NTSB investigations
726 cases where the defining event was Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '330') ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '330') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA20CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28RT · Fort Myers, FLThe fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN20LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Woody Creek, COWater trapped in the static system, which resulted in incorrect airspeed display information and the pilot’s forced landing.NTSB ERA20LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity Elite RG · St. Petersburg, FLA failure of the propeller pitch change electric motor, which resulted in an improper setting for takeoff and a subsequent runway overrun. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the propeller system and the pilot’s failure to follow the…NTSB ANC20LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Fairbanks, AKThe improper installation of a hydraulic line at the right main landing gear (MLG) unlock actuator, which resulted in a total loss of system hydraulic pressure and failure of the landing gear to extend. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the…NTSB ERA20FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Newborn, GAThe pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.NTSB ERA20LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Concord, NCA malfunction of the left main landing gear brake during landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point and maintain an appropriate approach speed while landing on the wet turf runway.NTSB DCA20WA044Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Manchester, United KingdomThe AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on December 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB ERA20CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Venice, FLA stuck brake caliper, which overheated while the pilot was taxiing the airplane, caught fire, and subsequently destroyed the airplane.NTSB ENG20IA005Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAgusta A109 · Penobscot, MEFatigue fracture of the main rotor blade tip cap leading edge and subsequent partial separation of the tip cap, resulting in increased vibrations in the main rotor.NTSB ERA20LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker · Fort Myers, FLMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the nose landing gear assembly, which resulted in separation of the actuator arm and the failure of a nose landing gear to lock in place.NTSB CEN19TA333Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportLancair Lancair 320 · Bolivar, MOInadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a lack of adequate hydraulic fluid, malfunction of the landing gear extension system, and the landing gear collapse on landing.NTSB ERA19LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech K35 · St. Augustine, FLAn unintended brake application of the right main landing gear brake system during the landing rollout due to excessive play between the brake caliper anchor bolts and their bushings.NTSB CEN19LA313Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJackson Velocity · Mack, COA propeller overspeed due to failure of the electronic ignition timing ring attachment screws, and a runway overrun during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA19LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Tampa, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the landing gear due to the nose gear being positioned to the far right during retraction, which caused the nose gear to jam upon retraction.NTSB ERA19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chattanooga, TNThe improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.NTSB CEN19LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwearingen SA227 · El Paso, TXFailure of the left main landing gear to fully extend due to a lack of hydraulic fluid and during emergency extension procedures, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during landing and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with a sign.NTSB CEN19LA240Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Blair, NEThe failure of the lower actuator bearing support bracket, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, the loss of belt tension on the main rotor drive system, and the subsequent forced landing on sloped terrain.NTSB ANC19LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Talkeetna, AKA fracture of the right outboard landing gear bracket for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Danbury, TXA failed electrical relay, which provided an improper indication of a governor and clutch problem, which resulted in the pilot conducting a precautionary landing during which he failed to maintain sufficient main rotor speed.NTSB ENG19WA039Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAtr ATR42 · Manaus, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ATR 42-300 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA19WA162Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Singapore, SingaporeThe Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on June 5, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB WPR19WA156Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210 · Mount Isa, AustraliaOn May 26, 2019, at 0547 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T210M, registration VH-SUX, collided with terrain during a surveying flight near Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. The two crew were fatally injured, and the airplane sustained substantial…NTSB CEN19LA142Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA44 · Centralia, ILThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA19FA118Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHughes 369 · Talking Rock, GAA fatigue failure of the overrunning clutch subassembly due to abnormal bending loads due to cracks on the center engine mount, which resulted in an inflight loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter's low altitude and airspeed when the…NTSB CEN19LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Colby, KSThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in his distraction and his failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed.NTSB DCA19WA093Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Capetown, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on February 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA19WA127Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Frankfurt, GermanyThe AAIU of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All…NTSB CEN19LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Flint, MIThe failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subsequent gear-up landing.NTSB CEN19LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beaumont, KSThe right brake being locked during the landing roll on the turf runway for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ERA19LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Elba, ALA leak in the pitot-static system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an airspeed indication error, an aborted takeoff, and a subsequent runway overrun.NTSB CEN19WA019Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 510 · Lugano, SwitzerlandOn October 6, 2018, about 0945 Universal Coordinated Time, a Cessna Citation 510, OE-FID, experienced a tire failure during landing at the Lugano Airport (LSZA), Lugano, Switzerland. There were no injuries to the 2 crewmembers. The flight originated from the…NTSB CEN18LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18FA264Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 50 · Greenville, SCThe operator's decision to allow a flight in an airplane with known, unresolved maintenance discrepancies, and the flight crew's failure to properly configure the airplane in a way that would have allowed the emergency or parking brake systems to stop the…NTSB DCA18WA288Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Frankfurt, GermanyThe BFU of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on September 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU of Germany's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB DCA18WA306Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Belgrade, SerbiaThe CIAT of Serbia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAT of Serbia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN18LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman A75N1(PT17) · Kenosha, WIThe failed retaining bolt and cracked backing plate, which resulted in a shift of the brake lining to contact the brake drum and a subsequent wheel lock when the brakes were applied.NTSB 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.NTSB CEN18LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Kindred, NDThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the lower coupling driveshaft during his preflight inspection and his non-compliance with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in the failure of the forward drive splines of the lower coupling…NTSB WPR18LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Lewiston, IDThe liberation of an internal snap ring from a landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a complete loss of hydraulic fluid and a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the snap ring during the…NTSB CEN18LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.NTSB CEN18WA324Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 750 · Cork, IrelandOn July 23, 2018, about 1741 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna 750, United States registration N752TX, was substantially damaged during takeoff at the Cork International Airport (EICK), Cork, Ireland. The two pilots and six passengers were not…NTSB CEN18LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Brazoria, TXThe propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture.NTSB CEN18LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Lexington, TXThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.NTSB CEN18LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lago Vista, TXThe separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.NTSB ANC18LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the brake line tube due to an improper flare.NTSB CEN18LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Beloit, KSThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.NTSB ERA18LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Atlanta, GAAn area of pitting and corrosion on the surface of the aluminum hydraulic line connecting the emergency handle/pump to the electric hydraulic pump, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure and the pilot’s inability to extend the landing gear.NTSB CEN18LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger G White Glasair · Broomfield, COThe failure of the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing.