# NTSB investigations, 2013

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 WPR14CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA083.md): Cessna 195A · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2013 · N369JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN14WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA208.md): Cessna 525A · Honiley, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 2013 · N380CR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR14WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA085.md): Bell 206 · Berastagi, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2013 · PK-DAL · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2013, at about 1030 local time, a Bell 206 helicopter, registration PK-DAL, crashed shortly after takeoff from a hospital near Berastagi, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there was one fatality and two serious injuries…
- [NTSB CEN14CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA096.md): Cessna 172K · Concordia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2013 · N1176M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his decision to turn off of the runway during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an earth berm.
- [NTSB WPR14LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA080.md): Cessna 172N · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2013 · N4936D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA097.md): Cameron Balloons US A-400 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2013 · N65298 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during a descent that resulted in an inadvertent collision with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA082.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Roberts, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2013 · N924JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain during taxi, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA095.md): Cessna 182N · Paradis, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2013 · N491CC · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA14CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA080.md): Schweizer 269C · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2013 · N2056J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of control
- [NTSB CEN14LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA094.md): Cessna 150L · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2013 · N6905G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA079.md): Stinson 108 1 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N8848K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA078.md): Cessna 172K · Fresno, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N251JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on approach, which subsequently led to a loss of airplane control. Also causal was the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane at night with a diagnosed medical condition that degraded…
- [NTSB ERA14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA082.md): Cessna 182H · Littleton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N1833X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA077.md): Piper PA-30 · Biglerville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2013 · N8372Y · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation after inadvertently encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night and his subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA077.md): Cessna T182T · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2013 · N3531F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.
- [NTSB WPR14CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA076.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Laural, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N41WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in the collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction when the door popped open.
- [NTSB WPR14CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA075.md): Cessna 152 · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N5533B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach for landing that resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA14CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA078.md): Cessna 172S · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N17223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA013.md): Piper PA 20 · Platinum, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N7069K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA074.md): Cessna 172M · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2013 · N80238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ENG14IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA005.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · St. Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2013 · N360SW · Minor damage
  > The initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of two mallard ducks that caused one or more fan blades to fracture, striking the fan shroud, as well as other passing fan blades, producing various sized blades fragments that created a…
- [NTSB WPR14CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA073.md): Cessna A185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2013 · N185CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB DCA14WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA023.md): Boeing 747 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 2013 · G-BNLL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA076.md): Cessna 210N · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2013 · N5307A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was a likely loss of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident engine examination.
- [NTSB CEN14WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R 44 · Bordeaux, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2013 · F-GPJG · Destroyed
  > On December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual…
- [NTSB CEN14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA092.md): Cessna 210E · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2013 · N2382F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA14WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA025.md): Boeing 777 - 212 · Changi, Singapore · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2013 · 9V-SRP
  > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 that occurred on December 19, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA071.md): Piper PA 32-301 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N8169C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA14FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA075.md): Beech A36TC · Chatlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N3705Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to position the fuel selector handle in a fuel tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injuries was the separation of his shoulder harness due to overload in an…
- [NTSB ERA14FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA074.md): Raytheon G36 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N89SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his failure to use the available shoulder harness.
- [NTSB ERA14FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA073.md): Raytheon 390 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N50PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane in the traffic pattern at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of illicit drugs.
- [NTSB DCA14WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA024.md): Boeing 767 · Arusha, Tanzania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2013 · ET-AQW · No damage
- [NTSB ERA14LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA072.md): Cessna 182T · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · N963CP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.
- [NTSB CEN14LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA091.md): Quicksilver Unknown · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA089.md): Cessna 305C (0 1E) · Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · N83CN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s and pilot’s decision to continue flight after experiencing…
- [NTSB ERA14WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA079.md): Cessna 172A · Teresina Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2013 · PT-CNL · Destroyed
  > On December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers…
- [NTSB CEN14LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA087.md): Maarten H Versteeg Zenith 601XL(B) · Leakey, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2013 · N581SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the canopy opened on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy latch before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA072.md): Hughes 369E · Lake Ross, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2013 · ZK-HNA · Destroyed
  > On December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations…
- [NTSB WPR14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA070.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N53893 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.
- [NTSB ANC14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N20109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR14CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA069.md): Cessna 150F · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2013 · N7015F · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper in-flight fuel planning lead to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA081.md): Cessna 172N · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2013 · N2854E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA088.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2013 · N66CS · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA068.md): Cessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N687MA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades.
- [NTSB CEN14FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA084.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Collbran, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N8037P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA086.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2013 · N5386Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN14IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14IA085.md): Beech E90 · Eau Claire, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2013 · N60BA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the copilot’s windshield inner layer due to a peel chip that developed as a result of mechanical and thermal expansion stresses.
- [NTSB CEN14LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA081.md): Rockwell International 112 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2013 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement.
- [NTSB WPR14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA065.md): Aviat S 2C · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2013 · N44HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in impact with a runway identifier sign, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to take the controls and initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR14LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA062.md): Hiller UH 12E · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2013 · N36MV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torsional drive coupling, which resulted in a loss of drive to the main rotor system during low-altitude flight.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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