NTSB investigations, 2004
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\") = 2004 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") = 2004 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CHI04LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Big Rapids, MIThe pilot's failure to verify that the cargo door was latched properly prior to flight and the subsequent in-flight opening of the door. A contributing factor was the box which departed the cargo compartment and struck the horizontal stabilizer.NTSB NYC04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Phillipsburg, PAA loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Cooperstown, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her premature rotation which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB MIA04CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot's incorrect recovery following a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB FTW04FA204Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TXThe pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CHI04LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkystar Kitfox · Westfield, INthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB NYC04CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPascucci RAF 2000 · Beverly, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA04FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Miami, FLThe failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly following maintenance, and the inability of the pilot to control the helicopter resulting in the in-flight…NTSB CHI04FA205Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MOThe pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine.NTSB ATL04CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Brewton, ALA loss of engine power (non-mechanical) for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a fence during emergency landing.NTSB SEA04LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Redmond, ORUnknown malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons that resulted in a gear collapse during landing.NTSB SEA04LA152Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPaulick Wittman W-10 · Langley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB SEA04LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Mazama, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the weather conditions and his failure to maintain the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a collision with trees during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind and high density…NTSB SEA04FA150Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Graham, WAThe total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.NTSB SEA04CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22-20 · Wht Sulphur Spg, MTThe failure of the private pilot receiving flight training for a tail wheel endorsement to maintain aircraft control, and his excessive braking during the landing roll, subsequently nosing over the airplane. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…NTSB MIA04WA112Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech BE 36 · Apoquindo, ChileNTSB FTW04LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kingston, OKThe failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.NTSB FTW04LA199Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrzymala RV-4 · Collinsville, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW04LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G2 · La Porte, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN04LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors include the insufficient time to completely extend the landing gear, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI04FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKnoepflein Lancair Legacy 2000 · Madison, WIA loss of engine power due to high engine temperatures which resulted in a failure of the number three piston, the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known high temperature problems, the pilot's poor inflight planning, and the pilot's failure to…NTSB CHI04CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA4-200 · Oshkosh, WIThe unsuitable rough water conditions encountered during the attempted water takeoff.NTSB CHI04CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStamsta Wittman Tailwind W10 · Waunakee, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush at a low altitude and subsequent hard landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's unsuccessful remedial action to the encountered…NTSB ATL04LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Waterloo, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water.NTSB NYC04LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Windsor, VAThe pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing.NTSB NYC04LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with wires.NTSB MIA04CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Wimauma, FLThe improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB FTW04WA203Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHelio H-295 · La Campa, HondurasNTSB FTW04LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.NTSB FTW04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bay City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.NTSB DEN04LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hurricane, UTthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind, the wind gusts, and the exceeded maximum demonstrated crosswind component.NTSB DEN04LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Estes Park, COthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain for landing and the mailbox posts.NTSB CHI04LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Custer, SDThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and the pilot used improper aborted takeoff procedures by not reducing the throttle. Factors associated with the accident were the high density altitude and the tailwind.NTSB CHI04CA210Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MIThe loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI04CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCherkas Murphy Rebel · Dunseith, NDThe pilot's misjudged speed/distance, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the inadvertent ground-loop.NTSB CHI04CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTjerrild Rotorway Exec · Eureka, ILThe in-flight loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the high tension wire from its ignition coil during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing. A factor was the low altitude the helicopter was…NTSB ANC04FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.NTSB CHI04LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Rockville, INThe restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.NTSB CHI04CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Sublette, KSThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and her failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the student pilot's unsuccessful recovery from the bounced landings and the…NTSB SEA04CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to initiate a flare prior to contacting the ground while attempting to land the helicopter on a dark night. Factors include a distraction created by the flicker of a low rotor rpm light, the glare of nearby flood lights, and the lack of…NTSB LAX04LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Truckee, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ENG04RA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-200F · Osaka, JapanNTSB CHI04LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Grand Rapids, MIThe right main landing gear failed as a result of the fatigue fracture due to the casting defect (inclusion) during the manufacture process.NTSB CHI04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Warrensburg, MOThe pilot's inadequate compaensation for the winds, and his inability to maintain directional control of the glider after encountering tall grass during the landing roll. The reported wind gust, tall grass, and the fence were contributing factors.NTSB ATL04CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Inman, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering for a visual approach to land.NTSB ANC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff roll.NTSB SEA04WA148Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31T · Benalla, AustraliaNTSB MIA04LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R 22 Mariner · Lantana, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain recommended main rotor RPM following a reported total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, during a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.NTSB DCA04RA060Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767ER · Rome, ItalyNTSB CHI04FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fox Lake, ILThe flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial action during the course of the accident sequence. The slow flight performed was a factor.