NTSB investigations, 2006

325 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2006 per year, 1962–2026: 35,881 cases
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Latest cases

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duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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\") = 2006
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
  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.

NTSB ANC07LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Albany, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft, resulting in an off-airport forced landing in a muddy field.Dec 31, 2006 · N5093A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.Dec 30, 2006 · N2319L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAveryt Vans RV-4 · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the in-flight loss of a portion of one propeller blade.Dec 29, 2006 · N234RV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Belleville, ILThe failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque link bolt due to surface corrosion.Dec 28, 2006 · N9284P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lake Hughes, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and attempted flight into known adverse weather during cruise, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin that resulted in a stall/spin. Turbulence was a factor.Dec 27, 2006 · N4598S · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Eastland, TXThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.Dec 27, 2006 · N9364U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · North St. Louis, MOFuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing.Dec 27, 2006 · N6864C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Broomfield, COthe failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up landing.Dec 25, 2006 · N6051N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07FA029Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Greenhead, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper planning/decision and continued flight into known adverse weather which resulted in an encounter with a level 5 thunderstorm.Dec 22, 2006 · N70BC · DestroyedNTSB LAX07FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bridgeport, CAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was mountain obscuration.Dec 22, 2006 · N8001H · DestroyedNTSB LAX07LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZa loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained.Dec 21, 2006 · N5295B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Young, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight while flying at night at an altitude to remain clear of clouds and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident were an inadequate weather evaluation, the clouds, icing conditions, and…Dec 19, 2006 · N457S · DestroyedNTSB CHI07FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Bucyrus, OHThe inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during cruise flight while inadvertently entering an area of icing and his exceeding the design limits of the airplane during the subsequent descent. Factors were the reported icing weather present aloft, the…Dec 18, 2006 · N9073P · DestroyedNTSB MIA07LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Cape Coral, FLThe pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.Dec 17, 2006 · N6069G · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Jay, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 17, 2006 · N39858 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScharnhorst RV-4 · Hoschton, GAThe failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and…Dec 17, 2006 · N360WS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07IA037Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-824 · Colorado Spring, COA short circuit in the primary (non-rechargeable) battery, most likely due to it being recharged. This internal short led to thermal runaway, battery failure, and an explosion.Dec 16, 2006 · N24202 · Minor damageNTSB CHI07LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Peoria, ILThe loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Dec 14, 2006 · N30799 · DestroyedNTSB ANC07FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and dark night…Dec 14, 2006 · N8361Q · DestroyedNTSB ATL07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-2 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion a subsequent total loss of engine power.Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Raytown, MOThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to third stage turbine wheel blade fatigue and subsequent separation, which resulted in an emergency landing.Dec 12, 2006 · N302LE · Minor damageNTSB LAX07FA056Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 412SP · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, fog, and mountainous terrain.Dec 11, 2006 · N410MA · DestroyedNTSB ATL07LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRidgway Bensen B8M · Johns Island, SCThe pilots improper preflight planning and decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 10, 2006 · N7030T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's improper decision to fly up a mountain canyon at low level without knowledge of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain.Dec 9, 2006 · N611SC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Antelope Island, UTThe pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature.Dec 9, 2006 · N3222M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vienna, MOThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…Dec 9, 2006 · N76379 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Summersville, WVThe airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced…Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · DestroyedNTSB LAX07LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Eureka, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system.Dec 6, 2006 · N3394J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Conyers, GALoss of engine oil for undetermined reasons resulting in oil starvation, failure of the No. 1 connecting rod resulting in the total loss of engine power.Dec 4, 2006 · N4540H · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Jacksboro, TXThe pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing.Dec 3, 2006 · N5697P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Atlanta, GAThe exceedance of airplane design stress limits when the pilot did not maintain aircraft control after his attention was diverted to the right side attitude indicator during cruise flight. An additional cause was the aural detection for the autopilot…Dec 3, 2006 · N46PT · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH 206L-3 · Brownwood, TXThe fracture of the turbine-to-compressor coupling and subsequent overspeed failure of the first stage turbine wheel as result of the improper re-assembly of the engine by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the…Nov 26, 2006 · N805SB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Las Vegas, NVfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane during the cross-country flight,.Nov 24, 2006 · N977SA · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Mountain View, ARThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a broken oil pressure line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 22, 2006 · N205DB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Bardstown, KYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 21, 2006 · N3887M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · San Jose, CAPartial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor.Nov 20, 2006 · N97949 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Diego, CAAn undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor.Nov 20, 2006 · N28RJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Wellington, ILSpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot while attempting to visually locate traffic during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the inadvertent overload failure of the wing spar and stabilator, and the…Nov 20, 2006 · N8990W · DestroyedNTSB CHI07FA022Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Mill Creek, INThe pilot became spatially disoriented and as a result failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions aloft and the pilot being fatigued.Nov 14, 2006 · N611BB · DestroyedNTSB DEN07LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Melrose, NMthe in-flight failure and separation of both tail rotor blades. Contributing factors in this accident were the check pilot interferring with the controls and his failure to relinquish control to the pilot-in-command.Nov 13, 2006 · N24CF · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pocasset, OKThe "abnormally high" oil temperature indication and smoke in the cabin for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Nov 12, 2006 · N711A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVogel Glastar 41 · Snow Shoe, PAThe builder's improper installation of an additional alternator. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions.Nov 11, 2006 · N441AV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWinter J.T/Johnson Kitfox III · Southwest Ranch, FLThe owner/builder's improper maintenance/installation of the propeller which resulted in a propeller blade coming loose and separating from the hub.Nov 11, 2006 · N727PD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Pine Hill, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing to non suitable terrain, and an on-ground collision with tree stumps on the landing roll out.Nov 9, 2006 · N962QC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarlson Lancair Propjet · Dalton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in loss of engine due to fuel starvation.Nov 6, 2006 · N750LC · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Danville, ARFailure of the number 5 cylinder which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's inability to see the transmission line during the forced landing. Factors Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the…Nov 5, 2006 · N15852 · DestroyedNTSB DFW07FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Hominy, OKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings.Nov 5, 2006 · N53443 · DestroyedNTSB DEN07CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Wellsville, KSA loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible.Nov 5, 2006 · N26324 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180E · Cordova, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.Nov 5, 2006 · N4141J · Substantial damage