NTSB investigations, IA
32 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' 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" = 'IA' 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 CHI07LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Ames, IAThe fatigue failure of the landing gear actuator pin and the exterior visual maintenance inspection for cracks not possible by company maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI05LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 25B · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot was not able to maintain directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the nose gear strut seal which prevented the nose wheel from centering. A factor associated with the accident was the berm that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Mason City, IAThe proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller.NTSB CHI02LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Council Bluffs, IAThe premature fracture of the cyclic/mixture bracket resulting in the inability to conduct a landing flare.NTSB CHI02FA292Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ankeny, IAThe pilot applied an excessive angle of bank and failed to maintain terrain clearance. An additonal factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.NTSB CHI02LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey DSA-1 · Washington, IAThe selection of unsuitable terrain and the failure of the oil pressure gage line. Factors were, the pilot/owners failure to obtain an annual condition inspection, and the corn crop.NTSB CHI99IA136Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dubuque, IAthe frozen elevator control. Factors to the incident were the rain and the low temperature.NTSB CHI99LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Ankeny, IAthe elevator control system jammed for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI99LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Clinton, IAthe failure of the 90 degree gearbox for reasons undetermined. Factors were the failure of the gearbox, and it not being possible for the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB CHI98FA323Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Spencer, IAThe below standard (loose) fit of the 'white' swashplate outer ring pin resulting in fatigue and subsequent separation of the pin, and ultimately the in-flight breakup of the rotorcraft. A factor was the manufacturer's dissemination of the pin which did not…NTSB CHI97LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Des Moines, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to perform the emergency procedure for shut-down of the right engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the power lever cable became disconnected from the fuel control unit, due to improper…NTSB CHI97IA072Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Des Moines, IAthe cross tie relay shorted resulting in a fire in the left main electrical equipment rack.NTSB CHI96LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cedar Rapids, IAinadequate installation of a thrust reverser, driver linkage arm pivot bolt and nut, which resulted in the nut and bolt becoming disconnected. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's unclear information regarding the type and number of…NTSB CHI93DCD02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Essex, IAFatigue failure of the forward spar fuselage attachment assembly for the right wing. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a directed inspection procedure that could have been provided with the issuance of an airworthiness directive.NTSB DCA93GA042Accident · 8 fatalClass 1Final reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Zwingle, IAThe fatigue cracking and fracture of the propeller hub arm. The resultant separation of the hub arm and the propeller blade damaged the engine, nacelle, wing, and fuselage, thereby causing significant degradation to aircraft performance and control that made…NTSB CHI92DCD08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportJohn Schackel Q2 · Rutland, IAA fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft during cruise flight.NTSB CHI92DCD01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRaymond Bristow Rand KR-2 · Boone, IAFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident is total failure of the airplane canopy.NTSB CHI92LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Cedar Rapids, IAA result of the pilot-in-command not understanding the airplanes emergency procedures and not performing the appropriate emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.NTSB CHI91LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Davenport, IAThe inadequate visual lookout and poor inflight planning and decision making by the pilot of N97867. Factors in the accident are inoperative exterior lights and radio communication not possible.NTSB CHI91DCD01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHeal SONERAI-I · Davenport, IAFailure of the wing spar straps, as the aircraft was being maneuvered around a pylon in an air race.NTSB CHI91IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B727-223 · Des Moines, IAAn oil leak originating from the auxiliary power unit which created smoke in the passenger cabin after it passed through the air conditioning/heating system equipment and associated duct work.NTSB MKC90LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonnett Sonerai II · Cherokee, IAAircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI90IA070Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B737-300 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe failure of all four main landing gear tires on takeoff due to the parking brake being locked.NTSB MKC89LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain alignment with the runway and excessive aircraft control in close proximity to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention which resulted from having to shut down the left engine.NTSB DCA89MA063Accident · 111 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Sioux City, IAThe inadequate consideration given to human factors limitations in the inspection and quality control procedures used by united airlines' engine overhaul facility which resulted in the failure to detect a fatigue crack originating from a previously…NTSB MKC89LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Montezuma, IAWhile on a VFR cross country cargo flight, the commercial plt said his alternator failed and that within eight minutes he lost electrical power and was unable to operate the navigation instruments. He continued toward his destination about 2 more hours when…NTSB MKC87LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLowder Quickie II · Iowa City, IAThe PIC rptd normal takeoff and climb during a LCL flt. Abt 15 min into the flt, the PIC experienced a nose down pitching. Throttle was reduced and level attitude was established. The PIC rptd difficulty maintaining level flt and made a precautionary lndg on…NTSB MKC87LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Forest City, IAAfter reaching a cruise alt of 1000 ft AGL, the plt noticed a lack of oil pressure. He elected to make a precautionary landing in an unplowed soft field. The plt then reduced pwr to idle and set up for the landing. During the landing roll the acft nosed over.…NTSB MKC87LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Corning, IAThe flt had progressed normally from champagne, IL. The IFR flt plan was cancelled at lamoni VOR and the flt proceeded VFR. On final approach to rwy 17, aprx 1 mile from the rwy, the altimeter suddenly unwound and the acft struck trees. The altimeter had…NTSB MKC83LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Corwith, IAWhile en route, the plt heard a clanking noise behind him which was followed by a severe vibration of the flt controls. He initiated an autorotative descent from 3000 ft. he said the helicopter began to roll left, then righted itself. The helicopter touched…NTSB MKC83LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchippers BD-4 · Danbury, IAWhile en route, the propeller separated from the home built acft. Subsequently, the nose gear failed & the main gear were damaged during a landing on rolling terrain. An examination revealed that the mounting bolts for a propeller spacer had failed. The…NTSB MKC82DA151Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Washington, IAThe helicopter was being air taxied to the refueling location when it crashed. The pilot said he had lifted off and was about 6 ft AGL with about 20 KTS forward speed when he suddenly felt a snap and the cyclic went full left. The helicopter became…