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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB NYC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Morristown, NJIn-flight collision with object.NTSB BFO90LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ocean City, NJFailure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance or properly secure (tie down/chock) the aircraft.NTSB NYC90LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Teterboro, NJLack of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system.NTSB NYC90MA009Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A Mkii · Lacey Township, NJIn-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to fatigue failure of the main rotor blade spar, which originated at a manufacturing induced scratch (tool mark) that was the result of inadequate quality control.NTSB NYC89LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Montague, NJImproper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105CB-4 · Tuckerton, NJThe pilot's delay in remedial action by delaying the pull-up from a descending maneuver.NTSB NYC89DHM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWoods Formula VEE SL-1 · Allaire Airport, NJThe improper flare and touchdown by the pilot in command while making a forced landing following loss of engine power.NTSB NYC89LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Colts Neck, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rough field takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind and he sunglare in the pilot's eyes.NTSB NYC89FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Edison Twshp, NJFailure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach. Factors related to the accident were: minimum safe altitude warning (msaw) radar not enabled, and failure of the approach…NTSB NYC89LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJThe pilot overshooting a landing during a precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's decision to attempt the flight after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended and inadequate preflight by…NTSB NYC89IA176Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Newark, NJRupture of a flexible high pressure hydraulic line in the 'a' hydraulic system, due to chafing of the steel braid covering, which allowed the system pressure and quantity to be completely depleted.NTSB NYC89LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bricktown, NJUndetermined. The terrain was a related factor.NTSB NYC89LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed, and his delay to jettison the banner. A factor related to the accident was: the location of the trees.NTSB NYC89LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C-65 · Erma, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a banner pickup.NTSB NYC89LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Bedminster, NJOff airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to an undetermined power loss.NTSB NYC89LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Matawan, NJThe pilot's inadequate action after encountering tailwind conditions during landing.NTSB NYC89LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Rosehayn, NJThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. This resulted in an uncontrolled touchdown and rollover of the helicopter.NTSB NYC89LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Vineland, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of speed & distance during landing which resulted in the proper touchdown point to be exceeded. The runway conditions were contributing factors.NTSB NYC89LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pittstown, NJImproper inflight planning which led to engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC89LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.NTSB NYC89IA101Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the airplanes.NTSB NYC89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJImproper decision and planning by the check pilot (f/e) which resulted in loss of proper alignment and collision with a snowbank at the edge of the runway. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight by the f/e, f/e's unsecured shoulder harness, premature…NTSB NYC89FA093Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Toms River, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: autoplt malfunction due to improper installation by maintenance personnel and the pilot's…NTSB NYC89LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJFailure of the #6 connecting rod.NTSB NYC89LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Harding Twnp, NJThe pilots attempt to conduct the flight with less than required fuel resulting in loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the helicopter while performing an autorotative landing.NTSB NYC89LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hammonton, NJA bird strike shortly after takeoff.NTSB NYC89FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Blairstown, NJDelays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.NTSB NYC89LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lumberton, NJFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The presence of trees near the runway was considered to be a factor.NTSB NYC89LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Somerville, NJImproper inflight decisions while approaching the airport on final approach with defective magnetos. The right fuel selector was placed in the closed position, the pilot attempted a go around, raised the landing gear and flaps, failed to maintain VMC, and…NTSB NYC89LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Princeton, NJThe acft experienced a loss of power of both engines and crashed into trees near Princeton airport, Princeton, NJ. The pilot flew 4.5 hrs and after a missed approach one engine quit. While attempting to make Princeton airport the other engine quit. According…NTSB NYC89LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pedricktown, NJDuring landing the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and ran off the left side of the runway, hit a dirt bank and flipped over.NTSB NYC89LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJOff airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to fuel exhaustion in the selected tank with useable fuel in the other tank.NTSB NYC89LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pittstown, NJUncontrolled contact with trees after the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during an attempted landing.NTSB NYC89LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Robbinsville, NJFailure of the pilot to adequately correct for the crosswind and maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing.NTSB NYC89DHM03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportVangorden KR-2 · Allaire, NJThe homebuilt aircraft was being flown on its maiden flight when the accident occurred. A witness stated that he observed the aircraft 'swirling down like a bird with a broken wing.' According to him, the aircraft was intact with no evidence of smoke before…NTSB NYC89LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5B · Wrightstown, NJThe plt said that the battery ran low while he was attempting to start his acft. He said he hand-propped the eng for several minutes and when he became fatigued, the passenger, who is also a pilot, began to hand prop the eng. When the passenger turned the…NTSB NYC89IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Newark, NJThe #3 eng suffered an uncontained turbine blade failure during a takeoff roll. The takeoff was aborted at 120 KTS without further incident. Investigation revealed that all 12 tierods for the 2nd stage low compressor suffered a progessive failure. This…NTSB NYC88LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mt.Holly, NJSeveral landings and takeoffs were performed. On the last landing, the aircraft touched down first on the right main gear and then the left main gear. The pilot stated that the aircraft seemed to slide or skid to the right and continued onto the grassy area…NTSB NYC88LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Manville, NJAfter completing six landings with an instructor the student plt was released by the instructor for his first solo flt to be conducted as a series of closed pattern touch-and-go landings. On his first solo landing the student plt landed nose wheel first with…NTSB NYC88LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Pittstown, NJThe CFI was demonstrating a departure autorotation to a prospective student. A high rate of descent with low airspeed and low rotor RPM developed and the CFI attempted a power recovery with no results. The acft touched down hard, the skids collapsed and the…NTSB NYC88LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Readington, NJWhile attempting a go-around from a rejected landing in x-wind conditions the plt who had no landings in the last 90 days failed to initiate the go-around with sufficient time/distance to clear trees off the end of the rnwy. The acft struck the trees and was…NTSB NYC88LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Wall Township, NJIncapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack and an emergency landing in trees by a non-pilot passenger.NTSB NYC88LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wildwood, NJThe aircraft struck a building after if experienced a power loss due to fuel exhaustion caused by oil dilution and low engine compression.NTSB NYC88LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Teterboro, NJThe S-76 helicopter was taxiing on its company ramp when the copilot taxied onto a grass area. During a left turn the right main wheel stuck in a soft spot and the helicopter rolled over on its right side receiving substantial damage. The ground maneuver that…NTSB MKC88MA134Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Morristown, NJThe crew was positioning the aircraft in preparation for a revenue flight and executing a non-directional beacon (NDB) apch to rwy 05. The captain reported that the copilot was flying the acft. However, the capt stated that he took controlof the acft during…NTSB NYC88FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Twsp, NJThe Bellanca was maneuvering and had hooked up with a banner, when control was lost and it impacted the ground. Witnesses said the aircraft was at full power when it went into a nose high attitude and stalled to the right. After impact with the ground the…NTSB NYC88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Princeton, NJThe Mooney M20F made a takeoff and as the pilot turned crosswind, he experienced a partial power loss. He returned for a landing and the engine smoothed out. He made extensive ground runs and could not duplicate the problem. However he did not have…NTSB NYC88LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJLoss of directional control during landing, due to a banner towing rope being wrapped around the left rudder horn.NTSB NYC88LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Linden, NJHard landing due to improper level off of the student and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. The left wing partially failed because of overload and the aircraft made a forced landing in a swamp.