NTSB investigations, AL
13 cases where the defining event was Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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"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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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
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 ERA26LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Dothan, ALThe failure of the left main landing gear actuator rods, which resulted in a gear up landing.NTSB ERA24LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeta Biz LX7 · Huntsville, ALThe failure of the nose landing gear actuator forward hydraulic fitting, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid and pressure.NTSB ERA23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Alabaster, ALFailure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gulf Shores, ALThe improper maintenance of the brake system, which resulted in the brakes overheating and catching fire and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA20LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 400 · Montgomery, ALLanding with the left main landing gear retracted due to the failure of the landing gear control unit, which resulted in substantial damage.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 ERA17LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS C Aerostar S A YAK 52 · St. Elmo, ALThe failure of the right main landing gear uplock actuator due to corrosion.NTSB ERA15LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 3B 1 · Camden, ALA failure of the helicopter's hydraulic flight control systems for reasons that could not be determined due to the fire damage, and the pilot's inability to turn off the hydraulic system to relieve control pressure.NTSB ERA15LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Pell City, ALThe inadequate inspection of the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear due to cracking and corrosion.NTSB ERA14LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Pell City, ALThe pilot’s use of an improper clutch engagement procedure, which resulted in clutch glazing, slippage, and, ultimately, the in-flight disengagement of the clutch and a loss of rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident were the installation of a light-weight…NTSB ERA12LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337B · Dothan, ALThe failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure could not be determined because the systems were unavailable for testing.NTSB MIA08CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Alexander City, ALThe separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.NTSB NYC08CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Arley, ALA malfunction of the rudder control system.