NTSB investigations, 2013
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2013 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") = 2013 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA13IA396Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Chesapeake, VAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection and compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive, which resulted in an undetected corroded and cracked stabilator turnbuckle and the subsequent failure of the turnbuckle and loss of…NTSB ERA13CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBreezer 912ULS2 · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ENG13IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing Company, Long Beach Div Boeing MD-11 · Aguadilla, PRan insufficiently robust flange attachment hardware design, which failed to contain engine components that were liberated during an LPT mechanical failure, resulting in engine/nacelle uncontainment. A factor in the incident was the lack of a module-level LPT…NTSB CEN13LA531Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna/Weaver 305 - E · Paris, TXThe failure of a landing gear O-ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN13LA524Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Mackinaw City, MIThe mechanic’s failure to inspect the tightness of the bolts that connected the flexible disk to the driveshaft, which resulted in the failure of these components.NTSB CEN13FA517Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Caballo, NMThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering near the ground because dust stirred up by the rotor wash obscured his visibility.NTSB CEN13CA530Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Plattsmouth, NEThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ANC13FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Nikolai, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable takeoff weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the external load and the downwind takeoff.NTSB WPR13LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Rancho Palos Verdes, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13WA439Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B · Matoes do Norte, BrazilOn August 30, 2013, at 1555 coordinated universal time (1255 local time), a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PT-HUE, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing in Matões do Norte, Maranhão, Brazil. The pilot…NTSB ERA13WA401Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-32-300 · Macas, EcuadorOn August 30, 2013, about 1630 coordinated universal time (1130 local time), a Piper PA-32-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BOD, was substantially damaged during a forced landing while approaching Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC), Macas, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian…NTSB ERA13FA388Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Limington, MEAn impairing medical event of undetermined origin that led to a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA13CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Rumney, NHThe pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly configure the airplane during the attempted go-around.NTSB ERA13CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoskins Samuel R Quickie Q2 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to right main landing gear contact with a pool of standing water on the runway which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Apex, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent aircraft noseover.NTSB ERA13CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · McComb, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA13CA389Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent inability to maintain clearance with terrain.NTSB ENG13WA042Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Auckland, New ZealandThe investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of New Zealand. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:Transport Accident Investigation Commission PO Box 10323, The Terrace Wellington 6143, New Zealand. Website :…NTSB ERA13FA385Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Danville, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control and climb the airplane during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate oversight of the student pilot by ensuring that the cockpit was free of…NTSB ERA13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB CEN13LA546Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Rothbury, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while turning to avoid trees during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC13FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sutton, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of marijuana, which likely degraded his psychomotor…NTSB WPR13LA390Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Payson, AZA partial loss of engine power due to an overtemperature event that thermally damaged the turbine blades and vanes, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13LA389Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Wahiawa, HIA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13WA512Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPalmer Rans S6-ESD · Redhill, United KingdomOn August 28, 2013, about 1118 coordinated universal time, a Rans S6-ESD, United Kingdom registration G-MYSP, impacted terrain following a touch-and-go at the Redhill Aerodrome, Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The Air Accidents…NTSB CEN13LA568Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Gould, ARThe failure of a bearing in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA523Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell-Transworld Helicopter Cor 47G-2 · Wichita Falls, TXThe delayed remedial action by the flight instructor during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13LA514Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChallenger II · Emporia, KSThe right wing’s folding up in flight for reasons that could not be determined because an examination did not reveal any abnormalities with the airframe that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake Model 250 · Middle Grove, NYMaintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod bolts during overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Chestertown, MDThe student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN13WA516Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32T · Wickede, GermanyOn August 27, 2013, at 1521 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32T, German registered D-EERB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Wickede, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.…NTSB CEN13WA511Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28R-201 · Sarnen, SwitzerlandNTSB CEN13FA509Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Paris, ILThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during the ground roll after detecting the airplane's degraded performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a flight with a known problem with the left engine and the likely partial…NTSB ANC13CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing.NTSB ANC13CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR13FA388Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Desert Center, CAThe pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude.NTSB ERA13LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Miami, FLThe pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi.NTSB CEN13WA505Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210F · Culiacan, MexicoOn August 25, 2013, a Mexican registered Cessna T210F, XB-MYI, impacted terrain near Culiacan, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed by post impact fire. The flight originated from La Noria, Mexico, but the…NTSB CEN13LA507Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Clayton, NMThe pilot's loss of vertical control after the helicopter encountered a gusty tailwind while maneuvering at a low altitude and near the helicopter's maximum gross weight.NTSB ERA13LA380Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Cat Cay, BahamasThe pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane before obtaining sufficient airspeed and his improper pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low…NTSB ERA13FA372Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Taunton, MAThe pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…NTSB ERA13CA378Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Shelter Island, NYThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA13CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMark C Pauls RV-7A · Cortland, NYA partial loss of engine power during go-around due to incorrect maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/builder.NTSB DCA13WA144Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A300B4-622R · Luton, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A300 operated by Federal Express Corp, which occurred on August 25, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to…NTSB CEN13LA506Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Franklin, ILThe failure of both pilots, one of whom was noncertificated, to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ inadequate communication about their intended…NTSB CEN13CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Iowa City, IAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.NTSB CEN13CA515Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13LA385Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert Golding Tbirdii · Bakersfield, CAThe failure of the two pilots to adequately planflight, particularly regarding their roles and responsibilities, which resulted in their failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during a low pass.NTSB WPR13LA384Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Sacramento, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.