NTSB investigations, 2005
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\") = 2005 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") = 2005 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC05LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. [This report was modified on June 10, 2008]NTSB NYC05CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, PAThe student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse while landing.NTSB LAX05LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE76 · Glendale, AZthe flight instructor's decision to attempt a single engine go-around with multiple aircraft system failures, and his improper in-flight decision to pass up one airport for landing and continue the flight to the home base airport with known mechanical…NTSB IAD05LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Vineland, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his decision to land at a closed airport.NTSB IAD05LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado · Bath, PAThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the stripped spark plug threads, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot/owner.NTSB IAD05LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a drainage ditch.NTSB ENG05RA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tokyo, JapanNTSB DFW05LA171Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Piggott, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DFW05CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S-2R · Eagle Lake, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB DFW05CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Bruceville, TXThe flight instructor's improper flare during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factor was, the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB CHI05CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Willis, MIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ATL05LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NCThe pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB ATL05LA110Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCasten Rans S-10 · Perry, SCA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot mismanagement. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during the forced landing.NTSB ATL05CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dunnellon, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor.NTSB DFW05CA172Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Graham, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB SEA05FA124Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Missoula, MTTerrain clearance was not possible as a result of a right engine failure. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain, foreign material being ingested into the engine's turbocharger, which obstructed the turbocharger's impeller, the…NTSB ENG05RA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A300-600 · Singapore, SingaporeNTSB DFW05LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Carizzo Springs, TXThe failure of the stabilator trim control rod due to internal corrosion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI05CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportS C Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Columbus, NEThe mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL05WA108Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525A · Valencia, VenezuelaNTSB SEA05LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Fairview, MTWhile in cruise flight a separation of a propeller blade as a result of a propeller hub crack. Factors contributing to the accident included the installation of an unapproved propeller, and the failure to properly service the propeller with red dyed oil for…NTSB NYC05LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Beverly, MAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while conducting a precautionary landing. A factor was the partial loss of power to one engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fredericksburg, PAThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures, which resulted in the airplane taxiing unoccupied and impacting a light pole.NTSB IAD05CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Swidnik PW-5 · Bloomingburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB DFW05LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN05IA098Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Salt Lake City, UTthe left wing walker's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing factors were his inadequate initial training, and the failure of other ground personnel to follow company procedures/directives.NTSB ATL05LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Naples, FLThe pilot continued flight into known thunderstorm activity that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with water. A factor was the controller's failure to provide the pilot with convective intensity.NTSB ATL05FAMS1Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Ft Pierce, FLThe pilot's continued flight into known thunderstorm activity that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with water. A factor was the controller's failure to provide the pilot with convective intensity.NTSB SEA05WA130Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 RG · Dittingen, SwitzerlandNTSB SEA05CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Brewster, WAThe pilot's inadvertent anti-torque pedal input, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees while hovering.NTSB SEA05CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAdkins Ridge Runner II · Pocatello, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB NYC05FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Stockholm, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation.NTSB NYC05CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Hancock, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet turf runway.NTSB LAX05CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Pine Valley, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and excessive brake application. A contributing factor was the downsloping terrain used for the landing and takeoff.NTSB IAD05LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNavickas Load Runner 2000 · Hammonton, NJThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the wooded area, into which, the pilot had to autorotate.NTSB DFW05CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN05LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hudson, COThe flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intentions, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, the density altitude, and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI05LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Washburn, NDThe separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.NTSB CHI05LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Senath, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower guy wires. A factor was the extra antenna guy wire.NTSB CHI05CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Francis, KSThe pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ATL05CA119Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Athens, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL05CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Daytona Beach, FLThe private pilots improper landing flare. Factors were flight instructors inadequate supervision, and landing crosswind.NTSB ATL05CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 K · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLThe CFI's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX05LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's delay in executing a timely go-around and failure to raise the flaps, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB LAX05LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft K35 · Apple Valley, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management and failure to set the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor was the ditch that the aircraft encountered.NTSB LAX05LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Pasadena, CAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due a failure of the electric fuel pump. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB LAX05FA213Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Mt. Shasta, CAThe pilot's continued cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's controlled flight into high mountainous terrain (CFIT).NTSB CHI05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Rochester, MNThe pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB ATL05LA103Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FLMaintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.