NTSB investigations, 2010
30 cases where the sequence of events included Flight control sys malf/fail.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 23 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2010
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '333' 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '333' 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 DCA11IA015Incident · No injuriesClass 1 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WYa manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy…NTSB WPR11LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportApollo AS-III · Poipu, HIThe pilot's lack of compliance with manufacturer's guidance for care and handling of the aircraft combined with incomplete preflight inspections, which resulted in an undetected material failure of the nose cone.NTSB CEN11IA111Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Birmingham, ALThe manufacturer's inadequate initial design and inadequate subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during operations in subfreezing temperatures, resulting in a loss of rudder authority…NTSB CEN11IA108Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiaggio P180 · Columbus, OHThe failure of water to properly drain through the fuselage drain holes, thus becoming trapped and freezing around the flight control cables, which resulted in the loss of control authority to the airplane's ailerons, elevator, and rudder.NTSB CEN11IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Toledo, OHThe manufacturer's inadequate initial design and subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during flight levels above the freezing level and resulted in a loss of rudder authority. Contributing…NTSB CEN11LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IAThe separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112TC · Waynesboro, GAThe pilot’s deliberate exiting of the airplane by parachute while in flight following a reported flight control malfunction that could not be verified.NTSB CEN11WA070Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationBell 212 · Minatitlan Veracruz, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 212 helicopter that occurred on October 15, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN10CA569Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentral Ohio Dragonfly Clubllc DRAGONFLY-C · Orient, OHThe pilot's failure to disconnect the tow bridal line prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR10FA440Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Kamiah, IDIn-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The original location of the clipboard and how it became free could not be…NTSB ERA10CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion B · Fort Myers, FLThe binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB CEN10LA492Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInfinity Infinity · Little Rock, ARThe failure of the control lanyard for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA398Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKirkpatrick Buzzard · Lincoln, CAA loss of control due to the mechanical disconnection of an aileron pushrod from its bellcrank as a result of the mechanic's failure to properly secure the pushrod attach hardware. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ENG10IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 430 · Venice, LAThe fracture of the collective servo actuator piston rod resulting from stress corrosion cracking.NTSB WPR10LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Spokane, WALoss of airplane control due to the asymmetric flap condition.NTSB CEN10LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OHThe improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.NTSB ERA10LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParks J L/Dreffin D Seawind 3000 · Sanibel Island, FLAn overstress failure of the elevator. Contributing to the accident was the owner/builder's modification of the experimental airplane beyond the recommendations of the kit manufacturer.NTSB CEN10IA314Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Gulf of MexicoA suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due to improper installment and inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN10RA345Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 412 · Campeche, MexicoOn June 1, 2010, approximately 1123 central daylight time, a Bell Helicopter model 412EP, Mexican registration XA-HSI, made a successful water landing after a loss of tail rotor control in the Gulf of Mexico near Campeche, Mexico. The helicopter was en route…NTSB WPR10LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM · Lost Hills, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…NTSB DCA10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 747 · Miami, FLimpact of the fore flap with the aft fuselage after fatigue failure of the right wing fore flap carriage assembly attachment fitting at position 6.NTSB ANC10CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AKThe loss of the left rudder cable retaining bolt during base to final turn, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10IA219Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Kansas City, MOThe malfunction of the airplane’s aileron control system due to ice accumulation.NTSB CEN10CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Canton, TXThe airplane builder’s improper installation of the left rear wing strut eyebolt.NTSB WPR10LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Rocket F1 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain control due to the in-flight failure and separation of the pilot's flight control stick. The reason for the flight control stick failure could not be determined.NTSB ERA10FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Roanoke, VAA malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA157Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, ILAn in-flight encounter with lightning. Contributing to the incident was the damaged and displaced tailcone bulkhead frame that inhibited the full travel of the elevator during approach.NTSB CEN10CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Davis, OKThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10LA099Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye DM · Sublette, KSThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA091Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Santa Fe, NMThe restricted elevator control movement for undetermined reasons.