NTSB investigations, 2011

361 cases where NTSB found Conditions/weather/phenomena.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2011 per year, 2008–2026: 5,639 cases
2008443
2009356
2010336
2011361
2012348
2013284
2014327
2015303
2016345
2017350
2018321
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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2011
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA12CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.Dec 30, 2011 · N8330S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Murrieta, CAThe glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.Dec 28, 2011 · N8641R · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Dec 28, 2011 · N877G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in a loss of control during a crosswind landing.Dec 28, 2011 · N6129T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChapel Robert B Aerial · Simsbury, CTThe pilot's decision to operate the gyroplane outside his endorsement limitations and to depart with a tailwind, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.Dec 26, 2011 · N435AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 26, 2011 · N2618F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Fall Branch, TNThe pilot's improper decision to continue a visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a wire strike.Dec 21, 2011 · N500TN · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207A · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate icing, which resulted in structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.Dec 21, 2011 · N6480H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA115Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJThe airplane’s encounter with unforecasted severe icing conditions that were characterized by high ice accretion rates and the pilot's failure to use his command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of…Dec 20, 2011 · N731CA · DestroyedNTSB CEN12LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Denton, TXThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a circling maneuver in weather below circling minimums instead of flying…Dec 20, 2011 · N987BT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA108Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech J35 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Dec 16, 2011 · N8281D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a corporate jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.Dec 15, 2011 · N7850P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…Dec 15, 2011 · N252AL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA066Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat while maneuvering. .Dec 14, 2011 · N4052G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OKThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…Dec 10, 2011 · N999RR · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Dec 4, 2011 · N212WE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · McKinney, TXThe passenger's inadvertent contact with a rotating propeller after exiting the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions and the deplaning of the passenger while the propeller was turning.Dec 4, 2011 · N62WY · No damageNTSB CEN12FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude.Dec 4, 2011 · N33315 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA098Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Silverton, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to embark on a flight through forecasted instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent flight into IMC, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent maneuvering of the airplane…Dec 3, 2011 · N25153 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Oakland, CAThe flight crew’s flight into known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity.Dec 2, 2011 · N261WN · No damageNTSB ERA12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NCThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.Dec 2, 2011 · N295JS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F90 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the…Dec 2, 2011 · N90QL · DestroyedNTSB WPR12LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Modesto, CAThe flight's encounter with known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity, which resulted in a flight attendant sustaining a broken ankle.Dec 1, 2011 · N547UA · No damageNTSB ERA12FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWing John R Wittman Tailwind · Fulton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 1, 2011 · N865JT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain course heading and terrain clearance because he was distracted by efforts to engage the autopilot shortly after takeoff on a dark night in mountainous terrain.Nov 30, 2011 · N36824 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Chuathbaluk, AKThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.Nov 29, 2011 · N1673U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-4 · Hernando, FLThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while descending in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Nov 27, 2011 · N1321 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Mescalero, NMThe pilot's intentional attempt to fly into adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience.Nov 26, 2011 · N9408X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA083Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Crystal Lake, ILThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane.Nov 26, 2011 · N223CD · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 24, 2011 · N690SM · DestroyedNTSB CEN12FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · West Milton, OHThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.Nov 24, 2011 · N8700M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Bern, WIThe non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Nov 24, 2011 · N203MK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Nov 23, 2011 · N808F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35 · Lusby, MDThe pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.Nov 20, 2011 · N9569Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBray Verle G JR Kitfox IV 1200 · Bunn, NCThe pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point while attempting to land with a tailwind and delayed his decision to abort the landing.Nov 20, 2011 · N6844B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.Nov 19, 2011 · N9016K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Pomona, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstructions while maneuvering on the base leg of the traffic pattern for landing.Nov 18, 2011 · N741SB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.Nov 18, 2011 · N357 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MIThe captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…Nov 16, 2011 · N168SL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons A-315 · Vacaville, CAThe balloon’s encounter with increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.Nov 13, 2011 · N65400 · No damageNTSB CEN12CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Carbondale, ILThe main rotor blade’s contact with the vertical stabilizer during the engine shutdown in strong, gusty wind conditions.Nov 13, 2011 · N330SL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Gladewater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 12, 2011 · N3606C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.Nov 12, 2011 · N3051F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's decision to land in a high, gusting, variable wind.Nov 11, 2011 · N180LV · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 11, 2011 · N88417 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12MA034Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Pukoo, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion of the fenestron with ground and/or vegetation and led to…Nov 10, 2011 · N11QV · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 8, 2011 · N4251A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot's continued cruise flight into cloudy conditions at night, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.Nov 7, 2011 · N4701N · Substantial damage