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 GAA19CA431Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Tavernier, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to go around in high-temperature and high-density altitude conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMerit CCX-2000 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA19LA214Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Sinus · Haverhill, MAThe pilot's failure to utilize the proper procedure and unfeather the motorized glider’s propeller prior to an in-flight engine restart, resulting in a lack of thrust and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA19FA210Accident · 7 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Big Grand Cay, BahamasThe pilots’ decision to takeoff over water in dark night conditions with no external visual reference, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent collision with the water. Also causal was the pilots’ failure to adequately monitor their…NTSB CEN19TA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 23 · Vaiden, MSThe pilot's unstable approach and failure to properly configure the flaps during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Reeves, LAThe pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged.NTSB WPR19LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HIThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.NTSB GAA19CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Montville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DCA19WA190Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · London, United KingdomThe Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on July 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United…NTSB DCA19WA181Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · London, United KingdomThe AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on July 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB GAA19CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Tracy, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle.NTSB GAA19CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with objects.NTSB ERA19TA222Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportLuscombe 8 · Sevierville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and right main landing gear collapse.NTSB DCA19WA176Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mumbai, IndiaThe AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 02, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State of…NTSB WPR19TA186Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportGlasair SH II · San Bernardino, CAA fuel leak caused by age-degraded fuel hoses, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and fire before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR19FA183Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchempp Hirth Arcus · Ephraim, UTThe pilot's decision to maneuver in close proximity to terrain while attempting to remain in an area of lift, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB GAA19CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB CEN19WA197Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRans S6 · Rougemont, CanadaNTSB CEN19LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A23 · Fort Smith, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's fuel mismanagement.NTSB CEN19FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRans S12 · Orleans, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.NTSB WPR19LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Ludlow, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten an oil line fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Lincoln, MTA loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion.NTSB WPR19LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting right quartering headwind, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB WPR19FA182Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCub Crafters CCK-1865 · Moab, UTThe pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain.NTSB GAA19CA439Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manteo, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA434Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSKYBolt Smith Special Skybol · Stafford, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an aborted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Yakima, WAThe separation of the left steering spring from the tailwheel assembly during landing for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DCA19WA180Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mangalore, IndiaThe AAIB of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on June 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State of…NTSB CEN19MA190Accident · 10 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportTextron B-300 · Addison, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct the airplane…NTSB CEN19FA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19LA181Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRolladen Schneider LS4 · Moriarty, NMAn in-flight cardiac event which necessitated an emergency landing, and which the pilot succumbed to.NTSB GAA19CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB GAA19CA400Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95 · Navasota, TXThe airplane’s impact with a bird.NTSB GAA19CA399Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Blairstown, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and the instructor sustaining a serious injury.NTSB GAA19CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel mixture in flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced landing with the landing gear retracted.NTSB GAA19CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward Steven C Super · Norwich, NYThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA19WA207Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 28-180 · Cabo Rojo, Dominican RepublicNTSB ERA19TA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 180 · Pickens, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA19TA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 208 · Plant City, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare due to reduced visibility from a foggy windshield and his failure to use the airplane’s windshield defrost system, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA19TA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R44 · Parsons, WVThe pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at low altitude over a river, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ENG19WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Delhi, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on June 26, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced issues with the No. 1 (left)…NTSB CEN19LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca L16A · Zelienople, PAA total loss of engine power due to obstruction of the carburetor air intake by a piece of the air filter gasket that had become detached.NTSB CEN19LA199Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenair CH750 Stol · Paducah, KYA stuck exhaust valve that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing to rough terrain.NTSB CEN19LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Joplin, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN19LA193Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Garwood, TXThe pilots' failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low level operations.NTSB ANC19FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M6 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's geographic disorientation and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrosch Starduster TOO · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground-loop.NTSB GAA19CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II · Coward, SCThe noncertificated pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two…