NTSB investigations, 2007
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\") = 2007 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") = 2007 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA08CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310P · Dunnellon, FLThe improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310R · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.NTSB MIA08CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Talladega, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ANC08LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove frost contamination from the airplane, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain during an emergency landing after takeoff.NTSB NYC08WA329Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGrumman G164A · Parral, ChileNTSB ENG08WA006Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A-320 · Natal, BrazilNTSB DEN08WA042Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationReims F172 M · Chevroux, FranceNTSB DCA08IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer 145 · Jamaica, NYthe failure of the elevator control rods due to exposure to high winds while the aircraft was parked overnight. Contributing to this incident was the failure of the existing airworthiness directive to adequately detect this discrepancy given the known…NTSB CHI08LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, ILThe tug driver's failure to yield the right-of-way to the airplane prior to crossing the active taxiway as required by airport procedures, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the airplane. A contributing factor was the presence of the tug on…NTSB ANC08IA026Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Aniak, AKA hazardous leak from carbon dioxide cylinders due to the failure of the flight crew to properly load and secure the cylinders, resulting in crew incapacitation. Factors contributing to the incident were improper hazardous materials procedures used by the…NTSB SEA08LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Bridger, MTThe landing gear collapsed during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KSTotal loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees.NTSB DCA08WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-228F · Cairo, EgyptNTSB DCA08FA018Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Providence, RIthe captain’s attempt to salvage the landing from an instrument approach which exceeded stabilized approach criteria, resulting in a high sink rate, likely stall, and hard landing which exceeded the structural limitations of the airplane. Contributing to the…NTSB LAX08IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350 B3 · Fresno, CAMalfunction of a hydraulic servo while on final approach due to excessive wear of the locking finger.NTSB DFW08IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Hig Island A595The loss of tail rotor effectiveness for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarniss Stol 701 · Mesilla, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional low altitude maneuver due to impairment, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · El Cajon, CAThe excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor.NTSB NYC08LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B747-433BCF · New York, NYThe infringement of the parked EMB-190 into the airport movement area, and the B-747 crew's failure to maintain separation between the airplanes in conditions of darkness. Contributing to the accident was the contaminated ramp, which obscured airport markings.NTSB CHI08LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLevick RAF-2000-GTX-SE · Salem, INThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during climbout after takeoff.NTSB CHI08FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-222 · Chicago, ILEmergency evacuation due to dense smoke in the cabin and the possibility of an on-board fire, which resulted in a serious injury to one of the 264 passengers and crew. An additional cause was the failure of an engine bearing, allowing oil to migrate into the…NTSB NYC08WA064Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 204B · Curaray-Loreto, PeruNTSB NYC08LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Hilton Head Island, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.NTSB NYC08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Muscle Shoals, ALThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.NTSB NYC08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly with known deficiencies in equipment, and the icing conditions.NTSB NYC08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Key Largo, FLThe pilot's loss of control during the landing. Contributing was the wind gust.NTSB MIA08LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-260 · Marathon, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08WA076Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBombardier BD-700-1A11 · Charlestown, St. Kitts & NevisOn December 12, 2007, at 0826 eastern standard time, a Bombardier BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000), N50DS, sustained substantial damage while landing at Vance W. Amory Airport (TKPN), Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis. The two certificated airline transport pilots…NTSB NYC08LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Plant City, FLA loss of rotor drive due to excessive slack and breakage of the drive belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot departing in the helicopter after the rotor engagement time during engine start exceeded the time outlined in the pilot's operating…NTSB NYC08LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWootton, John Aero Canard · Statesville, NCAn inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff.NTSB SEA08FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Minersville, UTThe flying pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise. Contributing to the accident were low clouds, reduced visibility and mountainous terrain.NTSB CHI08CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's momentary loss of control after takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A contributing factor was the presence of the tree.NTSB SEA08FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Salmon, IDAn in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's failure to remove ice and snow from the airplane prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight preparation/actions, falling snow, and a low ambient temperature.NTSB NYC08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…NTSB NYC08WA057Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90B · Kyiv, UkraineNTSB MIA08WA060Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210 · Guario, VenezuelaNTSB MIA08CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Fair Bluff, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA08CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Spokane, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.NTSB NYC08FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Parkland, FLBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder.NTSB NYC08CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Aero Celebrity · White Plains, ALA propeller failure during cruise flight.NTSB NYC08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's misjudged clearance over obstacles during final approach.NTSB MIA08FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bloomfield, KYthe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.NTSB MIA08FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Woodland, ALThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to conduct visual flight in reduced visibility conditions at night. Factors contributing to the accident include the flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, and…NTSB CHI08CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hastings, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the ditch and the icy runway.NTSB CHI08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna Skyhawk 172 · Wausau, WIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors that contributed to the accident included the snow on the runway and the snowbank.NTSB SEA08FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Orting, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.NTSB LAX08CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiaggio Aero Industries Avanti P-180 · Battle Mountain, NVThe flight crew's failure to follow published procedures/directives in the Pilot's Operating Handbook during landing.NTSB LAX08CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.NTSB MIA08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMessing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.NTSB LAX08CA034Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Soledad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application mission. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit.