NTSB investigations
996 cases where the sequence of events included 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '330' 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"
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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '330' 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
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 CEN10FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…NTSB CEN10FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TXThe opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR10IA256Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Ontario, CAFailure of the airplane’s nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Robbins, CAThe failure of the wheel hub flange, which allowed the over size tire to expand and impinge on the brake disc and caliper, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing.NTSB WPR10LA252Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe Silvaire S-LSA-8C · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwezey T/Molnar D Vans RV-10 · Ridgeland, SCAn explosion and fire of unknown origin during taxi from landing. Contributing to the accident was the builder's noncompliance with the manufacturer's suggested designed fuel system.NTSB CEN10CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurray Starlite · Shelbyville, ILThe corrosion of the left landing gear rotor and brake, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing rollout, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Show Low, AZInadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing.NTSB CEN10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TXThe failure of the landing gear bolts.NTSB CEN10CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchulke Avid Magnum · Lowell, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing on a slush-covered runway due to inadequate maintenance of the airplane brakes by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR10LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Aurora, ORThe failure of the landing gear to properly function for undetermined reasons, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency gear extension procedure.NTSB ERA10LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Watertown, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the approach with a known anomaly with the left airspeed indicator. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined malfunction of the left airspeed indicator and the condition of the runway, resulting in decreased braking…NTSB WPR10LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Fallon, NVInterference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to maintain directional control.NTSB ERA10LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · New York, NYThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure one tail rotor pitch change link to its respective tail rotor blade resulting in an in-flight separation of the link from the blade. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an adequate…NTSB WPR10FA112Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B3 · Reno, NVThe improper installation of the engine-to-main gear box flex coupling, which resulted in the failure of the flex coupling and a loss of power to the rotor system during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic who removed the engine's failure…NTSB CEN10LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · La Veta, COA fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.NTSB DCA10IA021Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-131 · Newark, NJA mechanical failure of internal components of the right main landing gear door actuator resulting in the flight crew being unable to fully extend the right main landing gear using the normal and alternate procedures. Contributing to this incident was a…NTSB CEN10LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 20C · Eagle, COThe flight crew’s improper preflight inspection and failure to remove the main landing gear wheel chock, resulting in damage and subsequent failure of the main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR10LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Pasco, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear up-lock.NTSB CEN10LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA10IA095Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, KYThe overstress failure of the nose landing gear aft drag brace.NTSB CEN10LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Dodge City, KSThe failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.NTSB CEN10LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.NTSB DCA10WA048Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEnglish Electric Lightning MK T5 · Bredasdorp, South AfricaOn November 14, 2009 about 1025 UTC, ZU-BEX, English Electric Lightning MK T5, crashed after the pilot reported he had experienced hydraulic failure while conducting aerobatic manuevers during an airshow near Bredasdorp, South Africa. Visual meteorological…NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.NTSB ERA10LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeriev BE-103 · Miami, FLA malfunction of the landing gear retraction/extension and indication system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in one or more components being improperly positioned for the water landing.NTSB WPR10LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, IDThe stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.NTSB CEN10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Albuquerque, NMThe mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.NTSB CEN10LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MNA total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.NTSB ERA10LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Louisville, KYA malfunction of the landing gear extension system due to a fractured hydraulic line. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the hydraulic line.NTSB WPR10LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Payson, AZThe stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing.NTSB ERA10LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…NTSB ERA09CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.NTSB CEN09CA593Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLinke KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, ILThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.NTSB ANC09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Anchorage, AKA fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR09CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210J · Albany, ORThe malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.NTSB CEN09LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Marshall, MIThe failure of the main landing gear attach point.NTSB CEN09IA578Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Sugar Land, TXThe improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the cable.NTSB ANC09LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN09CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.NTSB ERA09LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Dalton, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.NTSB CEN09CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Leland, ILA total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA471Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FLThe fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…NTSB CEN09CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, COThe pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.NTSB ANC09CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Buckland, AKThe improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB CEN09LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilgrim Samuel W JR RV-6 · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the rudder pedal which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB WPR09LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55 · Chelan, WAFailure of a seal in the hydraulic system resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA09LA420Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.NTSB CEN09CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Bismarck, NDThe cabin entry door inadvertently opening during initial climb.