NTSB investigations, 2001
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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\") = 2001 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CHI01LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Indianapolis, INThe pilot not maintaining the proper ILS glide slope during the approach and the pilot not executing a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the rain/mist.NTSB WAS01RA026Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationLet 410 UVP-E · Guatemala City, GuatemalaNTSB ATL01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Bessemer, ALFailure of the landing gear-down lock mechanism, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the airplane. A factor was the trees.NTSB SEA01TA172Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 205 · Troy, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain seperation/clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB ATL01LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Orlando, FLThe improper installation of the engine vacuum pump by maintenance personnel which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none-suitable terrain.NTSB LAX01LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Tucson, AZthe pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC01LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.NTSB ENG01RA010Incident · 1 fatalForeign investigationFokker F28 Mk 100 · Belo Horizonte, BrazilNTSB ATL01FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210F · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controllers verbal instructions pertaining to heading and minimum safe vectoring altitude while being vectored for an ILS approach to his destination airport. This resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and…NTSB ATL01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land at an airport with high wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground during taxi operations and subsequent nose over of the airplane.NTSB WAS01RA025Accident · 19 fatalForeign investigationLet 410 UVP-E · Chichen Itza, MexicoNTSB NYC01LA224Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-52 · Washington, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to conduct VFR operations at night in adverse weather conditions.NTSB DCA01MA065Accident · 44 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Shanksville, PAThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB DCA01MA064Accident · 64 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Arlington, VAThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB DCA01MA063Accident · 65 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200ER · New York City, NYThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB DCA01MA060Accident · 92 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200ER · New York City, NYThe Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…NTSB CHI01LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Marshall, WIThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed and landed long. A factor was the wet grass.NTSB LAX01FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Chico, CAThe loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.NTSB CHI01LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Wheeling, ILThe failure of the hydraulic power pack,and the false landing gear position indication.NTSB ANC01LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-7 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB SEA01LA170Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Gold Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.NTSB NYC01LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurray JN4-D · Morrisdale, PAFailure of the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the 10-foot corn in the forced landing field.NTSB LAX01LA303Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Willits, CAthe failure of the pilot to reset the elevator trim tab during the go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN01LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the guy wire.NTSB CHI01LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.NTSB ATL01LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear..NTSB ANC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Skagway, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB WAS01WA028Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU206G · Baborigame, MexicoNTSB SEA01LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Seattle, WAPilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor.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 NYC01LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot misjudged distance and altitude. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the glider.NTSB MIA01LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Orlando, FLthe pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with another parked aircraft.NTSB FTW01LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269-C · Lubbock, TXThe loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was a malfunction of the spray system.NTSB DEN01LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · St. George, UTbrake system failure for reasons undetermined, which resulted in a loss of control on landing.NTSB ATL01FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Byhalia, MSThe pilot's improper evaluation of weather conditions which lead to an inflight encounter with turbulent weather resulting in an in flight break up of the airframe, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the pilot's drug impairment.NTSB CHI01FA312Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Downers Grove, ILthe improper preflight planning/preparation and the short field take off/procedure not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the airplane's forward center of gravity, the variable gusting wind and improper weight and balance calculations by…NTSB ATL01WA106Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B767-332 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNTSB ATL01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Berry, ALThe failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain.NTSB ANC01LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Cordova, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the fracture of an engine cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB WAS01RA024Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationSaab-Scania 340B · Tijuana, MexicoNTSB FTW01LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Harrisonburg, LAloss of control during approach for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN01LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Kemmerer, WYthe loss of tail rotor effectiveness while air taxiing. Contributing factors were the high winds and gusts, and the pilot's limited experience in aircraft make/model.NTSB ATL01LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P51-D · Lincolnton, NCA cooling system failure, that resulted in a total loss of coolant and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB ANC01LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColburn Murphy Rebel · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and trees.NTSB SEA01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Carbonado, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB SEA01FA167Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Ashland, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area…NTSB NYC01FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Bern Township, PAThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a high speed dive to the ground.NTSB MIA01LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLthe student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown while attempting to make a soft field landing during a supervised solo flight which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraftNTSB LAX01LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.NTSB LAX01LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Sonoma, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued use of the airplane with known…