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 ERA19FA225Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportQuicksilver Mxii · Oliver Springs, TNThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue to takeoff and climb after encountering an undetermined airplane control issue that he was unable to counteract, which resulted in collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Clinton, ARA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19FA221Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Katy, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19WA417Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC2 · Chibogamau, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DE HAVILLAND DHC2 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 525 · Orlando, FLThe airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.NTSB GAA19CA408Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control due to his unintentional use of brakes instead of the rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA19WA237Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Atibaia, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA-28-140 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA19WA177Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Kiev, UkraineThe NBAAI of Ukraine has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NBAAI's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB CEN19LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Wheeling, ILThe pilot’s decision to operate the engine above its maximum continuous speed for most of the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19WA478Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech C90 · Bucaramanga, ColombiaNTSB GAA19WA459Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC2 · Hawk Junction ON-Canada, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DE HAVILLAND DHC2 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Lincoln, MOThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree.NTSB DCA19WA184Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · San Jose, Costa RicaThe CETAC of Costa Rica has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CETAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB CEN19FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGIbb AR-1 · Hawley, MNAn in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC19FA033Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24-180 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB WPR19WA211Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Anji, ChinaOn July 10, 2019, at an unknown time, a Cessna 172S, B-10NH, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground near Anji, Zhejiang, China. One person on board was fatally injured, one sustained serious injury, and one is being assessed. The airplane…NTSB GAA19CA466Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA 42 NG · Palatka, FLThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended due to distraction, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB GAA19CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing, runway excursion, and collision with a sign.NTSB GAA19CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · SaipanThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway lighting and runway signage.NTSB GAA19CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Petersburg, VAThe pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker.NTSB ENG19WA040Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAir Tractor AT301 · Airdrome Jorge Efrain, MexicoOn July 10, 2019, an Air Tractor AT-301, registration XB-GBA, powered by a Pratt & Whitney R1300 radial engine, operator by the owner stuck power cables and crashed during a local flight . The Mexican Direccion De Analisis de Accidentes E Incidentes De…NTSB CEN19WA337Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Mt Tremblank, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Canadian registration C-FJLH, that occurred on July 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's…NTSB CEN19LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's premature movement of the landing gear selector to the "up" position during takeoff, which allowed the landing gear to retract before a positive climb rate was established, and the lack of a positive climb rate, which led to the airplane settling…NTSB WPR19LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Klamath Falls, ORThe mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB GAA19CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Columbia Station, OHThe pilot's failure to see and avoid tall grass along the side of the runway during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA221Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTeam Mini-Max Hi-Max · Monroe, GAA collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA19WA183Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Harare, ZimbabweThe CAA of Zimbabwe has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on July 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAAZ's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State…NTSB CEN19LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65 · Sidney, NEThe improper maintenance of the outboard left wing, which allowed electrical arcing and leaking of the fuel sending unit and subsequently resulted in ignition of fuel vapors and an explosion of the outboard left wing.NTSB GAA19CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Scout · Westfield, INThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and wing strike.NTSB ERA19TA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Franklin, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Water Valley, TXThe loss of helicopter performance for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA216Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRutan Varieze · Kaneville, ILThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC19LA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport, ORThe pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC19LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident, was the…NTSB GAA19CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDonald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol · Anacortes, WAThe failure of the left main landing gear attachment point during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the attachment was not examined, which resulted in a loss of directional control, collision with a drainage culvert, and a…NTSB GAA19CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb following a short-field takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB ERA19TA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN19WA338Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream Gulfstream GVI · Waterford, IrelandOn July 7, 2019, about 1645 coordinated universal time, a Gulfstream GVI airplane, EI-JSK, had an uncommanded engine shutdown in flight near Waterford, Ireland. The flight departed from and returned to Shannon Airport. The flight was destined for Farnborough…NTSB GAA19CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Paris, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.NTSB CEN19LA219Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFisher Flying Products Super Koala · Hazen, NDThe airplane owner's and mechanic's improper rigging and cable tension of the aileron control system, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN19FA212Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Oxford, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19FA211Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportGrob G103 · Brandon, MSThe pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an attempted off-field landing.NTSB GAA19WA592Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech B36 · Mexico, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH B36 airplane that occurred on July 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to land on rough, grassy terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN19WA208Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-24-250 · Quetzaltenango, GuatemalaThe government of Guatemala has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA-24-250 airplane that occurred on July 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Guatemala's investigation under the…NTSB CEN19LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Houston, TXThe loss of control upon landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19FA210Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Chebanse, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.