NTSB investigations, 1997
139 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 177 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 260 |
| 1984 | 220 |
| 1985 | 186 |
| 1986 | 184 |
| 1987 | 182 |
| 1988 | 194 |
| 1989 | 141 |
| 1990 | 134 |
| 1991 | 144 |
| 1992 | 149 |
| 1993 | 132 |
| 1994 | 115 |
| 1995 | 141 |
| 1996 | 148 |
| 1997 | 139 |
| 1998 | 135 |
| 1999 | 132 |
| 2000 | 146 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2003 | 140 |
| 2004 | 122 |
| 2005 | 113 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 121 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1997
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997 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
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NTSB FTW98LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Quicksilver GT-500 · San Antonio, TXthe kitplane builder's improper installation of the bolts attaching the left leading edge wing strut fitting to the leading edge spar, which resulted in the eventual failure of the fitting and the ensuing loss of control. Related factors were: the…NTSB LAX98IA061Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · San Francisco, CAAn emergency evacuation due to fumes from a failed hydraulic line that entered into the cabin.NTSB ATL98LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSiggi's Airplane Works D-4 Fascination · Leesburg, FLstructural failure of the right wing, during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent to the ground.NTSB FTW98LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TXThe inadequate maintenance of the landing gear assembly by maintenance personnel resulting in a partial gear extension, and the pilot's misjudgment of a proper touchdown point to intentionally shut down the engine resulting in the airplane landing short of…NTSB FTW98LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Stuttgart, ARthe pilot's failure to activate the runway lights, which led to his selection of a closed/abandoned runway for the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unlatched cabin door, and the lack of lighting conditions at dusk.NTSB ATL98FA017Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMark Ewart Velocity Standard RG · Florence, SCimproper maintenance procedures used by the pilot/repairman, which resulted in the loosening and eventual failure of the propeller. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's self-imposed pressure to hurry to the destination, and trees in the forced…NTSB SEA98LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-1L · Canby, ORThe pilot's allowance of excessive airspeed resulting in the long-line hook impacting the tail rotor, and his allowance of an airspeed bleed-off preventing a successful run-on landing due to a loss of yaw control.NTSB FTW98LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Midlothian, TXfatigue failure of the #2 cylinder fuel injection line in an area where the line was previously damaged, which resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and a forced landing. Related factors were: the previous damage of the fuel injector line, and the…NTSB ATL98LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries S-2B · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe undetermined malfunction of the right brake and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB MIA98IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8F-55 · Miami, FLThe inadequate overhaul of the No. 4 engine start valve resulting in the valve remaining open after engine start; and the subsequent free run state of the starter resulting in a starter overheat, disintegration and fire.NTSB CHI98LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Salem, INthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land at night. Factors relating to the accident included: an undetermined electrical malfunction, inoperative flaps, darkness, the pilot not using the landing light, and the…NTSB MIA98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Spruce Pine, NCThe unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI98IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blaine, MNthe fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking.NTSB LAX98LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control due to an inadvertent ground loop resulting from a deflated tire.NTSB MIA98FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F100 · Charlotte, NCImproper written instructions (job/task card) by company maintenance personnel. The procedures did not reflect the correct manufactures maintenance manual servicing procedure, and did not ensure that the proper tool (replenishing gun) was available for the…NTSB FTW98FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Myton, UTThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight airframe overload failure. A related factor was the dark night.NTSB CHI98LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Tomahawk, WIthe elevator trim tab bolt backed out, allowing the trim tab to flutter, and destroy the elevator. The factors involved were improper annual inspection by the maintenance personnel, and the inadequate aircraft preflight done by the pilot.NTSB LAX98LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStriplin Lone Ranger Slvr CLD · Agua Dulce, CAFailure of the propeller system/drive assembly, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the propeller system was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Augusta, KSfailure of the aircraft owner to reinstall the quick release hinge pins/safety pins, and failure of the pilot to notice the missing pins during the aircraft preflight, which resulted in separation of the main entry door during flight.NTSB FTW98LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-800 · Ogden, UTfailure of the tail wheel assembly, which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable during landing roll.NTSB CHI98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St Charles, MOfailure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.NTSB ATL98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hendersonville, NCThe undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition. .NTSB ANC98IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kasigluk, AKinadequate inspection of the aileron by company maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aileron, which led to the jamming of the left aileron due to loose balance weight retaining screws.NTSB FTW98IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Seattle, WAMaintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the left off-wing slide door after routine slide replacement, allowing an inflight separation of the slide. Factors were inadequate training of maintenance personnel and inadequate written instructions by the…NTSB FTW98TA051Incident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna P210N · Bryce Canyon, UTThe failure of the resistor (inverter) in the door seal pressurization air pump due to continuous operation. Factors were a failure in the door seal pressurization system, its inadequate design by the manufacturer, its inadequate written instructions for…NTSB CHI98FA017Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Poplar Grove, ILflutter for an undetermined reason, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.NTSB NYC98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Bennington, VTThe failure of the cyclic control due to an improper modification by the pilot/owner.NTSB CHI98IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Chicago, ILan improper repair to a crack in a brake flange hole on the left main landing gear outboard axle, and subsequent fatigue failure of the axle.NTSB CHI97LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Pipestone, MNthe fracture of the pitch control rod assembly.NTSB ANC97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · King Salmon, AKThe distorted/misaligned main landing gear, and an improper maintenance repair of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA97IA219Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3T0 · Seattle, WASeparation of the ABSB-4 aileron bus cable, resulting in reduced lateral controllability of the aircraft. Related factors were wear in the cable and inadequate inspection of the cable by company maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW97IA363Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200RS · Salt Lake City, UTThe captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were the loss of hydraulic pressure in the 'A' hydraulic system, the thrust reverser failure on the number one engine, and flight crew coordination not being maintained.NTSB FTW97FA352Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Grand Isle S108The tail rotor blade strike(s) that severed the aft portion of the tailboom, subsequently rendering the pilot with no tail rotor control while in cruise flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced autorotative landing.NTSB MIA97LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLouttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SCthe in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.NTSB ANC97TA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Saint Mary'S, AKThe excessive pressure in the brake system resulting from heating of the recently serviced hydraulic fluid in the brake master cylinders, and the resultant locked brakes and inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB NYC97LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OHa lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.NTSB NYC97FA178Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KYThe improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float.NTSB ANC97LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule ML-4-220C · Aniak, AKThe inadvertent swerve during landing on calm water. A factor was the pilot's lack of certification in single engine seaplanes.NTSB ANC97LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kotzebue, AKThe collapse/deflation of the right main tire when the tire slipped on the tire wheel rim which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear due to overload.NTSB LAX97LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210J · Avra Valley, AZThe pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the layout of the airport, and the airport operator's failure to either identify the…NTSB SEA97FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSouthern Aero UH-1B · Skykomish, WAA fatigue fracture in the main rotor mast, which resulted in an in flight separation of the main rotor from the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was insufficient Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness standards and requirements for the aircraft.NTSB FTW97LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Pineland, TXfailure of the right main wheel brake, during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, after loss of right braking action.NTSB FTW97LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFingerhut Revolution Mini 500 · Huffman, TXThe disengagement of the helicopter's collective control tube due to improper installation by the builder. Factors were the lack of sufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer and the pilot's inability to cushion the landing.NTSB FTW97FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSouthwest Florida SW204 · Manila, ARFatigue failure of the main rotor blade resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor system due to the use of an unairworthy blade, and failure of the maintenance personnel who modified the rotor blade and the mechanic who complied with the…NTSB LAX97IA300Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300 B4-203 · Los Angeles, CASeparation of the landing gear tire tread and subsequent ingestion of the tread into the intake of the engine.NTSB FTW97LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Oak Grove, LAThe disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of…NTSB CHI97LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Des Moines, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to perform the emergency procedure for shut-down of the right engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the power lever cable became disconnected from the fuel control unit, due to improper…NTSB FTW97IA305Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340B · Lafayette, LAThe failure of the AC generator due to the failure of the anti-drive end bearing.NTSB LAX97FA276Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1-15 · Honolulu, HIthe cumulative distance taxied immediately prior to takeoff that precipitated an excessive heat buildup in the tires and resulted in the bead separation of a single tire during the takeoff roll. The absence of cockpit procedures/directives or monitoring…NTSB CHI97FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportValley Adventurers Adventurer 333 · Fond Du Lac, WIThe kit manufacturer's use of inadequate material in construction of the airplane, his inadequate application of quality controls resulting in the debonding of the horizontal stabilizer. Factors were the total loss of the horizontal stabilizer, the elevator,…