NTSB investigations, 2017
21 cases where the defining event was Fire/smoke (non-impact).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 2017
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '150')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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") = 2017 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '150') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA18LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S76 · Islamorada, FLThe pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a…NTSB WPR18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Rio Oso, CAAn in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line.NTSB ERA18LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Presque Isle, METhe in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing.NTSB DCA18WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Oceanic, United KingdomThe AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on November 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB-UK's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB DCA18WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Adelaide, AustraliaThe government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on October 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…NTSB ERA17LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParks Richard A Starduster SA 100 · Southfields, NYA loose oil line that allowed oil to drip on the exhaust system, which resulted in smoke during cruise flight and a subsequent precautionary landing.NTSB ERA17CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Palatka, FLThe student pilot's overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire.NTSB WPR17IA198Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28F · Glendale, AZAn internal failure of the turbo-compressor, which resulted in oil leaking into the turbo-compressor’s exhaust.NTSB CEN17WA308Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Dunaujvaros, HungaryThe government of Hungary has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an American Champion 8GCBC airplane that occurred on August 04, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB DCA17WA158Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 777-236 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-236 airplane that occurred on July 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB DCA17WA161Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Newcastle, United KingdomThe UK AAIB has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing767 airplane that occurred on July 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the United Kingdom's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…NTSB DCA17LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · Denver, COThe fuel supply tube fitting pulling out of the left engine’s operability bleed valve (OBV) during the landing rollout, allowing fuel to leak and contact hot engine cases, which ignited a fire that caused thermal damage to the engine pylon. Contributing to…NTSB DCA17WA126Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Multan, PakistanThe government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on May 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ANC17LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Noatak, AKA fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.NTSB CEN17LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Nome, TXAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA17FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLavender Alan P Sonex · Methuen, MAThe pilot's failure to properly secure oil and fuel line fittings during maintenance, which resulted in an inflight engine fire, and his subsequent loss of control while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention…NTSB ERA17LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 · San Juan, PRThe flight instructor's incorrect manipulations of the twist grip throttle control during a practice autorotation, which resulted in an engine overspeed and subsequent fire.NTSB DCA17WA070Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThe Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on February 11, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB's investigation under…NTSB ENG17WA013Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBritish Aerospace Avro 146-RJ100 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Board (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an AVRO 146-RJ100 that occurred on February 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…NTSB DCA17WA067Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Edinburgh, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's…NTSB ERA17LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Georgetown, DEAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage to the airplane.