NTSB investigations

14 cases where NTSB found Return to service.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01010530'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA24FA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 402B · Aguadilla, PRThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while returning to the airport with a single…Jul 11, 2024 · N4167G · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C-99 · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly set the rudder trim position which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate checklist procedures prior to takeoff.Aug 15, 2023 · N261SW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Covington, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…Dec 8, 2022 · N900AW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDietrich Ryan S-4 Coyote 1 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot/owner and maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right wing’s aft lift strut to the right wing, which resulted in a loss of lift during takeoff, an uncommanded right roll, and an impact with terrain.Apr 8, 2022 · N3156D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · San Bernardino, CAThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) saddle, which resulted in the pilot's inability to extend the left MLG. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane before the annual inspection was completed and…Dec 30, 2017 · N222AT · Substantial damageNTSB ENG16IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Miami, FLthe incorrect latching of the #2 Engine Fan Cowl following a routine maintenance check that resulted in separation of the cowl during takeoff.Sep 19, 2016 · P4-AAA · Minor damageNTSB CEN14LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Arlington, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a loose oil filter adapter, which resulted in oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive.Jun 27, 2014 · N8157V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 · Savannah, GAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the auxiliary power unit service door before returning the airplane to service, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder.Jan 14, 2014 · N720QS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA469Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.Nov 9, 2010 · N9747L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA485Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rainelle, WVThe improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 18, 2010 · N86BR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA366Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClark RV-9A · Oregon City, ORThe pilot's decision to depart with known mechanical anomalies and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 23, 2010 · N70720 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Gilford, NHA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Uvalde, TXA total loss of engine power due to the improper use of unauthorized replacement parts in the engine and repeated operation of the engine in an over-temperature condition.Sep 1, 2008 · N8472V · Substantial damage