NTSB investigations, CA
24 cases where the defining event was Part(s) separation from AC.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 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\" = 'CA' 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\" = '338')
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" = 'CA' 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" = '338') 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 WPR23LA112Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStar Lite SL1 · Corning, CAThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an inflight separation of the left wing and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB DCA22FA082Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJoby Aero JAS4-2 · Jolon, CAThe separation of a propeller blade during expansion flight testing that resulted in cascading effects to include the separation of multiple propulsion motor/propeller assemblies and the loss of remote pilot control of the aircraft. Contributing to the…NTSB DCA20LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Victorville, CAImproper installation of dorsal fin attach bolts which caused the dorsal fin to separate during flight, substantially damaging the left horizontal stabilizer.NTSB WPR20LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · El Monte, CAThe inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB WPR20LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Livermore, CAThe improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S58 · Azusa, CAThe in-flight separation of a section of the tail rotor blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in the pilot’s forced autorotation into a field.NTSB WPR19LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLockheed C130 · Santa Barbara, CAThe failure of the No. 3 bleed air duct due to corrosion, which resulted in numerous system failures and the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR18FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportI.C.A.-Brasov IS 29D · Avenal, CAThe pilot's improper installation of the wings onto the glider, which resulted in an in-flight wing separation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited familiarity with the design and a lack of reliable assembly guidance.NTSB GAA18CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft a.s. Sport Cruiser · Sacramento, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAg-Cat G 164 · Tulelake, CAThe pilot’s improper decision to perform a low altitude fly-by over ground equipment, which resulted in the airplane striking the equipment.NTSB GAA17CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKaman Aerospace K 1200 · Julian, CAThe pilot’s failure to conduct a thru-flight walkaround inspection, which resulted in the engine cowling remaining open and subsequently separating from the helicopter and striking the main rotor blades and vertical stabilizer during departure.NTSB GAA16CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW 6U · Llano, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the two aft canopy latches during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the canopy separating from the glider during the takeoff roll and substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB WPR16LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Lone Pine, CAThe fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from a dirt airstrip.NTSB WPR15LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAThe separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions.NTSB WPR14LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Lone Pine, CAThe fatigue failure of a propeller blade due to a propeller strike by/of an unidentified object at an unknown time.NTSB WPR14LA096Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey 2150 · Pismo Beach, CAThe in-flight separation of a wing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB WPR12LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Farmington, CAThe in-flight separation of the wood portion of one main rotor blade while maneuvering at low level, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Marysville, CAThe separation of the right main landing gear during takeoff, due to fatigue.NTSB WPR11CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's improper maintenance, which resulted in a wheel separating from the airplane during takeoff, and the airplane's subsequent nose over during the landing rollout.NTSB WPR10LA381Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAdvertising Mgmt & Consulting Velocity Super XLRG5 · San Diego, CAThe pilot did not close and secure the right passenger door, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the door and subsequent loss of engine power due to the door’s collision with the rear-mounted engine assembly.NTSB WPR09LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBender Kitfox · Valencia, CAThe failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Camarillo, CAThe cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR09FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Fillmore, CAAn in-flight break-up while maneuvering as a result of the main rotor blades diverging from the normal plane of rotation and severing the tailboom. The underlying reason for the main rotor divergence could not be determined.NTSB LAX08LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Topanga, CAThe in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing.