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
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NTSB NYC88DHM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRutgers Agriplane · Freehold, NJThe plt was working for a firm that was developing the experimental, light weight, crop duster in a joint venture with another firm. An acdnt occurred as he was operating the acft at the location of one of the firms. The plt stated that after takeoff, 'I was…NTSB NYC88DHD03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-23H-15 · Hammonton, NJThe glider pilot's failure to avoid the stall/spin encountered during low altitude operation in the traffic pattern.NTSB NYC88DHD02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDarlington Monnett Moni · Vincentown, NJThe plt was on his 1st flt in the home built acft. During the initial climb after takeoff, he diverted his attention from the airspeed indicator to other instruments. He believed that he may have inadvertently pulled up the nose at that time. Subsequently,…NTSB NYC88LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Colts Neck, NJDuring a banner pick up attempt, the tow rope became affixed to the main landing gear. The pilot was unable to release the banner and landed with it still attached. Upon landing roll out, the aircraft's tail rose abruptly and the propeller dug into the turf.…NTSB NYC88LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Marlboro, NJThe pilot was making a landing to the west when he experienced a loss of directional control and groundlooped on the right side of the runway. He said the tailwheel of the acft was already on the ground when the groundloop occurred and he lost control when a…NTSB NYC88LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Robbinsville, NJThe acft ground looped during landing roll and collided with terrain off the runway. The acft was landed on rwy 29 with the wind from 180 degrees at 15 KTS, gusting to 25 KTS. The acft turned into the wind and ran off the rwy to the south after traveling 1/3…NTSB NYC88LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Colts Neck, NJLoss of power due ot vapor lock of the aircraft engine and an off airport landing and collision with an object.NTSB ATL88MA184Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · West Paterson, NJWitnesses rpted a normal takeoff. Radar indicated the acft turned right as cleared and began cruise at 1900 ft, hdg nw at 235 KTS. 65 secs after calling clear of the control zone the acft's radar track ended. The acft was fragmented by theimpact with all flt…NTSB NYC88LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Blairstown, NJThe flight was on final for runway 7 following another airplane, when the pilot's attention was drawn to a glider maneuvering in the area. He yielded left to maintain a comfortable distance from the glider and failed to observe an antenna tower in his path.…NTSB NYC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Morristown, NJA loss of control due to improper technique after a bounced landing. Contributing was the second pilot also attempting to correct the situation.NTSB NYC88LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Lincoln Park, NJDuring takeoff the aircraft was observed to become briefly airborne; then the wing dipped just before ground contact. The aircraft crashed about 50 feet from the departure end of the runway and about 300 feet to the right. The pilot said he experienced a…NTSB NYC88LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Princeton, NJDuring landing at Princeton, new jersey, the flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet before reaching the runway. The pilot initiated a go around and came in with 10 degree flaps. Aircraft touched down and rolled a few feet then lifted off again…NTSB NYC88IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Morristown, NJBoeing 737 (N69348) was depg newark intl arpt as a lear jet 24 (N500NH) was depg fm teterboro. Both were being ctld by new york TRACON (newark sector). The strip for the 737 was mismarked as a north departure rather than an east departure. The instructor/full…NTSB NYC88LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Morristown, NJDuring a landing rollout, the flight encountered strong gusty crosswinds. The aircraft ran off the right side of the runway. The nose wheel dug into mud and the prop and left wing tip made contact with the ground.NTSB NYC88LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · North Hanover, NJThe eng lost power while the acft was circling at aprx 1500 ft AGL & the occupants were engaged in aerial photography. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emergency landing in a swampy area. An exam of the acft revealed the left tank was empty. The…NTSB NYC88LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Morristown, NJThe Mooney crashed while on a ILS approach at night. The plt had been unable to get into two other airports due to weather and air traffic. The aircraft impacted in swampy area. The pilot had told ATC that he felt uneasy about his engine; however, he did not…NTSB NYC88FA087Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Hamilton Twp., NJThe aircraft disappeared from radar at approximately 1 mile final on a night ILS rwy 13 approach. Radar data indicated that the aircraft completed almost 180 degrees of turn prior to disappearing. The aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area. No evidence of…NTSB NYC88LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Williamstown, NJThe flight departed runway 27 at cross keys airport and upon reaching 250 feet altitude, the engine lost power and began vibrating. The pilot maneuvered to return to the airport but was unable to reach it. The aircraft crashed in a yard about 1/2 mile from…NTSB NYC88LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hammonton, NJThe plt reported that he experienced a power loss after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL near the end of rwy 30. He said the acft stalled at treetop level, collided with trees, and came to rest in a nosedown attitude. The plt reported that he initiated the flt…NTSB NYC88IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Teterboro, NJThe MU-2 made a departure and while climbing through approximately 800 ft AGL, there was an inadvertent auto-pilot engagement. The nose pitched down and right. Both pilots got on the controls and control was maintained. A normal landing was made at the point…NTSB NYC88LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Holmdel, NJThe pilot had just landed the helicopter from a speed survey of garden state parkway and was in idle. The passenger/police officer deplaned and walked to the rear of the aircraft and was struck by the tail rotor blade receiving serious injuries.NTSB NYC88LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Old Bridge, NJThe flight made a normal approach and touched down on runway 24. As the pilot applied pwr for takeoff due to the hazardous runway conditions, the pilot lost directional control and the left main landing gear impacted plowed snow at the edge of the runway.NTSB NYC88LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlantic City, NJThe Piper PA-23-250 made an instrument approach to the airport. The pilot said he lowered the landing gear prior to touchdown, however, both propellers struck the runway. The pilot tried to make a go-around and the aircraft started to veer to the left. The…NTSB NYC88LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hammonton, NJThe aircraft had taxied to the runup area and during this process of engine runup, the pilot stated that the engine was running rough on one magneto but smooth on the other. The carburetor mixture was leaned but the engine quit. When an attempt to restart was…NTSB NYC88FA050Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-2B7 · Deptford, NJDrg tkof, as usair flt 224 was clbg thru 4000', the acft yawed/rolled rgt. Simultaneously, the crew noticed the #2 throttle slam/lock to the idle psn & a continuous airframe buffet began. Soon thereafter, the #2 eng sepd fm the acft & the buffet stopped. The…NTSB NYC88LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Morristown, NJThe Gulfstream-american AA5B was making a takeoff with a flight instructor and student pilot on board. At 65 knots during the takeoff, a deer was struck on the runway and killed. The takeoff was aborted on the runway. The student pilot and flight instructor…NTSB NYC88LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gloucester, NJThe flight departed leddon's farm for an engine check in an extended traffic pattern. Shortly after takeoff, the engine suffered a power reduction from 2200 RPM to about 1000 RPM. A short plowed farm field was selected for a forced landing. The aircraft…NTSB NYC88LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mendham, NJThe flight instructor had simulated an engine failure. The instructor pulled the throttle to idle and the student went through the checklist procedure for emergency landing. When the student plt applied power for the go-around the engine restarted for about…NTSB FTW88IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Newark, NJImmediately after the hard landing the captain was observed by the copilot and flight engineer to be incapacitated. The copilot took control of the airplane and guided it onto a high speed taxiway. With the aid of a flight attendant and the flight engineer…NTSB NYC88LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Groucester Twsp, NJThe student pilot was on a cross country training flight. He stated that the VOR was inoperative but he recognized the VOR by a road that passed near it. The pilot became disoriented and was not able to locate a checkpoint. He descended to 1500 feet, spotted…NTSB NYC88FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Forked River, NJThe pilot and passenger departed white plains, new york on a VFR flight to kill devil hills, north carolina. Search efforts were initiated when the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination. A witness in a hunting camp near the crashsite saw the aircraft…NTSB NYC88DHA01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCouden Skybolt · Mansfield, NJWitnesses observed acft performing multiple aerobatic maneuvers. They said airplane was performing vertical maneuver or nearing top of loop when it entered an inverted flat spin. Rotation was stopped, but recovery incomplete when airplane crashed in a hay…NTSB MIA88IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Newark, NJAt 1710:53 EST, the LCL twr ctlr (lc) at the Newark intl arpt clrd Continental flt 321 (DC-9-82, N806NY) for takeoff on rwy 22L; 11 sec later, Continental flt 688 (Boeing 727, N577PE) rprtd 'left downwind for rwy 29.' Lc told flt 688 to 'maintain 1500 as you…NTSB NYC88LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33 · Blairstown, NJAs the glider was being towed it lifted too high above the tow plane. At an altitude of about 55 to 65 feet it was disconnected. However the glider was tilting slightly to the right and as the pilot attempted to correct, it stalled and crashed.NTSB NYC88LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Buena, NJa loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a precautionary landing. Factors were rain, clouds, dark night, and the pole. This report was modified on February 9, 2005.NTSB NYC88DHD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206L · Trenton, NJThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's poor aircraft handling during the autorotation.NTSB NYC87FA265Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Pittstown, NJPilot departed runway 26 at alexandria arpt toward trees in fog. Left wing hit trees. Acft landed hard collapsing landing gear. Acft hit a tree in area of pilot seat during lndg fatally injuring the plt.NTSB NYC87LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Marlboro, NJDuring the plt's 1st apch to land, he noted a wind shift & made a go-around. He said the wind shifted back in favor of rwy 27, so he attempted another landing with a longer, lower apch to accommodate the winds. Also, he noted there were trees near the apch…NTSB NYC87LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot made a landing with a tailwind of 8-10 knots. During landing roll the aircraft pulled to the left and power was added for a go around. The pilot reported, however, that the aircraft would not become airborne so he then decreased the power and the…NTSB NYC87LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lakewood, NJWhile returning to the arpt aft flying for abt 30 mins, the eng lost pwr. The plt attempted to restart the eng by checking the fuel tank gauges, carb heat, mags, etc but with no success. During the forced lndg, the acft was stalled into trees. No fuel was…NTSB NYC87FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Atlantic City, NJDuring the takeoff roll witnesses observed the aircraft swerve from left to right with the engine(s) 'missing' or intermittent. The aircraft lifted off and climbed to approximately 50 feet AGL and continued across a waterway in a leftturn with the landing…NTSB NYC87FA215Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sparta, NJThe acft was observed to fly near power lines, then roll inverted, crash & burn in a wooded area. The 4 occupants rcvd multiple impact injuries which were fatal. The acft was destroyed by the impact & post crash fire. Svrl witnesses rprtd the eng power was…NTSB NYC87LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Wrightstown, NJThe instructor (CFI) & multi-eng commercial plt (student) were on a flt for a check-out in the Cessna 310. Drg a single eng go-around, the student increased the pitch attitude excessively & the airspeed decayed. The CFI took control of the acft & increased…NTSB NYC87LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Andover, NJThe pilot lost directional control during landing roll. As the aircraft drifted left of the runway, power was added for a go-around but the aircraft was left of the rwy. The left wing strut hit the wing of a Cessna 150 in an attempt to avoid colliding with…NTSB NYC87LA200Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Bargaintown, NJThe pilot reported that during climb out and level off after a banner pickup, the engine would not produce sufficient power to sustain flight. After checking the carburetor heat and mixture, he released the tow ropes and established a glide. Subsequently, the…NTSB NYC87LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cape May, NJThe Piper J3C-65 made an unsuccessful attempt at a banner pickup and was maneuvering at 400 ft in a climbing left turn for another pickup when a power loss occurred. The pilot made a forced landing in a marsh. The pilot reported the fuel quanity gauge was…NTSB NYC87LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · West Milford, NJThe Cessna 172 is reported to have lost power after getting airborne while making a short field takeoff from a 1838 ft long runway. The student pilot told the operator he landed the aircraft on the remaining runway and ran off the departure end of the runway.…NTSB NYC87DHD05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-400 · Mullica Hill, NJThe pilot of the PA-36 was spraying chemicals on trees for control of the gypsy moth. He reported that he was unable to clear power lines and dumped his load. The aircraft settled to the ground. The FAA reported that the weight of the aircraft exceeded the…NTSB NYC87LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Toms River, NJThe flight was involved in short field landing practice. On the third landing, the pilot allowed the aircraft to stall above the runway surface and then touch down hard, damaging the outboard sections of the wings.NTSB NYC87LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic City, NJAccording to a witness, the acft was hi & fast on final apch to lnd & touched down nosewheel 1st in a x-wind. Drg the lndg, the acft bounced, then drifted to the left & touched down on wet grass beside the rwy. Subsequently, the left main wheel strut hit a…