# NTSB investigations: Cabin safety event

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR13CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA016.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N625SW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA498.md): Embraer ERJ 170-200 LR · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2012 · N134HQ · No damage
  > The passenger’s failure to adhere to flight and cabin crewmembers’ instructions to remain seated in anticipation of adverse weather and turbulence along the airplane’s flight path.
- [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378.md): Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe…
- [NTSB CEN12LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA368.md): Mooney M20F · Hooker, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N6455Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB DCA12FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12FA069.md): Airbus A319-112 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N951FR · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convectively induced turbulence developing upwards into the flight path, which was not detected on weather radar as configured by the crew. Contributing to the delay in emergency medical personnel notification was the incomplete…
- [NTSB ERA12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA328.md): Ultramagic N425 · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N990BR · No damage
  > The balloon passenger's failure to maintain her grip during landing, which resulted in a fall and injury to another passenger.
- [NTSB CEN12LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA248.md): Aerostar International Raven S49A · Janesville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N70451 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.
- [NTSB DCA12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA045.md): Boeing 767 · Angers, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2012 · N829MH · No damage
  > the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's luggage strap that was protruding into the isle.
- [NTSB CEN12LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA146.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2012 · N2677A · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s interference with the flight controls during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA071.md): Juve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N274 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB ERA12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA044.md): Boeing 767-2B7 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2011 · N253AY · No damage
  > The passenger's lack of compliance with the illuminated seatbelt sign, which resulted in her injury during a turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB WPR12CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA014.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N999VS · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy during takeoff, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's recommended…
- [NTSB CEN12CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA024.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N415WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA005.md): Campbell John Mustang II · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2011 · N287BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA003.md): Sadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N2417T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.
- [NTSB DCA11WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA096.md): Boeing 737 · Stockholm, Sweden · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2011 · EI-DHG · No damage
  > The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on July 11, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SHK investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB ERA11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA266.md): Airbus A330-323 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2011 · N807NW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's inadvertent fall, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA303.md): Bell 206 · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N887T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control during taxi operations, which induced a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA284.md): Piper PA38 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N107WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DCA11CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA036.md): Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N957UW · No damage
  > Improper latching of the aft galley cart prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA152.md): Airbus A320-232 · North Fayston, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2011 · N706JB · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with turbulence during the approach, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB CEN11CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA170.md): Cessna 182 · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N7199E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing due to his improper seat position.
- [NTSB CEN11LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA092.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Madison, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2010 · N678AE · No damage
  > The passenger's decision to deplane without assistance despite having a preexisting condition that limited her mobility.
- [NTSB ERA10WA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA489.md): Piper PA-31-350 · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2010 · N84859 · Substantial damage
  > On September 19, 2010, at 1440 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA31-350, N84859, registered to Spirit Air Inc, and operated by Pioneer Air Services was on initial climb out when the lower half of the main cabin door came open. The pilot reversed his course and…
- [NTSB CEN10IA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA438.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N317RL · Minor damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA427.md): Cessna 180 · Davant, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N7812K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA422.md): Aero Commander S2R · McCook, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N51AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA359.md): Piper PA28R · McGregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2010 · N4627J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the airplane's lack of shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB CEN10CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA341.md): Cessna R182RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2010 · N9849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with an erroneous airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB CEN10CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA258.md): Calcote Clarence E Glasair RG · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N236CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA257.md): Aerostar International S57A · Hilliard, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N9002Z · No damage
  > The passenger’s inadequate brace for the balloon landing, resulting in injury.
- [NTSB CEN10LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA245.md): Gross Cozy · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N144TJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA220.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N461AA · No damage
  > The flight attendant's loss of balance resulting in a fall and a broken wrist.
- [NTSB CEN10CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA196.md): Cessna 150 · Waterproof, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N66262 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA159.md): Cessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N4974F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA041.md): Boeing 717-200 · Pleasant Grove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2009 · N935AT · No damage
  > The captain's excessive maneuver in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) alert, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate TCAS training and guidance.
- [NTSB CEN10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA015.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4014J · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select an adequate landing area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA488.md): Boeing 717-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N994AT · No damage
  > The flight crew's encounter with convective turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator's dispatch department to provide the flightcrew with current adverse weather information along the planned route of flight. Also contributing…
- [NTSB CEN09LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA525.md): Cessna 182 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N2364G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot and ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CEN09IA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA606.md): Saab 340B · Traverse City, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N452XJ · No damage
  > The flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.
- [NTSB CEN09FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA430.md): Beech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N4334W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA358.md): Aerostar International RX-9 · Marathon City, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N9116M · Minor damage
  > A hard landing as a result of unexpected high winds and gusts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA328.md): National Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N31802 · No damage
  > The passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA038.md): Cessna TU206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N629SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident were conditions conducive to structural icing/frost.
- [NTSB CEN09LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA256.md): Boeing 737-724 · McAllen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N27722 · No damage
  > The injured passenger's failure to comply with the requirement to remain seated with a fastened seatbelt.
- [NTSB ANC09IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09IA015.md): Boeing 737-4Q8 · Sitka, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N771AS · No damage
  > The placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB ERA09CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA082.md): Cessna 208 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N9639F · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the reserve parachute, resulting in the skydiver being prematurely pulled from the airplane and striking the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CHI08IA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA182.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-81 · St. Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N804ME · Minor damage
  > The inadvertent partial inflation of the evacuation slide within the tailcone during takeoff and subsequent binding of the elevator control cables. The partial inflation resulted from the tailcone evacuation slide cover failing to be secured to the floor…
- [NTSB DFW08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA097.md): Raytheon B200 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N300FL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '110' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/110/sequence?page=3

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