NTSB investigations, ID
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' 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" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB SEA04CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeyers Kitfox IV · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough grass runway, and the trees on the left side of the runway.NTSB SEA04CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Rose Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.NTSB SEA04CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to initiate a flare prior to contacting the ground while attempting to land the helicopter on a dark night. Factors include a distraction created by the flicker of a low rotor rpm light, the glare of nearby flood lights, and the lack of…NTSB SEA04LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Homedale, IDThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA04CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Driggs, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor was the fence.NTSB SEA04LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA04LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Louie Lake, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the tailwind condition and the tree.NTSB SEA04FA127Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugrau EA 300/L · Boise, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain during descent while conducting an aerobatic maneuver. Low altitude flight was a factor.NTSB SEA04CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmmeter RV-6 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident are rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA04LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Wendell, IDA cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB SEA04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Hailey, IDThe pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign.NTSB SEA04CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Mallard Creek, IDImproper touchdown during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was soft ground conditions.NTSB SEA04LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSheppard Kitfox IV · Rigby, IDFailure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.NTSB SEA04LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an undetermined in-flight operational phase resulting in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include strong gusty winds in the area of the accident.NTSB SEA04CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel aircraft during an aborted landing. Factors include a slight tailwind, and a mound (berm) of earth in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.NTSB SEA04LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jerome, IDThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and the forced landing site.NTSB SEA04LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportD'Amico Kitfox Series 7 · Caldwell, IDThe disconnection of the elevator pitch control assembly and the pitch rod during the takeoff as a result of an unsecured bolt.NTSB SEA04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Midvale, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the high tension powerline. A factor was the powerline.NTSB SEA04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the irrigation pivot.NTSB SEA04LA095Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · Borah Peak, IDThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition.NTSB SEA04LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchramm Helicycle · Montour, IDIn flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Nampa, IDThe right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of…NTSB SEA04LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeller Prospector FK1 · Gibbonsville, IDThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident are unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing , trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA04LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Nezperce, IDThe circumferential fracture of the number seven cylinder head while en route to an aerial fertilizer application, leading to a forced landing on soft terrain, resulting in the collapse of the right main gear leg. Factors include soft terrain at the location…NTSB SEA04CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.NTSB SEA04LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McCall, IDThe failure of the right rear ski cable and the owner's improper substitution of the right rear ski cable with an unapproved ski cable. A factor was the slushy snow.NTSB SEA04LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rigby, IDThe flight instructor's failure to follow procedures, i.e., operating the non-icing certified aircraft in known icing conditions contrary to the pilot operators handbook which resulted in ice accretion and ultimately a stall and loss of control in flight.…NTSB SEA04LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Elk City, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Factors include dark night conditions and trees.NTSB SEA04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent group loop and the collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB SEA04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Emmett, IDBrake failure as a result of inadequate hydraulic (brake) fluid in the aircraft's closed brake system. Contributing factors were the pilot's overall lack of experience in the aircraft make/model, the cold soaked brake system due to the low temperatures, and…NTSB SEA04LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-600 · Nordman, IDThe total failure of the helicopter's right main rotor shaft while in an ascending hover due to the propagation of a fatigue crack that initiated in a corrosion pit on the surface of a slot in the wall of the subject shaft. Factors include accumulation of…NTSB SEA04FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bellevue, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during descent. Factors included the mountainous terrain, the high wind condition, and dark night light conditions.NTSB SEA03LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Avid Magnum · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which led to a loss of control.NTSB SEA03LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34 (A-45) · McCall, IDThe inadequacy of the pilot's remedial action taken in an attempt to fly out of an encounter with the wake vortex turbulence created by a preceding aircraft while on short final to land. Factors include calm winds in the area of the final approach course, and…NTSB SEA03CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 H · Council, IDAircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain.NTSB SEA03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Driggs, IDThe collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication.NTSB SEA03LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLevick RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the gyrocraft departing the runway and the main rotor impacting the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.NTSB SEA03LA190Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Challis, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.NTSB SEA03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Blanchard, IDThe loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA03LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Homedale, IDLoss of engine power during descent due to a failed cylinder head.NTSB SEA03LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Caldwell, IDThe instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA03FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Warm Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the rapidly rising terrain and trees.NTSB SEA03FA179Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, IDA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…NTSB SEA03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were the updraft, the terrain drop-off, and the fence.NTSB SEA03LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Nampa, IDLanding gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. On ground collision with a runway light was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a quartering tailwind during the initial part of the landing roll, and his failure to adequately decrease his brake applications to compensate for the tailwind conditions. Factors include, variable, gusting…NTSB SEA03FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Webb, IDAn over temperature condition within the gas generator turbine which led to first stage turbine blade fatigue as well as first stage blade track warping and consequent blade tip rub. The fatigue and blade tip rub ultimately led to blade separation and failure…NTSB SEA03LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNolen Kitfox Lite Squared · Homedale, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors include a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision…NTSB SEA03LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Driggs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the dust devil.