NTSB investigations, MN
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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CHI99LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrimm SEA Hawker · Princeton, MNThe erratic aileron control response for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree.NTSB CHI99LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Faribault, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run.NTSB CHI99FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MNthe inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.NTSB CHI99LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Fisher, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application spray run.NTSB CHI99LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · White Bear Lake, MNthe pilot's inability to get the airplane to climb for undetermined reason, and the pilot landing the floatplane on the lake with the wheels extended. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's failure to perform a before landing checklist,…NTSB CHI99FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLarson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Blackduck, MNAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.NTSB CHI99LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cloquet, MNa fire which initiated from an undetermined origin.NTSB CHI99LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Austin, MNThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the helicopter, which precluded an emergency autorotation, and the crop field.NTSB CHI99GA185Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Baudette, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the low altitude.NTSB CHI99LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99A · Bemidji, MNFailure of the left main landing gear actuator for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI99LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cloquet, MNThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pole and dusk light conditions.NTSB CHI99LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Mora, MNthe student pilot's improper soft field takeoff technique in that excessive back pressure was used which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.NTSB CHI99FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Duluth, MNthe lack of sufficient aileron-to-wing gap clearance design. Contributing factors were the inadequate oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration of the design and manufacturing and flight test process of Cirrus Design Corporation, the location of the…NTSB CHI99LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · South St. Paul, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank.NTSB CHI99LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Grand Rapids, MNthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor to the accident was the unmarked transmission wire.NTSB CHI99LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI99LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Brainerd, MNThe visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on…NTSB CHI99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-R200 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot misjudged the flare and did not maintain directional control during touchdown. A factor was the VASI lights.NTSB CHI99LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Crystal, MNthe pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB CHI99LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tower, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank.NTSB CHI99LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MNthe non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines.NTSB CHI99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Duluth, MNThe inadequate airspeed by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the gusts and the trees.NTSB CHI99LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Brainerd, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his diversion of attention during a critical phase of flight.NTSB CHI98TA354Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Hinkley, MNLoss of engine power due to failure of the engine governor.NTSB CHI98LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Int'L Falls, MNinaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an insufficient fuel supply and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the tree which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MNa design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…NTSB CHI98LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Detroit Lakes, MNAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CHI98LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · N. Ottawa Twp., MNA loss of engine power due to a worn piston ring. A related factor was the owner exceeded the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul.NTSB CHI98LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Breezy Point, MNthe pilot's improper flare of the airplane, and his not maintaining control of the airplane.NTSB CHI98LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWakely DR-107 · Stanton, MNthe pilot's misjudging recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the partial failure of the propeller and a crop field.NTSB CHI98LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Redwood Falls, MNthe pilot's not following proper short field landing procedures.NTSB CHI98FA300Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MNThe loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI98LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Plainview, MNThe pilot's not achieving the proper descent rate prior to touchdown. A factor related to the accident was fuel starvation due to a low fuel level.NTSB CHI98LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Clearwater, MNThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. The unmarked transmission wire was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI98LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Austin, MNthe improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilotNTSB CHI98LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Strandquist, MNthe pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.NTSB CHI98LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2-R · Williams, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI98LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain control of aircraft. Factors were the congested helipad conditions and wind gusts.NTSB CHI98LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Stephen, MNthe visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.NTSB CHI98LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rush City, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff.NTSB CHI98LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Le Center, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire which the helicopter contacted.NTSB CHI98FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Little Falls, MNthe pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.NTSB CHI98LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Red Lake Falls, MNa locked brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA170Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.NTSB CHI98LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Crookston, MNthe pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.NTSB CHI98IA164Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-123 · Minneapolis, MNthe open shielding on the #2 VHF transceiver coax connector which resulted in electromagnetic interference with the yaw damper system.NTSB CHI98LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tower, MNthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane's fuel system, and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB CHI98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Isanti, MNthe soft terrain condition. A factor was the failure of the crankshaft.NTSB CHI98LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Emily, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).NTSB CHI98LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence.