NTSB investigations, 2014
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 2014 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") = 2014 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DCA14WA159Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationFokker F27 - 50 · Mugumu, TanzaniaNTSB CEN14LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOhlgren Brent E RV-6A · Marshalltown, IAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel onboard prior to flight.NTSB CEN14LA471Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoring Robert Burton RV6A · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a stall/spin.NTSB CEN14CA532Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Edge X · Willow Springs, MOThe pilot's loss of control after the weight-shift-control aircraft encountered low-level wind shear shortly before touchdown. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather assessment that failed to correctly determine the actual…NTSB CEN14CA481Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Plymouth, INThe sun glare and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ANC14LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC 2 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to a malfunction of the engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB ANC14CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ERA14FA416Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN14FA468Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchafer Rick W Foxtrot 4 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's decision to attempt a steep turn to return to the airport after reporting an emergency. The reason for the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that…NTSB CEN14FA467Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue…NTSB CEN14CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.NTSB WPR14LA361Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTravel Air C 4000 · Williams, CAThe failure of the elevator control tube due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of elevator control and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14WA432Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 177B · Curitba, BrazilOn August 30, 2014, about 1625 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 177B, Brazilian registration PT-DLA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a residential area shortly after takeoff from the Bacacheri Airport (SBBI), Curitiba, Brazil. The pilot and…NTSB ERA14LA415Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Wallops Island, VAThe pilot’s impairment and subsequent incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot and airplane were not recovered.NTSB ERA14LA411Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Creedmoor, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion.NTSB CEN14CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Granby, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go-around.NTSB WPR14TA357Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Hemet, CAThe flight instructor's failure to adequately brief and demonstrate the simulated emergency procedure to the pilot under instruction and his delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during the maneuver, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a…NTSB WPR14CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNavion Navion F · Colville, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN14WA473Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 XL · Geneva, SwitzerlandNTSB CEN14FA462Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Las Cruces, NMThe misfueling of the airplane with jet fuel instead of the required aviation fuel, and the resultant detonation and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the line service technician's inadvertent misfueling of…NTSB WPR14LA356Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gardnerville, NVThe pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.NTSB WPR14FA355Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportThomas C Sikes Loehle 5151 Mustang · Chehalis, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that pilot’s psychiatric disease, which…NTSB ERA14LA409Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Middleton, TNThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.NTSB ERA14CA410Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBertagna John Just Highlander · Birdsboro, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in loss of aircraft control.NTSB DCA14CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Columbus, OHthe capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.NTSB CEN14LA461Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · El Dorado, KSA fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power.NTSB CEN14CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Colusa, ILThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a grass strip. Contributing was the airplane being loaded beyond its capability for the runway.NTSB ANC14CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in an inflight collision with vegetation/brush during takeoff.NTSB CEN14LA458Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s retraction of the landing gear before establishing a positive climb rate, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB CEN14LA456Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT 7-235 · Edon, OHThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while attempting a precautionary landing after takeoff due to his incorrect setting of the rudder trim tab, which resulted in a significant turning tendency during flight.NTSB CEN14FA453Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Willoughby Hills, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while returning to the airport immediately after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall during the turn. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR14WA359Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Halls Creek, Australia, AustraliaOn August 25, 2014, at 1743 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta, VH-YPC, collided with terrain during a ferry flight near Halls Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The…NTSB WPR14CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in overshooting the landing point and insufficient remaining landing surface.NTSB ERA14LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Cape May Court House, NJThe mechanic’s failure to detect excessive wear on the engine’s lateral snubber vibration mount during the latest annual inspection, which resulted in an in-flight engine failure and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA14CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Luray, VAA loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.NTSB CEN14CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Sedalia, MOThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR14LA353Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pahrump, NVA total loss of engine power during a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice hover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial reaction.NTSB CEN14LA454Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S17 · Lowell, MIThe pilot’s overconfidence, which led to his improper decision to continue flight in the recently purchased, unregistered airplane without acquiring training and to his continued erratic handling of the airplane and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN14LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Natchez, LAThe loss of power due to the failure of the No. 2 exhaust valve and rocker boss during takeoff.NTSB ANC14FA068Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot’s improper inflight planning and improper decision to deliberately operate the airplane at low altitude in close proximity to obstructions and rising terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper preflight planning and the Federal…NTSB ERA14LA404Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gaithersburg, MDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the fuel supply and fuel vent systems.NTSB ERA14FA403Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Laurel Hill, FLA total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure.NTSB ERA14CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot and personnel from the fixed base operator to assure the correct ground power unit was utilized to provide external power, resulting in damage to the aircraft's electrical wiring and subsequent damage to structure adjacent to the…NTSB ERA14CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Pepperell, MAAn inadvertent collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB ERA14CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taylorsville, KYThe pilot's decision to land on a wet runway and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14WA452Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationNasdalla Vans RV-7 · Modrava, CzechiaOn August 23, 2014, an experimental amateur-built Nasdalla model Vans RV-7 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-DSF, serial number 71683, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near Modrava, Czech…NTSB CEN14LA451Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gordonville, TXA loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN14FA448Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid the power lines.NTSB ANC14CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent inflight collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in an improper propeller…