NTSB investigations, IN
72 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 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\" = 'IN' 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" = 'IN' 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 CHI07LA273Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTerpstra Exec 162F · Winamac, INThe inadequate installation of the horizontal stabilizer bracket by the pilot, the fatigue fracture seperation of vertical stabilizer bracket during cruise flight, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot.NTSB CHI07CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Kokomo, INThe pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were the unstabilized approach and engine shutdown due to the…NTSB CHI07LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Fishers, INThe fatigue separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot during landing.NTSB CHI07IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, INThe fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.NTSB CHI06CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDevereux Mustang II · Auburn, INThe failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia 350 · Bloomington, INThe pilot did not comply with the pilot operating handbook warning when he intentionally opened the cabin door during flight.NTSB CHI06LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 2000 · Stilesville, INThe separation of the left engine cowling during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Indianapolis, INThe main landing gear malfunctioned and failed to extend during the landing approach for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a main gear up landing.NTSB CHI05FA192Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS365N · Valparaiso, INThe loose tail rotor drive shaft coupling due to its improper installation by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the inability of the pilot to maintain control of the…NTSB CHI05LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTwin Commander Acft. 680V · Fort Wayne, INThe malfunction of the landing gear extension assembly during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elkhart, INThe failure of the seat during landing roll and the subsequent pilot's airplane handling not being possible.NTSB CHI04CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310P · Knox, INThe fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.NTSB CHI04LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55A · West Lafayette, INThe fractured cluster fitting resulting in a loss of directional control during initial climb and the improper repair of cluster fitting by unknown personnel. The night conditions were a contributing factor.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 CHI02FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Evansville, INThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.NTSB CHI00FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, INThe in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue.NTSB CHI00IA152Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-222 · Lafayette, INThe blocked drain lines in the canted pressure deck and the frozen aileron cable.NTSB CHI98LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Frankfort, INthe improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug and the roadway.NTSB CHI98LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJaeger Sonerai II-L · Bicknell, INThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during an emergency landing attempt. Factors associated with this accident were a manufacturing defect in the magneto drive coupling and a total failure of the ignition system.NTSB CHI98LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Salem, INthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land at night. Factors relating to the accident included: an undetermined electrical malfunction, inoperative flaps, darkness, the pilot not using the landing light, and the…NTSB CHI97IA041Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-225 · Terre Haute, INinadequate installation of electrical wiring for an audio entertainment system associated with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5537NM, and a subsequent short in the wiring. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate design (installation…NTSB CHI96FA334Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportThocker RV-4 · Muncie, INwas the in-flight disconnection of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer forward attachments.NTSB CHI96IA170Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Indianapolis, INfailure of a forward cabin ventilation blower motor bearing, which resulted in binding of the blower motor; and inadequate design of the electrical system, which allowed overheating of the electrical circuit and smoke in the cabin of the aircraft.NTSB CHI95LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Anderson, INseizure of the landing gear wheel bearing and separation of the landing gear outer wheel-half and tire from the aircraft after which directional control of the aircraft by the pilot was not possible.NTSB CHI95IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F-28-4000 · Evansville, INthe failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately service (fill) the horizontal stabilizer drive actuator with hydraulic fluid.NTSB CHI95LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLessel KR-2 · Portland, INthe failure of the elevator control cable attach point and the pilot's subsequent inability to control the airplane.NTSB CHI94IA111Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE200 · Rochester, INthe airplane painter/refinishers' failure to follow appropriate procedures/directives pertinent to the masking, stripping, painting and cleaning of the airplane cabin windows, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the right aft cabin window. A related…NTSB CHI94LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Highland, INAn electrical system failure due to a fractured alternator mounting lug. Factors related to the accident were the rough terrain, and decreasing visibility due to snow and darkness.NTSB CHI93IA372Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Indianapolis, INan undetermined problem which resulted in the physical impairment of flight attendants, passengers and the first officer.NTSB CHI93LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18-C45G · Jeffersonville, INthe mechanical binding of the landing gear extension mechanism.NTSB CHI93LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Evansville, INThe partial failure of the normal brake system.NTSB CHI92FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-61-601P · Aurora, INExceeding the design stress limits of the airplane by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI92DEX04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAlkire Pietenpol · Delphi, INSeparation of the propeller while in flight, and unsuitable terrain to effect a forced landing.NTSB CHI92DEX03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Decker, INFailure of the right wing spar, improper maintenance/modification, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.NTSB CHI92IA068Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE-ATP · Fort Wayne, INFailure of company maintenance personnel to maintain the airplane in accordance with existing service bulletins.NTSB CHI92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD369D · Beech Grove, INImproper installation of the flight control linkage during maintenance. Complacency and inadequate inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and the pilot are factors in the accident.NTSB CHI91LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Fort Wayne, INThe improper installation of a bearing by maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI91LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Indianapolis, INSeparation of the aft, upper, accessory case cowl assembly from the airplane, and inadequate airframe equipment provided by the manufacturer.NTSB CHI90DEX02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJohnson Quickie 299 · Delphi, INPilot/mechanic's improper installation of the rudder cable turnbuckles.NTSB CHI90DET03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPterodactyl Ascender II+2 · Lake Village, INIn-flight structural failure of the right wing spar.NTSB CHI89MA047Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 900 · South Bend, INFailure of the thrust reverser actuator links due to a manufacturing/design problem. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and the crosswind.NTSB CHI88IA157Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C99 · Indianapolis, INComponent failure due to improper lubrication by the operators maintenance personnel.NTSB CHI88IA159Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-130 · Indianapolis, INFailure to ensure proper alignment and closure of the auxillary power unit lower shroud with the fire seal upon completion of a maintenance action.NTSB CHI88LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Terre Haute, INNTSB CHI88LA089Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Muncie, INWhen the pilot found that the battery would not start the aircraft, he elected to hand start it. His wife, a non-pilot passenger, was in the aircraft when it started. She attempted to close the throttle, however opened it and the aircraft began to move…NTSB CHI88LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182RG II · Indianapolis, INAfter take-off, the pilot attempted to retract the landing gear when the hydraulic line on the right main gear actuator failed. The left main landing gear was stuck in the trailing position while the nose gear and right main gear remained down and locked. The…NTSB CHI87LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Ft. Wayne, INThe pilot reported that the airspeed indicator failed in flight. The aircraft landed hard and porpoised. The nose wheel broke off and the aircraft skidded down the runway grinding off the bottom of the carburetor. A fire broke out destroying the aircraft.…NTSB CHI87LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · La Porte, INThe acft was damaged when the left main gear collapsed drg a landing. An investigation revealed that a swaged fitting at the end of a hydraulic line in the gear sys had failed. The plt rprtd that with this failure, the left main gear only partially extended.NTSB CHI87DET06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportKennedy Avid Flyer · Goshen, INWhile cruising at 1600 feet MSL, one propeller blade failed in the root area and departed the engine. The pilot made a successful emergency landing in a farmer's field. Vibrations, resulting from the unbalanced propeller condition, were of sufficient…NTSB CHI87IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-122 · Fort Wayne, INAircraft exterior skin failed in fatigue while in cruise flight. The aircraft lost cabin pressure and the passenger oxygen masks automatically deployed. The flight crew donned oxygen masks, declared an emergency to ATC and descended to 10,000 ft. the aircraft…