NTSB investigations, 2011
55 cases where NTSB found Aircraft capability.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 26 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 8 |
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\", '010610'))
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", '010610')) 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 ERA12CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKoth Larry Jabiru Calypso · Mansfield, MAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s not closing the throttle upon landing and his improper adjustment of the airplane’s brakes.NTSB ERA12CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThompson Tommy W Loehle P5151 · Courtland, ALThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with excessive windshear while on the downwind traffic pattern leg at low altitude, which resulted in the pilot's inability to arrest the airplane’s descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the…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 ERA12LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…NTSB ERA12CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Mebane, NCThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB CEN12CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJantzen Evans VP · Terrell, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not determine whether the airplane’s climb performance would be sufficient to clear obstacles before initiating take off.NTSB WPR12FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVaughn Pulsar · West Jordan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while initiating a turn during the initial climb after takeoff in a high density altitude environment, above the airplane’s maximum allowable gross weight, and with an overly rich…NTSB ANC11CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's decision to take off uphill into rising terrain.NTSB ANC11CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ANC11CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC11CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the water.NTSB WPR11FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrewster LONG-EZ · Kanab, UTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during cruise flight.NTSB CEN11CA613Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.NTSB WPR11CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Atlanta, IDThe pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB ANC11CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.NTSB WPR11FA407Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fall City, WAThe pilot's inadequate approach planning and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ANC11CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA11LA454Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KYThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.NTSB WPR11FA382Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.NTSB ERA11CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB ERA11LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude.NTSB CEN11CA608Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's improper decision not to fully jettison the entire load of water when he realized the airplane was not climbing after takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Los Cruces, NMThe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.NTSB WPR11CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Rawlings, WYThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.NTSB WPR11CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Porterville, CAThe pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA361Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Perris, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the resulting encounter with an aerodynamic stall. Also causal were the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, his failure to ensure the pitch trim was positioned correctly for…NTSB CEN11FA507Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IAThe inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.NTSB CEN11LA544Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Ullin, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11FA334Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's decision to conduct low altitude flight at a high density altitude and into a box canyon, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain when its climb capability was exceeded.NTSB CEN11LA481Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDegraw Rhino II · Jackson, MIThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11FA479Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Silverton, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted…NTSB ANC11CA058Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB WPR11LA307Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Columbia, CAThe airplane’s failure to climb at a sufficient rate to clear trees and terrain beyond the end of the runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…NTSB ERA11CA377Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Price, UTThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA272Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Hogeland, MTCollision with the ground while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA11FA348Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Guntersville, ALThe pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations.NTSB CEN11CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Montgomery City, MOA loss of control during the precautionary landing, which resulted in inadvertent contact between the main rotor and the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the overloaded condition.NTSB WPR11LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resulted from the fatigue failure of an oil line component.NTSB ANC11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR11CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions that exceeded the maximum demonstrated capability of the airplane.NTSB WPR11FA228Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning.NTSB WPR11FA225Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportP&M Pegasus Quik 912S · Hanalei, HIThe pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with deteriorated wing fabric and his aggressive maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the right wing fabric’s failure during flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loading of the aircraft…NTSB ERA11FA293Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Tarentum, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Golden, COThe pilot’s decision to operate the helicopter at a high density altitude near terrain, which resulted in a settling with power condition.NTSB DCA11MA076Accident · 4 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGulfstream GVI · Roswell, NMThe National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncommanded roll during a one engine-inoperative takeoff flight test, which were the result of (1) Gulfstream’s failure…NTSB CEN11FA253Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-350P · Monroe, MIThe pilot's demonstration of poor judgment by attempting a high-speed pass several feet above the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the runway.NTSB ERA11LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MSThe airplane's overweight condition due to the pilot's improper weight and balance calculation that resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain altitude.NTSB WPR11FA153Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportVolin Kitfox Classic IV · Myrtle Creek, ORThe pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.NTSB ERA11CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar PA-60-601P · Princeton, NJThe pilot’s failure to stop the airplane resulting in a runway overrun.