NTSB investigations, 2014
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\") = 2014 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") = 2014 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB WPR14CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMazurek Keith P Zodiac 601XL · Hurricane, UTLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.NTSB WPR14CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Moses Lake, WAThe airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.NTSB WPR14CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210A · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB CEN14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBollinger Robert L BD 4 · Fairfield, IAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to the in-flight separation of the propeller blades for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR14CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 24 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB ERA14CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter · Zephryhills, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB CEN14WA332Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206 · Abbeyshrule, IrelandOn June 21, 2014, about 1115 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model U206 Turbo Stationair, United Kingdom registration G-SKYE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Abbeyshrule…NTSB CEN14LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…NTSB CEN14LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Mt. Comfort, INThe pilot’s installation of an unauthorized main rotor belt and his subsequent failure to properly inspect the belt, which resulted in inadequate belt tension, the belt’s failure, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14FA306Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrumwell RV-6 · Sauk Rapids, MNThe pilot’s loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because fire damage precluded examination of the airplane’s canopy and systems.NTSB CEN14CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZach Vans RV-6A · Wayne, NEThe pilot became distracted and landed short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the hole in the ground.NTSB CEN14CA314Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402B · Newport, ARThe pilot misjudged his altitude which resulted in the airplane contacting a wire during the low altitude aerial application maneuver.NTSB ANC14CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's excessive braking following his overshoot of the intended touchdown point on a short airstrip, which resulted in nose-over of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's mental distraction during the landing.NTSB WPR14LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CAThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR14FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon in high-density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR14CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB WPR14CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing.NTSB WPR14CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase II Phase II 582 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.NTSB WPR14CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-235 · Port Orchard, WAThe pilot's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ERA14LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…NTSB ERA14LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PAThe airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure.NTSB DCA14FA122Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 36N · Kabul, Afghanistanthe early reduction of engine thrust that resulted in an excessive sink rate and nose high pitch attitude during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was a significant change in the vertical and horizontal wind components just prior to touchdown.NTSB CEN14LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · St. Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to…NTSB CEN14LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164 · Anadarko, OKThe total loss of engine power while climbing after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN14CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Wichita, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with the runway.NTSB ANC14CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Egegik, AKThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the takeoff roll resulting in a collision with a refrigeration trailer.NTSB WPR14LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alturas, CAThe airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR14CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Salmon, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA14WA304Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206E · Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, ColombiaNTSB CEN14LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 - Beta · Moscow Mills, MOThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN14LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164C · Beech Grove, ARThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off with insufficient climb performance to climb out of ground effect in the high-density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN14CA317Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport · Watertown, SDThe uncertificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC14CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.NTSB WPR14FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s decision to approach rising mountainous terrain at too low an altitude to clear it and his subsequent attempt to climb, which exceeded the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB ERA14LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Farmington, DEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a takeoff in high-density altitude conditions and his decision to reduce power during the initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14FA300Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Huntsville, ALThe flight crew's inability to maintain airplane control during initial climb following deployment of the right thrust reverser for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine thrust reverser system did not…NTSB CEN14LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14FA300Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-310P · Lehman, TXThe pilot's improper decision to enter an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to provide critical weather information to the pilot to help him…NTSB CEN14CA303Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TXA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC14CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.NTSB WPR14LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus AS 350 BA FX1 · Wailuku, HIThe failure of the engine’s pneumatic fuel control line fitting, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure was the repeated loosening and re-torqueing of the fitting during required maintenance and inspection.NTSB WPR14FA231Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G 21A · Sula, MTThe pilot's decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA14LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-220C · Cherryville, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA14LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WVA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PAInadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown.NTSB ERA14FA292Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · East Patchogue, NYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB DCA14CA124Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJA hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.NTSB DCA14CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TXA buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking handle was raised, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns.NTSB CEN14LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Decatur, TXThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.