NTSB investigations, CA
54 cases where the first occurrence was “Fire”.
Cases per year
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| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
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| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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\" = 171)
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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" = 171) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB SEA08LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon Corporate Jets Hawker 800XP · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to follow procedures stipulated in the airplane flight manual regarding brake cooling time periods. Factors contributing to the accident were the intentional aborted takeoffs which resulted in the hot brakes, and the…NTSB LAX07LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Modesto, CAThe failure of the airplane's exhaust muffler during takeoff that was due to an inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate inspection to isolate the smoke source, and the pilot's decision to continue flight with an…NTSB SEA07LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chiriaco Summit, CAEngine fire during start-up for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lincoln, CAAn in-flight fire occurred during the initial climb as a result of the aviation maintenance technician's failure to sufficiently tighten the b-nut that was found disconnected post-accident. A contributing factor was the engine manufacturer's failure to…NTSB LAX06LA271Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Morgan Hill, CAExcessive fuel flow through the carburetor which resulted in leaking fuel, and subsequent in-flight fire while maneuvering.NTSB LAX06FA238Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 55 · Van Nuys, CAAn in-flight fire of undetermined origins.NTSB LAX05LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe pilot's excessive braking during taxi that resulted in the right brake overheating and a fire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies.NTSB LAX05FA108Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Oxnard, CAA pinhole leak in the fuel pressure line during the takeoff roll that was ignited by an electrical arc associated with wires adjacent to the fuel line. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a…NTSB LAX04LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 125-1000A · San Francisco, CAAn electrical arc from an undetermined source initiated a hydraulic line rupture, which resulted in an equipment bay fire.NTSB LAX04FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CAfailure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.NTSB LAX99FA106Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · El Monte, CAAn in-flight fuel fire in the left forward doorpost due to an electrical arc from an adjacent map light switch puncturing a main fuel feed line. The manufacturer's inadequate design in routing the fuel line in close proximity to electrical arc sources in the…NTSB LAX99LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Young Harmon Rocket II · Esparto, CAThe owner's inadequate condition (annual) inspection, which failed to detect a loose fuel pump output line attachment fitting, which resulted in an in-flight fire. A factor in the hard landing and ground loop was the pilot's inability to see through the smoke…NTSB LAX96FA284Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Corning, CAimproper installation of an electrical component, during an alteration of the aircraft electrical system; and subsequent electrical insulation failure, which resulted in electrical shorting, arcing, and an electrical fire. Factors relating to the accident…NTSB LAX96TA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Edwards, CAthe pilot's failure to completely release the parking brakes prior to taxi, which produced a brake over temperature condition and brake fire.NTSB LAX95LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Salinas, CAan in-flight engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX94LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers ME 200 · Chico, CAA separation of the exhaust pipe from the cabin heat control valve and the lack of insulation on electrical wiring between the ammeter and the avionics bus.NTSB LAX94LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2-R · Firebaugh, CAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of incapacitation from an in-flight sulfur fire.NTSB LAX94LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CAThe in-flight fire due to the spontaneous combustion of sulfur dust and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the high temperature.NTSB LAX93LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlassair SH-2R · Bakersfield, CAThe improper maintenance by the pilot the night before the accident which resulted in an oil line leak near the airplane's exhaust system.NTSB LAX93GA270Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Agoura Hills, CAThe improper configuration of the aerial ignition device by the crew chief and an inadvertent activation of the unit by the pilot. The improper installation and configuration of the unit by maintenance personnel, inadequate crew coordination, and insufficient…NTSB LAX93LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fresno, CAthe improper installation of an electrical wire bundle, and, the chaffing and subsequent arcing of the wires against a fuel line which resulted in a fire.NTSB LAX92LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Visalia, CAThe pilot's improper stowage of an aerosol spray can in the cockpit which caused an electrical short and an ensuing fire, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the subsequent aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX92LA274Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tulare, CAAn inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.NTSB LAX91LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Shoshone, CAAn electrical short of the battery cable.NTSB LAX91LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Point Magu, CAA short circuit in the airplane's strobe light electrical system which ignited the plastic tubing of the pitot static system causing an inflight fire and subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX91LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Tulare, CAAn in-flight fire in the cabin/crew compartment area of the aircraft, due to failure of a fuel line located in the left doorpost area.NTSB LAX91LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright E-4000 · Watsonville, CAThe inadequate design and length of the tailwheel assembly cable.NTSB LAX90FA248Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369HS · Modesto, CAIn-flight engine fire of undetermined origin.NTSB LAX90LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Chiriaco Summit, CAA engine compartment fire of undetermined origin dduring engine start.NTSB LAX89DVM05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSkelton Emeraude · Watsonville, CAAn inadequate fuel line, due to improper installation by the owner/builder, fuel line failure, fuel line leak, and a subsequent fire.NTSB DCA89MA034Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Oakland, CAIgnition of puddled fuel from a blocked combustor drain line, and a slow start during which fuel was misted and blown out the tail pipe. An existing tailwind at the gate allowed the fuel to wet the tail surfaces and be ignited during the APU start. The…NTSB LAX88DVA12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres S2R · Kerman, CADrg an aerial application flt, the eng lost power & a fire started in the eng compartment when a fuel line failed, just forward of the fire wall. The plt made a successful landing in an open field, but the acft was substantially damaged due to the fire.NTSB LAX88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Hayfork, CAAfter landing and taxiing to parking, the pilot heard a noise, the pilot exited the airplane and noticed a fire in the engine compartment area. The airplane was consumed by fire shortly thereafter.NTSB LAX87DUM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell S2R · Imperial, CADuring an aerial application applying sulphur, the sulphur ignited inflight. The pilot turned the aircraft back toward the airport; however, the cockpit filled with smoke and the pilot decided to land on a road. Due to the extent of fire damage it could not…NTSB LAX87LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Novato, CAThe plt aborted the takeoff attempt before becoming airborne at a point near midfield on the 3360 ft rwy. He rptd smoke in the cockpit from an electrical short of unrptd origin. Both the plt and the plt-rated pax thought they would be able to stop on the…NTSB LAX87LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Riverside, CAWhile on a flt to practice aerobatics, the plt was flying at 3500' when he felt a cold liquid on his rgt leg & noted the odor of fuel in the cockpit. Moments later, flames erupted in the cockpit. The plt bailed out & the airplane crashed on the southeast…NTSB LAX87DUG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 520 · Lucerne Valley, CADuring a pleasure flt, the plt reported that the right engine caught on fire. The plt made a landing on dry lake bed and disembarked from the plane examination of the wreckage revealed that the path of the landing roll showed no signs of melted metal or…NTSB LAX87IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 146-200 · Santa Ana, CAJust after takeoff the aircraft experienced a fire in the number 3 engine which was extinguished by the on board fire bottles. Investigation revealed that a secondary fuel line had pulled out of a b-nut ferrule fitting at the fuel flow divider manifold which…NTSB LAX87FA016Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Bakersfield, CAThe flight was in level cruise at an altitude of 3,500 feet when the engine began to run rough. A precautionary landing was made. As the aircraft was touching down, tower personnel notified the pilot that the aircraft was on fire. The pilot evacuated the…NTSB LAX86LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron 0-77 · Tiburon, CAAfter completing an aerial advertising flight across the san francisco bay, the plt attempted a landing on up-sloping terrain. The terrain was steeper than anticipated & the plt became distracted. The plt forgot to turn off the pilot light to the left burner.…NTSB LAX86LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · San Diego, CAThe airplane departed montgomery airport, runway 28L, San Diego, CA. Shortly after departing a fire erupted in the upper cowling area. The pilot executed an emergency landing on runway 05, but landed hard. Examination of the wreckage disclosed the number 2…NTSB LAX86LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Palo Alto, CAThe plt said that after landing and turning onto the parallel taxiway, the engine quit. During an attempted re-start, fire was noticed coming from the engine compartment. The plt and his passenger evacuated the acft, and arpt personnel put out the fire. The…NTSB LAX85LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Durham, CADuring an ag flight in which a compound containing sulfur dust was being sprayed a fire began in the acft's spray apparatus. The cockpit filled with heavy smoke & the plt made a successful forced ldg in the underlying field. The fire spread & eventually…NTSB LAX85FA238Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Santa Monica, CAAfter deptg & climbing to 4500', the plt & his plt rated pax noted a fuel odor & returned to the arpt to land. Bfr lndg,the plt called the tower (twr), but didn't advise twr psnl of the fuel odor or of a psbl prblm. As the acft was turning off the rwy, fire &…NTSB LAX84FA283Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · West Covina, CAWhile returning to the arpt & towing a banner, smoke entered the cockpit & a small fire began buring, forward of the left/lower part of the firewall. The plt turned the acft to land in a field. He opened the right cabing door, all air vents & the window on…NTSB LAX84LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Concord, CAWhile the plt was waiting for a takeoff clearance, tower personnel notified him that the acft appeared to be on fire. The plt shut down the eng & exited the acft. The fire developed, but was mainly confined to the eng compartment. It was promptly extinguished…NTSB LAX84IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Redding, CAWhile taxiing to takeoff, smoke was noted in the cockpit area, shortly after the plt activated the heater ignition switch. The plt immediately stopped & secured the acft & assisted the passengers in deplaning. An exam of the janitrol heater, model B4050,…NTSB LAX84LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Monterey, CAFire erupted in the eng compartment during the eng run-up. Investigaiton revealed that 7 of the 8 nuts securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinders were missing. The only nut present was loose but retained the #1 cyl exhaust tube. The #2 cyl exhaust tube,…NTSB LAX84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28F · Chino, CAThe acft experienced an in-flt fire on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern during a flt test following routine maintenance. The plt stated that while flying at 500 ft AGL in the traffic pattern smoke began entering the cockpit. Allgauges and systems…NTSB LAX83LA378Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Cantua Creek, CAThe plt report that while he was applying sulfur to a tomatoe field, sulfur dust, which had accumulated in the cockpit, ignited. He elected to make an emergency landing in an adjacent cotton field which was muddy from irrigation. After touchdown, the main…