NTSB investigations, PA
77 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 MIA08CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna Citation 510 · Pittsburgh, PAThe flight crew's inadequate preflight, which failed to detect the blockage of the left wing's fuel vent port.NTSB NYC06FA184Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PAThe airplane tug driver's inadvertent movement of the tug gear shift lever from forward to reverse, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the defective gear shift lever.NTSB NYC06IA176Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 BA · Philadelphia, PAA loss of hydraulic boost for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI06IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · West Grove, PAThe separation of the left engine exhaust nozzle during cruise climb due to inadequately designed attachment hardware.NTSB IAD05IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · West Mifflin, PAThe failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.NTSB IAD05LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.NTSB NYC04LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Quarryville, PAImproper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.NTSB NYC03LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Zelienople, PAThe failure of the tail rotor assembly due to improper maintenance by the owner/pilot.NTSB NYC02LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGraham Mini-500 · Renfrew, PAFailure of the main transmission.NTSB NYC02LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Reading, PASeparation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.NTSB NYC02LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown T-Bird II · Berlin, PAFailure of the elevator attachment bolts.NTSB IAD02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · West Mifflin, PAThe failure of the alternator. A factor was the pilot's inability to manually extend the landing gear.NTSB NYC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PAAn improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.NTSB NYC01IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-233 · Harrisburg, PAThe inadvertent misrouting of a wire harness by maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing to a hydraulic line and electrical wire, and subsequent fire.NTSB IAD01LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · West Chester, PAThe partial blockage of the pitot/static system, which led to an inaccurate airspeed indication, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway overrun. A factor was the wet runway.NTSB NYC01LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA365-N1 · West Mifflin, PAInsufficient lubrication within the tail rotor gearbox, which resulted in the seizure of the duplex ball bearing and a fixed pitch setting of the tail rotor. Also causal, was the pilot's loss of control, which was the result of a relative low speed/high power…NTSB NYC00LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…NTSB NYC00MA048Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PAThe improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC97LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Tioga, PAThe pilot's improper inflight decision to land downwind with an inoperative airspeed indicator, and his improper landing flare.NTSB NYC97LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Easton, PAA failed aileron pulley which resulted in loss of tension and subsequent loss of aileron control. A factor was the failure of the mechanic to detect the failed aileron pulley during the annual inspection.NTSB NYC97LA066Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLowe Super Koala · Perry Township, PAimproper construction by the builder which led to the failure of the strut and wing assembly.NTSB NYC97LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F · Washington, PAThe malfunction of a cyclic servo which resulted in a cyclic hard over at a hover.NTSB IAD97LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-20 · University Park, PAthe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to a damaged/bent elevator control lever and resultant lack of elevator authority.NTSB NYC97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PAthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB NYC97FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Lehman Township, PAThe failure of the forward fuselage nose assembly for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB IAD96FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing spar.NTSB NYC96LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, PAfailure of the pilot to identify the inoperative airspeed indication and abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining; excessive speed during the approach/landing; and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around after not attaining a proper…NTSB NYC96LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl-Krosno KR-03A · Hilltown, PAfailure of a bolt on the tow hook which resulted in an uncommanded release of the tow rope, and forced landing of the glider.NTSB NYC96LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElves Rotorway Exec 90 · Somerset, PAthe kit manufacturer's inadequate design of a throttle bushing, which resulted in insufficient clearance after the bushing became heated, restricted throttle movement, lack of engine response, hard landing, gear (skid) collapse, and rollover.NTSB NYC96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTeague Pitts S-1S · Erwinna, PAthe pilot's misjudged flare and improper bounced landing recovery. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience and a false oil pressure gauge indication.NTSB NYC95LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF-340-A · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of a titanium hydraulic line, which resulted in an uncontained hydraulic fluid wing fire. A factor was the use of a procedure by the operator, approved by the FAA, but not approved by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in compartment…NTSB NYC95FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Altoona, PApropagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an…NTSB NYC95LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Ararat, PAThe complete loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to make an off-airport landing.NTSB DCA94MA076Accident · 132 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing B-737-300 · Aliquippa, PAA loss of control of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…NTSB BFO93LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Towanda, PAThe failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in loss of control in flight.NTSB NYC93LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSilva Seawind 3000 · Coatesville, PAImproper adjustment setting of the propeller pitch change mechanism and/or propeller governor output pressure, which resulted in a loss of positive thrust and a forced landing.NTSB NYC92LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerald Barker Quicky 2 · Altoona, PAAn onground collision with a VASI light box after the tailwheel strut broke upon touchdown and the pilot lost directional control.NTSB NYC92LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2-60 · Philadelphia, PAThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade as a result of fatigue cracking initiated from multiple sites located at corrosion pits in the balancing hole. Contributing factors in the accident were: the failure to detect the corrosion during the last…NTSB NYC92LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Felton, PAA precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the failure of the mechanic to tighten the oil return line on the number three cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the pressure the mechanic felt to complete the job in a timely…NTSB BFO92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Coatesville, PAThe passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery.NTSB NYC91LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Slippery Rock, PAThe on ground collision with a farm vehicle during landing roll out.NTSB NYC91LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Meadville, PAEngine failure resulting from the fatigue failure of the number 2 cylinder exhaust valve and the subsequent forced landing at night. A factor related to the accident was the restricted visibility.NTSB NYC91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Easton, PAAn inflight failure of the left side cabin mount bracket which resulted in a loss of lateral cyclic control. Factors related to the accident were: an incomplete inspection of the helicopter following a hard landing with a blade strike.NTSB NYC90LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PAInadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC90LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Brookville, PAWorn tail rotor pitch control assembly, due to improper maintenance/installation, and subsequent fatigue failure of the tail rotor swashplate.NTSB NYC90LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Pittsburgh, PAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and diverting of his attention, which resulted in fuel exhaustion to both engines. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.NTSB NYC89FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 65TL · Beaver Falls, PAThe failure of the left wing, rear upper strut attachment. The failure was caused by not installing the retaining bolt and nut.NTSB NYC89LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Johnstown, PAFailure of the down lock plate, which allowed the landing gear to collapse.NTSB NYC88FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Springtown, PAWhile in cruise flight, ground witnesses observed the helicopter make two violent roll maneuvers followed by an in-flight breakup. Aircraft wreckage was spread over an area of approximately 10 acres. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the collective…NTSB NYC88IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Allentown, PAWhile cruising at FL350 in light turbulence, the trailing half of the left hand outboard trailing edge flap separated from the acft. The pilot declared and emergency and landed at poughkeepsie, new york, without further incident. The portion of the damaged…