Final NTSB investigations
46 cases where the first occurrence was “Propeller blast or jet exhaust/suction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
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 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\" = 360)
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" = 360) 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 ANC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nashville, TNA propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the larger airplane's propwash.NTSB DFW08CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-100 · Laurel, MSThe single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the maintenance personnel's poor judgment to perform the engine ground run with the jet's engine exhaust directed across the taxiway.NTSB NYC07LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Boston, MAThe air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.NTSB DFW07CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXThe single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground controller's inattentiveness to the situation, which resulted in the airplane's being blown over.NTSB DEN06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Rocky Ford, COthe pilot's failure to use tie downs before attempting to hand-start the engine. A contributing factor was his failure to seek adequate assistance.NTSB DFW06FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · El Paso, TXthe mechanic's failure to maintain proper clearance with the engine intake during a jet engine run, and the failure of contract maintenance personnel to follow written procedures and directives contained in the airline's general maintenance manual. Factors…NTSB LAX04LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · San Jose, CAthe pilot's encounter with jet blast effects. Factors in the accident were the pilots' inadequate situational awareness of the potential for the jet blast encounter after hearing the Global Express airplane on the frequency call ready for taxi, and, the…NTSB IAD04LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172R · Lexington, KYThe ground controller's failure to advise the relieving controller information regarding an engine run-up, which subsequently resulted in the flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with jet blast during ground taxi.NTSB LAX04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's improper decision to taxi behind another airplane conducting an engine run-up, which resulted in a jet blast encounter.NTSB CHI03LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wichita, KSFailure of the maintenance crew to provide adequate clearance to an active taxiway during the engine run-up. Contributing factors were the failure of the control tower to provide a wake turbulence advisory to the accident aircraft when assigning a taxi route…NTSB DEN03TA103Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R172E · Albuquerque, NMthe student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control.NTSB NYC03LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Newport, RIThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast.NTSB LAX02LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · San Diego, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to perform a long landing rollout, which placed the airplane in proximity to an area of observed high velocity jet…NTSB LAX02LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Tucson, AZthe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing…NTSB SEA01LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pasco, WAThe DHC-8 maintenance crew's failure to maintain radio contact with the tower during its engine run. Factors included the tower controller not issuing a safety advisory on the DHC-8 engine run to the accident pilot as recommended by FAA guidance, and the…NTSB ATL01LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Memphis, TNThe Powerback Coordinator's failure to follow powerback procedures which resulted in jet blast injuries to the wing walker. A factor was the stuck wheel chock.NTSB NYC01LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300ER · Boston, MAThe vehicle driver's improper decision to pass behind an aircraft with operating engines, which resulted in an encounter with jet blast.NTSB SEA00LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 moving on the taxiway. A factor for the B-767 was the Cessna standing in the runup area. A factor for both aircraft…NTSB MIA98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLThe CFI's improper planning and decision to taxi behind a multi-engine airplane conducting an engine run-up.NTSB FTW98LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · San Antonio, TXinadequate service provided by the ground controller, by clearing the Boeing 727 to taxi after the Cessna 150 was cleared to taxi behind the 727, which led to a wake turbulence (jet exhaust) encounter and damage to the Cessna 150.NTSB FTW97LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Worth, TXimproper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with jet blast from a twin jet transport airplane.NTSB CHI96LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blaine, MNthe student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the propblast from another airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student to communicate with the pilot(s) of the other airplane before taxiing behind it.NTSB ANC95LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Bethel, AKThe Cessna pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the transport airplane while taxiing, and the ground personnel's inadequate lookout while marshalling the transport airplane from the ramp.NTSB LAX95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Phoenix, AZThe use of excessive break-away thrust by the Boeing 737 crew. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the Cessna 172 pilot by accepting a clearance to taxi behind the Boeing 737 without assurance that the Boeing 737 crew would not…NTSB CHI95LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-231 · St Paul, MNFailure of ground personnel to identify the unsafe/hazardous situation regarding the closeness of the airplane to the baggage carts, and the captain's improper planning/decision concerning the situation.NTSB FTW94LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Dfw Airport, TXThe pilot's disregard for the issued safety advisory.NTSB CHI92LA250Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-300 · Chicago, ILAn unsafe/hazardous condition that was not identified by the vehicle driver, and an inadequate distance between the airplane and vehicle as the driver drove the vehicle behind the airplane.NTSB MIA91LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Lakeland, FLImproper ATC clearance by ground personnel and poor decision by the pilot to taxi behind an airplane holding on a runway.NTSB LAX91LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Tucson, AZOne or more of the F-16 pilot's improper use of throttles before being cleared for take off.NTSB LAX90LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a MD-80'S jet exhaust.NTSB NYC90FA104Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-60-200 · Jamaica, NYPilot factor in that the pilot taxied into a hold position that was too close to a departing B-747, which resulted in the a/c being blown into a blast fence. Contributing was the lack of available information from the aircraft manufacturer which would have…NTSB ATL89LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-291 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the ground employee to follow normal safety procedures. His lack of familiarity with the operation was a related factor.NTSB MIA89LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75N1 · Stuart, FLInadequate visual lookout by both the pilot of the Boeing E75N1 and the person running up the OV-1 (their failure to see each other and avoid the occurrence).NTSB ANC88LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot of a Cessna 170 lost directional control and ground looped while taxiing for take off. The FAA control tower had instructed the pilot to taxi behind a taxiing B-727, and issued caution: wake turbulence. The idle power of the B-727 caused the Cessna…NTSB MIA88LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley HS-748 · St ThomasThe captain of air bvi flight BL-222 stated as they were waiting for clearance to taxi, they encountered the jet blast from American airlines flight 626 as it taxied from its gate. The rudder of the HS-748 was dmgd. The American airlines aircraft was unaware…NTSB NYC87LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, CTThe plt of Cessna 152, N93193, taxied for takeoff with the intentions of using rwy 24. At about the same time, a navy H-53 (Sikorsky) helicopter entered a pattern to land on rwy 24. With the heavy helicopter apchg to land, the Cessna plt accepted an offer to…NTSB MIA87LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Miami, FLA us customs blackhawk helicopter intercepted the acft after mistakenly identifing it as a suspected drug smuggling acft. After the acft landed at a gliderport on the edge of the everglades, the helicopter swooped down in the vicinity of the acft & blew it…NTSB DEN86LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206G · Denver, COWhile gnd taxiing to a general aviation terminal after ldg, the pilot taxied behind and turned downwind into jet thrust from a B737 acft as it was being taxied from a passenger terminal enroute to rwy for takeoff. The acft was blown onto its nose and right…NTSB CHI85FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Chicago, ILThe Beech 58 plt was returning at ngt when traffic was very light. After lndg, the acft was retained on local control (lc) freq for the plt's convenience. The plt requested clnc to the twa hangar & was cleared on the most expeditious route. This route went…NTSB ATL84LID01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportChampion S-150 · Ft. Eustis, VAThe plt reported that he made a smooth landing using full flaps. He stated that suddenly with no warning, the left wing came up and the right wing hit the runway. The acft went off the left side of the runway and the rt main gear collapsed. Investigation…NTSB LAX84LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · San Jose, CAThe plt of the Cessna 172 requested clearance to rwy 30R & was cleared as requested. While taxiing, he was cautioned about turbulence behind a DC-9. The DC-9 plts were waiting to takeoff on rwy 30L. The Cessna plt started to pass as the DC-9 was cleared onto…NTSB NYC84IA071Incident · Serious injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-230 · Jamaica, NYAt the time of the incident, rwy 31L was the only active rwy. Aprx 9 snow removal vehicles were being used to remove snow from rwy 4L/22R. The vehicle drivers were instructed to hold short of rwy 31L, then Boeing 747, d-abyo, was cleared for takeoff. The plt…NTSB LAX84LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Phoenix, AZThe acft was standing with engines running and a baggage handler was blown off his feet when he went behind the acft. The acft had been called back to the ramp because an access door was open. The baggage handler approaching the acft fromthe rear to close the…NTSB MKC84IA018Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-15C · St. Louis, MOThe pilot reported that after engine start the acft was directed by the tower to taxi for takeoff. The marshaller motioned him forward and he advanced the power to 65 percent to break away and then reduced it to idle. At no time was the pilot advised that an…NTSB NYC83IA252Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Boston, MAThe acft encountered jet blast while taxiing behind a L-1011 acft which had not yet received taxi clearance & was still attached to the tug when the pass began.NTSB LAX82DA205Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Phoenix, AZA Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10 had landed and proceeded to the ramp area. As he entered the ramp and started toward gate 6, the green signal light changed to red and the pilot stopped with the DC-10'S tail pointed toward the parrallel taxiway beside runway 08R.…