NTSB investigations, 2018

25 cases where the sequence of events included Fire/smoke (post-impact).

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2018 per year, 2008–2026: 354 cases
200843
200935
201012
201115
201217
201319
201421
201532
201624
201721
201825
201917
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20215
202217
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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\") = 2018
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '170' 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"

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NTSB ERA19LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBRM Aero Bristell S-LSA · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot did not recover.Dec 22, 2018 · N587BL · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA060Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation.Dec 1, 2018 · N79HP · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Marion, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left…Nov 29, 2018 · N7751Y · DestroyedNTSB ANC19LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Whittier, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Sebring, FLThe pilot's improper decision to operate the gyroplane in an unairworthy condition, which resulted in the cyclic pitch control disconnecting in flight. Contributing was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter utilizing the published…Oct 30, 2018 · N198LT · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 · Odanah, WIThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for undetermined reasons.Oct 29, 2018 · N910S · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA387Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Oscoda, MIThe pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude during the nonprecision instrument approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 25, 2018 · N241CK · DestroyedNTSB WPR18FA266Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Island Pond, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 25, 2018 · N6936B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Minneapolis, MNThe fire during approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during approach for a precautionary landing.Aug 23, 2018 · N215SF · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA512Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed while flying in a canyon in gusting wind conditions.Aug 18, 2018 · N8052G · DestroyedNTSB WPR18LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Basin City, WAThe pilot's improper execution of a slowing and turning maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery.Aug 7, 2018 · N607RA · DestroyedNTSB ANC18FA055Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center…Jul 19, 2018 · N9878R · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47J · Franklin, INA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 15, 2018 · N8568F · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrawford RV-7 · Alexander City, ALA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 24, 2018 · N19MM · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for…Jun 24, 2018 · N3896P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Uvalde, TXThe loose oil filter, which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power in flight.Jun 7, 2018 · N3291X · DestroyedNTSB ERA18FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the departure climb in instrument meteorological conditions.May 22, 2018 · N6177W · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Barre Plains, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.Apr 26, 2018 · N87266 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHeard Alan E Mosquito XE · Albion, NYThe pilot's inadvertent, improper configuration of the engine fuel system, which resulted in an excessively lean air-to-fuel ratio and resulted in a loss of engine power; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain main rotor rpm following the loss of…Apr 24, 2018 · N911CY · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Williamsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain an updated weather briefing before the flight and his subsequent loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions during a diversion to an alternate airport after…Apr 19, 2018 · N451TD · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Apr 9, 2018 · N4133V · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31P · Laredo, TXAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power.Mar 8, 2018 · N82605 · DestroyedNTSB WPR18MA087Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain during an approach to land in gusting, tailwind conditions in an area of potential downdrafts and turbulence.Feb 11, 2018 · N155GC · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA072Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Farmington, PAA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth.Jan 29, 2018 · N34VF · Substantial damage