NTSB investigations, 2011
232 cases where NTSB found Aircraft systems.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 286 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 222 |
| 2010 | 215 |
| 2011 | 232 |
| 2012 | 239 |
| 2013 | 198 |
| 2014 | 174 |
| 2015 | 178 |
| 2016 | 195 |
| 2017 | 193 |
| 2018 | 203 |
| 2019 | 196 |
| 2020 | 163 |
| 2021 | 181 |
| 2022 | 171 |
| 2023 | 200 |
| 2024 | 200 |
| 2025 | 132 |
| 2026 | 54 |
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\") = 2011
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0102'))
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") = 2011 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0102')) 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 CEN12LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet Fleet 16B · Marion, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine.NTSB ERA12FA127Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe crew's failure to use proper emergency procedures during an uncommanded right roll after takeoff, which led to a forced landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was a faulty right roll spoiler actuator, which allowed the right roll…NTSB CEN12LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OHThe pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…NTSB WPR12LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Concord, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and the subsequent total loss of engine power as a result of debris and water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB ERA12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GAThe mechanic's improper installation and lubrication of the bushing on the right main landing gear truss assembly, which resulted in the landing gear not locking in the down position.NTSB DCA12CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUniversity Of Kansas Meridian · McMurdo, AYan aerodynamic stall induced by an inadvertent autopilot Home command. The Home command was entered following a loss of the direct radio link due to improperly set failsafe settings, and an unintentional latching of Home mode from an earlier functionality…NTSB ANC12CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Kaltag, AKThe pilot landed without lowering the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-reported fatigue.NTSB ENG12IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver International Airport, COA failure of the nose landing gear end cap due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure were the ineffective inspection and the unknown effect of grain direction on fatigue life.NTSB WPR12LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · San Carlos, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear during the turn off the runway due to the failure of the A-frame assembly.NTSB ERA12IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Ocoee, FLWater contamination in the pitch trim actuators.NTSB CEN12LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Nantucket, MAThe failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the…NTSB ERA12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.NTSB WPR12MA046Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…NTSB CEN12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gainesville, TXThe right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.NTSB ANC12CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKA broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut.NTSB ERA12CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C-45G · Lyman, MSThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an encounter with soft terrain.NTSB CEN12CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Denver, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.NTSB ERA12FA074Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PAThe total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…NTSB CEN12LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power.NTSB CEN12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.NTSB ANC12TA008Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Delta Junction, AKIce accretion in the main landing gear wheel brakes, which prevented the main landing gear wheels from rotating on landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN12FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Alamosa, COThe loss of power to the rear engine due to fuel starvation during takeoff, which resulted from the fuel selector valve being inadvertently moved to the “off” position, and resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb.NTSB ERA12LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrenier Raymond Vans Aircraft RV-8 · Nashua, NHThe right main landing gear collapse due to the overload fracture of the hardware for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing and examination.NTSB WPR12LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · San Diego, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated autorotation and the pilots’ failure to use carburetor heat while operating at reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine…NTSB ERA12LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FLA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.NTSB ERA12LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S205-22R · Okeechobee, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the drive bearings in the alternator drive system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance.NTSB ERA12CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Chesterfield, VAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB WPR12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lexington, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing.NTSB CEN12CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · West Fargo, NDThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll before the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.NTSB ERA12CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Dyersburg, TNThe pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210J · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his failure to use a checklist.NTSB ANC12CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Aniak, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing.NTSB CEN12CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Wolverton, MNThe pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.NTSB WPR12CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB ERA12LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Newnan, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR12LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpink Robert M Pietenpol Aircamper · San Rafael, CAA total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the incorrect installation location of the fuel tank supply line screen that allowed debris to partially block the fuel supply line.NTSB ERA12FA023Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…NTSB CEN12LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Wadsworth, OHThe failure of the brake system during the landing roll, which was caused by a loss of hydraulic fluid as a result of a leak in the piston seal due to brake plates worn beyond their service limits.NTSB CEN12LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MODebris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA12CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's inadequate knowledge of the airplane's emergency gear extension procedures, which resulted in his failure to successfully perform a manual extension of the landing gear.NTSB CEN12LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Centerburg, OHThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and failure to ensure that there was an adequate fuel supply on board to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the fuel quantity indicator.NTSB ERA12CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLoehle Loehle P-40 · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Ewell, MDThe pilot's improper fuel management in that he did not verify the fuel selector position before beginning the flight or after the power loss, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent ditching.NTSB CEN12CA003Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KSA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.NTSB CEN11CA679Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaltman Theodore J Moose · Hays, KSRudder flutter due to the design changes to the airplane's horizontal stabilizer.NTSB ERA11LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Atlanta, GAThe improper installation of the nose landing gear strut and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.NTSB ANC11TA109Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR11CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.