NTSB investigations, AL
62 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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"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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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
Run 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 NYC08LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlair Skybolt · Guntersville, ALSeparation of the right tailwheel control link spring from the right control arm of the tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB MIA07FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Moulton, ALThe separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason.NTSB ATL07LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSzybowcowy Zaklad Do SZD-36A · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's improper installation of the left wing attachment pin, which allowed it to disengage during cruise flight, resulting in wing separation.NTSB ATL04CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Montgomery, ALThe separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear.NTSB ATL04IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Auburn, ALThe fatigue fracture of the wire rope portion on the rudder control cable assembly due to improper installation and inadequate procedures by the aircraft manufacturer.NTSB ATL04IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSabreliner NA-265-60 · Birminghham, ALThe lack of lubrication of the right main wheel bearing which resulted in the overheating.NTSB ATL03IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Eufaula, ALFatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap.NTSB ATL03LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Gordo, ALFatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB ATL01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Berry, ALThe failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain.NTSB ATL99LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Enterprise, ALThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear spring.NTSB ATL99LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Camden, ALThe failure of the cyclic control rod due to an overstress separation resulting from a material defect (inadequate quality of material) by the manufacturer.NTSB MIA99LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Jasper, ALthe pilot inadvertently became disoriented and misjudged his position on the runway/airport, which resulted in him turning the airplane too soon, and subsequently impacting with a tree. Factors in this accident were a loss of electrical power for undetermined…NTSB ATL98FA076Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-45-T-34B · Montgomery, ALThe installation of an incorrect engine nose seal that subsequently dislodged from the normally installed position, and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine oil.NTSB ATL98LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher Coats Challenger II · Evergreen, ALThe undetermined failure of the propeller bolts that resulted in the inflight separation of the propeller assembly. A factor was the overpass bridge.NTSB ATL97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Huntsville, ALcorrosion and subsequent failure of the elevator trim tab, which resulted in vibration and failure of the elevator. Failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin was a related factor.NTSB ATL97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Selma, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to correctly repair and install the pilot's seat.NTSB ATL96LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes GL2T-1A-2 · Montgomery, ALThe locked rudder in a fully deflected position which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL96LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Grove Hill, ALfatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance for inspection of the area (where the fatigue occurred) was insufficiently defined by the manufacturer.NTSB ATL95LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188T · Town Creek, ALThe chafing of the fuel flow gage pressure line with an electrical system wire which resulted in arcing.NTSB ATL95FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWittman O&O · Stevenson, ALAileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation.NTSB ATL94FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34R · Maylene, ALThe pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in an overload failure of the wing spar, and separation of the left wing from the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flying experience in this model of aircraft.NTSB ATL94LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Muscle Shoals, ALWas the loose throttle cable, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine did not produce full power. A factor was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine.NTSB ATL93IA111Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Cullman, ALThe failure of company maintenance personnel to properly inspect the tail rotor control cable at the last 750 hour inspection, and the subsequent total failure of the cable due to wear.NTSB ATL93LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tuskegee, ALThe pilot's failure to establish a final approach course to the runway surface during a night landing. A factor was the inoperative aircraft landing light.NTSB ATL93LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn Thomason Laco 145 · Tuskegee, ALThe overload failure of the tail wheel leaf springs, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL92LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, ALThe improper installation of the emergency exit, by an unknown person, which resulted in its separation, in flight.NTSB ATL91LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Brewton, ALThe inflight separation of the left wing resulting from corrosion of the wing front spar fitting assembly. A factor was inadequate maintenance procedures.NTSB ATL91LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBenson B8M · Hartselle, ALThe improper installation of the main rotor bearing block by the owner/pilot which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system.NTSB ATL90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hertsboro, ALFatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted from improper overhaul procedures, and the absence of oil in the propeller hub which would allow the detection of blade cracks.NTSB ATL90DKJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal report67 Flying Dutchman D1/LFD-13 · Tuscaloosa, ALMaintenance personnel who performed an improper modification of the propeller blade.NTSB ATL89DKJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Goodway, ALThe in-flight separation of the left wing which failed because of a corrosion induced fatigue fracture.NTSB ATL89LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Perdido, ALWhile descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.…NTSB ATL88FA207Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Uniontown, ALNTSB ATL88LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Muscle Shoals, ALThe airplane experienced a loss of electrical power during the local, solo flt. The student elected to make a precautionary ldg at Muscle Shoals arpt (MSL) which was the nearest arpt. He made two attempts to land on rwy 36, with a 12-20 kt tailwind: on the…NTSB ATL88LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Butler, ALThe plt rptd that he observed the engine oil pressure indication drop to zero during a low-level pipeline patrol flight. He attempted to increase engine pwr and initiate a climb, but the engine began to run rough. He subsequently landed on the pipeline…NTSB ATL88DKG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCrump 512 · Parrish, ALWhile cruising at 5500 ft, the propeller separated from the aircraft and struck the left wing. During the resulting forced landing, the pilot had difficulty controlling the aircraft and was unable to maneuver to a selected field. He said the aircraft would…NTSB ATL88LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Mobile, ALThe plt related that he was climbing through 4,300 ft when he lost the left turbocharger. He then noted sparks and then fire from the engine. He shut off the fuel, waited for the fire to go out and feathered the propeller. The flt was continued to montgomery,…NTSB ATL88DKG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Samson, ALThe plt said the prop surged during a swath run. While rtning to land the engine quit. The acft landed in a plowed field, resulting in substantial damage to the rt wing and lndg gear. Inspection of the engine by the plt revealed that the oil filter adapter…NTSB ATL87LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Gulf Shores, ALThe plt aborted the takeoff about half way down the 3600 ft rwy after observing that the airspeed indicator was inop. Before he could stop the acft, it ran off the end of the rwy & went into a ditch. An exam by an A&P mechanic revealed that the pitot head was…NTSB ATL86LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Eufaula, ALDuring a descent of 400-500 fpm at 120-125 mph the windshield blew into the aircraft. A portion of the windshield remained attached to the acft, folded up so as to jut above the cabin roof and acted as a spoiler. Level flight could not be maintained due to…NTSB ATL86LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaffer KR-2 · Mobile, ALThe pilot lost control of the aircraft during cruise flight while attempting to close the cockpit canopy which inadvertently unlatched. The aircraft entered a spin and the pilot was unable to recover prior to ground impact. The aircraft was an experimental…NTSB ATL86FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Russellville, ALOutboard half of one propeller blade separated during cruise flight. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the acft struck trees, severing the right wing, and crashed inverted. Front occupant seats separated from seat tracks. Examination of propeller…NTSB ATL85MA275Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Eva, ALDrg an IFR arrival/dscnt, the plt stated he 'had to feather 1 eng, I have an oil leak & I'm just trying to dscnd . . .' He then said he was dscndg thru 5300'. As he contd the apch, he informed the controller he would be unable to go around since the hydr sys…NTSB ATL85LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Geneva, ALDuring instructional flight acft collided with trees after takeoff. Instructor said flaps would not retract while in go around. Acft owner told FAA inspector instructor told him flaps would not retract after final landing. Fuse was then replaced with no…NTSB ATL85IA132Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Marion, ALCruising at 4000 ft MSL when engine vibration occurred and became severe. Reduced throtte but roughness persisted. Unable to mntn altitude with 2000 RPM and 25 inches map. Made forced ldg in corn field. Nose ldg gr collapsed. Engine checked out okay. One…NTSB ATL85LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Mobile, ALThe acft experienced a ttl electrical failure for unknown reasons. The plt descended and flew below low ceilings until and arpt was found. Attempts to lower the landing gear with the emerg hand crank failed. Low on fuel, he landed with gear up. The plt…NTSB ATL85LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Monroeville, ALPlt unable to electrically or manually fully extend landing gear in traffic pattern so he decided to make a gear up landing. Unknowingly plt had lowered gear to a transit position and gear collapsed on landing. Plt had previous problems with gear and had to…NTSB ATL83LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Brundidge, ALWhile cruising at 2,000 ft the plt smelled fuel fumes & elected to make a precautionary landing. When within gliding distance of the arpt, he secured the eng with the mixture control & made an uneventful deadstick landing. After exiting the acft he noticed…NTSB ATL83LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander A-9 · Andalusia, ALAfter spraying 2 fields, the plt was en route to spray a 3rd field when a severe vibration of the acft was encountered. He elected to land in the 1st available field & dumped his chemical load. During the landing, the acft hit a terrace & nosed over. The plt…NTSB ATL83LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Birmingham, ALThe acft landing gear collapsed during landing. An FAA inspector said the gear made grinding noises when extended. During a fly-by the left gear door appeared to be jammed. Reportedly the landing gear transmission assembly failed.