NTSB investigations, 2008
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2008 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") = 2008 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ENG08IA038Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Las Vegas, NVThe engine experienced an uncontained release of high pressure turbine material due to fatigue cracks that occurred on four consecutive blade retainig lugs on the 2nd stage turbine hub. The cracked lugs resulted in the release of four 2nd stage turbine blades…NTSB DEN08CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Walsh, COThe total failure of a cylinder head assembly. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Aurora, COThe pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's premature application of collective resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.NTSB DEN08CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Augusta, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, turbulence, airspeed was not maintained, and compensation for the wind conditions was inadequate.NTSB ANC08WA100Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHughes 369D · Alice Arm, CanadaOn August 6, 2007, about 0700 pacific daylight time, a Hughes 369D helicopter, Canadian registration C-GZIO, crashed while maneuvering in the vicinity of Alice Arm, British Columbia, Canada. The flight was operated by Prism Helicopters Inc., Pitt Meadows,…NTSB ANC08TA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB NYC08LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Lockport, NYA partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the overweight condition of the airplane.NTSB NYC08LA270Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Brownsboro, ALThe pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel valve was on prior taxi and takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA08LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGT Ultralights Airborne Edge X · Franklin, METhe pilot's improper decision to perform low-altitude maneuvers and his failure to maintain clearance from the surface of the bay. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB DFW08LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · St Charles, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain control due to his task saturation as a result of his failure to set the pitch trim to the neutral position before takeoff.NTSB DEN08LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlynn Van Munk · Erie, COA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined.NTSB CHI08CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Herreid, SDFailure of one of the tailwheel bolts on landing and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI08CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Buffalo, NDThe pilot's excessive descent rate and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the spray run entry.NTSB SEA08CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kenmore, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while water taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition and a tailwind.NTSB MIA08LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of maintenance personnel's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting.NTSB LAX08FA256Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Gearhart, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.NTSB DFW08CA203Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCollard Dragonfly · Big Sping, TXLoss of aircraft control due to inadvertent penetration of a dust devil.NTSB CHI08CA235Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Watertown, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise. Contributing to the accident was the night, the haze, and the tall vegetation.NTSB ANC08LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Aniak, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a failure of the left engine's turbocharger as a result of the failure of a turbine shaft bearing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Palakta, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOsborne Challenger II · Fairdealing, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while climbing into rising terrain at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB NYC08FA265Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Reading, PAThe air traffic controller’s failure to properly monitor the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the tractor operator’s failure to scan the active runway prior to crossing, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s inadequate emphasis on…NTSB NYC08CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and a wind gust, as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC08CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Jefferson, NCA loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankment adjacent to the runway.NTSB NYC08CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VAThe student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB MIA08CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Winter Haven, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his foot slipping off one rudder pedal while braking.NTSB CHI08CA232Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wall, SDThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the reported wind shear.NTSB ANC08WA098Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBeech 65-A90 · Pitt Meadows, CanadaNTSB ANC08WA096AccidentForeign investigationGrumman G-21A · Port Hardy, Canada.NTSB NYC08CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Westerly, RIA loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system.NTSB MIA08LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · West Kingston, RIThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude while maneuvering to land during an emergency descent. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power.NTSB MIA08CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Wingate, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB MIA08CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mc Kinnon, TNThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Jean, NVThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft while maneuvering over the airport.NTSB LAX08CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 912 · Glendale, AZThe airplane's encounter with a dust devil.NTSB DEN08RA132Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMcDonnell Douglas MD-902 · Fretin, FranceOn August 2, 2008, at 0835 coordinated universal time (1035 central European Summer Time), a McDonnell Douglas MD-902, Belgium registered OO-NHL, operated by Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen, experienced a separation of the right hand sliding door while in…NTSB CHI08TA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B3 · Mount Clemens, MIThe pilot's unintentional lowering of the collective control during approach to land, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CHI08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Tomahawk, WIA total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area…NTSB CHI08CA237Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute PC 2000 · Goodfield, ILThe insufficient aircraft performance data available to the pilot and the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and density altitude.NTSB CHI08CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H35 · Bay City, MIThe checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI08CA234Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lawrenceville, ILThe pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.NTSB CHI08CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Cedarburg, WIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the tree.NTSB ANC08LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel on board the airplane for the planned flight, and his inadequate flight planning and navigation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and ditching short of the planned destination. Contributing to the…NTSB ANC08LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose gear.NTSB MIA08LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB MIA08LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA-20-C1 · Peachtree City, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafter CC11-100 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll resulting in a nose-over.NTSB LAX08LA253Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLong Lancair ES · Cliffdell, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and clouds.NTSB LAX08CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.