NTSB investigations
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 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA20LA217Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Atmore, ALThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, spin, and loss of control.NTSB ENG20WA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Doncaster, United KingdomThe United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident which occurred on June 16, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13…NTSB ENG20WA037Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Tijuana, MexicoThe Mexican government has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-202 that occurred June 16, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Direccion de Analisis de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion (DGAC) of…NTSB CEN20CA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Ely, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse during a gusty landing.NTSB CEN20CA231Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDestiny XLT · Frankfort, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.NTSB CEN20CA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · El Campo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing.NTSB ERA20LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA20LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Atoka, TNA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line; the reason for the blockage could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC20LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20CA188Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lynden, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA20CA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPipistrel Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Brookline, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB ERA20CA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportWaco YMF F5C · Ghent, NYA loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB CEN20LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 24 · Livingston, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Mandan, NDThe pilot's failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the aft cockpit control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Renton, WAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate post-maintenance inspections that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to a blockage in the air intake.NTSB WPR20CA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Lenore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB ERA20LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Hampton, GAThe pilot’s excessive maneuvering at low altitude following a partial loss of engine power which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA257Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reedsburg, WIThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN20CA241Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bowling Green, MOThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN20CA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna T188 · McCurtain, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodymanic stall at too low of an altiutde to recover.NTSB DCA20WA119Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Banjarmasin, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 airplane that occurred on June 11, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the…NTSB WPR20LA177Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenair CH601 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness and descent below pattern altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in collision with terrain at night.NTSB ERA20LA212Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Selma, ALThe mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20WA264Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802A · Karubaga, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIR TRACTOR AT802A airplane that occurred on June 09, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…NTSB WPR20LA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Safford, AZA loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system.NTSB WPR20CA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN20CA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Aitkin, MNThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR20WA182Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Bhubaneswar, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 152 airplane that occurred on June 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB WPR20CA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA20CA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T 1A · St. Mary's, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glide path during final approach which resulted in a collision with airport equipment short of the runway.NTSB ENG20WA036Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDornier 228 · North Brabant, NetherlandsNTSB DCA20WA117Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe GCAA of United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787 airplane that occurred on June 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA of United Arab Emirates's investigation under the…NTSB CEN20LA219Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Beecher, ILThe pilot’s decision to continue takeoff after a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to control airplane pitch during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not…NTSB CEN20CA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 15 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN20CA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Hiawatha, KSThe pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.NTSB CEN20CA220Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Sulfer, LAA loss of directional control as a result of a fractured landing gear attach bracket.NTSB ANC20LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service…NTSB WPR20LA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Kitfox · Lander, WYThe inexperienced pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a turn at high density altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor judgment to continue the…NTSB ERA20CA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane's position over the double-yellow taxiway edge lines and into the taxiway object-free movement area.NTSB ERA20CA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN20LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTeam 1600R · Marshall, MIMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of an improperly sized clamp on the fuel supply line, which allowed air to enter the supply line, a subsequent loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB CEN20LA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMitsubishi MU2B · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20CA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Talihina, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB CEN20CA217Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirborne XT912 · Bristol, WIThe pilot's incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with the ground.NTSB CEN20LA214Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Washington, INA high velocity descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC20CA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA252Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Salem, ORA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear trunnion.NTSB WPR20LA169Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Redlands, CAThe noncertificated pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.