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 DCA19WA215Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Cape Town, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19LA299Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Conroe, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR19TA248Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportHall Kitfox · Nampa, IDThe owner's improper installation of the tailwheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing as a result of severe tailwheel vibrations.NTSB GAA19CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overapplication of rudder pedal, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Murrieta, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and a hard landing.NTSB ANC19LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe inappropriate application of paint underneath the engine cylinder hold-down nuts, which resulted in inadequate torque and the subsequent in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder, and resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC19CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR19WA260Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT502 · Gusap, Papua New GuineaOn August 29, 2019, an Air Tractor AT-502B aircraft, registered P2-SET, operated by Ramu Agriculture Industries, collided with a tree near Gusap, Papua New Guinea. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The Papua New Guinea (PNG)…NTSB WPR19FA246Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · St. Ignatius, MTThe pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with power lines and terrain.NTSB ENG19RA033Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSaab 340 · Merimbula, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the NTSB of an incident involving a SAAB 340B airplane which occurred on August 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19LA295Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Olney, TXA loss of thrust control due to a propeller surge event, which resulted in a forced landing shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN19LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COA total loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined, and the student pilot’s subsequent runway overrun during a no-flap landing.NTSB ANC19LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AKA failure of the aft left weld-on fuselage landing gear fitting due to a poor weld joint.NTSB WPR19TA245Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 47G · North Las Vegas, NVThe noncertificated passenger’s loss of control during attempted hover operations.NTSB WPR19FA244Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, ORThe pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB GAA19CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Ashland, ORThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and propeller strike, and his subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR19WA254Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Azligarh, IndiaOn August 27, 2019, at 0310 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 560 XL airplane, VT-AVV, collided with an electrical cable during the landing at the Aligarh Airport, Aligarh, India. The airplane was destroyed during the post crash fire. The airplane was…NTSB GAA19CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw and pitch control while repositioning the helicopter, which resulted in dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA19CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a tree.NTSB DCA19WA211Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Beijing, ChinaThe government of China has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A330 airplane that occurred on August 27, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of China's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA19CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Chicago, ILan encounter with convective turbulence during descent.NTSB DCA19CA206Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Denver, COan encounter with mountain wave turbulence.NTSB CEN19LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Monroe, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods from a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe pilot's improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLockheed C130 · Santa Barbara, CAThe failure of the No. 3 bleed air duct due to corrosion, which resulted in numerous system failures and the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN19WA296Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Veracruz, MexicoOn August 26, 2019, about 1700 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Mexican registration XB-GIL, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing in a field near Veracruz, Mexico. Two occupants were seriously injured; one…NTSB WPR19LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportScoda Aeronautical Super Petrel · Lancaster, CAThe improper sealing of both carburetor bowls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19FA241Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGlaser Dirks DG 300 Elan · Wilkeson, WAThe pilot’s delayed decision to land following a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in collision with trees during the landing approach.NTSB GAA19WA540Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Buriti Alegre, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on August 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA19CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Shamokin, PAThe pilot's improper landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any…NTSB GAA19CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZThe student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.NTSB CEN19WA287Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28RT · Simplon Pass, SwitzerlandThe government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA28RT airplane that occurred on August 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19WA283Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Inca, Mallorca, SpainOn June 25, 2019, about 1335 local time, a Bell 206L-3 helicopter, D-HOTT, and an Aeroprakt A22L airplane collided in mid-air, near Inca, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and four passengers aboard the helicopter and the two people on the airplane, received fatal…NTSB CEN19TA330Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCirrus SR22 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a tail wind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing..NTSB CEN19TA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper J3C · Russiaville, INThe pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing.NTSB CEN19LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 425 · Bethany, OKA loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB WPR19LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wendover, UTFailure of the landing gear solenoid, which resulted in failure of the landing gear position switch, and the pilot's subsequent inability to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension system for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19FA235Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMeyers Midget 0100 · Big Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while conducting a roll, which resulted in his inability to recover from the maneuver before the airplane impacted the ground. Contributing to the accident was his inexperience in both aerobatic maneuvers…NTSB GAA19CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3C · Waco, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.NTSB ERA19LA260Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Robertsdale, ALImpact with trees during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA19WA209Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Shannon, IrelandThe AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on August 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB CEN19WA286Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPitts S2 · Stonor Oxforshire, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Pitts S2 airplane that occurred on August 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19WA285Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRotorway Exec 162F · Herisau, SwitzerlandOn August 24, 2019, about 1400 universal coordinated time, a Rotorway Exec 162F helicopter, Swiss registration HB-YKJ, was destroyed when it crashed in a meadow during an autorotation and caught fire, about 3 miles south of Herisau, Switzerland. The pilot was…NTSB GAA19WA532Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Warintza, Morona Santiago, EcuadorThe government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 182 airplane that occurred on August 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA19CA557Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35 · Fort Myers, FLThe airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.NTSB ERA19LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Hobe Sound, FLA bearing shift, which resulted in a loss of lubrication to the crankshaft, the failure of the crankshaft, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19FA256Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMoriarty Marvin Aventura II · Minneola, FLThe pilot’s improper modifications to the airplane’s engine, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the airport…NTSB CEN19WA289Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCapella XS · San Juan del Puerto, SpainOn August 23, 2019, about 1905 hours universal coordinated time, an amateur-built Capella XS airplane, Spanish registration EC-YTA, impacted terrain after an inflight separation of a wing near San Juan del Puerto, Spain. The pilot was fatally injured, and the…NTSB CEN19TA328Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportLindstrand 105A · Lawton, OKA hard landing, which resulted the basket tipping over and a passenger sustaining a serious injury.NTSB GAA19CA513Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rangeley Lake, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the floats, which led to his subsequent attempt to depart from a lake with damaged floats and led to a loss of roll control and the right wing impacting the water.