NTSB investigations
112 cases where NTSB found Doors.
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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\", '010352')) 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010352')) 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 ERA15FA245Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Holly Ridge, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB ERA15LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobertson James F Velocity STD/RG E · Sebastian, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the cabin door and trim the airplane for takeoff, which resulted in the cabin door opening…NTSB ERA15LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMDS Fying Zenith Zodiac CH 650 · Fort Pierce, FLThe inadequate modification of the airplane’s canopy latching mechanism, which resulted in the inadvertent opening of the canopy while on final approach to land and a subsequent loss of pitch control.NTSB CEN15TA035Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell UH1H · San Isidro, TXThe flight crew's failure to ensure that the sliding cabin door was properly secured before the flight.NTSB CEN15CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Effingham, ILThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.NTSB WPR14CA350Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.NTSB ERA14LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 · Hamburg, NYWear in the left cabin door assembly parts, which resulted in the door partially opening in flight, dislodging from the lower door track assembly, and then separating from the helicopter.NTSB ERA14LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Middlesboro, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach due to his diverted attention to the partially opened main cabin door and the unsecured dog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to securely latch the main cabin…NTSB ERA14LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelpling Helen C Tango 2 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the left cockpit canopy opened during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to fire damage.NTSB CEN14LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaarten H Versteeg Zenith 601XL(B) · Leakey, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the canopy opened on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy latch before takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA340Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV12 · Chadron, NEThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the latch to the tip-up canopy before flight, which resulted in the canopy opening on takeoff and a subsequent loss of airplane control while attempting to land the airplane.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 CEN13LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Lyons, KSThe pilot's diverted attention after the door hinge failed and a piece of door glass struck the pilot, resulting in the airplane's descent into the crops and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Hillsboro, ORA runway overrun due to an insufficient stopping distance due to the downsloping runway during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a cabin door that inadvertently opened during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN12IA592Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3101 · Kansas City, MOThe flight crew’s failure to ensure that the cargo door was properly fastened before departure.NTSB CEN12FA579Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLee Paul SQ 2000 · Pierre, SDThe airplane's entry into a pilot-induced oscillation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the left entrance door opening in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA12CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PAThe student pilot's decision to continue the takeoff roll while trying to secure an open canopy and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist.NTSB ERA12CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA12LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B16 · Hallandale, FLThe failure of the co-pilot to properly close and latch the passenger door before departure, and the flight crew's failure to ensure that the door was secure by using the door warning system. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's inadequate use…NTSB ERA12CA341Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportButler John R SX 300 · Truth or Consequences, NMThe pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff due to his distraction with the improperly secured canopy, which he forgot to latch.NTSB CEN12LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJuve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, ARThe inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.NTSB WPR12LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Cheyenne, WYThe flight crew’s failure to properly latch the cabin door before takeoff.NTSB ERA12CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Warrenton, VAThe pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent.NTSB CEN11LA601Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Windom, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Broomfield, COA loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door.NTSB WPR11LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CAInadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Albert Lea, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the engine cowling latches prior the flight, which resulted in the cowling door opening in-flight and striking the main rotor blades.NTSB CEN11LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 300 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist in locking the cabin door prior to departure which resulted in its in-flight separation.NTSB CEN11LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MNThe airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.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 ERA10LA389Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Newfane, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened…NTSB CEN10IA372Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS365N3 · Dayton, OHThe unintentional movement of the jettison handle in-flight due to the pilot’s dropping of a manual that impacted the handle and released the door window, which then impacted the horizontal stabilizer. Contributing to the accident was the jettison handle…NTSB WPR10LA293Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans Coyote II S6 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the increased drag on the airplane with the doors removed.NTSB WPR10LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · San Diego, CAThe inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook…NTSB CEN10FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TXThe opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA10IA285Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · White Plains, NYThe flight crew's failure to ensure that the cabin door was secured/locked prior to takeoff.NTSB ERA10LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff while he was distracted by trying to hold shut the unlocked cockpit canopy. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to lock the canopy prior to takeoff, and the inadequate guidance in…NTSB CEN10IA169Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-92A · Galliano, LAAn unsecured access door, which departed the helicopter and damaged a main rotor blade and a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the incident was the helicopter's color scheme, which made visual inspection of the door difficult.NTSB ERA09CA534Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeromot AMT200 · Wheeling, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy latch which resulted in an in-flight canopy opening.NTSB ANC09LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN09CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Bismarck, NDThe cabin entry door inadvertently opening during initial climb.NTSB CEN09CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OHA partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight.NTSB CEN09CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.NTSB ANC09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Birchwood, AKThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door.NTSB WPR09LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.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 WPR09CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.NTSB CEN09LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHall Steven C Lancair LE · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft pitch control resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was fully locked prior to takeoff and the canopy oscillations in flight.NTSB WPR09LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy was latched prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate guidance in the Pilot Operating Handbook regarding canopy procedures.