NTSB investigations, NJ
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'NJ' 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" = 'NJ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB BFO93LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Princeton, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, and his failure to initiate a go around, while there was still sufficient speed and runway remaining. His failure to attain the proper touchdown point for the landing was a related factor.NTSB NYC93LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacphee RV6 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which caused the airplane to nose down.NTSB NYC93LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and a collision with trees. The adverse wind was a related factor.NTSB NYC93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear.NTSB NYC93FA066Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJInadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…NTSB NYC93IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Newark, NJThe pilot's misunderstanding of landing runway, and the failure of the local controller to adequately monitor the progress of the flight. Factors which contributed to the incident were: the failure of tower personnel to notify TRACON of the ATIS change, the…NTSB BFO93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Robbinsville, NJThe flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's improper control of the airplane during liftoff, while practicing a soft field…NTSB BFO93LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35 · Teterboro, NJImproper planning or decision by the pilot in command (PIC). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and the runway/terrain condition.NTSB NYC93IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-130 · Newark, NJInadequate maintenance/inspection by company maintenance personnel, the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement procedures for the aileron cables, and subsequent failure of the 'down' aileron control cable due to wear.NTSB DCA93IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR42-300 · Newark, NJThe flightcrew's failure to follow approved procedures that required a minimum propeller spped while flying in icing condition. Contributing to the loss of roll control were the encounters with severe turbulence and icing conditions.NTSB BFO93LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109AII · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his misjudgment of clearance.NTSB NYC93IA064Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Newark, NJThe pilot's disorientation while taxiing, resulting in a runway incursion. Factors contributing to the incident were: the failure of the flight crew to communicate with the ATC ground controller to verify their position; the inadequate crew coordination; and…NTSB NYC93LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Teterboro, NJThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and nosing over. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain encountered by the airplane.NTSB NYC93LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Andover, NJThe pilot's failure to abort the landing which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Contributing was the pilot's misjudgement of distance and an improper touchdown point.NTSB NYC93LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Readington, NJThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB BFO93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJInadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.NTSB BFO93LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150A · West Milford, NJThe pilot misjudged his altitude and distance and overshot the runway during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this airport.NTSB BFO93FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent at an altitude not possible for recovery.NTSB NYC93LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet LF-13 · Readington, NJThe pilot's poorly planned approach for landing which resulted in an off airport landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC93LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Linden, NJThe automobile driver's failure to see and avoid aircraft traffic while crossing an active runway.NTSB NYC93LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Princeton, NJThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a wall and subsequently caught fire. A contributing factor was the pilot improperly compensated for a crosswind.NTSB NYC92FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lake Neepaulin, NJAn inflight collision with trees after the pilot failed to outclimb the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight.NTSB BFO92LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-26D · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's failure to use spoilers which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB BFO92LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Tuckahoe, NJVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk (or darkness), and the pilot's lack…NTSB NYC92LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson ST-75 · Sussex, NJThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, and inadvertently swerved and ground looped into two parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in this make and model airplane.NTSB NYC92LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Ocean City, NJThe airplane nosing over on landing roll due to inadequate airplane handling characteristics while landing with the banner attached. Factors related to the accident were the use of rope instead of steel cable, the main landing gear mounted tow hitch, and the…NTSB NYC92LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-238 · Newark, NJThe airport authority's failure to assure adequate obstacle clearance for aircraft manuevering around the ramp area.NTSB NYC92LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn K. Groff JR. Q-2 · Caldwell, NJThe failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in the power loss. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC92LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJThe pilot diverted his attention from flying the airplane and did not maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB BFO92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Toms River, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC92LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33A · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in collapsing of the nose gear. A factor in the accident was gusting cross winds.NTSB NYC92LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot's improper application of takeoff power which resulted in a lengthened takeoff roll, and his subsequent steep turn to avoid an obstacle causing the airplane to stall at a low altitude.NTSB NYC92LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Vincentown, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a collision with wires during a forced landing.NTSB BFO92LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar AX-9 - S-66A · Southhampton, NJThe pilot used an excessive descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident was an unfavorable wind condition.NTSB BFO92FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Princeton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance over an obstacle. Contributing factors were a tailwind, dark night, and premature raising of the flaps.NTSB BFO92LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot's improper IFR operation. Contributing was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight time.NTSB NYC92DHM02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCarey Glassair SH2 · West Milford, NJImproper installation of the wheel brakes, which resulted in failure of a left brake line during the landing roll and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with an object after departing the runway.NTSB BFO92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB NYC92LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Williamstown, NJImproper bounced landing recovery by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane striking a parked airplane.NTSB BFO92FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Edison, NJThe blockage of the fuel nozzle which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.NTSB BFO92LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Mount Holly, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC92LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Caldwell, NJThe pilot allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during a night visual landing. Factors in the accident were: the pilot improperly planned the approach, dark night and a lack of flight experience in night operations.NTSB NYC92FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Newfield, NJInflight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC92LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Millville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.NTSB NYC92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Fairfield, NJThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason's which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC92LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S-60 · Trenton, NJExcessive descent rate by the pilot in command. A factor was overloading of the basket.NTSB NYC92LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov Lark I-28-B2 · Blairstown, NJAn improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor related to the accident was improper use of the flight controls by the pilot.NTSB NYC92FA009Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-80 · Newark, NJFailure of the crew of the B-737, N7385F, to maintain adequate visual lookout while taxiing, and failure by air traffic controllers to provide traffic information and/or issue warnings to either flightcrew. A factor was the after-landing task saturation of…NTSB NYC91LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SW3 · Atlantic City, NJA failure of the down lock roller bearings of the right main landing gear, as the result of an improper modification.NTSB NYC91LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hackettstown, NJThe failure of the pilot to achieve the proper touchdown spot and excessive airspeed which resulted in an overrun. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to make a go-around after he failed to achieve his proper touchdown spot, and his…