NTSB investigations, 2008
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2008 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") = 2008 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB LAX08CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DFW08LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Caldwell, TXA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap, leading to fuel being siphoned from the tank during flight.NTSB DFW08CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.NTSB DCA08RA090Accident · 154 fatalForeign investigationBoeing MD-82 · Madrid, SpainimportNTSB CHI08CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Camanche, IAThe pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.NTSB ANC08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.NTSB MIA08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PAFailure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX08LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Glendale, AZA loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.NTSB LAX08CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB DFW08WA240Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 501 · Las Americas, Dominican RepublicNTSB ANC08TA107Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Slana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.NTSB SEA08TA188Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.NTSB SEA08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWheat Excalibur EX · Moses Lake, WAThe right rudder pedal attach rivets sheared due to overload.NTSB SEA08CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.NTSB SEA08FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Olalla, WAThe complete loss of engine power due to the accumulation of ice in the carburetor as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB SEA08CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Venture · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing and subsequent takeoff attempt, and his misjudging of the required takeoff distance. The soft terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEberle Pitts S1S · Show Low, AZThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the airplane.NTSB SEA08CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Glendale, AZThe loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the high atmospheric temperature.NTSB NYC08LA281Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoberto P. Garcia Nieuport 24bis · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB MIA08LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Morton, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB DFW08LA206Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Mountain Grove, MOAn on-board fire following a propane leak. Contributing to the accident was the lack of training/experience of the non-certificated pilot.NTSB CHI08WA258Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 402C · Covington, United KingdomOn August 17, 2008, at 1038 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 402C, registrations G-EYES, and a Rand KR-2, registration G-BOLZ, collided mid-air while on approach to land at the Coventry Airport (EGBE), Coventry, England. All four persons onboard the…NTSB SEA08LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-300 · San Francisco, CAThe ground crewman's failure to follow the tow bar disconnect standard operating procedures.NTSB SEA08LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St. Johns, AZThe failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…NTSB SEA08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Lowman, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata MS894A · Fulton, NYA loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the No. 3 engine cylinder connecting rod as a result of improper machining of the engine crankshaft during engine overhaul by maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA08LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's degraded emotional/mental state due to stress.NTSB LAX08LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRouse Glasair III · Reno, NVThe excessively worn throttle/mixture linkage arms and pins and a missing mixture control linkage spring washer, which resulted in a loss of power due to an excessively rich mixture.NTSB DCA08WA100Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B737-800 · Paris, France.NTSB CHI08CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Luverne, MNThe failure of the compressor turbine blades which resulted in the loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and the trees.NTSB CHI08CA256Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Huntington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.NTSB CHI08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Sparta, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.NTSB NYC08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB DFW08CA213Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Spirit · Vinland Valley, KSThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the sport aircraft on takeoff.NTSB DFW08CA207Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08WA149Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28R-200 · Taipalsaari, FinlandOn August 15, 2008 at 1014 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-200, Finland registration OH-PDY, broke up in flight while maneuvering in clouds and subsequently crashed into Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland. The airplane was destroyed and the three persons on board, a…NTSB DEN08FA141Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Georgia Pass, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions.NTSB CHI08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Cokato, MNThe pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being…NTSB SEA08LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Mark III · Richland, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above stall speed while executing a steeply banked turn in the traffic pattern.NTSB LAX08FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · St. Louis, MOThe flying pilot's excessive angle of attack during the landing flare resulting in abnormal runway contact.NTSB DEN08IA143Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Jasper, TXThe impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.NTSB DEN08FA140Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XLi · Farmersville, TXThe inadvertent tail stall and subsequent loss of airplane control as a result of the open canopy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate emergency procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer and the inadequate design of the canopy latching…NTSB CHI08FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Marysville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI08CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Kenyon, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.NTSB CHI08CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cincinnati, OHThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.NTSB ANC08CA108AccidentData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.NTSB ANC08CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker AK Bush Flyer · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB NYC08CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during low-altitude maneuvers.