NTSB investigations
103 cases where the sequence of events included Evacuation.
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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\" = '460' 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"
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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" = '460' 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
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NTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB CEN24LA123Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clarion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.NTSB CEN24LA102Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Terrell, TXThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Park Rapids, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and terrain clearance during initial climb, that resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB CEN23LA399Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Ava, MOA loss of engine oil due for undetermined reasons, which resulted in failed connecting rods and total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA350Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Carthage, ILA collision with a fence during landing due to the crew’s reduced distance estimation and depth perception while using night vision goggles. Contributing to the accident was the low moon angle, which made viewing the fence more challenging.NTSB DCA23WA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong SAR ChinaNTSB CEN23LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Ocean Springs, MSA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…NTSB CEN23LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.NTSB CEN23LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Saffell, ARThe airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.NTSB CEN23LA184Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Gardner, KSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN23FA160Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAero Vodochody L-139 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach path while checking for possible bird strike damage that resulted in a delayed go-around attempt and a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s distraction while…NTSB CEN23LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Lakeway, TXA total loss of engine power due to detonation and preignition in the No. 6 cylinder.NTSB CEN23FA084Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Yoakum, TXThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN23LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Greenville, ILThe mechanic’s failure to inspect and clean the entire fuel nozzle assembly in accordance with the engine maintenance manual, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power, an autorotation, and a hard landing.NTSB CEN22LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Air Force Academy, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.NTSB DCA22FA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Miami, FLThe structural failure of the left main landing gear downlock following ineffective shimmy dampening during the landing roll which caused the collapse of the left main landing gear, resulting in a runway excursion and post-flight fire.NTSB CEN22LA228Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Allport, ARA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from foreign object debris. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s required airframe fuel filter inspection interval.NTSB DCA21LA208Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-990ER · SeaTac, WAThe passenger’s use of the evacuation slide resulted in the serious injury.NTSB DCA20WA084Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 · Mexico City, MexicoThe DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757 airplane that occurred on January 01, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All…NTSB DCA18FA144Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · Alexandria, LAthe failure of the right main landing gear under normal loads due to fatigue cracking in an area subject to an FAA Airworthiness Directive that was not adequately inspected.NTSB ERA18MA099Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B2 · New York, NYLiberty Helicopters Inc.'s use of a NYONair-provided passenger harness/tether system, which caught on and activated the floor-mounted engine fuel shutoff lever and resulted in the in-flight loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching. Contributing to…NTSB GAA17CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA17CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJack Fehling Celebrity · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the biplane being low and striking trees.NTSB DCA17FA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 767 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 disk, which severed the main engine fuel feed line and breached the right main wing fuel tank, releasing fuel that resulted in a fire on the right side of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The HPT…NTSB DCA16CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier DHC 8 202 · Dulles, VAincorrect installation of the frangible towing fuse that prevented the nose landing gear from extending.NTSB GAA16CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Kalispell, MTThe airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain airstrip, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, attempt to land on the runway remaining, and subsequent nose…NTSB ERA16FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK11 · West Mifflin, PAA malfunction of the electrical system, which resulted in an electrical fire in the right wing root of the airplane, which compromised the fuel system and resulted in ignition of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the electrical wiring near…NTSB GAA16CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a high density altitude condition, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a tree.NTSB GAA16CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire.NTSB DCA16WA097Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Chitose, JapanThe government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA15LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369E · Whitefish, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and a level attitude while hovering over water at night during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor contacting the surface of the water.NTSB DCA15CA129Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · St Petersburg, FLevacuation of the aircraft due to reported, but unverified, aircraft condition and poor communication between Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel and the flight crew.NTSB DCA15FA073Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 11F · St. Louis, MOa partial inflation of the 1L escape slide/raft due to undetermined reasons resulting in insufficient capability to support the weight of the crewmember.NTSB CEN15FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk Arrow II Slsa · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's loss of airplane control while turning onto the base leg of the traffic pattern due to his failure to maintain sufficient speed and/or overbanking, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the pilot's fatal injuries was his…NTSB CEN14LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 525C · Columbus, OHThe flight crew’s decision to attempt an engine start in conditions that exceeded the engine's maximum allowable ground start crosswind component limitation.NTSB DCA14WA086Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ 190 100 IGW · Kingston, JamaicaNTSB DCA13WA143Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 · Gatwick, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-2Y0, which occurred on August 23, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation…NTSB CEN13CA430Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12LA457Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Peoria, ILThe emergency ground egress during which a passenger broke her ankle. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the environmental system, which allowed smoke from a nearby house fire to enter the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Aspen, COThe first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN12FA250Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · Gulf of Mexico, LAThe intermittent loss of engine power due to a "stuck" stepper motor in the No. 2 engine's fuel control as a result of an inadequate overhaul. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the helicopter with a known defect, his…NTSB CEN11LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TXThe explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.NTSB CEN11LA396Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Oak Ridge, LAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB CEN11LA356Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Walton, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN11LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American B25 · Encinal, TXThe co-pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in a gear collapse and impact with the runway surface.NTSB DCA10IA082Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Chicago, ILthe brake fire after landing was caused by hydraulic fluid leaking on to hot brakes.