NTSB investigations, 2000
146 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 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 CHI01IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135LR · Chicago, ILThe jammed horizontal stabilizer trim that occurred during the airplane's initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the incident were the inadequate capability of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator to move the stabilizer during all flight phases,…NTSB MIA01IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Hebron, KYThe inadequate design of the flight compartment windshield by the windshield manufacturer resulting in cracking of the center ply.NTSB DEN01LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarackman Vans RV-6 · Springfield, COTotal failure of the right hand flap control rod due to construction procedures/directives not being followed by the builder.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 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 MIA01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Pensacola, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear scissors washer during taxi for takeoff, and collapse of the left main landing gear. A factor in the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to comply with a manufacturers service letter concerning…NTSB ANC01LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe failure of a mechanic to ensure the throttle linkage was secure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to take remedial action during an emergency landing and overrun.NTSB CHI01IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · St. Cloud, MNthe fatigue failure of the propeller blade during the initial takeoff climb. The failure was a result of a material defect, which occurred during the manufacturing process and the manufacturers failure to detect the defect.NTSB FTW01LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvans Varieze · Ingleside, TXthe loss of control during takeoff initial climb due to the binding rudder, which restricted the pilot's control of the aircraft.NTSB DEN01LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320C · Englewood, COthe failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend due to a bent extension rod.NTSB DCA01MA005Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9 · Atlanta, GAthe leakage of lavatory fluid from the airplane's forward lavatory onto electrical connectors, which caused shorting that led to a fire. Contributing to the accident were the inadequate servicing of the lavatory and the failure of maintenance to ensure…NTSB ATL01LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Merritt Island, FLMaintenance personnel failure to properly install engine cowling fasteners, which allowed the engine cowling to separate in flight.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 DEN01LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal report2000 McCoy Genesis · Fort Collins, COFailure of an airframe stringer due to improper construction by the builder/pilot which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable. A factor was failure by the builder pilot to follow procedures and secure the engine prior to deploying the aircraft recovery…NTSB MIA01FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300B4-605R · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight crew to perform the cabin pressurization manual control abnormal checklist after experiencing a pressurization system malfunction and switching to manual pressurization control, and the failure of the flight crew to perform the…NTSB LAX01LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCollette Glassair III · Guistine, CAMaintenance personnel misrouted the crankcase breather hose so that it was pinched when the cowling was installed. This pressurized the crankcase displacing the oil seal and forcing oil out of the engine. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…NTSB SEA01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Ontario, OROverstress loading to the left wing lift strut resulting in the left wing folding upward during the initial climb.NTSB DEN01LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Longmont, COthe total failure of the left main gear strut during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the 6-foot high snow bank that the airplane impacted when it left the runway.NTSB DEN01LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Mesa Verde, COThe manufacturer's use of improper materials, and inadequate quality control of the tail rotor blades during the manufacturing process, which resulted in fatigue failure of the blade.NTSB LAX01FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Julian, CATotal blockage of the instrument static system due to ice.NTSB SEA01LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWildman Adventurer · Yelm, WAA main rotor blade strike (impact) with both a pusher propeller blade and the rudder during an unknown phase of operation resulting in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent to terrain.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 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 MIA01LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jesup, GAA total failure of the wheel braking system due to the pilot's improper use of braking in downwind, downhill conditions, resulting in overheated brakes, and subsequent encounter with a downslope and terrain collision.NTSB MIA01FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Burlington, NCThe mechanics failure to comply with manufacturers instructions for correction of a illuminated main rotor gearbox oil pressure warning light resulting in the helicopter being dispatched on a ferry flight with a failed main rotor gearbox oil pump, failure of…NTSB CHI01MA011Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCessna 335 · Hillsboro, MOThe pilot's failure to control the airplane while maneuvering because of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the airplane's primary attitude indicator and the adverse weather conditions, including turbulence.NTSB CHI01IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-727-61 · Wood Dale, ILInadequate overhaul of the flap segment that allowed for corrosion and debonding that resulted in the flap segment departing the airplane during the approach. Factors relating to this incident were insufficient information provided to the overhaul facility by…NTSB LAX01LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-BH · Hilo, HIInadequate maintenance by the helicopter manufacturer during manufacture, which installed skins of inadequate thickness on the tail boom. A factor in the accident was the failure of the manufacturer's quality control system to detect the inadequate thickness.NTSB CHI01LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalton RV-6 · Saint Paul, MNThe rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot. A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection.NTSB LAX01FA006Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Kernville, CAThe pilot's improper storage of personal items and his inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatching of the left rear cabin door during flight and allowing a plastic garment bag to blow out and strike the tail rotor.NTSB LAX01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · El Cajon, CAImproper torquing procedure of the aft tail rotor drive shaft coupling by maintenance personnel after tracking the tail rotor.NTSB SEA00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Burns, ORThe separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade.NTSB DEN01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, COTotal failure of the right forward inboard landing gear door hinge pin for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NCthe right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.NTSB FTW00LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18A · Jacksonville, ARthe corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended wing attachment fitting inspection.NTSB ANC00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKA malfunctioning main landing gear brake, which precipitated a ground-loop.NTSB ANC00GA121Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech F-90 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear drag leg (scissors) attach point, which resulted in the landing gear becoming jammed against the landing gear door during the extension cycle.NTSB CHI00LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Minneapolis, MNThe fatigue failure of the wheel assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection procedures prior to the issuance of a service bulletin.NTSB LAX00LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Williams Mite M18L · San Diego, CAThe separation of the airplane's vertical stabilizer and rudder assemblies, during the landing approach, because of dry rot.NTSB FTW00LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbernathy Streaker · Sherman, TXThe failure of the wing skin and the rear spar while performing aerobatics, which resulted in the restricted movement of the aileron.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 CHI00LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WIA fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.NTSB LAX00TA318Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Los Angeles, CAThe probable loss of the main rotor tip weight on the red blade for undetermined reasons resulting in main rotor vibration and oscillation. Sideward movement during the ensuing emergency landing resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX00LA312Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCable-Breigler BG-12BD · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot exceeded the airspeed limit for operation of the flaps resulting in flap and wing overload and separation.NTSB LAX00LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerrucci Randall J Revolution MINI-500 · Gridley, CAThe fracture and separation of a control rod in the cyclic flight control system.NTSB SEA00LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BII · Newhalem, WADebonding between the elastomeric material and the center plate of the transmission isolation mount.NTSB DEN00LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTrammell Avid Flyer · Trinidad, COthe failure of wing lift strut attachment rod for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during initial takeoff climb.NTSB CHI00FA266Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, INThe in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue.NTSB ANC00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Yakutat, AKThe total fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg.NTSB CHI00LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Holland, MIthe misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot.