Final NTSB investigations
43 cases where the first occurrence was “Fire/explosion”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
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 c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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\" = 170)
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 c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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" = 170) 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 NYC04LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-A55 · Louisville, KYThe improper refueling of the left auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in an overflow of fuel, and a subsequent explosion in the left wing during engine start.NTSB LAX04LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Sedona, AZan explosion of the left outboard wing, resulting from a leaking fuel line and the ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the outboard wing bays; the source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined. A factor in the accident was an…NTSB LAX03GA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B3 · Napa, CAthe pilot under instruction's inadvertent activation of the collective manual fuel slide lock, which led to engine and main rotor overspeeds due to excessive fuel flow during power application. This resulted in failures of the gas generator turbine (N1)…NTSB IAD02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material.NTSB MIA01LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Venice, FLan on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start.NTSB LAX01FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Casa Grande, AZA fuel leak on the cabin and engine sides of the firewall with a probable origin at the firewall pass-through fitting for the fuel pressure gage line. The fire likely began on the engine side of the firewall near the bottom with the explosive ignition of the…NTSB NYC00FA239Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Mayville, NYAn engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin. A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the…NTSB ATL00FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Chamblee, GAThe failure of the flex hydraulic line and the chaffing of an electrical line under the pilot seat that resulted in an inflight fire. The pilot's inflight decision to continue flight with a known airplane deficiencies.NTSB CHI99LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Troy, MIEngine explosion/fire during start for undetermined reason.NTSB MIA98IA195Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300B4-605R · San Juan, PRAn in-flight engine fire resulting from (1) the failure of the engine overhaul facility to install, and the failure of American Airlines to ensure installation of, the proper adapter bolt inserts to preclude fuel leakage and the failure of the engine overhaul…NTSB NYC97LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Medford, NJAn inflight engine fire of undetermined origin.NTSB MIA96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's and ground personnel's improper starting procedure. Contributing to the accident were the communications being not understood and inadequate training for both the pilot and ground personnel.NTSB SEA95LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Rexburg, IDfatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the accident.NTSB SEA94LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MiG MIG-17T · Aurora, ORFailure of a metal fuel line, resulting in an explosion.NTSB MIA94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Miami, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper assistance after being notified of a fuel leak from the left wing fuel tanks after refueling.NTSB MIA93FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Jacksonville, FLAn explosion and fire from undetermined fuel and ignition sources in the left wing.NTSB CHI93FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Ettrick, WIAn inflight explosion of a toluene-based fluid inside the airplane's cockpit.NTSB BFO93LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Rochester, NYA fire in the engine compartment due to over-priming.NTSB ATL92FA126Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F · Fort Bragg, NCThe total blockage of the oil supply line for the rear main bearing in engine module three which resulted in the failure of the bearing, and the subsequent leak from the engine start drain valve.NTSB LAX91FA386Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bullhead City, AZ1) A short circuit, 2) electrical overload which ignited the cabin interior, 3) inadequate electrical circuit protection, and 4) insufficient electrical system design standards.NTSB CHI90FA278Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-251 · Detroit, MIThe intentional activation of the auxillary power unit by the flight engineer, and the improper evacuation procedures by the pilot in command. An associated factor in the accident was the APU circuit breakers were not pulled by company maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA90LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDickey E-RACER · Jackpot, NVAn undetermined failure or anomaly of the exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire of the fiberglass structure of the aircraft and failure of the aircraft braking system.NTSB NYC90LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Danbury, CTImproper maintenance, inadequate surveillance by the company/operator, and inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in a fire during an attempted engine start. A factor related to the accident was: the unsecured fuel line.NTSB FTW90FA015Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · San Antonio, TXA fuel tank leak, arcing from the exterior lighting system, and failure of company/maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive (AD).NTSB DCA90MA002Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Salt Lake City, UTA fire which started in the passenger oxygen system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of delta airlines to recognize, attend to and correct repeated leaks in the oxygen system.NTSB DCA88MA052Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8 · Seattle, WAShortly after tkof from Seattle-tacoma intl airport, the crew noted a rt eng power loss and decided to return for a precautionary lndg. After lowering the lndg gear, a massive fire was discovered in the rt eng nacelle. After lndg, directional control and all…NTSB DCA88MZ002Incident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Nashville, TNAmerican flt 132 was loaded with undeclared & improperly marked haz mtrl (hm) packed in a fiber drum. It contained 5 galof 50% hydrogen peroxide solution (oxidizer) & 25 lbs of textreat s-w (corrosive agent; sodium orthosilicate-based mix),shipped by textile…NTSB MIA88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Miami, FLPlt stated that shortly after starting the left engine he heard an explosion and saw flame spreading from the accessory area of the left engine toward the left wing tip and the cabin. He shut down the engine by turning off the magnetos and he and his…NTSB NYC87LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Williamsport, PAAfter landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut…NTSB DEN87LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 200D · Ogden, UTThe pilot stated that he was on a ferry flight to Ogden, UT and experienced smoke in the cockpit shortly after deprt. The pilot executed a straight in visual approach to runway 34 and before he was able to stop the aircraft a fire erupted. The aircraft was…NTSB SEA87IA119Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-101 · Seattle, WAThe crew of the scheduled airline passenger flight experienced an explosion and fire in the right engine at approx 800 ft AGL during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot shut the engine down, activated two fire bottles, which extinguished the fire and…NTSB MIA86LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Tallahassee, FLThe plt observed a fuel spill on the ground as a result of refueling overflow. He attempted to start the engines & an explosion & fire resulted.NTSB LAX86LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Flagstaff, AZWhile returning from grand canyon, AZ, 14 CFR 135 sightseeing flt to scottsdale, AZ, the plt reported the acft experienced a power loss; all other instrument indications were normal. The plt enriched the mixture and changed fuel tanks but to no avail. The plt…NTSB MKC85LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88 · Omaha, NEPlt reported that the rt eng began to run rough and backfire as the flt was climbing thru 400 ft AGL after takeoff. Moments later the rt eng fire warning light illuminated and the plt secured the eng and landed. The fire warning light went out prior to…NTSB MIA85IA086Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCASA 212 · Arecibo, PRWhile on a scheduled international commuter flight during climb the crew noted a fire in the number one engine. The executed the emergency checklist and discharged two firebottles. The flames continued to exit the tailpipe. The crew executed a forced landing…NTSB SEA84IA125Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Spokane, WADuring climbout from rwy 21, at an alt of about 500 ft, smoke, fire & sparks erupted from the lower & upper forward corners of the circuit breaker panel on the f/o sidewall. The capt took control of the acft & landed the acft on rwy 03. Investigation revealed…NTSB NYC83FFJ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSopwith Triplane · Allegany, NYThe owner/plt of the home built, Sopwith triplane took off on a local flt. This was the 1st flt since some maintenance rework & a new propeller installation. After the acft was airborne for aprx 20 min, it was observed flying at about 500 ft AGL. Reportedly,…NTSB MIA83IA165Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Tampa, FLSmoke was observed coming from under the right rear lavatory door during the taxi from landing. The fire was not contained within the waste receptacle. Source of the fire could not be determined.NTSB DEN83FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Billings, MTThe helicopter made a hard autorotative landing after takeoff from an off arpt landing stie. The plt was on a personal flt with family and friends when a engine fire/explosion forced him to land. The fire was extinguished by the plt after landing. Post…NTSB LAX83FA002Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · Palm Springs, CAWhile at the gate with the passengers seated & the engines running, the copilot attempted to turn up his panel lights with the rheostat located on the FAR right forward portion of the side electrical panel. At that instant smoke began to erupt at his right…NTSB MIA82DA154Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Lake Wales, FLThe aircraft was on a maintenance flight to check a recently installed engine oil temperature gauge. After determining that the gauge was operating satisfactorily, the pilot began a descent toward the airport. While descending through 3000 ft, the pilot…NTSB CHI82FA168Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Joilet, ILWhen the aircraft was about 1 1/2 miles from the destination, a fire started on the left side of the floorboard against the firewall. The pilot turned off the electrical system, and before landing, shut off the fuel selector. After landing, the occupants…NTSB CHI82DA056Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 340A · Near Lansing, MIDuring flight over lake Michigan at 13,000 feet, the pilot noticed that the throttle, mixture and propeller controls to one of the engines began binding. The controls to the other engine remained normal. He descended to 9000 feet and continued at reduced…