NTSB investigations, 2000
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\") = 2000 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") = 2000 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB FTW00LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX00FA342Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky/Orlando S-55 · Hoover Dam, AZ**This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of Papillon maintenance personnel to recognize the significance of the increasing metal in the oil analysis test results and the…NTSB FTW00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blanchard, LAThe student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA282Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees.NTSB ANC00MA125Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3 · Nuiqsut, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure…NTSB NYC00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC-991 · Gettysburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX00LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZAn improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.NTSB FTW00LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Wagoner, OKThe loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN00LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance with terrain. Factors were the confined area used for takeoff, and the high vegetation alongside the road.NTSB DEN00FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Longmont, COThe pilot/passenger's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot in command's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor was the pilot/passenger's lack of experience in aircraft type.NTSB CHI00LA301Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Valentine, NEthe delayed aborted takeoff. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation for the flight, the high density altitude, and the ditch.NTSB ATL00LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CRJ · Atlanta, GAThe inadvertent flight into turbulent weather conditions.NTSB SEA00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Everett, WAThe other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.NTSB NYC00LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-49R · Flushing, NYThe tug operator's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.NTSB MIA00LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Zephyrhills, FLthe intentional stall/mush by the pilot-in-command due to obstructions ahead resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by wear, fatigue, then overstress separation of the…NTSB MIA00IA266Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Miami, FLThe excessive clearance between the shuttle valve and the shuttle bore in the end cap of the left main landing gear actuator for undetermined reasons either during overhaul or manufacturing resulting in failure to build hydraulic pressure using the emergency…NTSB LAX00LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Alturus, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock.NTSB LAX00LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NVFailure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm.NTSB FTW00LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Burnet, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB DEN00LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Collbran, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare and roll. Factors were the tree and fences.NTSB CHI00LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Morris, ILThe improper servicing of the left main landing gear tire which resulted in it having low air pressure and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control on landing. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB SEA00LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.NTSB LAX00LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grass Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX00LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Phoenix, AZLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a straight ahead landing during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB DEN00LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 20 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot prematurely flaring the airplane, resulting in a hard landing, and causing a loss of directional control. Factors were excessive airspeed and the crosswind.NTSB DEN00LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear rising terrain. A factor was the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded due to the rising terrain.NTSB CHI00LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Belleville, MIthe pilot's improper securing of the cargo that led up to the cargo shift during takeoff roll. A factor was the cargo restraint failure.NTSB CHI00LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sandstone, MNthe pilot exceeding the proper touchdown point on the runway.NTSB ANC00LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Emmonak, AKThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent failure of the main landing gear torque link. Factors in the accident were rough and uneven runways, and inadequate surveillance of airport facilities/runway conditions…NTSB ANC00LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's application of excessive braking. A factor in the accident was the installation of boosted (oversize) type master brake cylinders.NTSB NYC00LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Salem, OHA partial power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00WA273Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAero Commander 580 · Panama City, PanamaNTSB FTW00LA259Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Lariat, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna guy wire. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhydramine.NTSB ANC00LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a crosswind.NTSB ANC00LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Iliamna, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the passenger's inadvertent interference with the controls, and a ditch along the runway.NTSB SEA00LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Ontario, ORThe pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear.NTSB SEA00LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Arco, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Wind gust was a factor.NTSB NYC00LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · North Arlington, NJThe pilot's improper decision to fly with an insufficient fuel quantity. A factor in the accident was the failure of the fuel boost pump.NTSB ANC00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKA malfunctioning main landing gear brake, which precipitated a ground-loop.NTSB SEA00LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Friday Harbor, WAThe Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway.NTSB FTW00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Saspamco, TXthe failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison E-RACER · Sugar Grove, ILthe owner/builder's inadequate modification to the engine air intake system and the inadvertent engine shutdown. Factors included the low air pressure of the air intake system and the excessive fuel flow to the manifold.NTSB CHI00LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-81A · Custer, SDThe ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind.NTSB ANC00GA121Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech F-90 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear drag leg (scissors) attach point, which resulted in the landing gear becoming jammed against the landing gear door during the extension cycle.NTSB LAX00LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZSeparation of the forward spark plug due to wear damage to the cylinder head threads. A factor in the accident was traffic on the highway and the pilot having to maneuver to avoid the traffic.NTSB LAX00LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Novato, CAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout resulting in a collision with a berm.NTSB DEN00FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the high-density altitude weather condition.NTSB ATL00FA091Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ft. Pierce, FLFailure of local controller to provide adequate spacing between two airplanes that resulted in a midair collision. Contributing Factors: the local controller declined receiving a formal brief before relieving the controller on duty. The controller who was…NTSB ANC00LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a tree stump not observed by the pilot.NTSB ANC00LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the TRACON air traffic controller to issue a wake turbulence advisory to the pilot, and a wake turbulence encounter by the pilot. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, the failure of the TRACON controller to notice…