NTSB investigations, 2005
113 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\") = 2005
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") = 2005 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 NYC06IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Boston, MAWater dilution of the grease, which resulted in the failure of the number 4 wheel bearing.NTSB LAX06FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CAthe incorrect installation of the inflation valve cores in the number 11 and number 12 wheel assemblies that allowed the tires to be operated in an over deflected condition that resulted in their failure.NTSB DCA06MA010Accident · 20 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGrumman G-73T · Miami, FLThe in-flight failure and separation of the right wing during normal flight, which resulted from (1) the failure of the Chalk's Ocean Airways maintenance program to identify and properly repair fatigue cracks in the right wing and (2) the failure of the…NTSB SEA06IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-5 · Hillsboro, ORThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) door uplock linkage actuator due to corrosion, which resulted in jamming of the right MLG during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB CHI06TA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Manhattan, KSThe binding of the main rotor blade's tachometer cable during cruise flight resulting in an observed split tachometer indication/aural alarm and perceived mechanical emergency and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing. A…NTSB DEN06LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COthe nose wheel assembly separation for reasons undetermined.NTSB LAX06LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Rancho Murieta, CAa separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB LAX06LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Mesa, AZthe failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain to perform an emergency landing and the owner's use of nonapproved fuses for the flap motor…NTSB ANC06TA009Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Cordova, AKA fracture and separation of the main landing gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements…NTSB LAX06CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLee Kolb Mark III Classic · Tucson, AZthe fatigue failure of the attachment that secured the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage.NTSB SEA06CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Tacoma, WAThe collapse of the landing gear due to the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension system after his aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power. Factors include the malfunction of the voltage regulating system, which lead to the…NTSB DFW06CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28A · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.NTSB ATL06CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Bennettsville, SCThe malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB CHI06CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210C · Kankakee, ILA hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system.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 LAX06IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Kahului, HIThe fatigue cracking and failure of the tail rotor control rod during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard landing during the precautionary landing.NTSB LAX06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Riverside, CAThe failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon landing.NTSB SEA06LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Longview, WARuddervator flutter which resulted in the buckling of the empennage. The reason for the ruddervator flutter was undetermined.NTSB NYC06CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E-55 · Providence, RIThe pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.NTSB MIA06LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Destin, FLThe inadequate design of the engine mount which led to cracking of the mount resulting in a loss of directional control and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin to…NTSB DEN05LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, COthe failure of the left rudder cable resulting in a loss of directional control by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the improper repair procedures on the seat frame.NTSB CHI05FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · West Memphis, ARThe pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning…NTSB LAX05IA312Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 · Los Angeles, CAThe fatigue failure of two anti-rotation lugs due to repeated cyclic pre-landing tests, which allowed the nosewheels to deviate from the 0-degree position on landing gear retraction. A contributing factor was the design of the Brake Steering Control Unit…NTSB SEA05CA195Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiland RAF-200 Gyro · Bend, ORThe malfunction of the flight controls for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DFW05FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAkro Tech Aviation Inc. Giles G-300 · Yukon, OKThe catastrophic separation of the canopy as result of the failure of the forward canopy hinge while performing aerobatics and the subsequent incapacitation of the pilot.NTSB DEN05LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted autorotation after he experienced an engine overspeed that occurred for reasons undetermined.NTSB SEA05CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGleason Sky Star Kitfox · Klamath Falls, ORThe binding of the flaperon push pull tube due to deformation of the front seat, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff initial climb and collision with the runway.NTSB LAX05CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33A · Peoria, AZthe pilot's encounter with obstacles and unsuitable terrain in the landing area during the pilot's attempted precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the loose wing root gap seal fairing.NTSB ANC05LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Igiugig, AKThe failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB LAX05LA288Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoodlett Safari · Trona, CAthe in-flight fatigue failure of a control system connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB CHI05CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWest Revolution Mini 500 · Ida, MIThe pilot's abrupt (improper) control action which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom. Contributing factors were the false indication provided by the engine tachometer, the pilot's decision to immediately initiate an autorotation instead of…NTSB SEA05LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKirner Fisher FP404 · Prineville, ORThe design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded resulting in a wing separation while the pilot was accomplishing maneuvers of hard banking turns, spins and steep descents.NTSB ANC05LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kotzebue, AKThe failure of the nose gear steering mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent encounter with the runway.NTSB CHI05LA243Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllensworth Baby Belle · El Dara, ILThe manufacturer failed to specify a relief radius on the tail rotor spindle drawings, which resulted in the spindle being manufactured with an inadequate relief radius at the point of fatigue failure.NTSB SEA05CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Chiloquin, ORThe failure of the left chain link which permits the pilot to control the tailwheel, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB LAX05CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · San Martin, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the spongy brakes.NTSB SEA05LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7KCAB · Richland, WAThe oil pressure gauge line fitting coming loose from the engine, resulting in the loss of oil to the point where internal engine components were starved for oil, leading to extensive internal damage and seizing of the engine. Factors include a set of eight…NTSB ANC05LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGardner SR3500 · Anchorage, AKThe malfunction of the propeller reversing system during landing, which allowed the propeller to reverse pitch in-flight, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB DFW05CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Springtown, TXThe pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area.NTSB CHI05CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Boscobel, WIThe separation of the right main landing gear attachment bracket bolt during the landing and the pilot's aircraft control not possible with the collapsed gear.NTSB LAX05LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrescott Aeronautical Pusher · Redding, CAthe in-flight separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA05LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Challis, IDThe installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.NTSB LAX05LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta SF 260D · Redding, CAthe company maintenance personnel's failure to follow a prescribed canopy installation procedures.NTSB CHI05LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Rapid City, SDThe landing gear extension not possible and inoperative flap system due to fatigue failure of a hydraulic system tube during approach. An additional cause was the improper rebuild/remanufacture of the hydraulic tube. Contributing factors were the dependency…NTSB DEN05LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForbes Rutan Long EZE · Albuquerque, NMa total electrical failure due to a short in the master relay, causing the main fuse to open. Contributing factors included an inadequate electrical design by the airplane's builder, a low-output alternator, a cement wall, and unsuitable terrain on which to…NTSB DEN05TA119Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369HS · Albuquerque, NMthe bullet(s), which severed the helicopter's left tail rotor pedal. Contributing factors were the severed anti-torque pedal and the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB SEA05LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteele Safari · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during cruise flight. Factors include soft, grassy terrain at the location where the pilot executed the autorotational landing.NTSB MIA05LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Orlando, FLThe manufacturer's defective wheel brake assembly design and a leaking wheel brake, resulting in an overheated brake assembly and a wheel fire during an aborted takeoff.NTSB NYC05IA128Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Rockland, MEA loose elevator attachment, which resulted in a partial elevator binding during takeoff and uncommanded elevator movement during cruise.NTSB LAX05LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMalechek Q-200 · Delano, CAthe in-flight delamination and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.