NTSB investigations, MD
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'MD' 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" = 'MD' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB BFO90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent porpoise during an aborted takeoff.NTSB BFO90FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MDLost of engine power caused by material failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve. The failure was attributed to excessive temperature.NTSB BFO90LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Churchville, MDThe pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the wind sock during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the presence of another aircraft.NTSB BFO90FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mchenry, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.NTSB BFO90LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A65 · Friendly, MDThe pilot's improper use of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in the left engine. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB BFO90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310Q · Stevensville, MDThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.NTSB BFO89FA079Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · White Plains, MDThe pilot's failure to follow procedures in that he delayed his climb during a night takeoff from a confined area. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night and surrounding obstructions.NTSB BFO89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Leonardtown, MDInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot by not assuring that the acft was properly secured, or that someone was at the controls while he was hand propping the engine. A related factor was the pilot's improper adjustment of the throttle cable.NTSB BFO89FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C50 · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of spatial disorientation after intentionally flying into instrument flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability and the obscured weather…NTSB BFO89LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gaithersburg, MDAn undetermined problem with the ignition system. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane or obtain proper assistance.NTSB BFO89FA069Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B50 · Church Creek, MDVFR flight into IMC and pilot disorientation, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, darkness, and the adverse weather condition.NTSB BFO89FA065Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · College Park, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in overload failure of the stabilators and wings. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's…NTSB BFO89DIG03Incident · No injuriesFinal reportSmith Miniplane · Cumberland, MDFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during high speed taxi tests.NTSB BFO89DIG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.NTSB BFO89FA064Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bradshaw, MDAn engine power loss due to fuel starvation for unknown reasons.NTSB BFO89FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Glen Burnie, MDA fire that erupted in the cockpit of the aircraft (under a side panel). Related factors were: smoke and fumes in the cockpit which reduced the pilot's visual perception and ability to see.NTSB BFO89FA058Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Libertytown, MDContinued VFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to disorientation, and overload failure of the wings and stabilator due to the pilot exceeding…NTSB BFO89FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Berlin, MDPilot failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the stall occurred.NTSB BFO89LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47J · Fruitland, MDPoor judgement of the pilot by flying, while physically impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of clearance between the helicopter and the structure. The dark night and object (structure) were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB BFO89LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Baltimore, MDThe pilot landed on unsuitable soft terrain which caused the landing skid to sink into the ground. This resulted in a landing skid overload failure and nose over of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB BFO89LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Ocean City, MDLoss of engine power from exhaust gas leakage into the carburetor inlet, causing engine air starvation, and material failure of the exhaust manifold. .NTSB BFO89LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Mchenry, MDThe pilot landed hard and collapsed the landing gear when he failed to arrest his descent rate during landing. Afterwardas he tried to make a go-around the pilot did not obtain adequate flying speed, the aircraft stalled and collided with the ground.NTSB BFO89IA047Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3101 · Baltimore, MDFailure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the power connection at the air conditioning system fuse.NTSB BFO89LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Ocean City, MDFailure of the pilot to go around after landing long & recovering from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: the pilot's excessive airspeed on the apch, his improper flare for the landing, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the…NTSB BFO89FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Myersville, MDContinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his inability to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Contributing factors were hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions, the pilot's lack…NTSB BFO89DIG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, MDPilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wheat crop as he passed under the powerline during an aerial application swath run.NTSB BFO89LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer I-26E · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn from base to final approach which resulted in the wing contacting the ground and the glider cartwheeling.NTSB BFO89FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Oldtown, MDFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (static wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the wires.NTSB BFO89LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Indian Head, MDPilot failed to maintained directional control during recovery from a hard landing.NTSB BFO89LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the attempted short field takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB BFO89LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Odenton, MDThe inflight collision with birds.NTSB BFO89LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gingerville, MDThe pilot's improper planning and decision making en route that resulted in his failure to stop and refuel the airplane and fuel exhaustion.NTSB BFO89LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Fort Washington, MDThe passenger failed to maintain adequate clearance from the propeller as she attempted to board the aircraft. Both the pilot failure to supervise the boarding of the passenger and the night light conditions are contributing factors to the accident.NTSB BFO89FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Towson, MDAbout 6 min after takeoff, after leveling at 3500 ft, the plt rprtd he was having a probelm that he was unable to figure out. A few minutes later, he repeated the same problem & elected to divert to a nearby arpt. Witnesses rprtd the acft reversed course svrl…NTSB BFO89LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cambridge, MDThe stu plt did three takeoffs & lndgs with the instr aboard and then three more during solo flight. On his fourth takeoff try he used aileron and rudder to maintain directional control on the rwy. There was an 8 to 10 kt crosswind. The stu said when the acft…NTSB BFO89FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance above the terrain. Contributing factors are inattention to altitude and dark night conditions over illusionary producing featureless water.NTSB BFO89FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Frederick, MDNonsubmittedNTSB BFO89LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot stated that shortly after takeoff at an altitude of aprx 150 ft AGL, the engine sputtered and lost power. According to the police report, the pilot attempted to return to the airport. During the turn the wingtip contacted the ground and the airplane…NTSB BFO88LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Princess Anne, MDThe pilot reported that he had sprayed aprx 1/2 of the soybean field when smoke started to fill the cockpit. He shut off the spray, turned off the electrical system and opened the fresh air vents. He then looked back at the tail section of the airplane and…NTSB BFO88LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Easton, MDThe student pilot reported that he allowed the airspeed to deteriorate on final apch. The acft touched down nosewheel first and began to porpoise on the runway. The acft porpoised 3 or 4 times before the propeller and right wing contacted the runway.NTSB BFO88LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oakland, MDAccording to the pilot the landing approach for runway 22 was made over power lines. He stated that during the approach the stall warning horn activated and he increased power to maintain 60 mph with 20 degs of flaps. Once estimating that his intended point…NTSB BFO88LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Gaithersburg, MDThe flt was initiated with the student plt bringing the helicopter up to a hover with some forward speed. The student rapidly and forcefully applied aft cyclic. The CFI was unable to compensate in time, even though he was on the controls with the student. The…NTSB BFO88LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Gaithersburg, MDThe pilot reported that the local winds were varying from 340 degrees to 360 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 20 knots. The pilot stated that he lost directional control due to gusty winds while on landing roll. The aircraft contacted a VASI light and then a…NTSB BFO88FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182RG · Stevensville, MDThe acft departed bay bridge arpt at aprx 0415 EDT. The passenger, also a plt, was reading back an IFR clearance to ATC when communication ended in the middle of a sentence without any sign of distress. Comparison of ATC and radar tapes indicates that N9997C…NTSB BFO88FA063Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Friendly, MDShortly after takeoff at an altitude of 200 ft AGL, a power loss was experienced on the left engine. According to the plt, when the throttle was retarded to verify the engine failure, the engine seemed to 'come back to life'. The throttle was advanced and…NTSB BFO88FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Cambridge, MDThe pilot had departed ocean city, MD aprx 20 minutes after takeoff when nearing the chesapeake bay at an alt of 3000 ft MSL, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The plt attempted to restart the engine to no avail and a forced landing was made in a…NTSB BFO88LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Salisbury, MDBefore the flt, the crew received a severe wx warning concerning wx along the route of flt. The captain informed the flight attendants to be prepared to have passenger service completed early and to be seated before the descent. Before encountering…NTSB BFO88FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Clinton, MDEng pwr loss occurred when the instrument student advanced the throttle to do a go-around when the acft was too high to lnd on rwy 5 following a simulated instrmt apch. The instr took control of the acft and about half-way down the rwy, at about 300 ft AGL,…NTSB BFO88LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MDAccording to the plt, after touchdown the acft encountered a crosswind gust. The acft drifted left of the rwy where it collided with trees. The plt reported no mechanical malfunction.NTSB BFO88DIG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Sleepy Creek, MDDuring the aerial application flight the airplane struck and severed three power lines. The pilot stated he did not see the lines until it was too late. The airplane caught fire and continued on its flight path crossing a highway and a river. The airplane…