NTSB investigations, 2006
114 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\") = 2006
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") = 2006 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 CHI07LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Belleville, ILThe failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque link bolt due to surface corrosion.NTSB ANC07LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Nashville, TNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the failure of the aileron augmentation (spoiler) flight control…NTSB DEN07CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Broomfield, COthe failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up landing.NTSB MIA07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FLCollapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · North Canton, OHThe rupture of the hydraulic pressure hose assembly, which was caused by internal wear between the hose's fire sleeve and stainless steel braid, and the failure of the emergency landing gear assembly to deploy the right main landing gear during approach.…NTSB SEA07CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRiley D-16A · Point Roberts, WAthe pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX07LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ-6A · Queen Creek, AZThe total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the oil pump, fuel pump, and tachometer generator, in addition to the compressor. The underlying reason for the…NTSB SEA07LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Lyons, ORA severing of the helicopter's cyclic and collective rods by one of the load lifting slings following the failure of the other sling. A contributing factor was the hard landing due to the fact that an autorotation was not possible.NTSB DFW07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Baytown, TXThe failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB LAX07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Diego, CAAn undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor.NTSB NYC07LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStump Rotorway Exec 90 · Manchester, NHAn improperly installed oil line, which resulted in oil line fatigue failure and a subsequent loss of oil to the engine. A contributing factor was the sloping terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB CHI07IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, INThe fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.NTSB CHI07CA023Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Akron, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude at the time of the stall and the asymmetric flap configuration.NTSB DEN07LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Melrose, NMthe in-flight failure and separation of both tail rotor blades. Contributing factors in this accident were the check pilot interferring with the controls and his failure to relinquish control to the pilot-in-command.NTSB MIA07LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWinter J.T/Johnson Kitfox III · Southwest Ranch, FLThe owner/builder's improper maintenance/installation of the propeller which resulted in a propeller blade coming loose and separating from the hub.NTSB DFW07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TXThe loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa · Yuba City, CAIn-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI07FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Battle Creek, MIA loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain.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 CHI07LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Ames, IAThe fatigue failure of the landing gear actuator pin and the exterior visual maintenance inspection for cracks not possible by company maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX07IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-790 · Los Angeles, CAA complete failure and depressurization of both hydraulic systems due to two separate events: 1) the failure of a engine driven pump on the 'A' system, and 2) the fatigue fracture and failure of a hydraulic line on the 'B' system.NTSB LAX07FA012Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Prescott, AZThe failure of the pilot following a jet aircraft to maintain adequate separation from the high velocity jet core exhaust. The separation of the T-tail upper section vertical stabilizer of the following aircraft due to contact with the high velocity jet core…NTSB LAX07CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMonocoupe 110 Special · Chandler, AZthe failure of the forward left main landing gear attach point resulting in loss of control.NTSB DFW07FA004Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Antlers, OKThe pilot's failure to reduce airspeed while operating in an area of moderate turbulence, resulting in an in-flight break up. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to exceed the maximum takeoff weight, and the prevailing turbulence.NTSB NYC07LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Leonardtown, MDThe airplane manufacturer's inadequate landing gear downlock plate maintenance orientation information, and the disengaged main landing gear.NTSB DEN07FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Denver, COA fractured nose gear assembly spray deflector that blocked the nose gear from extending during landing, and resulted in an intentional nose gear up landing.NTSB SEA07LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Kalispell, MTThe fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank.NTSB CHI07LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marshall, MNThe failure of the nose gear to properly extend for undetermined reasons, which resulted in damage to the forward fuselage during landing.NTSB CHI06LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDaub Pawnee Chief · McCook, NEThe failure of a welded joint at a cyclic control cable bracket located on the main rotor mast which made control of the helicopter impossible for the pilot.NTSB NYC06IA229Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAmerican Blimp A-60+ · Manchester, MAA malfunction of the rudder control system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the incident was the inadequate design of the chain keeper guards.NTSB CHI06LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWindler Tri Q2 · Branson, MOFatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…NTSB CHI06CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDevereux Mustang II · Auburn, INThe failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB LAX06LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Auburn, CAthe fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.NTSB NYC06LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick OH-58A · East Bridgewate, MAThe completion center's installation of the incorrect (shorter) release cable, and the ground crewmember's improper movement under the flight path during a bin transfer.NTSB CHI06CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia 350 · Bloomington, INThe pilot did not comply with the pilot operating handbook warning when he intentionally opened the cabin door during flight.NTSB CHI06LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Kennett, MOSeparation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain…NTSB CHI06LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEndless Skies L164 · Durand, MIThe kit builder's improper installation of the aileron bracket leading to the aileron flutter during cruise that resulted in the wing spars' failure.NTSB LAX06LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CAInadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.NTSB SEA06LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStraw T-Bird II · Leamington, UTThe pilot's loss of aircraft control (control not possible) due to the failure of the left elevator control surface which was the result of a missing inboard bolt (for undetermined reason) which holds the left elevator bow in place.NTSB NYC06CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NCAn inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB ATL06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrown Floyd L Christen Eagle II · Topsail Beach, NCThe in-flight separation of the engine and propeller from the airframe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's uncontrolled impact with water.NTSB ANC06LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fairbanks, AKThe fracture of the aluminum alloy landing gear adapter assembly, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN06LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBaker RV-3AB · Laramie, WYThe in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer.NTSB LAX06IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Long Beach, CAThe over wing heater blanket wiring installation that had chaffed and arced, which produced an electrical smell in the cabin area.NTSB SEA06LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAThe failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.NTSB LAX06LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZThe failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA06CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott Bearhawk · Port Angeles, WAThe loss of directional control as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering system, which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB LAX06GA254Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAviation International Rotors CH-54A · Happy Camp, CAThe fatigue failure of tail rotor blade spindle, which resulted in the separation of the blade and tail rotor gearbox.NTSB LAX06CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZthe in-flight separation of the control stick. A contributing factor was the rough terrain for the forced landing, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear.NTSB CHI06CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Springfield, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane as a result of the partial failure of the tail wheel assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the crop that the airplane contacted.