NTSB investigations, MS
49 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' 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 ANC05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bay St. Louis, MSThe pilot's failure to use the manual emergency landing gear extension mechanism during the approach to land, which resulted in the electrically actuated main landing gear collapsing during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is an…NTSB ATL04IA098Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Tunica, MSThe pilot's improper use of the emergency power lever which resulted in excessive operating temperatures. A factor was the improper adjustment of the emergency power lever dead band.NTSB ATL03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Jackson, MSThe failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Greenville, MSAn overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL01LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Greenville, MSThe improper installation by maintenance personnel of the push-pull rod assembly on the right elevator trim tab horn resulted in an in-flight separation of the right elevator trim tab.NTSB MIA01LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Helicopters Div. 369D · Inverness, MSThe lineman's failure to use the designed attachment point for securing his safety harness to the helicopter, resulting in overload and failure of the component he did attach to. A factor in the accident was the lineman's failure to follow exact sequential…NTSB MIA01LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCamillo Annaloro C A Spcl Quicks · Lucedale, MSThe failure of the pilot to secure a fabric panel during preflight inspection resulting in the panel separating from the aircraft during climb after takeoff, passing through the propeller and damaging wing flap fabric, loss of engine power due to wing flap…NTSB MIA00FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hernando, MSThe arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist.NTSB ATL00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MSLoss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.NTSB MIA00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Picayune, MSAn in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing.NTSB MIA00FA146Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Jackson, MSimproper rigging of the rudder/elevators and differential mechanism assembly by unknown person(s), which resulting in what the pilot describes as inflight flutter of the tail section, which resulted in damage to the aft empennage area.NTSB ATL00LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7-235C · Iuka, MSThe separation of the nicopress fitting allowing a release of the rudder cable resulting in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the manufacturer's use of an improperly calibrated crimping tool.NTSB MIA00FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Philadelphia, MSThe failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel during preflight and periodic inspections to identify the signs of fretting and looseness in the "red" main rotor blade pitch change horn to main rotor blade grip attachment, resulting in the…NTSB MIA98LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Oxford, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to vibration from the main rotor blade for undetermined reasons. A related finding was the improper repair of a crack in the laminant of the blue main rotor blade by other maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA98LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Houston, MScorrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…NTSB ATL96LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A (Soloy) · Belmont, MSfailure of the aft universal joint of the tail rotor drive shaft, due to inadequate lubrication by company maintenance personnel. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's delay in discontinuing the flight after noting a progressively worse tail rotor…NTSB MIA95LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Union Church, MSinadequate maintenance lubrication and inspection of the main rotor head which resulted in the separation of a rod end bearing.NTSB MIA95LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337D · Carthage, MSFailure of the normal brake system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot's seatback.NTSB MIA95LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aberdeen, MSThe operator's and pilot's procedure of leaving the aircraft unattended with the engine running while loading agricultural chemicals into the aircraft. This resulted in the aircraft moving unattended and colliding with a ditch. Contributing to the accident…NTSB MIA95LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Madison, MSThe pilots improper use of brakes during a precautionary landing.NTSB MIA94FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaffron, Harold C. Varieze · Oxford, MSPoor planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to perform high and low speed taxi tests before the flight after repairs and modification of the airplane. Additionally, failure or malfunction of the flight control system for undetermined reasons,…NTSB MIA94LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot did not maintain the proper glidepath. Failure of the electrical system and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel were factors in the accident.NTSB MIA93LA130Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith FW2C80TD · Lucedale, MSThe pilot in command's operation of the aircraft in a manner which exceeded design limitations which resulted in inflight failure and separation of the wings.NTSB MIA92LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Satartia, MSFailure of the brake system due to installation of a bogus part by an unknown person. Directional control by the pilot in command was not possible.NTSB MIA91LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Tutwiler, MSFatigue failure of one of the propeller blades resulting in the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain.NTSB MIA90FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Thornton, MSThe improper drilling of a hole in the spar cap by a mechanic resulting in the initiation of fatigue cracking in the spar cap and subsequent failure of the spar cap and inflight separation of the wing.NTSB MIA90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Crowder, MSFatigue failure of a bolt which secures the mixture and throttle bellcranks to the bellcrank support assembly.NTSB MIA90LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Rolling Fork, MSThe in-flight separation of the left aileron due to improper maintenance procedures and an inadequate aircraft preflight.NTSB MIA90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Jackson, MSThe pilot's misunderstanding of the landing gear emergency extension procedure, which resulted in his inadvertent partial retraction of the gear and failure to land with the gear in the down and locked position. Loss of electrical power was a factor.NTSB MIA89LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Lexington, MSFatigue failure of the linear actuator lug. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA89LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Quitman, MSFailure of the tail boom attachment.NTSB MIA89LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Greenwood, MSFailure of a main rotor blade pitch change horn and/or attaching bolt(s).NTSB MIA89LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Rose Hill, MSLoss of electrical power for an undetermined reason and fuel starvation from improper use of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: night and adverse weather conditions.NTSB MIA89LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Holly Springs, MSThe plt stated that after he began a descent from 12,000 ft to 4000 ft, the acft lost all electrical power due to failure of the alternator. While apchg to land at Holly Springs arpt, the acft enctrd unfavorable winds & turbulence. Subsequently, it lost…NTSB MIA89LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Houston, MSDuring normal cruise flt a portion of one propeller blade separated. The plt landed the acft in a field & during the landing roll, the acft collided with a haystack. Examination of the propeller blade revealed it separated at blade station 28.5. Metallurgical…NTSB MIA88LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Wayside, MSWhile on an aerial application flt on short final, the plt pulled the throttle lever to reduce airspeed but it broke at the power control quadrant. The apch was continued & after acft traveled aprx 1/2 the length of the rwy, he turned the magneto switch off.…NTSB MIA87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MSWhile spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An…NTSB MIA87LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1121 · Jackson, MSDuring the ground run at 80 KTS the cabin door unsafe light illuminated. The takeoff was aborted with heavy braking & deployment of the thrust reversers. The door was then opened & reclosed which extinguished the light, & a second takeoff was attempted. Aprx…NTSB MIA87LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHickham Twinstar · Bay St. Louis, MSShortly after takeoff on the initial test flt, severe vibration was felt and the plt attempted to return the float equipped acft to the water for a forced ldg. Due to low alt, the plt had to land in trees. An exam of one of the blades of the 3 bladed…NTSB MIA87FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGriffin STAR-LITE · Raymond, MSThe plt had just completed building the acft and was on the initial flt. Family members watched as the acft tookoff and climbed over the arpt. They then observed pieces falling from the acft. The acft rolled inverted and crashed. An exam of the elevator bell…NTSB MIA86LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Shaw, MSThe plt stated that shortly after takeoff he noticed the fuel cap was loose. He then turned downwind to land, at which time the aircraft stalled, resulting in the right wing colliding with trees.NTSB ATL85LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hattiesburg, MSDuring a full-flap approach to landing, the pilot saw that the acft was going to land long and he initiated a go-around. He began retracting the flaps at the same time, and the acft started to settle. The pilot then elected to continue the landing straight…NTSB ATL85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Holly Springs, MSAbout 40 to 45 min after takeoff pilot noted electrical load meters at 0. Alternator warning lights were on. Reset was attempted but unsuccessful due to low battery voltage. Plt decided to make a precautionary ldg at Holly Springs, MS,but could not lower the…NTSB ATL85LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Vicksburg, MSDuring the landing attempt, the pilot failed to ensure that the landing gear was extended. He was preoccupied with trying to locate a runway sweeper reported by the airport manager. When the gear failed to extend the pilot continued the approach knowing that…NTSB ATL84LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Shaw, MSThe acft was landed gear up in a precautionary landing after a control difficulty in flt. On base leg a loud bang was heard and the acft started to roll right. Control forces were heavy so the other plt in the front seat tried to help on the controls. They…NTSB ATL83FKQ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Redwood, MSThe acft made a forced landing in a soybean field after severe vibration developed during a spraying operation. The pilot stated that the powerplant and flt controls were functioning normally at the time of the accident. An on-scene investigation revealed…NTSB ATL83LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Houston, MSThe plt reported that during takeoff, he had reached an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, had reduced power & was retracting the flaps from the takeoff setting when he felt the acft 'give.' He reextended the flaps, applied full throttle & dumped his load, but the acft…NTSB ATL83LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · Laurel, MSAt 11,000 ft MSL during cruise a prop separated from the left eng. The eng was feathered & the plt observed the eng displaced inboard & downward. An emergency landing was made & upon landing the left main gear was found to be retracted. The acft slid to a…NTSB ATL82FLT06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBenson B8M · Walls, MSThe pilot reported that after he took off and climbed to about 100 ft AGL, he tried to turn, but found he had no control of the aircraft. He then reduced the power and crash landed into a soybean field. An examination of the wreckage revealed that the lower…