# NTSB investigations, 2021

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 WPR22LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Mojave, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N89084 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR22FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA073.md): Mooney M20C · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N6796N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight.
- [NTSB ERA22FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA098.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bronson, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N442VB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to spatial disorientation as a result of the noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight at night into an area of known reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB DCA22LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA053.md): Airbus A330 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · TC-JOK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Turkish Airlines flightcrew’ s misperception of the distance to safely pass the stopped Republic Airways airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA071.md): Cessna 150C · Johnsondale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N7801Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA087.md): J&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N285SW · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while aggressively maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN22FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA086.md): Bell 206B · Livingston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB GAA22WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA062.md): Cessna A188 · Yopal, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 29, 2021 · HK2014 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA061.md): Bell 412 · Quillen-Neuquen district, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 29, 2021 · LV-KAI · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N6295E · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA097.md): Cessna 207 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N1596U · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.
- [NTSB ERA22FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA096.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N544SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in a helicopter that was not certified for instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA068.md): Gates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 28, 2021 · N880Z · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s decision to descend below the published MDA, cancel their IFR clearance to conduct an unauthorized circle-to-land approach to another runway while the airport was in nighttime IFR conditions, and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…
- [NTSB CEN22LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA085.md): Beech A100 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2021 · N93GT · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the propeller autofeather system after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in both propellers going into feather and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA065.md): Cessna 172L · Koggala, Sri Lanka · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2021 · 4R-GAF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N3707H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.
- [NTSB CEN22FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA082.md): Cessna 172 · Hardy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N5798T · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB DCA22WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA203.md): Airbus A330 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 25, 2021 · C-GFAF · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA089.md): Lancair IV · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N994PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA088.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N64602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC22LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA015.md): Eurocopter France AS350B2 · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N752CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt flight control inputs to correct for dynamic rollover, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA056.md): Amateur Built D11 · South Mackay, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 24, 2021 · VH-WBL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Auburn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2021 · N6280F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA067.md): Vans RV6 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2021 · N6000Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB GAA22WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA073.md): Piper PA38 · Katukurunda, Sri Lanka · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2021 · 4R-ASJ · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA078.md): Hughes 369D · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N111AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire during approach.
- [NTSB GAA22WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA057.md): Learjet 35A · Cancun, Mexico · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2021 · XA-VDK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA054.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Auxerre, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2021 · N565CK · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA053.md): Piper PA34 · Newcastle, Ireland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 21, 2021 · G-OBUC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA092.md): Beech D55 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N44DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA084.md): Textron 525 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N287CB · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a flock of geese that resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN22FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA081.md): Cessna 208 · Fulshear, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N1116N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The limitations of the see-and-avoid concept as a method for self-separation of aircraft, which resulted in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of collision avoidance technology on both aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA066.md): Cameron Balloons U S A-315 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2021 · N317RR · No damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB DCA22WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA054.md): Boeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2021 · A6-EQI · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA180.md): Bell 206 · Santa Ana Mountain, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2021 · HK4511 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA063.md): Rockwell 114 · Redcliffe, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2021 · VH-WMM · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA055.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500 · Unteriberg, Switzerland · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2021 · HB-ZBM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA052.md): Piper 25-260 · Vereda Aparco, Ibague, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2021 · HK1405 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA22WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA083.md): Douglas DC9 · Diffa, Niger · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2021 · TT-ABC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA080.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 18, 2021 · N5677V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the instrument landing system (ILS) course guidance, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the presence of turbulence and low-level wind shear.
- [NTSB GAA22WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA051.md): Robinson R66 · Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Dec 17, 2021 · HI-982 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Auburndale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2021 · N1402C · Destroyed
  > A bird strike, which resulted in a loss of control while flying at low altitude over a lake.
- [NTSB WPR22LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA065.md): Piper PA-22 · Ivanhoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N3744P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA089.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N162AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a wake turbulence cautionary advisory.
- [NTSB CEN22LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N19VS · Substantial damage
  > The instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA076.md): Cessna 172 · Pallisa-KAGWARA, Uganda · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 15, 2021 · 5X-KYO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA050.md): Gulfstream GIV · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 15, 2021 · HI-1050 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC22LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA011.md): Larry Bingham LB-1 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2021 · N555LB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with snow.
- [NTSB ENG22WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA048.md): Embraer EMB500 · Santa Rosa, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2021 · PR-TDV · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2021&page=2

## 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") = 2021
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?year=2021

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