NTSB investigations, MS
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\" = 'MS' 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" = 'MS' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA89LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Holly Springs, MSThe plt stated that after he began a descent from 12,000 ft to 4000 ft, the acft lost all electrical power due to failure of the alternator. While apchg to land at Holly Springs arpt, the acft enctrd unfavorable winds & turbulence. Subsequently, it lost…NTSB MIA89LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Tupelo, MSThe Cessna plt was taxiing his acft on a marked taxiway when he observed a Piper PA-31-350 (chieftain) entering the taxiway ahead of his acft. The Cessna plt applied the brakes & stated the acft was stopped for 3-4 seconds before the left wing of the Piper…NTSB MIA89LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Houston, MSDuring normal cruise flt a portion of one propeller blade separated. The plt landed the acft in a field & during the landing roll, the acft collided with a haystack. Examination of the propeller blade revealed it separated at blade station 28.5. Metallurgical…NTSB MIA89LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MSThe operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running…NTSB MIA89LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Flora, MSAfter dispensing a chemical load, the plt was rtrng to re-load when the eng began running rough. He said he noted the fuel flow was erratic, so he turned on the boost pump. The eng stabilized momentarily, then smoke entered the cockpit & the eng began…NTSB MIA88LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Waynesboro, MSWhile cruising at 5500 ft, the plt smelled burning oil. Moments later, oil press was lost, the prop went into high RPM & the tach zoomed over redline. A loud report was heard & all power was lost. A forced ldg was attempted in the rolling country but the acft…NTSB MIA88LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Shelby, MSWhile on an aerial application flt during the ground roll to takeoff, the forwardmost of two main gear clamp block bolts of the rt main landing gear failed. The gear trailed aft. The inboard main gear large bolt failed. The acft travelled off the rwy into a…NTSB MIA88FA254Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Floweree, MSThe student pilot departed early in the morning and was not found until the next afternoon. There were no witnesses to the accident. The aircraft impacted the ground in a 50 degree nose down angle at a high rate of speed with evidence of aircraft rotation…NTSB MIA88LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Tupelo, MSThe private pilot landed on runway 18 after completing a cross-country flight. During landing roll the aircraft encountered a downwind gust of wind and the pilot lost control of the aircraft while on the ground. The propeller and right wing were substantially…NTSB MIA88LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK-5A · Valley Park, MSThe pilot stated that he thought he had 8 gallons of fuel prior to takeoff. The engine failed about 100 ft AGL and he attempted to stretch the glide of the helicopter by using collective pitch. The aircraft hit hard and rolled over. Only 1 quart of fuel was…NTSB MIA88LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Glen Allen, MSAccording to FAA personnel while returning to land during an aerial application flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged drg the forced landing.NTSB MIA88LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Greenville, MSThe pilot reported that while on short final during a personal flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a levee, small trees, then the terrain.NTSB MIA88LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Lambert, MSThe plt stated there were tstrms in the area when he attempted to takeoff on an aerial application flt. He began his takeoff roll from the duster strip & a strong wind gust from the approaching tstrm blew the tail around. The acft came to rest on its belly in…NTSB MIA88LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Moorhead, MSWhile on an aerial application flt during the ground roll the wind changed from a headwind to a tailwind. The plt dumped the load of chemical in an attempt to climb but the acft crashed into a fish pond.NTSB MIA88LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Stringer, MSAccording to the pilot while on a ferry flight during normal cruise at an alt of aprx 2000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a tree.NTSB MIA88LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ruleville, MSDuring an aerial application flt while spraying chemicals the plt reported that the engine quit. The pilot attempted an autorotation but was too low and slow to complete it. The aircraft landed hard in the field of crops and nosed over. Examination of the…NTSB MIA88LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coldwater, MSThe physician student plt made 3 attempts to land in this short unimproved field. On the 3rd pass, he collided with trees at the end of the rwy while attempting a go-around. The student plt did not have his cfi's permission to land there nor had he received…NTSB MIA88LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Horn Lake, MSBfr tkof, the helicopter was svcd with 100LL fuel (an approved altn fuel if the boost pump is used in flt). Drg flt, theeng lost pwr. An autorotation was made in tall vegetation, but drg the lndg, the main rotor blades severed the tail boom. An inspn of the…NTSB MIA88FA192Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B-1 · Benoit, MSThe plt said the engine misfired three times during takeoff and lost partial power. The helicopter settled into a rice field and the damaged spray booms became entangled. The helicopter nosed over in the high vegetation. The plt stated the engine accelerated…NTSB MIA88LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Carthage, MSWhile on a personal flt, during the upwind leg after completion of the second touch-and-go landing, the plt reported that the eng sputtered. He then turned crosswind & attempted to land on a section of road under construction. Shortly before touchdown a…NTSB MIA88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ocean Springs, MSThe instructor stated that they were on their third touch and go and had made a wheel landing, and just as she started to retract the flaps, the aircraft made an aprx 30 degree turn off the right side of the runway. She then stated that no matter how much…NTSB MIA88LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Centerville, MSThe pilot stated that he thought the aircraft had been refueled the previous evening. During preflight he did not observe any fuel in the aircraft fuel tanks. He further stated that the aircraft fuel quantity guages had been unreliable. In cruise flight both…NTSB MIA88LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe plt stated that as he was rolling out on the runway, the right wing lifted, and in an attempt to correct the situation, the acft went off the right side of the runway, flipped over and came to rest inverted.NTSB MIA88LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Wayside, MSWhile on an aerial application flt on short final, the plt pulled the throttle lever to reduce airspeed but it broke at the power control quadrant. The apch was continued & after acft traveled aprx 1/2 the length of the rwy, he turned the magneto switch off.…NTSB MIA88LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, MSThe plt stated that he was simulating a loss of power & then attempting to turn back to the arpt & land on the runway that they departed from. As he was turning back from an approximate altitude of 600 feet, the acft stalled & crashed.NTSB MIA88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Macon, MSThe plt stated that during the takeoff roll, the left lndg gear failed causing the acft to swerve off the rwy & into a ditch bordering the rwy. An exam by FAA personnel revealed tire marks on the rwy which continued off the rwy & into the ditch. According to…NTSB MIA88FA058Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 120 · Columbus, MSThe acft landed gear up while on a training flight, the crew stated that they had completed 2 hours of training when the first officer requested a single engine no flap approach demonstration. Both pilots stated that during this demonstration they neglected…NTSB MIA88LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-18S · Natchez, MSThe two acft were registered to the same person & the pilots were friends of each other. The acft departed from the same airport at about the same time & were bound for the same destination on an IFR flt plan, N24JE at 8000 ft, N492DM at 4000 ft. later both…NTSB MIA88IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Vicksburg, MSWhile on a part 135 on-demand domestic passenger flt, the acft landed gear up. The plt stated that he forgot to lower the landing gear. There was no mechanical failure or malfunction.NTSB MIA88IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Gulfport, MSWhile on a part 135 scheduled domestic passenger flt during final apch, the nose landing gear failed to fully extend. The plt recycled the gear, but the gear failed to fully extend. He then attempted to lower the gear using the emergency method, again, with…NTSB MIA88FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-55 · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot of the twin engine aircraft landed with vis 1/2 mile in fog and realized he had landed long. He executed a go-around and on the second landing forgot to lower the landing gear. The propellers stuck the runway and severely damaged one propeller. He…NTSB MIA88LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Madison, MSThe plt stated that during the landing roll the acft began to veer off towards the left side of the rwy. Full rt rudder would not correct this. The acft then left the rwy, ground looped, & as a result the rt main gear collapsed & the tailwheel separated from…NTSB MIA88LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310P · Bay St. Louis, MSAccording to the plt, the acft was being taxied to takeoff when it struck a drainage ditch at approximately 65 mph, collapsing the landing gear, damaging both wings, both engines, props & the fuselage structure. After this accident the acft was seized by U.S.…NTSB MIA88LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Union Church, MSAt an altitude of aprx 75 feet during an agricultural turn, the plt reported that the engine lost power. While executing a forced landing, the rotor blades contacted trees, after which, during the descent, the right skid collided with a stump & the helicopter…NTSB MIA88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Church Hill, MSWhile in cruise flight at 1,000 ft, the eng lost power. The plt performed a forced landing in a soft field and during the landing roll, the acft hit a dirt bank, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the fuel system revealed that…NTSB MIA87LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Leland, MSWhile in cruise flight en route to a field for aerial application the engine lost power when the number one cylinder cracked between the spark plug holes. While maneuvering to land at a sod airstrip altitude could not be maintained and the left spray boom…NTSB MIA87LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Pope, MSThe plt stated that after he made a swath run he was turning back for another run when the eng coughed & quit. He then landed in a field & on rollout he was closing in on some trees so he applied the brakes & the acft nosed over & came to rest inverted. Post…NTSB MIA87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Greenwood, MSShortly after takeoff from a 1,800 ft grass strip on a 93 degree f day, the acft, loaded with 1,500 pounds of chemical, began to settle. It then touched down in a field, nosed over & came to rest inverted. The plt stated there was no eng failure or…NTSB MIA87LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MSWhile spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An…NTSB MIA87LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Rolling Fork, MSDuring the swath run, the plt stated that the eng 'barked' once or twice just prior to impact with the trees. The acft hit the trees, rolled inverted & burst into flames. He stated that the seat belt & shoulder harness saved his life. The plt stated that he…NTSB MIA87LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1121 · Jackson, MSDuring the ground run at 80 KTS the cabin door unsafe light illuminated. The takeoff was aborted with heavy braking & deployment of the thrust reversers. The door was then opened & reclosed which extinguished the light, & a second takeoff was attempted. Aprx…NTSB MIA87FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Ellisville, MSBfr the flt, the arpt owner adzd the plt not to fly, since he (the plt) appeared to be intoxicated. The plt 'said ok & left,' but returned aprx 1 hr later. A witness rprtd the plt atmtd to takeoff with full flaps. Drg the takeoff roll, theacft drifted off the…NTSB MIA87LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Senatobia, MSThe plt stated that the acft was slow to climb after takeoff. He then dumped the load of chemical in an effort to clear trees. After clearing the trees the acft stalled and crashed into an open field. The plt also stated that there was no engine failure or…NTSB MIA87LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Ruleville, MSWhile maneuvering the acft for a swath run after takeoff the plt stated that it was slow to climb. He then lowered the nose to increase airspeed, & realizing that the acft would not clear trees located ahead of the flt, elected to land in a field. Upon…NTSB MIA87LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Vaiden, MSThe plt stated that during the takeoff ground run the acft travelled over a small rise on the rwy & became airborne prematurely. The acft then collided with trees while the plt was trying to maneuver it to avoid a populated area. The acft then collided with…NTSB MIA87FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Dundee, MSWhile spraying a rice field, the acft was flying across svrl small dirt banks that had been furrowed for water ctl. Drg a swath run, it struck 3 furrowed banks that were close together, flipped over as it crashed, then burned. Witnessesrprtd the eng was…NTSB MIA87FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Hollandale, MSWitnesses stated that the acft circled a pond & dived once, then on a 2nd circling attempt, it made a short steep turn & went into a twisting dive into the pond. The passenger stated that they were flying at appx 100 to 150 ft above some fish ponds when the…NTSB MIA87LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Rolling Fork, MSWhile landing downwind, at an alt of aprx 20 feet, the helicopter began to settle with power. The pilot then attempted to stop the descent, however, because of insufficient alt & airspeed, was unable. The helicopter then landed hard, rolled over, after which,…NTSB MIA87LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Dundee, MSThe plt stated that when reversing direction after an aerial application maneuver the eng quit. He then landed the acft in a creek due to insufficient altitude to clear trees that were in the flight path. Upon touchdown the acft nosed over and came to rest…NTSB MIA87IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Oxford, MSThe pilot executed a precautionary landing after hearing a loud bang and experiencing a loss of the number 1 engine. Post accident examination revealed that the power turbine wheel blades had failed, and the wheel parts logjammed and penetrated the engine…