NTSB investigations, VA
45 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
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| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 6 |
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\" = 'VA' 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" = 'VA' 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 NYC08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Suffolk, VAThe V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB NYC07LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Warrenton, VAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during touchdown.NTSB NYC07LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Richmond, VAThe improper installation of the right brake assembly by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC07IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Leesburg, VAThe airplane manufacturer's inadequate rudder-aileron interconnect rigging information. Contributing to the incident was the design of the rudder-aileron interconnect system.NTSB NYC07LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 36A · Newport News, VAThe failure of the landing gear tires due to foreign object damage (FOD) on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the drag chute.NTSB NYC07CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Ashland, VAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the seat locking pin.NTSB NYC07CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Wakefield, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC06FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-170 · Dulles, VAImproper servicing of the nose landing gear strut and the operator's inadequate maintenance procedure. A factor was the inadequate checklist provided to the flight crew by the operator.NTSB NYC05LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHall Maxair Drifter · Gloucester, VAThe in-flight separation of the empennage, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB NYC05IA093Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340A · Dulles, VAFailure of the right main landing gear to extend and lock for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during touchdown.NTSB NYC02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Moneta, VAThe loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm.NTSB NYC01IA107Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145 · Norfolk, VAThe manufacturer's inadequate quality control, which resulted in a jammed elevator trim actuator.NTSB NYC01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing. Factor's in this accident were the loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure and the night light conditions.NTSB NYC97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Quinton, VAThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe landing gear condition. A factor in the accident was the loss of electrical power.NTSB IAD97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wakefield, VAuncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing.NTSB DCA96IA061Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-737-201 · Richmond, VAThe yaw/roll upset 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 IAD96FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Hartwood, VAthe inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the first skydiver and his parachute, loss of integrity of the empennage to the aft fuselage, loss of aircraft…NTSB BFO96LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Newport News, VAthe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle.NTSB BFO95LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Luray, VAthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during a precautionary landing. A factor was an undetermined lubricating system problem.NTSB NYC94LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Franklin, VAThe loss of airplane directional control during landing as a result of a tire failure, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain.NTSB BFO93FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Charles City, VAthe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up.NTSB BFO93FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Marshall, VAAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and non-compliance with airworthiness directives by company maintenance personnel.NTSB BFO91LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Rotorway Executive · Keysville, VAA jammed engine throttle cable. Factors related to the accident are inadequate maintenance inspection and low rotor RPM.NTSB BFO91LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Culpeper, VAIntergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.NTSB BFO90DID02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Evington, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system.NTSB BFO90LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Wytheville, VAThe loss of propeller control which resulted in engine shutdown and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB BFO90FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Nokesville, VAImproper installation of the elevator trim actuators, and subsequent jamming of the elevator trim in a nose down trim position.NTSB BFO88FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260B · Willis, VAThe acft was on a night IFR flight at 7000 ft MSL in IMC when the plt reported the directional gyro was inoperative. The acft was outbound from the pulaski VOR on V45 headed southeast. The plt further reported the turn&bank and the mag compass were operative.…NTSB BFO87FA048Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Saluda, VAWhile climbing thru aprx 400 to 500 ft after takeoff, the plt made a slight rgt turn which was flwd by a left bank. After moving the control stick for a left bank, it jammed to the left & was restricted in fore & aft movement. The plt applied full rgt rudder…NTSB BFO87DID03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHam Wizard · Chesapeake, VADrg flt, a portion of the exhaust stack broke off & struck the wooden prop. Aprx 1/3 of the prop separated & a severe vibration started. The plt shut down the eng & headed for an open field. Due to lack of altitude, he was barely able to clear nearby trees.…NTSB BFO86FA018Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 500D · Mt. Crawford, VAAfter refueling at shenandoah valley airport located near staunton, Virginia, the helicopter climbed to about 1800 feet MSL on a north heading. Approximately 15 minutes after departure a loud rumble was heard coming from the rear of the aircraft and the pilot…NTSB DCA86AA014Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing 727-225 · Loudon County, VAThe rt main lndg gear would not extend for lndg at wash natl arpt. The lndg was aborted and the crew attempted to correct the situation but were unsuccessful. An emergency gear-up lndg was made at dulles internatl arpt. The crew and passg evacuated without…NTSB BFO86LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 Voyager · The Plains, VAWhile flying straight and level at 3100 feet MSL, over Virginia route 66 and route 245, the engine began to vibrate to the extent that the plt thought that it might separate from the airframe. The plt selected a field and set up an approach. On final, the plt…NTSB BFO85IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-10-30F · Chantilly, VAAfter climbing up to and leveling off at 37,000 feet, the crew of the DC-10-30F noticed that the york control of the captain and the first officer moved laterally independently of each other for approximately two inches. After making an unscheduled uneventful…NTSB BFO85LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotec Rally 3 · Alta Vista, VAEach time the pilot applied nose up pitch control after take off, the acft settled but would maintain straight and level flight when the controls were neutralized. Due to the settling effect, obstruction clearance could not be attainedand the acft settled…NTSB BFO85IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-217 · Chantilly, VAApprox 25MIN aft lndg,flt 168 was cleared for tkof on rwy 30 at dulles intl arpt. Abt 1MIN later the crew called for an aborted tkof because the #2 epr appeared slow to spool up. Aft taxiing back and running up the engines, flt 168 atmptd a second tkof. Dfdr…NTSB BFO85LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Chantilly, VAWhile retracting the landing gear after takeoff, the gear hesitated briefly at about midpoint before retracting fully. Attempts to extend the gear through normal and emergency procedures failed. The acft landed at dulles international airport with the gear in…NTSB ATL84LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Virginia Beach, VAAfter a banner tow pick-up, rudder jammed full right. Plt applied both feet to left rudder pedal in attempt to control direction of flt. Left rudder cable then failed in overload as banner engaged power line and broke free. Directional control requirements on…NTSB ATL84IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Herndon, VAThe acft entered an uncommanded dive at about 11,000 ft MSL, with recovery made below 2,000 ft MSL. Investigation revealed that during the descent, in order to accomodate other air traffic, the plt exceeded vne speeds. Shortly, thereafter the elevator trim…NTSB ATL84FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Newport News, VAThe flight had been airborne for aprx 38 mins when the pilot began experiencing communication problems. Nine minutes later the pilot reported 'instrument problems' and began to receive radar vectors to a landing. 15 minutes later she declared an emergency and…NTSB ATL84FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172M · Chesapeake, VAThe acrt crashed into a lake while making a low pass when the plt was distracted by a passenger door that would not stay latched. The acft collided while turning and the plt stated that he was trying to help the passenger close the door. He also stated that…NTSB MIA83IA210Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-10-10 · Norfolk, VAAcft experienced severe vibrations in flight & made a precautionary landing after shutting down the number 2 engine. It was determined in a subsequent teardown that the second stage high pressure turbine blade had failed in flight.NTSB ATL83LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Suffolk, VAThe parachute of one of the jumpers deployed prematurely. The shroud lines entangled in the right horizontal stabilizer & elevator. As the parachute inflated, the stabilizer was bent downward, & the elevator partially ripped from the trailing edge of the…NTSB ATL83FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VAAbout 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft…NTSB ATL83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Exmore, VADuring flight, the pilot noticed a decrease in oil pressure and elected to land at an alternate airport. While en route, a complete loss of oil pressure occurred and the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. While on the landing roll, the…