NTSB investigations
3,929 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 130) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA02TA109Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAgusta A119 · Okeechobee, FLthe fracture of one of the tail rotor blades as a result of fatigue cracking in the blade spar, and subsquent impact of the main rotor with the tailboom.NTSB NYC02LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Worcester, MAThe failure of the nose wheel actuator o-ring.NTSB CHI02FA233Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MIThe cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoucher Revolution Mini 500 · Sterling, MAA misalignment of the rotor system drive belt, which resulted in belt chaffing, its subsequent separation, and a resultant loss of power to the rotor system. Also causal was the relatively low altitude and airspeed at which the separation occurred, which…NTSB LAX02FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZfailure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.NTSB CHI02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Harvard, ILThe pilot's failure to verify the extension of the landing gear. Factors were the alternator failure, and the main landing gear down locks not engaged.NTSB IAD02IA057Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Cinncinnati, OHThe partial loss of flight displays for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-100-A100 · Little Rock, ARThe malfunction of the left main landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to a missing lock pin/washer/nut on the clevis of the push/pull gear extension tube that resulted from improper maintenance.NTSB DCA02MA042Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe failure of the lower outboard nut and bolt assembly of the left inboard flap's outboard hinge that resulted from stress corrosion cracking and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadequate materials specification of the bolt, and…NTSB NYC02LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKarl & Dot Comp Air 7SL · Cross Keys, NJFatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch.NTSB SEA02IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Seatac, WAFailure of the copilot's forward (R1) windshield anti-ice controller resulting in a continuous over voltage condition, followed by the subsequent overheating and shattering of the windscreen.NTSB LAX02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.NTSB FTW02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-S · La Porte, TXThe failure of a hydraulic line, which resulted in the loss of the brakes.NTSB CHI02FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchutte Ms. Ryan Special · Anderson, INThe pilot's failure to properly install the canard attach bolts prior to the flight and the resulting inflight separation of the canard.NTSB NYC02IA100Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier 328-300 · Albany, NYRudder oscillations of an undetermined origin.NTSB SEA02IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportKaman K-600 (HH-43B) · Cocolalla, IDThe reverse installation of the RPM compensator assembly control box bolts resulting in the threaded end of the bolt impinging on a clevis and jamming the collective during climb. A contributing factor was the lack of adequate documentation provided by the…NTSB ATL02FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SCThe in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ANC02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · North Pole, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used to attach the main landing gear.NTSB ATL02LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-600N · Deland, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the FADEC malfunction checklist that resulted in the loss of rotor RPM, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the precautionary landing that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the malfunction of the…NTSB NYC02IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Covington, KYThe manufacturer's failure to provide inspection criteria for the BPSU compartment aileron control pulleys, which resulted in eventual pulley corrosion, and subsequent control stiffness when seized pulleys and water-soaked aileron cables froze together at…NTSB MIA02IA094Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B737-448 · Miami, FLInadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel and failure to comply with manufacturer recommended maintence procedures (SB 737-55A1070R1), which resulted in an inflight inseparation of a section of the airplane's right hand elevator control tab. A…NTSB IAD02IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Atlantic City, NJThe partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Tampa, FLthe fracture of the landing gear upper barrel due to fatigue cracking, caused by improper machining after the barrel was assembled during the manufacturing process, resulting in damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI02IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Hillsdale, WIThe fatigue failure of the passenger/crew door latch pin during cruise flight.NTSB SEA02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Helena, MTFracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane, and the use of an oversized tire.NTSB LAX02FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Willows, CAthe pilot's entry into an abrupt maneuver at an excessive airspeed beyond Va, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits.NTSB ANC02FA029Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to disengage the hydraulic system, and maintain forward airspeed during landing as delineated in the emergency procedures section of the helicopter's operations manual, which resulted in a loss of control while hovering. Factors…NTSB SEA02FA064Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Red Lodge, MTLong term fatigue of the nose landing gear strut fork initiated by side loading which resulted in the separation of the fork from the strut and the consequent collapse of the nose gear. A contributing factor was the ditch the aircraft traversed during the…NTSB ATL02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GACompany maintenance personnel inadequate maintenance inspection that resulted in the in-flight separation of the APU inspection doors.NTSB MIA02FA075Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Charlotte, NCThe failure of the aircraft operator to comply with, in a timely manner, on the No. 2 engine, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-71A086, resulting in the integrated drive generator feeder cable chaffing through a fire warning loop and failure of the fire…NTSB LAX02LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 165F · Chandler, AZThe tail rotor drive system failure as a result of incorrect installation procedures by the manufacturer's personnel.NTSB ANC02LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1B1 · Big Lake, AKThe separation of the exhaust system stack from the heat exchanger. A factor associated with the accident was an engine compartment fire.NTSB SEA02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WAThe failure of the brake system during the landing roll. An intentional ground loop and a dirt bank were factors.NTSB ATL02LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS315B · Hortense, GAFailure of the engine to main transmission drive shaft due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. A factor were the trees.NTSB ATL02LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Hastings, FLFatigue cracking in the most outboard splice bolt hole in the lower spar cap of the right wing. .NTSB FTW02LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Amarillo, TXFlutter due to the improper balance of the ruddervator, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.NTSB NYC02LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in this accident were the undetermined failure of the turn coordinator, as reported by the pilot, and the instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB FTW02IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Tulsa, OKThe failure of the horizontal stabilizer control system for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Greenville, MSAn overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02GA053Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight which resulted in the in-flight separation due to overload of the spar at the right wing root. Hypoxia was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnander Velocity 173RG · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to ensure that the gear was extended prior to landing. Factors included a failure of a hydraulic down-pressure switch, and the pilot's attention diverted to another aircraft executing an opposite-direction traffic pattern.NTSB MIA02FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bunnell, FLInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by comapny maintenance personnel which resulted in corrosion in an aileron control cable going undetected, failure of the aileron control cable, and impact with terrain following loss of control of the…NTSB SEA02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Hailey, IDWater contamination within the aircraft's landing gear hydraulic line(s) which froze and blocked the line(s) preventing extension of the right main gear. A factor was the below freezing environmental conditions which the aircraft was operating in prior to and…NTSB SEA02IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-401 · Boise, IDThe partial failure of one of the number two hydraulic system elevator hydraulic lines, leading to the loss of fluid and pressure in that system during cruise flight. This loss resulted in reliance upon the sole remaining activation system (number one…NTSB CHI02IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Appleton, WIThe separation of the low pressure turbine module due to coke resulting in the blockage of the oil system.NTSB ATL02LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKrejci S-51D · Port St. Lucie, FLThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to return to landing area (Emergency/ departure airport.) This resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Factor to the accident was a partial loss…NTSB MIA02LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-V · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight crew's failure to follow preflight inspection/checklist procedures, which resulted in their failure to detect wooden sticks in the landing gear weight-on-wheel switches and their failure in flight to respond to crew alert messages to disarm the…NTSB MIA02LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Levittown, PRthe failure of maintenance personnel to comply with aircraft manufacturer's inspection procedures, resulting in corrosion and separation of the aileron control cable in flight and the subsequent forced landing in a swamp.NTSB DEN02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Grand Junction, COthe failure of the tail wheel left steering cable. A contributing factor was the pilot's loss of aircraft control (not possible) and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ATL02LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpringer Longbow 150 · Oak Hill, FLThe improper modification of the exhaust muffler which resulted in fractures that enabled the contamination of the cabin heating and ventilation system. The pilot subsequently became incapacitated by carbon monoxide poisoning, and the airplane descended…