NTSB investigations, 2001
120 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 ATL02LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Trenton, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to make a precautionary landing after sustaining a total loss of electrical power with sufficient fuel remaining to reach his destination airport. This resulted in an off field landing to an off site location in a…NTSB FTW02LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24E · El Paso, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the failure of the tow rope.NTSB ANC02IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-71F · Anchorage, AKThe asymmetrical activation of the left wing spoiler due to a broken retraction cable during takeoff. A factor associated with the incident was the operator's inadequate inspection of the cable.NTSB FTW02TA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210K · San Antonio, TXthe failure of the right main landing gear downlock mechanism to engage for reasons undetermined.NTSB NYC02LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell NA-265-80 · Boston, MAThe failure of the left thrust reverser assembly due to fatigue.NTSB LAX02LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRominger Zic Zac Bird · Marina, CAthe failure the right wing spar and the subsequent separation of the right wing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate maintenance, and the weakened wing structure due to a preexisting fuel tank leak.NTSB CHI02LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · St Paul, MNThe autopilot's computer connections arcing and reported disconnection during the localizer approach and the pilot not performing a go around prior to the hard landing. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the accident airplane's make and model.NTSB CHI02FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Evansville, INThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.NTSB CHI02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Vandalia, MOThe student pilot's inadequate directional control on the previous landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose landing gear fork. Factors were the overload of the nose landing gear fork, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Houston, TXthe failure of the left outboard elevator attachment, which resulted in the partial separation of the left elevator and induced an airframe vibration.NTSB CHI02LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Nevada, MOThe inadequate fuel consumtion calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation during the aborted landing, and the overloaded steering link for undetermined reasons resulting in the lack of directional control during landing. Factors were the…NTSB ATL02LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Sarasota, FLThe operators failure to ensure adequate training had been provided to the student pilot in autopilot operations, and the student pilot's failure to comply/ follow written instructions (Federal Regulations/172 Skyhawk Information Manual) pertaining to the…NTSB LAX02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released from an annual inspection with a worn hydraulic pump which lacked sufficient output to operate the landing gear.…NTSB DEN02TA011Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 206 · Casper, WYfailure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.NTSB CHI02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601 · Danville, ILThe separation of the main landing gear scissor assembly during landing for undetermined reasons, resulting in the directional control of the airplane not being possible.NTSB ATL02FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Winston Salem, NCImproper installation of the elevator trim tab control rod by maintenance personnel which allowed the control rod to disconnect and jam in the full up position (elevator full down) while in-flight. This resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent…NTSB SEA02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, ORAn improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.NTSB LAX02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomson Harmon Rocket II · Perris, CAthe airplane builder's failure to properly install a bolt and nut into the aileron and elevator flight control system. A contributing factor was the soft terrain conditions for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeester HP-14 · Sturtevant, WIThe restricted movement of the aileron control system for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue.NTSB LAX02IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Long Beach, CAThe fatigue failure of a 5/16-inch boom attach bolt was most probably caused by the angular misalignment between the tail boom bolt hole and the fuselage mounted nutplate.NTSB LAX02FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrock Thorp T-18 · El Mirage, CAthe corrosion and fatigue failure of the tail wheel fork.NTSB FTW02FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B2 · Roswell, NMThe seizing of the cyclic control for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude for the pilot to regain control of the helicopter.NTSB LAX02IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the stabilizer electric trim motor as a result of internal mechanical seizure.NTSB FTW02FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TXThe collapse of the nose landing gear as a result of the failure of company maintenance personnel to follow the proper procedures for a towing the airplane with an unsafe nose landing gear indication. Contributing factors were the inadequate communication…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 FTW01LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · W Cameron 168the failure of the rotor tachometer generator, which resulted in a precautionary landing in the Gulf of Mexico. A contributing factor to the accident was the rough water condition.NTSB CHI01LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Wheeling, ILThe failure of the hydraulic power pack,and the false landing gear position indication.NTSB ATL01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Berry, ALThe failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain.NTSB DEN01FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-236 · Denver, COthe overstress fracture of the airplane's refueling adapter ring that resulted from the abnormal angular force applied to it. The applied angular force occurred due to the ground refueler inadequately positioning the hydrant fuel truck (in relation to the…NTSB SEA01LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Olympia, WAThe inability of the landing gear to fully extend due to the failure of a hydraulic hose in the nose gear extension system.NTSB FTW01LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Lubbock, TXthe failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · King Salmon, AKAn overload failure of the main axle attaching bolts, and subsequent separation of the axle from the landing gear strut.NTSB SEA01IA161Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, ORImproper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of the right aileron spring tab and a worn contact stud; a worn…NTSB ATL01LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the left landing gear extention rod for undetermined reasons that resulted in a landing with the gear retracted.NTSB FTW01FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Weatherford, TXThe student pilot's improper decision making in that he landed with a tailwind and failed to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the inaccurate reading of the left fuel gage as a result of improper maintenance by…NTSB MIA01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NCThe failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to…NTSB FTW01LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Fort Smith, ARthe overload fracture of the left main landing gear actuator which resulted in the loss of all hydraulic fluid and led to a wheels up landing.NTSB CHI01LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Union, ILThe total failure of the crankshaft as a result of fatigue and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made and the subsequent gear collapse.NTSB ANC01LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S61A · Wrangell, AKThe separation of a steel long line cable that failed and rebounded from a load of logs into the helicopter's main and tail rotors.NTSB FTW01LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZacharius Acroduster I · Conroe, TXthe mechanic's inadequate inspection which resulted in the undetected corroded rudder cable and its subsequent failure during aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB MIA01LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvid Mk-4 · Salisbury, NC, An aileron control system failure during climb due to an improper welded installation by the aircraft homebuilder, resulting in an inflight loss of lateral control, and an inflight collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent and landing.NTSB DEN01LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · Rock Springs, WYthe right main tire blowing out in flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ANC01LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKA failure of the landing gear strut assembly due to corrosion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane.NTSB ANC01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of left brake pressure due to a missing hydraulic brake fitting.NTSB MIA01FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Hilton Head, SCImproper maintenance/installation and and inadequate inspection of the airplane's flap torque tube joints during routine maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the right flap torque tube assembly coupler becoming detached and the…NTSB NYC01LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Blairstown, NJAn encounter with ground resonance for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN01LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, COthe failure of the nose landing gear right drag brace (link assembly) due to fatigue.NTSB CHI01LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Edmore, NDThe incorrect installation of the wheel assembly bolts by maintenance personnel resulting in the stripped bolt threads and ultimate failure of the wheel, and directional control not possible by the pilot. A factor was the ditchNTSB LAX01IA262Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMdhi 520N · Los Angeles, CAthe excitation of the first bending mode natural frequency of the aft tube assembly that is installed through the rotating NOTAR fan drive system. Contributing factors to the incident included the operator's maintenance practice of hand-sanding the pitch…