NTSB investigations, MD
34 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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\" = 'MD' 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" = 'MD' 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 NYC07LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Leonardtown, MDThe airplane manufacturer's inadequate landing gear downlock plate maintenance orientation information, and the disengaged main landing gear.NTSB NYC04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · College Park, MDThe loss of hydraulic fluid due to chaffing of a brake line by a strut fairing rivet, resulting in the failure of the braking system.NTSB NYC04LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H-18 · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a failure of one propeller system. Factors in the accident were the failure to perform maintenance inspection and the failure of a bolt in the left propeller blade system.NTSB IAD03LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca CH-7A · Cumberland, MDThe pilot/mechanic's failure to ensure the proper installation of the left wing's aft strut-to-spar attachment bolt, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB DCA03IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Baltimore, MDThe captain's improper procedures regarding stall avoidance and recovery. Contributing to the incident were the partial blockage of the pitot static system, and the flight crew's improper decisions regarding their use of inaccurate airspeed indications.…NTSB NYC02LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burtonsville, MDThe failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC00LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHing FLY Baby 1A · Keymar, MDAn overload failure of both flying wires, on the underside of the right wing, while the airplane was climbing, due to improper balance between the two flying wires, by unknown person(s).NTSB IAD00FA034Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MDThe failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.NTSB IAD00IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MDthe missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.NTSB IAD99LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Friendly, MDThe pilot's misjudgment of speed during the landing approach. The inoperative airspeed indicator was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC99LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaliba Long EZ · Friendly, MDThe separation of the airplane canopy for undetermined reasons, the diminished controllability of the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/mush into trees short of the runway.NTSB IAD96LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Sprint · Mt Airy, MDThe pilot's improper planning/decision and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in overload failure of the wing and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to…NTSB NYC95LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Queenstown, MDfailure of the fuselage longeron tubes due to fatigue, which resulted in partial separation (distortion) of the fuselage, partial loss of aircraft control, and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB BFO95LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Ft Washington, MDA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).NTSB BFO93FA147Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Landover, MDFatigue failure of a propeller blade, which resulted in severe engine vibration and subsequent damage to the airplane. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB NYC93LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGritter Quest AIR 20 · Baltimore, MDThe failure of the left main gear tire which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB BFO92IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MDImproper installation of the low fuel pressure warning switch snubber on the #1 engine, resulting in fatigue failure of the snubber, a fuel leak (spray), and subsequent explosion/fire damage. A factor related to the incident was: inadequate design of the…NTSB BFO90FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Jefferson, MDThe failure of the tail rotor drive transmission system due to a worn tail rotor splined drive sleeve, and inadequate maintenance and/or inspection by the operator. Contributing to the loss of control was the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor…NTSB BFO90FA064Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Baltimore, MDThe pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO90FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-10 · Baltimore, MDInjuries associated with the evacuation of the aircraft.NTSB BFO89IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3101 · Baltimore, MDFailure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the power connection at the air conditioning system fuse.NTSB BFO88LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Princess Anne, MDThe pilot reported that he had sprayed aprx 1/2 of the soybean field when smoke started to fill the cockpit. He shut off the spray, turned off the electrical system and opened the fresh air vents. He then looked back at the tail section of the airplane and…NTSB NYC87IA105Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Baltimore, MDMain landing gear upper torque link attach bolt separated during takeoff as a result of preexisting stress corrosion cracking. McDonnell-douglas issued alert MD-80 service bulletin A32-220 following the incident.NTSB BFO86LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Westminster, MDFive inches of one propeller blade tip separated during cruise flight at an altitude of 3,500 ft MSL. The imbalance resulted in a severe vibration and a partial power loss. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt set up for a forced landing at clearview airport.…NTSB BFO86FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Woodbine, MDWitnesses observed the aircraft nose over into a dive after the glider it had been towing released. They then saw it roll and during the roll the left wing departed the aircraft. The CFI in the glider had observed the pilot of N53899 perform what appeared to…NTSB BFO86FA023Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Camp Springs, MDDuring a flt to prepare the student for a CFI check ride, both the student and the CFI could not obtain a green light confirming the nose gear was down and locked. After numerous attempts to assure it was down and locked the acft was landed at andrews afb.…NTSB BFO85FA041Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Stevensville, MDThe plt stated that when in normal curise at 3000 ft over castle marina arpt he noticed excessive oil and cylinder head temps. A concurrent small amount of smoke was emanating from the instrument panel which prompted the plt to execute a precautionary lndg at…NTSB BFO85IA024Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011 · Patuxent River, MDWhile enroute fm ft lauderdale, FL to montreal, Canada, air Canada flt 087 requested to make an unscheduled lndg due to smoke in the rear of the acft. C-ftne was vectored to Patuxent RVR nas, Patuxent, MD and descended out of FL 370. The smoke was determined…NTSB NYC84LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Churchton, MDDuring glider tow climbout, encounter with thermal resulted in momentary tow rope slack. Tow rope separated in overload when slack was taken up. Glider plt selected nearest open fld & set up landing pattern. On downwind leg, plt noted obstructions in fld,…NTSB BFO84FU001Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX · Elkton, MDThe ultralight pilot had been practicing maneuvers that weredescribed as whip stalls which were not taught or authorizedbecause of the excessive 'g' forces imposed. An instructor checked his machine and warned him of the dangers on the day of the accident.…NTSB ATL84LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Edgewater, MDA student plt started to fly the acft, but as she was moving on the rwy, she detected a misfiring of the eng that she reported as a popping sound. Therefore, she returned to the ramp area & shut down the eng. Her husband agreed to fly with her around the…NTSB ATL84FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Gaithersburg, MDDuring his 2nd solo flt in the Robinson R22, the plt performed 2 low 'g' maneuvers. The 1st maneuver was essentially the same as when he practiced it during a check-out flt. However, the 2nd maneuver produced a rapid right roll to aprx 60 deg of bank. The plt…NTSB ATL83LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Brandywine, MDIn level cruise flt the plt experienced a severe vibration followed by uncontrollable rotation to the right. The plt wasunable to regain directional control & crashed into trees. Investigation revealed that the rear t/r drive coupling, PN28-13609, had failed…NTSB ATL83LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Toddville, MDThe acft made an emergency landing while skidding after the aileron control jammed. The pilot in the rear seat and the owner in the front seat said that after a couple of steep turns the aileron control could not be moved. The acft was in a left wing down…