# NTSB investigations, 2022

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 GAA23WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA050.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Galvarino, Chile · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 31, 2022 · EC-LHJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA048.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prijedori, Bosnia & Herzegovina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 31, 2022 · E-PDH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA109.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2022 · N264NN · Minor damage
  > The ramp agent’s cognitive impairment, which resulted in her (1) inconsistent behavior with trained procedures and pre landing briefings, (2) presence on the left side of the airplane while the left engine was still operating, and (3) subsequent ingestion…
- [NTSB ERA23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA100.md): Foutz Robert V Cozy Mark IV · Dublin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2022 · N121 · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin during an attempted engine restart while taxiing.
- [NTSB ENG23WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA013.md): Bombardier CL600 · Venado, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2022 · XB-SGV · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA047.md): Cessna 750 · Rionegro, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Dec 29, 2022 · N156VP · No damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA097.md): Piper PA24 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2022 · N9026P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA071.md): Bell 407 · Galliano, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 2022 · N595RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing skid pivoting about a helideck perimeter light during takeoff and a dynamic rollover. Additionally, the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA081.md): Embraer Executive EMB-505 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2022 · N16DF · Substantial damage
  > A runway overrun due to the pilot’s failure to stop the airplane as a result of diminished braking action due to a water contaminated runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR23LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA078.md): Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2022 · N835GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply anti-torque pedal input in a sufficient, timely, and sustained manner while attempting to arrest a turn during a hover-taxi, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the severity of the occupants’ injuries…
- [NTSB GAA23WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA084.md): Socata TB21 · Saint-Pons, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 28, 2022 · N229GC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA098.md): Cessna 182P · Ethel, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2022 · N8217M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA23WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA097.md): Cessna 310F · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2022 · N541DW
- [NTSB DCA23WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA102.md): Boeing 737 · Dunavecse, Hungary · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2022 · EI-DCZ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2022 · N282TX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.
- [NTSB WPR23LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA076.md): Cessna 210N · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N210CU · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brake system O-rings on the left landing gear trunnion, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to drain from the left brake system, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR23LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA075.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N749PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA23WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA076.md): Banus Mark Glasair Super II FT · Wedderburn, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2022 · N600 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA095.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N2895Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA094.md): Cessna 177 · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N177D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the…
- [NTSB ERA23LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA093.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N1867H · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG23WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Mogadishu, Somalia · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2022 · C5-MAB · Minor damage
- [NTSB ENG23WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA006.md): Boeing 737 · Mogadishu, Somalia · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2022 · ET-APL · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA161.md): Boeing 737 · Bremen, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2022 · EI-HEY · No damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA070.md): Taylorcraft BF · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N26625 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA069.md): Cessna 150J · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N51115 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA077.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2022 · N65Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA051.md): Cessna 210N · Bulman, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 25, 2022 · VH-TFT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG23WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA008.md): Airbus A320 · Guadalajara, Mexico · Incident · Class 3 · Foreign · Dec 24, 2022 · XA-VIO · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA107.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 24, 2022 · N456FX · No damage
  > An unanticipated encounter with convective induced turbulence from developing cumulus clouds below the flight path, which produced strong updrafts and downdrafts.
- [NTSB WPR23FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA073.md): Cessna 150A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA112.md): Beecraft 200GT · Akureyri, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2022 · TF-MYB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA046.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Brasnorte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2022 · PP-IRC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA045.md): Bell 412EP · Ocean, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2022 · XA-BNA
- [NTSB CEN23LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA068.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2022 · N321GD · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Auburn Hills, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2022 · N8768U · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.
- [NTSB GAA23WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA094.md): Mooney M20R · Vélez-Málaga, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2022 · N78VE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG23WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA011.md): Cessna 525C · Geneva, Switzerland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2022 · M-KNOX
- [NTSB CEN23LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA091.md): Cessna 150G · Pocahantas, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2022 · N2930J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's encounter with adverse weather conditions which led to structural icing that affected flight characteristics…
- [NTSB WPR23LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA085.md): Auto-Gyro Cavalon · Benson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2022 · N518DT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA23LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA172.md): Boeing 777 · Kahului, HI · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2022 · N212UA · No damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to manage the airplane’s vertical flightpath, airspeed, and pitch attitude following a miscommunication about the captain’s desired flap setting during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN23LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA066.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2022 · N8137P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA071.md): Piper PA28 · San Manual, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2022 · N4144P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which, resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA070.md): Vans RV6 · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2022 · N78HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.
- [NTSB DCA23WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA097.md): Boeing 737-824 · Chiacam, Guatemala · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2022 · N87531 · No damage
- [NTSB DCA23LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA096.md): Airbus A330-243 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2022 · N393HA · Minor damage
  > The flight crew’s decision to fly over an observed storm cell instead of deviating around it despite sufficient meteorological information indicating the potential for severe convective activity.
- [NTSB WPR23LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA074.md): Royse Ralph L Glasair · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2022 · N9YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA074.md): Thrush S2R · Gunung Mas Regency, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 17, 2022 · PK-PND · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA091.md): Cessna R172K · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2022 · N5405V · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing that fractured the nose landing gear assembly, resulting in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA100.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N29447 · Substantial damage
  > The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2022&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") = 2022
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?year=2022

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