NTSB investigations, 2010
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\") = 2010 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") = 2010 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA10LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33AK · Windsor, VAThe unauthorized installation of a battery and associated wiring and electrical components, which resulted in an in-flight electrical fire of undetermined origin.NTSB ERA10CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Perry, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing.NTSB ENG10WA048Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Pacific OceanNTSB CEN10CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Breckenridge, MIThe pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB CEN10CA456Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand 69A · Longview, TXThe the pilot's inadvertent movement of the burner assembly off center resulting in an in-flight fire of the skirt and envelope of the balloon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted to venting the envelope to avoid an obstacle…NTSB CEN10CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180A · Pittsfield, ILThe pilot's loss of directional control during a precautionary off-field landing that he performed after encountering deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB ANC10CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.NTSB WPR10FA373Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMarshall CH601 HDS · Kapowsin, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB ERA10WA394Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B · Libertad, UruguayNTSB ERA10LA385Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Canton, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA10LA383Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Holly Hill, SCMaintenance personnel's improper inspection and cleaning of the fuel nozzle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Montezuma, INThe total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly.NTSB CEN10CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Shell Lake, WIThe collision with the deer during landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a signpost during an aerial application flight.NTSB WPR10LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Walla Walla, WAThe pilot's partial incapacitation during cruise flight and his subsequent inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10FA371Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Tucson, AZThe repair station technician did not properly install the fuel inlet union during reassembly of the engine; the operator’s maintenance personnel did not adequately inspect the technician's work; and the pilot who performed the post maintenance check flight…NTSB ERA10LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Newport, TNInadequate maintenance inspections of the main rotor blade inertia screw holes, which resulted in a main rotor blade failure due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the main rotor blades.NTSB ENG10WA044Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tokyo, JapanOn July 28, 2010, at about 0904 UTC, the crew of a United Airlines Boeing 777-200B airplane, N219UA, operating as flight 852, heard a loud bang from the right hand (number 2) engine while climbing through 11,000 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL), followed after…NTSB DCA10WA081Accident · 157 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Islamabad, PakistanOn July 28, 2010, Airblue flight 202, an Airbus A321 with IAE V2500 engines, registration AP-BCB, impacted terrain in the Margilla Hills during approach to runway 12 at Benazir Bhutto International Airport (OPRN), Islamabad, Pakistan. All 150 passengers and 7…NTSB DCA10WA080Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationConakry, GuineaOn July 28, 2010 about 0010 UTC, Mauritania Airways flight 620,a Boeing 737-700, TS-IEA, overran the runway during landing at Guinea International Airport, Conakry, Guinea. Of the 96 persons aboard, 6 passengers received minor injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN10LA470Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Delaware, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN10CA446Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · St. Olaf, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight.NTSB CEN10CA445Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Zwingle, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the agricultural flight.NTSB CEN10CA444Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewster Fleet 7-220 · Manzanola, COA collision with a hidden obstruction during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Spokane, WALoss of airplane control due to the asymmetric flap condition.NTSB WPR10FA369Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane following a loss of power in the right engine. The reason for the loss of power in the right engine could not be determined.NTSB ERA10IA384Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · San Juan, PRThe airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion assembly.NTSB ERA10CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream GIV · New York, NYThe flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate wing tip clearance from a light pole during taxi.NTSB ERA10CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Stonington, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA10CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Shirley, NYThe student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DCA10RA079Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaNTSB CEN10LA442Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLunceford Sparrowhawk II · Tell City, INThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA440Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Enid, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA447Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Ripon, WIThe inability of either pilot to see the other airplane due to the blind spot created by their respective airplane's wings.NTSB CEN10FA443Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 390 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's decision not to advance the engines to takeoff power during the go-around, as stipulated by the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA441Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, INA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to restart the engine.NTSB ERA10LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Philadelphia, MSA throttle control malfunction during landing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA10IA378Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing flare and touchdown.NTSB CEN10IA438Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LAThe loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.NTSB CEN10CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeers Tailwind 10 · Delta, COA loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.NTSB WPR10CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Maria, CAThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing.NTSB CEN10WA585Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 269C · Saint Gondon, FranceOn July 25, 2010, at 0800 coordinated universal time, a Schweizer 269C, French registered F-GJGQ, was destroyed when it impacted trees in a wooded area under unknown circumstances near Saint-Gondon, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…NTSB CEN10LA437Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Yates City, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Green Lake, WIA total loss of engine power during descent due to the overhaul facility’s inadequate maintenance.NTSB CEN10LA432Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Muskegon, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 B II · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing approach.NTSB ERA10LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.NTSB ERA10LA374Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMulloy Charles Zodiac 601XL · Enochville, NCLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight of the fuel system.NTSB ERA10LA373Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNadig Paul K Nadig · Franklin, PAA partial loss of engine power due to the owner’s inadequate fuel system maintenance, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ERA10CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · White Plains, NYThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing.