NTSB investigations, WI
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CHI07CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Amery, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing attempt which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A misjudged flare, subsequent bounced landing, and gusty wind conditions were contributing factors.NTSB CHI07CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNeal Anderson Comp Air 6 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose-over of the aircraft, and the pilot's improper weather evaluation to land with a quartering tailwind. Factors contributing to the accident were a…NTSB CHI07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Warzawa-CNPSL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt flight following the initial loss of engine power and successful forced landing to a cornfield. An additional cause was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the furrowed cornfield…NTSB CHI07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Chippewa Falls, WIThe pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield.NTSB CHI07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 Trinidad · Rhinelander, WIThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi. A contributing factor was the gusting winds and sign.NTSB CHI07LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaddan Sonerai IIL · Fort Atkinson, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A low altitude and an inadvertent stall were factors.NTSB CHI07CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · LaCrosse, WIThe dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.NTSB CHI07CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotary Air Force Marketing RAF 2000 · Neenah, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing factors were a bent rudder trim tab, the narrow runway, and the uneven terrain at the edge of the runway pavement.NTSB CHI07FA060Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft BE99 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light…NTSB CHI07CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Bristol, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI07CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 99 · Mosinee, WIThe pilot encountering the unsuitable terrain during the landing. Factors were the dark night and the snowbank.NTSB CHI07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of ground personnel to verify the clearance between the airplanes prior to signaling the crew tha the crew of the other airplane that they were cleared to taxi.NTSB CHI06FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cumberland, WIThe pilot's inadvertent attempt to land on water with the wheels down and his failure to verify the gear position prior to landing. Contributing factors were the inoperative gear system due to the open gear selector circuit breaker, which tripped for…NTSB CHI06CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WIThe pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during the precautionary landing. A factor was the ditch the pilot encountered.NTSB CHI06CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WIThe loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI06CA247Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Bayfield, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane stalled.NTSB CHI06CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Minocqua, WIThe inadvertent collision with power lines. A factor associated with the accident was the water which blended in with the power lines resulting in the pilot's inability to see them prior to contact.NTSB CHI06CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Waukesha, WIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a groundloop. Factors included the closed runway and the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI06FA218Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Boyceville, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight training, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a base to final turn to the landing runway. An…NTSB CHI06FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WIThe Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.NTSB CHI06FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportShaw Europa XS · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI06CA171Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCroke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WIThe pilot not maintaining clearance from the trees during final approach. The trees located along the final approach course were a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI06CA172Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Minong, WIRestriction of the elevator control system due to the camera placed in the seat back pocket and the inadvertent stall/mush condition encountered during the go-around. The trees impacted after the stall were a contributing factor.NTSB CHI06LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Columbus, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his…NTSB CHI06CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Walworth, WIThe pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.NTSB CHI06CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStys T-Bird Sport · West Bend, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI06FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · East Troy, WIThe pilot's failure to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight, his failure to recognize and correct the forward center of gravity condition and his failure to abort the takeoff. A factors was the pilot's improper decision to…NTSB CHI06CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Madison, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional…NTSB CHI06FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMesserschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105LS A-3 · Green Bay, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight check of the flight controls prior to takeoff and the directional contol not possible by the pilot. Additional causes were the improper installation of the anti-torque pedal cover by company personnel which blocked the flight…NTSB CHI06FA077Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD-360-300 · Watertown, WIThe other airplane's flight crew failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering during formation flight. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation.NTSB CHI06LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Woodruff, WIThe Captain's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors were the gusty conditions, the snowbank in the safety area next to the runway, and the runway light that the airplane struck.NTSB CHI06CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pelican Lake, WIThe pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area. Factors were the snow and ice covered lake.NTSB CHI06CA056Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Platteville, WIThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank the pilot encountered.NTSB CHI06LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,…NTSB CHI06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Manitowish Wate, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the trees the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB ENG06IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna Citation 650 · Madison, WIThe inadequate design of the engine's interstage transition duct that yielded after the LPT stage 3 blades had separated and allowed the uncontained release of turbine debris. A contributing factor was the separation of a turbine blade.NTSB CHI05CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Sturgeon Bay, WIThe unexpected wave that the airplane encountered during the landing flare.NTSB CHI05FA274Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Drummond, WIClearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire.NTSB CHI05IA273Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Kenosha, WIThe flight crew failed to verify that the cargo was secured before takeoff.NTSB CHI05CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Waukesha, WIThe misjudged flare by the pilot.NTSB CHI05CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Lodi, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.NTSB CHI05CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion G · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fence.NTSB CHI05CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Boscobel, WIThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to the open cabin door.NTSB CHI05LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKircher RV-8 · Menomonie, WIThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic roll during takeoff, the low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the crops and terrain.NTSB CHI05CA241Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Brodhead, WIThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the vehicle the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI05CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Boscobel, WIThe separation of the right main landing gear attachment bracket bolt during the landing and the pilot's aircraft control not possible with the collapsed gear.NTSB CHI05CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Durand, WIThe inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.NTSB CHI05CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Watertown, WIThe flightcrew's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB CHI05CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot not obtaining/maintaining airplane control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the berm.NTSB CHI05CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilson Acrolite 1T · Oshkosh, WIThe partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed carburetor fuel metering jet. Factors to the accident included the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, the contamination of the fuel system from degraded automobile-style fuel lines,…