NTSB investigations, 2004
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\") = 2004 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") = 2004 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB IAD04CA045Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Dover, PAThe pilot's failure to arrest an excessive descent rate prior to ground contact, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the relatively high winds (for balloon flight.)NTSB MIA04LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Panama City, FLInadequate maintenance inspection resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to a loose pneumatic line on the governor and ditching of the helicopter.NTSB MIA04LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · West Palm Beach, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression during recovery from a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and damage to the helicopter.NTSB FTW04LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Shreveport, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Umpire, ARThe pilot's encounter with settling with power resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN04CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Logan, UTthe instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the student's delay in relinquishing the controls and the instructor's improper supervision.NTSB DCA04WA077Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Taipei, TaiwanNTSB SEA04CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the right-quartering tail wind.NTSB NYC04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pittsfield, PAImproper installation of the tailwheel assembly and the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB LAX04FA301Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CAThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.NTSB DEN04LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Atlantic City, WYthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, improper in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to compensate for wind conditions, resulting in collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the intentional low-level maneuver, and the wind…NTSB CHI04WA235Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationChampion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MNNTSB CHI04CA237Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Leroy, MNThe partial loss of engine power due to the missing 1/8-27 NPT Allen plug as a result of other maintenance personnel undertorquing the plug. Additionally, the pilot improperly excecuted a run on landing. A factor was the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CHI04CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Crystal Lake, ILEngine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees.NTSB ANC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down.NTSB SEA04MA167Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to take the direct route over mountainous terrain, the dark night conditions, and the pressure to complete the mission induced by the…NTSB NYC04CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWahl S-51D · Louisville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during landing.NTSB LAX04LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Auburn, CAa collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1-A2 · Elkton, KYThe pilot's misidentification of the runway, which resulted in the airplane striking an obscured runway marker. Factors were the tailwheel airplane's reduced forward and lateral visibility during landing rollout and inadequate maintenance of the airport…NTSB FTW04TA219Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lamar, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high wind.NTSB DEN04LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sterling, COthe failure of the landing gear extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04FA234Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Decorah, IAThe pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a defective magneto, his failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded aircraft performance, and his failure to obtain or maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the…NTSB CHI04CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson V77 · Howell, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB CHI04CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Golden, MOThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway.NTSB ATL04CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Spring Hope, NCThe binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB SEA04LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTubbs PA-18-225 DD · Salmon, IDDirectional control not maintained during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. Factors include a drainage ditch.NTSB SEA04FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Toutle, WAThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable terrain available for the landing were factors.NTSB LAX04LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landing surface and the glare from the setting sun.NTSB LAX04FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Oroville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water's surface, which resulted in his dragging of the right wing pontoon during low-altitude flight. The glassy-surfaced water was a contributing factor to the accident.NTSB CHI04LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFall Cub · Rockville, INThe fuel starvation encountered due to the builder's inadequate fuel system design and the subsequent loss of engine power during a maneuver for the landing approach. Factors were the tree and corn.NTSB LAX04CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBerry Hatz CB-1 · Upland, CAthe pilot's inadequate recovery following a bounced landing, improper use of the rudder control, and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB IAD04LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · London, KYAn undocumented, improper repair attempt, which subsequently resulted in fatigue cracking to the rib cap.NTSB IAD04FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Clarkson, NYThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to select the proper fuel tank which resulted in starvation and subsequent loss of engine power in both engines.NTSB FTW04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Groveton, TXThe pilot's intentional ground loop to avoid colliding with deer that entered the runway during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the tall grass adjacent to the runway that prevented detection of the deer.NTSB DEN04LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Roosevelt, UTthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DCA04WA071Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Koln-Bonn, GermanyNTSB ATL04CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A1B · Hickory, NCThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, during landing roll which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a trailer. The crosswind was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA04LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Angela, MTThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.NTSB MIA04LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Ochopee, FLThe pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with trees and the terrain.NTSB LAX04IA302Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Los Angeles, CAa loss of separation between Southwest flight 440 and Asiana flight 204 due to the LC2 relief controller's failure to appropriately monitor the operation and recognize a developing traffic conflict. Contributing factors included the FAA's position relief…NTSB FTW04IA217Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 412 · South Pass 65The failure and separation of the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN04LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Carlsbad, NMthe student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions.NTSB SEA04FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99 · Neihart, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Pittsburg, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a pole were factors.NTSB LAX04CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZthe collision with an elk during the landing roll. The dark night lighting conditions was a factor.NTSB FTW04LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB FTW04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance and his failure to abort the landing. A factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB DEN04IA126Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 750 · Jackson, WYthe failure of the right main landing gear trailing link due to fatigue cracking initiated by an undetected manufacturing defect. A contributing factor was the improper plating process by unknown manufacture personnel.NTSB CHI04CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBowles Questair Venture · Liberal, KSThe loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC04LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHudson Hiperbipe SNS-7 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a low altitude maneuver preformed by the pilot just after takeoff.