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 30, 2026 · N1QP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA341.md): Weatherly 620 · Lynchburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 17, 2026 · N20003 · Substantial damage
  > On September 17, 2026, about 0720 eastern daylight time, a Weatherly Aviation Company Inc. 602B, N20003, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lynchburg, South Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB ERA26LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA295.md): Mooney M20E · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2026 · N9257V · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2026 at 802 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N9257V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Conway, South Carolina. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB CEN26FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA241.md): Beech 95-A55 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2026 · N7501S · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2026, at 0052 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Beech model 95-A55 airplane, N7501S, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, South Carolina. Both pilots received serious injuries. The accident flight was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA26LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA234.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2026 · N144CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA199.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2026 · N27CU · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA160.md): Mooney M20J · Union, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 17, 2026 · N1151H · Substantial damage
  > On April 17, 2026, about 1750 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N1151H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Union, South Carolina. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA157.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2026 · N778WT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with uneven terrain during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA26LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA155.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N2333R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA154.md): Beech V35 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2026 · N15VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA145.md): Rockwell International 114 · Whitmire, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 10, 2026 · N4832W · Substantial damage
  > On March 10, 2026, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Rockwell International 114 airplane, N4832W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Whitmire, South Carolina. The flight instructor received minor injuries. The pilot receiving…
- [NTSB ERA26LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA132.md): Cessna 172L · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2026 · N7864G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees on takeoff from a rural road.
- [NTSB ERA26FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA106.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N705CD · Substantial damage
  > On February 6, 2026, at 0921 eastern standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N705CD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lexington, South Carolina. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally…
- [NTSB ERA26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA104.md): Cessna 150L · Gantt, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2026 · N67WJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA26LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA097.md): Hughes 369 · North Augusta, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 22, 2026 · N105AC · Substantial damage
  > On January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA052.md): Toomey Long EZ · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 19, 2025 · N82MT · Substantial damage
  > On November 19, 2025, about 1630 eastern standard time, an experimental, amateur-built Long EZ, N82MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Beaufort, South Carolina. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB ERA26LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA022.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Williston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2025 · N43822 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA017.md): Tricks Trike Storm · Gaffney, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA336.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N231LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.
- [NTSB ERA25LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA337.md): Larocca Roch B Eracer MK II · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2025 · N382RB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator bolt during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA316.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 26, 2025 · N1684J · Substantial damage
  > On August 26, 2025, at 0831 eastern standard time, a Piper PA28-140, N1684J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seneca, South Carolina. The sole occupant, a student pilot, received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA25LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA298.md): Paschal JR Roy E Velocity XL RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2025 · N7778M · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB DCA25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA267.md): Boeing 787 · North Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · JA986A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA270.md): Piper PA46 · Sunset, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 17, 2025 · N460WW · Substantial damage
  > On July 17, 2025, about 1122 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-310P, N460WW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sunset, South Carolina. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA252.md): Cessna 150 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2025 · N150TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing on a short, down-sloping turf runway, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ERA25LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA374.md): Flying Cloud AL18 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2025 · N859SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA214.md): Jernigan Zenith 750 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 18, 2025 · N864AJ · Substantial damage
  > On May 18, 2025, about 1416 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Zenith 750, N864AJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Greenville, South Carolina. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA177.md): Beech A24 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 17, 2025 · N8060R · Substantial damage
  > On April 17, 2025, about 1540 eastern daylight time, a Beech A24 airplane, N8060R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU), Greenville, South Carolina. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The…
- [NTSB ERA25LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA162.md): Ruys Nicholas G RV-8 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2025 · N8EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA153.md): Piper PA-30 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2025 · N8339Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ overcorrection during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inability to correct the pilot’s actions because due to brakes only being installed on the…
- [NTSB ERA25LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA165.md): Cessna S550 · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2025 · N627HS · Substantial damage
  > On March 19, 2025, about 1445 eastern daylight time, a Cessna S550 airplane, N627HS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA25LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA136.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2025 · N744SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N84048 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborded crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA097.md): Jonathan C Eggers Challenger II · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2025 · N938SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA094.md): Beech 58 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2024 · N458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.
- [NTSB ERA25LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA051.md): James A Gray Just Aircraft Highlander · Fountain Inn, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2024 · N102XP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA393.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ravenel, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2024 · N153LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA24LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA388.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2024 · N7037G · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA337.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2024 · N5343C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.
- [NTSB ERA24LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA284.md): Corella Neil RV9A · Saluda, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2024 · N94NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in variable wind conditions, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA24LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA273.md): Construzioni Aeronautiche Tecn P2004 Bravo · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N60DF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA218.md): Mooney M20K · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2024 · N3777 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA193.md): Beech E-55 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N333HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA080.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wiggins, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2024 · N125MT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA044.md): Aero Commander 112 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2023 · N1143J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA021.md): Cessna 172 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N7607T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.
- [NTSB ERA23LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA387.md): John W Moll Vans RV-7 · Liberty, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2023 · N557JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA23LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA391.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Anderson, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2023 · N192HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.
- [NTSB ERA23LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA342.md): Beech C23 · Greer, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2023 · N9360S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the formation of carburetor ice, resulting in reduced climb capability. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during the emergency descent, which…
- [NTSB ERA23LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA336.md): Cessna 182P · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N22RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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

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