NTSB investigations, NJ

59 cases where NTSB found Physical environment.

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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0302'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA25LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach.Sep 20, 2025 · N5914V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA358Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Toms River, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation (somatogravic illusion), which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.Sep 3, 2023 · N420PB · DestroyedNTSB ERA22FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot’s failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area during the approach, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.May 15, 2022 · N17879 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Berlin, NJAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a goose while on approach.Dec 29, 2021 · N6295E · Substantial damageNTSB ENG22LA002Incident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-271N · Atlantic City, NJThe ingestion of a bird into the right engine during the takeoff roll caused a fan blade to fracture near the blade platform resulting in high fan blade off loads and engine vibrations sufficient to result in an eventual failure of a fuel tube in the right…Oct 2, 2021 · N922NK · Minor damageNTSB ERA21LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Andover Township, NJThe student pilot's excessive asymmetrical application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 14, 2021 · N948FS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA252Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportFurlong CA-6 · Manville, NJA loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jul 14, 2020 · N12LF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 55 · Farmingdale, NJThe flight crew's failure to stop the airplane on the available runway, which was wet and resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch.Feb 26, 2020 · N135LR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 200 · Morristown, NJThe airplane hydroplaning while landing on a wet runway, which degraded its braking capability and resulted in a runway overrun onto grass and mud and the nose landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to land the…Jan 4, 2020 · N200HF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to land on the mowed turf runway, which resulted in the airplane landing in tall grass and subsequently nosing over.Jun 17, 2019 · N43766 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 695 · Mount Holly, NJThe airplane’s impact with a deer on the runway during takeoff.May 11, 2019 · N51DM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Princeton, NJA collision with deer on the runway while landing at night and the airport's lack of a complete perimeter fence.Feb 23, 2019 · N5338N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Caldwell, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Dec 30, 2018 · N2651R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.Oct 1, 2018 · N94658 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA556Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.Sep 15, 2018 · N7304T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Old Bridge, NJThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 17, 2017 · N6384D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing while conducting an off-airport precautionary landing after a bird strike.Sep 24, 2017 · N7675K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Green Creek, NJThe pilot's exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected tank.Aug 20, 2017 · N46286 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pittstown, NJThe student pilot's improper decision to conduct a night flight and his failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total…Aug 6, 2017 · N56884 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Pemberton Twp, NJAn in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.Jul 19, 2017 · N9270W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · West Creek, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Jun 13, 2017 · N206TF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · West Creek, NJA total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem.May 17, 2017 · N9366K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS134 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soccer goal posts.Apr 28, 2017 · N2682H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA182Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPedersen Bjarne Martin Sportsman GS-2 · Robbinsville, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.Mar 9, 2017 · N237PM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T337 · Linden, NJThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid birds during short final approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.Feb 24, 2017 · N685V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJMaintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.Feb 24, 2017 · N44EK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Bayonne, NJMaintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the No. 3 cylinder’s hydraulic valve tappet plunger, which resulted in a failure of the No. 3 cylinder’s intake valve and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.Feb 19, 2017 · N15745 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cross Keys, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral bank control during final approach, which resulted with an impact with a tree and substantial damage to the left and right wings.Aug 3, 2016 · N84371 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32 · Lincoln Park, NJThe airplane struck a deer during the landing flare resulting in substantial damage.Jun 9, 2016 · N31396 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Williamstown, NJThe pilot's landing area overshoot and failure to maintain surface speed and braking capability, which resulted in a runway overrun and a collision with a fence.Jun 4, 2016 · N6453U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA261Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees on final.May 25, 2016 · N63761 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Newark, NJthe ground crew's misjudgment of the distance between the B767 wingtip and the MD-88 tail. Contributing to the accident was the slushy condition of the ramp which limited the maneuvering space available.Jan 24, 2016 · N908DE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Millville, NJThe total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Somerset, NJThe pilot's attempted 180-degree return to the runway immediately after takeoff in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with…Sep 9, 2015 · N1401P · DestroyedNTSB ERA15LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 5A(205A) · Stafford Twp, NJThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts.Jul 12, 2015 · N315EC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Sussex, NJThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.May 23, 2015 · N9959V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pittstown, NJA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Readington, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing which resulted in an aircraft nose-over.Aug 16, 2014 · N211A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.Feb 17, 2014 · N426SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 38-112 · West Milford, NJThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.Feb 11, 2014 · N381PT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Sussex, NJThe pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Feb 9, 2014 · N103KW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Linwood, NJThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.Jun 20, 2011 · N87020 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Trinca, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop.Jun 18, 2011 · N714TX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJAn inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Toms River, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.Sep 14, 2010 · N313MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA459Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sussex, NJThe pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits.Aug 12, 2009 · N6676S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Ocean City, NJAn in-flight collision with birds during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of a wildlife mitigation program.Jul 4, 2009 · N6502A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pittstown, NJA loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.Feb 11, 2009 · N55854 · Substantial damageNTSB 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)…Jan 15, 2009 · N106US · Substantial damage