NTSB investigations, WI
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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CHI01LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Revelation · Wautoma, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. An inadequate pitch setting of the propeller is a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Oak Creek, WIThe pilot not maintaining clearance from objects during an ILS approach in low night IFR conditions and his descent below decision height. Factors were the dark night, mist, low ceiling, and the trees west of the approach.NTSB CHI01LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Antigo, WIThe cause of the loss of engine power and in-flight fire was undetermined.NTSB CHI01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Tomahawk, WIThe inadequate preflight preparation that did not include calculating the density altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the second row of trees on initial climb. Factors include those trees and the high density altitude present at the time of…NTSB CHI01LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Kenosha, WIthe inadvertent stall by the pilot. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarson Murphy Rebel · Stratford, WIThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the farm field. Factors were the tall grass, the rising terrain, the fence, and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB CHI01FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPotez-Air Fouga CM 170 · La Crosse, WIThe fatigue failure of the aircraft's left wing tip fuel tank rear attachment, while the aircraft was being maneuvered in a low approach, leading to the tank's in-flight separation and subsequent in-flight break up of the airplane and the aircraft's control…NTSB CHI01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Green Bay, WIThe pilot not performing the pre-landing checklist, and the wheels-up landing made by the pilot.NTSB CHI01LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600 · Wonewoc, WIThe deer on the runway as the airplane was landing.NTSB CHI01LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Milltown, WIThe stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees.NTSB CHI01LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Middleton, WIThe pilot attempted a touch and go on unsuitable terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tall wet grass airstrip on which the touch and go was attempted.NTSB CHI01LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrault Glasair SH2F · Green Bay, WIThe pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane.NTSB CHI01FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Ashwaubenon, WIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention while maneuvering after takeoff, the pilot's…NTSB CHI01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Appleton, WIThe misjudged glidepath and the intentional engine shutdown by the pilot. Factors were the false indication of the landing gear down light and the approach light.NTSB CHI01IA124Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-231 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of the operator to provide complete and comprehensive thrust reverser lock-out maintenance procedures and guidance to the contract maintenance personnel resulting in a partial and inadequate securing of the faulty thrust reverser and a subsequent…NTSB CHI01LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · New Richmond, WIThe pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane when it contacted a patch of ice during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ice and the snow bank which the airplane contacted and the pilot inadvertantly landed…NTSB CHI01FA089Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Webb Lake, WIthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during takeoff. Factors were the trees, transmission wire, and the dark night.NTSB CHI01FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Horicon, WIthe inadvertent stall/spin. Additional factors included the aerobatic manuevers, low altitude, and the procedures not followed.NTSB CHI01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Burlington, WIAircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank.NTSB CHI01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Prairie Du Sac, WIthe improper trim setting and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the snowbank.NTSB CHI01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sturtevant, WIThe unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…NTSB CHI01FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Milltown, WIThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, the flightcrew not maintaining control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action which resulted in the inadvertent spin. Factors to the accident were the inadvertent spin…NTSB CHI01LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Wautoma, WIthe deer that traveled onto the runway and contacted the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the night light conditions and the light snow that was falling.NTSB CHI01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Madison, WIThe cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas.NTSB CHI01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pulaski, WIthe evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.NTSB CHI01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Baraboo, WIthe failure of the number five intake valve spring during initial climbout and that there was no suitable terrain during the forced landing. A factor was the corn crop.NTSB CHI01LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sparta, WIthe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors…NTSB CHI00LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24 · Necedah, WIThe pilot did not properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff and he failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the…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 CHI00LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WIA fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.NTSB CHI00LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-223 · Baraboo, WIthe unexpected turbulence encountered by the airplane.NTSB CHI00FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Watertown, WIThe spatial disorientation by the pilot during continued flight into instrument conditions and the inadequate surveillance by the operator. The inoperative attitude indicator and night conditions were contributing factors.NTSB CHI00LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cumberland, WIthe go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.NTSB CHI00FA263Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Watertown, WIAircraft control not being maintained during initial climb resulting in a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the pilot operating over the airplane's certified maximum gross weight, and the pilot…NTSB CHI00LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Burlington, WIloss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to turn back toward the…NTSB CHI00FA229Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Oshkosh, WIThe pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the landing gear being out of alignment.NTSB CHI00FA227Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sauk City, WIVFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.NTSB CHI00LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Oshkosh, WIthe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during flare/touchdown.NTSB CHI00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Shawano, WIInadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the road embankment.NTSB CHI00LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WIthe blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI00LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · River Falls, WIthe unfavorable wind condition for landing and control of the balloon during landing not possible by the pilot.NTSB CHI00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStaudacher S-300D2 · Kenosha, WIThe fatigue failure of the rod end bearing and the separation of the aileron. A factor was the inadequate design change by the aircraft designer.NTSB CHI00LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans Employee Flying Club Rans S-12 XL · Prairie Du Sac, WIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an obstructed fuel nozzle.NTSB CHI00LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Green Bay, WIthe improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind shear.NTSB CHI00LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-19 · Holmen, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, along with the runway light, windsock, garden, and swimming pool that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI00LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrunska Kitfox IV · Neenah, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain driectional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI00FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Cornell, WIthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin he encountered. A factor was the extended flaps.NTSB CHI00LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Neenah, WIthe pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing and the subsequent loss of directional control due to restricted movement of the control stick. The control stick movement was restricted by the rear seat cushion which was not secured to the…NTSB CHI00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank.