NTSB investigations
31 cases where NTSB found Following instructions.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 6 |
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| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '02063537')) 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02063537')) 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 GAA20CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor during a simulated engine failure during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane touching down in a left banking attitude and the landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA20FA003Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s failure to relinquish the airplane controls to the instructor during a power-off stall maneuver, which prevented the instructor’s recovering from the stall.NTSB GAA19CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Elkton, FLThe pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Mesa, AZThe other pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controller’s instructions and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate lookout to see and avoid the other airplane on the taxiway.NTSB ERA18TA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportGrob G103 Twin Astir · Groveland, FLThe student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls during landing when the flight instructor told him to do so, and the instructor’s subsequent inability to properly control the glider, which led to a hard landing.NTSB WPR18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.NTSB OPS17IA014IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · San Francisco, CAThe local controller's issuance of a landing clearance for runway 28L to the ERJ170, and the subsequent issuance of line up and wait instructions to the A320 for runway 28L, resulting in a runway incursion.NTSB ERA17LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International RX8 · Mount Ulla, NCThe passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions for properly securing herself during landing, which resulted in her serious injury when the balloon landed hard and the basket was dragged.NTSB GAA16CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot receiving instruction's incorrect action of interfering with the flight controls and failure to comply with the flight instructor's commands, which resulted in a loss of lateral bank control and a rollover.NTSB DCA16CA089Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319 132 · Minneapolis, MNan encounter with turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a passenger who was standing when the fasten seatbelt sign was illuminated.NTSB ERA15CA007Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Maryville, TNThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain a stabilized approach during the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was both pilot's lack of aeronautical decision making.NTSB CEN14CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Wilmont, ARPilot's failure to verify the amount of chemical load on the airplane prior to takeoff which resulted in the airplane being heavier than expected. Contributing to the accident was loading crew not following the pilot's instructions.NTSB ERA14FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GAThe pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…NTSB ERA14LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the ground power unit was disconnected from the airplane via hand signals from the lineman providing ground services before taxiing, which resulted in an injury to the lineman.NTSB CEN12CA393Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNational Ballooning 858 · Pierce, NEThe balloon pilot’s encounter with increased wind during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a passenger’s injury.NTSB CEN12LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Detroit, MIAn in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant not being seated with her seatbelt fastened when the encounter occurred.NTSB CEN11CA398Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand LBL120A · Le Center, MNThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions during landing, which caused the pilot to be ejected from the balloon and sustain serious injuries.NTSB ERA10CA324Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Jasper, TNThe pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to relinquish the flight controls when directed.NTSB OPS10IA196Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-132 · Anchorage, AKThe approach controller's delayed transfer of communications on the A319 to the tower controller and failure to account for the aircraft's speed when he directed the crew to turn north. Contributing to the incident was the 747 crew's transfer of radio…NTSB OPS10IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Cortez, COThe failure of the ACA795 flight crew to monitor and/or switch to the appropriate air traffic control frequency.NTSB CEN09LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.NTSB ERA09LA396Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Fort Myers, FLAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach. Contributing to the accident was the passengers' failure to follow the instructions of the illuminated seatbelt sign.NTSB OPS09IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Boston, MAThe vehicle operator's failure to follow the designated haul route to the construction site and his failure to adhere to airport driving procedures, which led to missed visual cues and lack of required communication prior to crossing the active runway.…NTSB CEN09LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · McAllen, TXThe injured passenger's failure to comply with the requirement to remain seated with a fastened seatbelt.NTSB DCA09MA026Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAirbus A320 · Weehawken, NJThe ingestion of large birds into each engine, which resulted in an almost total loss of thrust in both engines and the subsequent ditching on the Hudson River. Contributing to the fuselage damage and resulting unavailability of the aft slide/rafts were (1)…NTSB CHI08CA281Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFirefly Balloons 8B-15 · Springfield, ILThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.NTSB MIA08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NYThe failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.NTSB OPS08IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Seattle, WAThe diverted attention during taxi of the flight crew in the other aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic control clearance was not followed by the flight crew of the other aircraft.NTSB DFW08LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Bowling Green, MOThe parachutist's failure to follow procedures/directives by not waiting to jump until the green jump light was illuminated, resulting in his collision with the airplane's tail. Contributing to the accident was the parachutist's impairment by the use of…NTSB LAX08CA112Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N-250 · Buckeye, AZThe passenger's failure to hear and follow the pilot's instructions to get down in the bottom of the balloon basket before the high wind landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB OPS08IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot's failure to adhere to the controller's takeoff instruction. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to properly monitor the flight, and the controller's decision to perform lesser duty priorities during the takeoff roll.