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 SEA03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Melba, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Factors contributing to the accident were the corn crop, and the pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstacles.NTSB SEA03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Henry's Lake, IDA set of inadequately torqued vacuum pump retaining nuts, leading to the failure of the vacuum pump gasket, resulting in oil exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise. A ditch and rough uneven terrain were factors.NTSB SEA03CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to remove the elevator gust lock prior to flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB SEA03FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · White Bird, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident included the impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide exposure and the trees.NTSB SEA03CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.NTSB SEA03LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Fish Haven, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Rising terrain, an inadvertent raising of the flaps for unknown reasons, and low altitude were factors.NTSB SEA03LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Athol, IDThe failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found…NTSB SEA03LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed 402-2 · Headquarters, IDThe pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors contributing to the accident included the unfavorable wind condition, the downdraft, and the trees.NTSB SEA03FA123Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24-R · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA03LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Jerome, IDThe malfunction of the cooling system pressure relief valve and the pilot's failure to follow procedures. An engine over temperature, a coolant leak as a result of a relief valve failure, an obstructed windshield which was covered with coolant fluid, and an…NTSB SEA03CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Gooding, IDImproper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight.NTSB SEA03LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337D · Driggs, IDThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Soldier Bar, IDThe overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.NTSB SEA03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Boise, IDFailure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..NTSB SEA03FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Atlanta, IDClearance from trees was not maintained during the initial climb. A proper touchdown point was not attained, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and trees were factors.NTSB SEA03FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low pass maneuver which resulted in a stall. A related factor was the trees.NTSB SEA03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Middleton, IDThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.NTSB SEA03FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. Trees, a box canyon and rising terrain were factors.NTSB SEA03LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Payette, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a…NTSB SEA03LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Boise, IDThe landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.NTSB SEA03LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow,…NTSB SEA03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA03LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Plummer, IDThe jamming of the left parking brake locking tab on a burr on the left brake master cylinder activation rod during the landing roll, resulting in the left brake becoming locked in a position where excessive braking was applied.NTSB SEA03LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orofino, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in a loss of airspeed, stall and undershoot of runway.NTSB SEA03LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 G · Pistol Creek, IDInadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.NTSB SEA03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Idaho Falls, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.NTSB SEA03FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Carey, IDPilot incapacitation for unknown reasons.NTSB SEA03FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. High and gusting winds were a factor.NTSB SEA03LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Idaho Falls, IDIn-flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA03LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Boise, IDThe failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to properly rig the left/right seat twistgrip throttles to the engine fuel control, the pilot in command's failure to adhere to the rotorcraft flight manual, and the check pilot's premature flare during the…NTSB SEA03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Rigby, IDThe pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of…NTSB SEA03LA005Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIV Lancair IV · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The pilot's lack of familiarity,downsloping terrain, and trees are contributing factors.NTSB SEA03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around once it became evident that his remedial action was not adequate to overcome the porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation that occurred during the landing flare. Factors include the pilot's inadvertent repeated…NTSB SEA02LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Oakley, IDFailure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.…NTSB SEA02LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Gannett, IDThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing rollout.NTSB SEA02FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. A factor was trees south of the departure end of the runway.NTSB SEA02LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Salmon, IDFailure to maintain airspeed while on approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB SEA02LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and an acceptable rate of descent while on short final for landing, and his failure to maintain directional control after the resultant hard landing. Factors include a ditch near the temporary runway (taxiway)…NTSB SEA02FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and his failure to execute a timely go-around maneuver resutling in the aircraft's impacting a parked fuel truck well clear of the runway safety area. Contributing factors were the strong crosswind/gusty wind…NTSB SEA02LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Arco, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. Factors include wind gusts during the period of time at which the landing took place.NTSB SEA02LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include high density altitude, variable winds, and a ditch near the point where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.NTSB SEA02LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Rigby, IDThe failure of one or more compressor turbine blades resulting in a shutdown of the engine during initial climb resulting in a forced landing. Contributing factors were the eroded condition of the compressor turbine guide vane nozzles and the ditch which the…NTSB SEA02LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-35 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following an inadvertent opening of the airplane's storm window.NTSB SEA02LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Shearer, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach speed while on final approach to the 2000 foot airstrip, and his excessive application of brakes while attempting to stop the aircraft during the resultant longer than normal landing roll. Factors include a…NTSB SEA02FA146Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Idaho Falls, IDThe flying pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB SEA02FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Emmett, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.NTSB SEA02LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Cascade, IDThe pilot's inadequate decision and his improper setting of the propeller controls. Contributing factors were a tailwind, high density altitude, and swampy terrain.NTSB SEA02LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Wind gusts and a tree were a factor.NTSB SEA02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on short final resulting in a touchdown short of the runway threshold. Contributing factors were the variable winds and swampy terrain at the touchdown site.NTSB SEA02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Weiser, IDThe fracture of the number 3 cylinder exhaust pushrod resulting in the exhaust valve's inability to open during the exhaust cycle and the subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing factors were the ditch and elevated roadway which the aircraft crossed during…