NTSB investigations, 2008
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\") = 2008 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") = 2008 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 CHI08CA204Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportIndy T-Bird II · Independence, IAThe takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.NTSB SEA08LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FLThe lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.NTSB LAX08LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.NTSB DFW08CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Bovina, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB CHI08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S2R · Carthage, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.NTSB NYC08LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Arthur Orman Kitfox IV · Burkesville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to the installation of an engine oil filter that did not meet the engine manufacture's specifications.NTSB MIA08FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.NTSB DFW08CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-A80 · Midland, TXThe failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.NTSB DFW08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Rockport, TXThe pilot's failure to complete all cockpit checklist items prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear switch.NTSB DFW08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.NTSB CHI08IA200Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEclipse EA500 · Rockford, ILThe improper installation of the forward edge of the left-hand wing-to-body panel, causing the fairing to separate from the airplane during an in-flight encounter with light turbulence. Contributing to the event was the use of small-head screws and grommets…NTSB SEA08FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.NTSB NYC08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJThe student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.NTSB MIA08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.NTSB DFW08LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CHI08LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KYThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC08LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Surfside Beach, SCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the obstruction of the carburetor heat flapper by a mud dauber's nest.NTSB MIA08LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WYA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.NTSB DEN08FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Salesville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.NTSB CHI08LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrochak Aventura II · Flushing, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, ILThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.NTSB DFW08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits SA3A · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB DCA08WA080Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-282 · Port Harcourt, NigeriaOn July 14, 2008 about 1744 UTC, Chanchangi Airlines flight 138, a Boeing 737-282, 5N-BIG, crashed during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, Nigieria. The airplane overran runway 21 following an instrument approach. Instrument meteorolgical…NTSB MIA08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB MIA08CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Windslow Twp, NJThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Alturas, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel system contamination and a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB NYC08LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.NTSB NYC08LA245Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pelham, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC08CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.NTSB DFW08CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Alliance, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.NTSB DFW08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWright Avid Flyer MK IV · Lake Jackson, TXThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.NTSB ANC08LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Manley Hot Spgs, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain.NTSB ANC08FA087Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportIversen Glastar SH-4 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.NTSB NYC08LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08IA244Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Augusta, GAThe lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.NTSB LAX08LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonsson Sonerai · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the emergency landing roll with a tailwind. Contributing was the partial separation of the left aileron that prompted the pilot to attempt the emergency landing.NTSB DFW08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Denton, TXThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.NTSB CHI08CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…NTSB MIA08WA139Accident · 9 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRaytheon 99A · Puerto Montt, ChileOn July 10, 2008, about 1028 atlantic standard time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company 99A, Chilean registration CC-CFM, experienced an in-flight loss of control and crashed in an area of rising terrain approximately 1 mile north of La Paloma Airport (SCPF), Puerto…NTSB LAX08LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · The Dalles, ORA collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX08CA223Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.NTSB OPS08IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Teterboro, NJProbable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement…NTSB NYC08WA243Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-28-235 · Parnu, EstoniaOn July 9, 2008, at 1219 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-28-235, Swedish registration SE-KUY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU), Parnu, Estonia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…NTSB MIA08LA138Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportColyaer SL Freedom S100 · Limestone, ALThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while making a water landing.