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 SEA04TA163Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · Mead, WAThe reversal of the reel machine during a sock line pull which resulted in a loss of control while hovering out of ground effect. Factors were the failure of company management to develop adequate procedures for conducting sock line pulls, the inadequate…NTSB SEA04LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Moulded Pdts. Monocoach · Pullman, WAThe failure of a landing gear oleo retaining nut safety clip (snap ring) at an unknown point in time, leading to the partial separation of the landing gear strut while in flight, and the full collapse of the strut during the subsequent landing. Factors…NTSB SEA04FA165Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the oil cap, which resulted in oil leakage on the windscreen, obstructing his vision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB NYC04LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Philadelphia, PAThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.NTSB MIA04LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inadvertent stall.NTSB IAD04LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Pemberton, NJA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD04CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Eliot, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the landing gear. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI04LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStephen T-Bird TBT06 · Gobles, MIThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb capabilities of the airplane. The downdraft and the trees were factors.NTSB CHI04CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · New Hudson, MIThe autorotation performed by the dual student and the delayed remedial action by the certified flight instructor.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 MIA04WA137Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna C208 · Panama City, PanamaNTSB LAX04CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Kahului, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing factors were the direct crosswind and his lack of total experience in the accident helicopter make and model.NTSB LAX04CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 112TC · Bullhead City, AZthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to use a checklist and to verify that the gear were extended.NTSB FTW04LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Heth, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN04CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Dubois, WYthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.NTSB LAX04WA293Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20K · Queensland, AustraliaNTSB LAX04LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7ECA · Manchester, CAmaintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the top spark plug on the number one cylinder, which resulted in a separation of that plug and a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX04FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Yuba City, CAthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI04LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Eastport, MIThe pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing.NTSB CHI04LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Anderson, INThe in-flight loss of engine power during downwind for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Elkhart, INThe failure of the seat during landing roll and the subsequent pilot's airplane handling not being possible.NTSB ANC04FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Seward, AKThe failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors associated with the…NTSB SEA04LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Irby, WALoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors.NTSB NYC04LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1B · Wolfeboro, NHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. The windshear was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC04LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Rhinebeck, NYA partial loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.NTSB MIA04FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Key West, FLA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane in ocean waters.NTSB IAD04LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Jackson, OHthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.NTSB CHI04CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G2 · Muncie, INThe engine failure for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to properly level-off for landing due to the low rotor speed, which resulted in the hard landing. The low altitude where the engine failure occurred was a factor.NTSB CHI04CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDevereux Mustang II · Elkhart, INThe pilot not maintaining directional control during landing roll. A factor was the soft terrain, and the inadequate training in type aircraft.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 LAX04WA295Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 Beta · McIvor Lake, BC, CanadaNTSB LAX04CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIthe student pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and pilot induced porpoise and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in…NTSB FTW04WA216Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 407 · Santa Cruz, MexicoNTSB DEN04LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's improper inflight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his intentional low altitude flight and maneuvering, the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded, and the trees.NTSB DCA04MA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KYfuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…NTSB ANC04LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB NYC04LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB MIA04CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Miami, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage.NTSB IAD04LA036Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brownville Junc, METhe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.NTSB FTW04LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI04LA225Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mylo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Webster, WIThe high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI04CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Cambridge, KSThe pilot not jettisoning his chemical load during initial climb with the reported loss of airplane performance. Factors were the reported loss of aircraft performance and the tree.NTSB WAS04WA013Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-200 · Freetown, Sierra LeoneNTSB SEA04TA158Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the area, which resulted in the use of too short a long line, and…NTSB LAX04WA294Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 Beta · Sazava, CzechiaNTSB DCA04IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-777 · Houston, TXthe failure of a high pressure turbine blade which damaged an oil seal and allowed smoke to enter the cabin. Contributing to the blade failure was the mis-labeling of the blade's part number by the manufacturer, which allowed the blade to remain in service…NTSB CHI04LA220Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAllied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Moville, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flying and the tree.NTSB CHI04CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Huntington, INThe pilot's inadequate flare and unsuccessful recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's and flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a stall. A factor was the…NTSB LAX04CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot's misjudged flare, resulting in a stall and hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor.