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 FTW00LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Mexia, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encountering a windshift/crosswind.NTSB DCA00RA089Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B-747-300 · Jakarta, IndonesiaNTSB ANC00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ruby, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.NTSB ANC00LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see.NTSB NYC00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot's improper weather evaluation and decision to initiate a flight with an approaching rain shower. A factor in this accident was heavy rain, which reduced visibility.NTSB MIA00FA260Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-95 · Odessa, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain Vmc, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to feather a propeller powered by an operational engine, while at a low altitude.NTSB LAX00LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to detect and correct loose attachment fasteners and fretting at the landing gear attachment during maintenance inspections.NTSB FTW00LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Guthrie, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DCA00WA092Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationBeech Kingair 200 · Queensland, AustraliaNTSB SEA00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Auburn, WADamage to aircraft under unknown circumstances.NTSB SEA00LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Wapato, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees off the approach end of the runway, and his delay of the remedial action that would have allowed him to clear the trees. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, trees off the…NTSB NYC00FA248Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · South Kingstown, RIThe pilot's loss of control, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane after a vacuum system failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions, a sheared coupling on the vacuum pump,…NTSB MIA00LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEugene L. Capozzi VAN RV-6A · Bayou La Batre, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed during final approach result in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled until ground impact.NTSB LAX00LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with terrain.NTSB DEN00LA163Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson Thorp T-18CWS · Tooele, UTFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers as a result of his alcohol impairment. Factors were: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision making and the inadequate altitude he choose for maneuvering.NTSB DEN00LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was his improper inflight decision in selecting a less-than-favorable runway on which to land that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DEN00FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Steamboat Spg, COthe pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatics.NTSB NYC00LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMihlebach Waco · Williamstown, NJThe pilot's failure to execute an adequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC00FA247Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Apple Creek, OHThe pilot's premature liftoff and failure to attain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the over-gross weight conditions, and the low cloud ceilings.NTSB LAX00LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Hinkley, CALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot became lost and disoriented.NTSB LAX00LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls.NTSB IAD00LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Halfmoon, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued flight into, and attempted landing during a thunderstorm. A factor was the thunderstorm.NTSB CHI00LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75N1 · Cape Girardeau, MOthe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight when the fuel sight gauge indicated empty and the exhausted fuel supply. A factor was the corn crop.NTSB CHI00FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WIthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without…NTSB ANC00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.NTSB NYC00LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…NTSB MIA00LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Meridianville, ALthe pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in hard landing on the nose landing gear and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB MIA00LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MSThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.NTSB LAX00FA322Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control in the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW00LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB CHI00LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Marion, INthe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the dust devil.NTSB CHI00LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Sellersburg, INthe improper servicing of the emergency extension assembly and the gear extension not verified by company maintenance personnel. Factors were the failure of the hydraulic system's motor, normal and emergency gear extension not available to the pilot, and the…NTSB CHI00LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Nickerson, KSaltidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident.NTSB CHI00LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Mason City, IAthe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI00LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip.NTSB CHI00LA279Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMockler Zodiac CH-600 · Carmel, INthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tower. A factor was the tower.NTSB SEA00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeard Lancair 320 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering aircraft control difficulties during landing. Factors included gusty wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB MIA00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Furman, SCThe pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB DEN00TA160Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 212 · Jackson, WYLoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI00LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Des Moines, IAA hydraulic fluid leak which resulted in a landing gear brake fire.NTSB CHI00LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WIA fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.NTSB ANC00FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Juneau, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification.NTSB NYC00FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB LAX00LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Salinas, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual surveillance of the worksite to see and avoid power transmission wires.NTSB LAX00FA319Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Laton, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.NTSB DEN00LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Santa Fe, NMUnsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were a complete loss of power due to a stuck needle valve in the carburetor.NTSB CHI00FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Grafton, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming…NTSB NYC00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Windsor, NHthe pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun into unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC00LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA00WA262Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S55B · Wanganui, New Zealand