NTSB investigations, 2013
13 cases where the defining event was Part(s) separation from AC.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
Latest cases
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\") = 2013
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013 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 CEN14LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Walton, INThe inflight separation of the upper and lower right engine cowlings for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN14FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBiesemeier David I Smyth Sidewinder · Boulder, COThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver, which exceeded the structural limits of the left wing and resulted in its in-flight separation.NTSB WPR13FA417Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1V · Cordes Lakes, AZThe pilot's improper maintenance on the helicopter’s main rotor blade pitch control system, which resulted in an in-flight loss of main rotor blade pitch control, mast bumping, and mast failure.NTSB WPR13FA411Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH 1B · Detroit, ORThe fatigue failure of the upper two tailboom attachment points, which resulted in the tailboom separating from the fuselage during logging operations. Contributing to the accident was poor maintenance throughout the helicopter’s operational life.NTSB CEN13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, ARThe loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN13LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Heth, ARThe partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13IA387Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMartin Charles A Zenith Stol CH 750 · Paragould, ARThe improper installation of the propeller flange, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.NTSB ANC13RA061Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Half Moon Bay, CanadaOn June 24, 2013, at 1544 coordinated universal time, a DeHavilland DHC-2MK 1, Canadian registered C-FPCG, owned and operated by Seair Seaplanes, was substantially damaged near Half Moon Bay, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…NTSB CEN13LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Abbeville, LAFailure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a tailrotor drive shaft coupling bolt, which resulted in the partial disconnection of the drive shaft.NTSB CEN13LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Elyria, OHThe failure of the canopy latch spring, which caused the canopy to open during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an improper part in the canopy latch assembly, which led to the failure of the canopy latch spring.NTSB WPR13LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mesquite, NVSeparation of the propeller from the engine during initial climb due to the incorrect torque applied to the propeller hub nut during maintenance.NTSB ERA13FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Miami, FLThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR13LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV12 · Waldport, ORThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.