NTSB investigations, NJ
53 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' 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 NYC07LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Atlantic City, NJThe inoperative safe gear indicator light switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot hand-cranking the landing gear past the physical stop.NTSB NYC06CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · Morristown, NJThe pilot's premature shutdown of both engines, which resulted in a forced landing short of the runway. A factor was a landing gear malfunction indication for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild-Heliporter Pilatus PC6/B2-H2 · Cross Keys, NJA total failure of the left elevator attachment point for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD05LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Robbinsville, NJThe repair station's improper installation of the stabilator trim tab. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.NTSB IAD03CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to properly secure an aerial advertising banner to the outside of the airplane.NTSB NYC02LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKarl & Dot Comp Air 7SL · Cross Keys, NJFatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch.NTSB IAD02IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Atlantic City, NJThe partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Blairstown, NJAn encounter with ground resonance for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC01IA199Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Teterboro, NJThe right aft rudder cable being installed over a cable guide by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMusso Nieuport 24 · Evesham Twp., NJAn in-flight propeller failure, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB IAD01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Medford, NJThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the loss of electrical power, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of night experience.NTSB IAD01IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJa short in the left inboard elevator parallel engage solenoid valve for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD01IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Morristown, NJThe failure of several relays on the roll trim control printed circuit board, which caused an uncommanded aileron trim input.NTSB NYC00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Newark, NJA divergent, longitudinal oscillation of undetermined origin on the center landing gear, which caused a failure of the center landing gear lower drag brace during landing roll.NTSB NYC99IA175Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJThe failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture.NTSB NYC99IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3TO · Newark, NJA loss of torque on the apex nut of the shimmy damper for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a failure of the shimmy damper, and the subsequent failure of the lower torsion link of the right main landing gear.NTSB IAD99LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Teteboro, NJthe collapse of the landing gear due to a bent gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC98FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Somerville, NJin-flight separation of the empennage for undetermined reasons. "This case was modified August 2, 2006."NTSB IAD97IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Newark, NJfatigue fracture of the upper lock link, which led to the collapse of the nose gear during landing.NTSB NYC96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-332L · Lakewood, NJa number two system module hydraulic oil leak, which was ignited by an undetermined source and resulted in a hydraulic fluid fire.NTSB NYC95LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Hammonton, NJfailure of the collective yoke bearing, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's inadequate inspection interval of the yoke bearing.NTSB NYC94FA123Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35 · Atlantic City, NJUnder-inflation of the tires, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in overheating and subsequent tire failure; the incorrect checklist that was provided to the aircrew; and failure of the pilot-in-command to deploy the drag chute, when the thrust…NTSB NYC94IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300 · Newark, NJThe separation of the right outboard translating cowl on the #2 engine thrust reverser as a result of inadequate bonding material.NTSB NYC93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Beach Haven, NJFailure of the banner release system to function for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inability of the aircraft to sustain flight once the banner began dragging in the water. A factor related to the accident was: lack of coordination between the…NTSB BFO93LA106Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJThe pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.NTSB NYC93IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60-200 · Atlantic City, NJA malfunction of the cargo fire warning system which resulted in a false alarm.NTSB NYC93IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-130 · Newark, NJInadequate maintenance/inspection by company maintenance personnel, the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement procedures for the aileron cables, and subsequent failure of the 'down' aileron control cable due to wear.NTSB NYC92LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Ocean City, NJThe airplane nosing over on landing roll due to inadequate airplane handling characteristics while landing with the banner attached. Factors related to the accident were the use of rope instead of steel cable, the main landing gear mounted tow hitch, and the…NTSB NYC92DHM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCarey Glassair SH2 · West Milford, NJImproper installation of the wheel brakes, which resulted in failure of a left brake line during the landing roll and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with an object after departing the runway.NTSB NYC91LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJAn off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to oil exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the operators decision not to follow the recommendations of the Piper cherokee service manual.NTSB NYC90LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Pittstown, NJGround resonance due to inadequate servicing and maintenance of the landing gear dampers.NTSB NYC90FHD01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMason Hummel Bird · Lumberton, NJFailure of the rudder attach bolt, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent to the ground.NTSB NYC90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…NTSB NYC90MA009Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A Mkii · Lacey Township, NJIn-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to fatigue failure of the main rotor blade spar, which originated at a manufacturing induced scratch (tool mark) that was the result of inadequate quality control.NTSB NYC89IA176Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Newark, NJRupture of a flexible high pressure hydraulic line in the 'a' hydraulic system, due to chafing of the steel braid covering, which allowed the system pressure and quantity to be completely depleted.NTSB NYC89LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJFailure of the #6 connecting rod.NTSB NYC88FA050Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-2B7 · Deptford, NJDrg tkof, as usair flt 224 was clbg thru 4000', the acft yawed/rolled rgt. Simultaneously, the crew noticed the #2 throttle slam/lock to the idle psn & a continuous airframe buffet began. Soon thereafter, the #2 eng sepd fm the acft & the buffet stopped. The…NTSB NYC88LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Buena, NJa loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a precautionary landing. Factors were rain, clouds, dark night, and the pole. This report was modified on February 9, 2005.NTSB NYC87DHD02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 170 · Pittman, NJThe pilot stated that approx 15 mins after takeoff, while in a left turn, both he and his pax heard a loud snap. This was followed by collapse of the left rudder pedal and a right rolling motion. The aircraft began to spiral; just prior to impact the spiral…NTSB NYC87IA087Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Newark, NJDuring descent prior to the approach to Newark, NJ the B737 crew attempted to start the APU. The APU failed to start. During lndg roll another attempt to start the APU resulted in a fire warning light. The fire bottle was discharged but the fire warning…NTSB DCA87MA012Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportLockheed L1011 · Newark, NJOn November 13, 1986, the rear main spar of the right wing failed as delta flt 194 touched down on rwy 29 at Newark airport. The pilots stated that there was moderate turbulence on final approach and initial touchdown was on the right main gear first. The…NTSB NYC86FHD03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPassonno Skybolt · Moorestown, NJThe Passonno skybolt was observed to recover from a loop and then the tail surfaces started to shake. The acft then descended to the ground and was destroyed by impact. Examination of various horizontal stabilizer and elevator components showed that the…NTSB NYC86LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJThe Piper PA-28-140 had just taken off when the main cabin door unlocked at the top. The pilot returned for a landing, had to go-around due to traffic, and was on final for his second approach, with the top of the main cabin door still unlocked. When, passing…NTSB NYC86LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Caldwell, NJThe student and instructor (CFI) were performing touch-and-go landings. On the third touch-and-go, the student rotated the acft and initiated his climb. The CFI stated 'I realized the acft was not climbing and that the flaps were not retracted even though the…NTSB NYC85LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Wrightstown, NJDuring an enroute climb the pilot noticed a manifold pressure loss on the left engine. Oil pressure and temp gauges went off and the left engine was secured by the piilot. During shutdown a passenger informed the pilot that the left wing was turning brown.…NTSB NYC85FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Readington, NJPapers were observed to fly out of the acft during takeoff. The acft was observed to 'waver' with the gear down & crash to the ground several minutes later. An exam of the cabin door revealed that it had popped open in flt.NTSB NYC85FA092Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Port Elizabeth, NJThe helicopter landed hard after a decrease in RPM during initial climb. The acft was being used for a sling operation. Investigation revealed a failed clutch assembly, S1435-2500-1. The clutch had operated only 200 hrs since a major overhaul.NTSB NYC84IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed 1329-25 · Teterboro, NJN322CS landed with the left main landing gear partially extended after emergency gear extention procedures failed. Investigation revealed the left actuator cover door & strut cover doors jammed where the two pass in close proximity during the gear extention…NTSB NYC84FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-360C · Newark, NJThe helicopter arrived at the Newark intl arpt at 1531 after an uneventful flt from new york, NY with 2 en route stops. At 1540, the plt taxied from the passenger gate for departure. According to him, he had no control problems, while taxiing. He checked the…NTSB NYC84IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Newark, NJThe acft experienced a complete truck beam failure after touchdown. Metallurgical examination revealed a crack near the right rear truck pivot pin lubrication hole which showed propagation to the lower end of the grease hole on the mating surface. Grease hole…