Final NTSB investigations: CFM International CFM56 series
229 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is CFM International CFM56 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('13802'))
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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('13802'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 DCA14MA081Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · MajorFinal reportAirbus A320 - 214 · Philadelphia, PAthe captain's decision to reject the takeoff after the airplane had rotated. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to follow standard operating procedures by not verifying that the airplane's flight management computer was properly…NTSB DCA14LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kaycee, WYan encounter with severe mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB ENG14IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · St. Louis, MOThe initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of two mallard ducks that caused one or more fan blades to fracture, striking the fan shroud, as well as other passing fan blades, producing various sized blades fragments that created a…NTSB DCA13FA131Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Flushing, NYThe captain's attempt to recover from an unstabilized approach by transferring airplane control at low altitude instead of performing a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the captain's failure to comply with standard operating procedures.NTSB DCA13CA091Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus 320 · Dallas, TXThe flight attendant's inadvertent trip over the jumpseat that had not retracted automatically.NTSB WPR13CA016Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NVThe flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.NTSB DCA12IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · El Paso, TXthe rupture of the nose landing gear hydraulic line that resulted from abrasions due to contact with the nose landing gear tire. Contributing to the incident was the incorrect installation of union and restrictor on the actuator.NTSB DCA12LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · Winnie, TXthe flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence.NTSB DCA12CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MNInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.NTSB DCA12FA046Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus A321 · Millville, NJan encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in injury to a passenger who was not seated when the seatbelt sign was illuminated.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 CEN12IA123Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Denver, COThe snowplow operator’s incapacitation due to fatigue, which resulted in the snowplow contacting a parked airplane. Contributing to the incident was the company’s lack of a policy regarding employee fatigue.NTSB OPS12IA167Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 45 · Chicago, ILThe tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became…NTSB DCA12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 211 · Minneapolis, MNIn-flight collision with birds during initial climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB ERA11CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-732 · Atlanta, GAThe B737-700 pilot did not maintain adequate wing tip clearance while taxiing around the stopped B-737-800.NTSB DCA11FA052Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Greenville, MSThe failure of a utility pipe beneath the ramp surface, which caused a localized void in the soil and resulting reduction in the load bearing capability of the ramp.NTSB CEN11IA198Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Southlake, TXThe tractor driver’s failure to confirm that the tow bar head/handle was secured correctly to the airplane.NTSB DCA11CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of the ground operations personnel to maintain awareness of the relative position of the two airplanes.NTSB OPS11IA173Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Covington, KYThe local controller's distraction with a helicopter south of the field.NTSB OPS11IA101Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · 66 NM East of Hobe Sound, FLAir traffic controllers did not maintain required awareness of available flight data and aircraft positions, resulting in issuance of an incorrect altitude clearance that caused a loss of standard instrument flight rules separation between the two aircraft.NTSB OPS10IA574Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-214 · Minneapolis, MNThe Local North Controller's issuance of a left-turn heading to the Airbus without establishing the position and heading of the Beech. Contributing to the incident was the Local South Controller's distraction with a ground movement operation and lack of…NTSB DCA10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · New York, NYa baggage cart impacting the airplane and causing substantial damage as a result of the jet blast from a passing airplane.NTSB OPS10IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Burbank, CAThe improper separation procedures by air traffic control.NTSB OPS10IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Worton, MDThe R10/12 controller issued an improper vector and descent clearance to the GII that put the airplane on a coverging flight path with the B737. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the FAA's training program to correct ongoing controller…NTSB OPS10IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Phoenix, AZThe Cessna 208 pilot’s failure to identify the correct landing runway.NTSB ERA10CA174Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-100 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ENG10IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC8 · Cincinnati (CVG), OHFailure of the NLG cylinder occurred by intergranular rupture; coincidental to a chrome plating crack. The failure origin occurred along the inner surface of the cylinder and then propagated by stress corrosion cracking to the outer surface. A secondary crack…NTSB CEN10IA053Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A319-111 · Kansas City, MOThe in-flight engine ingestion of one or more Lesser Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens caerulescens).NTSB DCA10IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Minneapolis, MNThe flight crew's failure to monitor the airplane’s radio and instruments and the progress of the flight after becoming distracted by conversations and activities unrelated to the operation of the flight.NTSB ENG09IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Los Angeles, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear inboard axle due to fatigue cracking as a result of fretting damage in one of the brake mounting bolt holes.NTSB ENG09IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte (CLT), NCThe failure of the left hand main landing gear was caused by heat induced cracks resulting from abusive grinding/polishing of the chrome plate that was applied during the last overhaul.NTSB DCA09FA065Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Charleston, WVFuselage skin failure due to preexisting fatigue at a chemically milled step.NTSB CEN09IA294Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.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 WPR09FA068Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-351 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the tug operator and wing walker of the other airplane to maintain clearance with this aircraft during the pushback process in dark night. Also causal was the ramp controller's misinterpretation of the other airplane's gate location and her…NTSB DCA09MA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Denver, COThe captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…NTSB OPS08IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B744 · Atlantic OceanThe San Juan CERAP controllers failure to ensure the two aircraft were properly separated using non-radar separation standards.NTSB ENG08IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Phoenix (PHX), AZThe failure of the MLG was due to cracking in the cylinder wall resulting from a fatigue mechanism which initiated at, and near the inner diameter (ID) surface, with propagation through the wall toward the outer diameter(OD) surface. Crack initiation was due…NTSB NYC08CA156Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Miami, FLAn unexpected encounter with turbulence, during the initial descent for landing.NTSB DFW08IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Houston, TXThe flight crew's improper landing technique for an inoperative anti-skid system resulting in locked brakes and four blown main landing gear tires.NTSB DFW08IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Dallas, TXThe failure of the taxiing flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from the stationary airplane.NTSB LAX08IA065Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Las Vegas, NVAn inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence during descent and the failure of two passenger seat belt attach fittings. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to comply with the SAIB.NTSB DCA08CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 · Washington, DCInadequate ground separation maintained by the pilot of the Embraer E170.NTSB CHI08LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Detroit, MIThe separation of the engine cowling which resulted from maintenance personnel failing to follow maintenance procedures in that they did not latch the engine cowling following the maintenance inspection. A factor associated with the accident was their…NTSB DEN08IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Phoenix, AZDelamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service.NTSB ENG08IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Greenville, TXA total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan…NTSB CHI08IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Fargo, NDThe failure of the Brake and Steering Control Unit, which allowed the nose landing gear to turn to the 90-degree position.NTSB OPS07IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Los Angeles, CAThe LAX north ground controller's failure to properly coordinate with the tower local controller prior to providing taxi instructions that permitted an aircraft to cross an active runway while another aircraft was departing. **This report was modified on…NTSB DFW07LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B737-800 · McAlester, OKAn in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.