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 WPR19FA159Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTitan Titan II · Summerville, ORThe noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Paducah, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a road in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the road and subsequently nosing over.NTSB GAA19CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent loss of directional control, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA19CA314Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A-275 · Sedona, AZThe balloon’s encounter with rough terrain, which resulted in a bounced landing and a ground crewmember sustaining serious injuries.NTSB DCA19WA162Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Singapore, SingaporeThe Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on June 5, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB GAA19CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Renton, WAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB ERA19TA185Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 182 · Robertsdale, ALThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA19LA186Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAlisport Silent 2 · Danbury, CTThe pilot’s inadequate inflight management of the motor glider’s available battery power, which resulted in the inability of the electric motor to provide sufficient thrust to sustain flight in an environment where no atmospheric lift was available.NTSB DCA19WA160Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Brussels, BelgiumThe Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 04, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's…NTSB DCA19LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAurora PAV · Manassas, VAa loss of hover lift thrust provided by the eight lift motors due to a false on-ground rotor speed reduction command, resulting from excessive vibration.NTSB GAA19CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Culpeper, VAThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB CEN19FA160Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Cass, ARA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Denver, COThe pilot's improper control inputs on approach, which resulted in a hard landing near the runway edge, a runway excursion, and impact with runway lighting. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Flippin, ARThe airplane’s collision with deer during the landing and the airport’s failure to provide an adequate barrier to prevent wildlife from entering the runway environment despite previous deer strikes.NTSB GAA19CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDale Berkbigler CCX-2000 · Gunnison, COThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC19WA022Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationGrumman AA-5B · Medicine Hat, CanadaOn June 2, 2019, at 0440 (UTC) time, a Canadian registered Grumman American Aviation, AA-5B airplane, C-GQIJ, operated by a private individual, was found after it had collided with terrain under unknown circumstances while conducting a VFR flight. A search…NTSB GAA19CA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportDavid S Meek SUN Devil · Junction City, KSThe pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly maintained main landing gear brake pads.NTSB GAA19CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Heber, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV6 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 6 · Paola, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion during the aborted landing and subsequent impact with vegetation and a nose-over.NTSB DCA19WA156Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · JapanThe Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on June 01, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under…NTSB GAA21WA067AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Keti Bandar, PakistanNTSB GAA19CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDaryl Baker Bush Sport · Willimantic, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a fuel pump enclosure.NTSB GAA19CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Festus, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.NTSB GAA19CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Youngstown, OHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M4 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing with the left wheel off the runway, an impact with trees, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA303Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Rockford, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA19CA299Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sparta, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB GAA19CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver 2S Sport · Waverly, MNThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced, hard landing in a field.NTSB GAA19WA357Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationS.A.N. Jodel D-11 · La Cote, Switzerland, SwitzerlandThe government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a S.A.N. Jodel D-11 airplane that occurred on May 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Salida, COThe pilot's failure to replace the fuel cap after fueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing to a field and subsequent collision with a fence.NTSB ENG19WA026Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong SAR ChinaThe Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-302 airplane which occurred on May 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19WA203Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Elche, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 560XL airplane that occurred on May 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC41 · Cleburne, TXA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of the oil pressure switch failure due to a manufacturing defect.NTSB ANC19FA021Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBradshaw / McCauley Giles G-202 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control after the partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a contamination of the fuel system, which likely seized the electric fuel pump and restricted fuel flow to the engine.NTSB WPR19LA168Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky UH19 · Brewster, WAA reported mechanical malfunction and a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA19WA334Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA12 · Gillam (Manitoba)-Canada, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA12 airplane that occurred on May 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ERA19FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Cape May, NJThe pilot's intentional flight into water as an act of suicide.NTSB ERA19FA183Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans Vans RV 4 · Green Cove Springs, FLThe failure of each pilot to maintain separation from the other airplane during intentional maneuvers within close proximity of each other.NTSB CEN19WA339Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Genk/Zwartbeg, BelgiumThe government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on May 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRatheon A36 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.NTSB GAA19CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 · Hollister, CAThe pilot's failure to retract the amphibious float's landing gear wheels before landing on the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the after takeoff and before landing checklists.NTSB ERA19FA181Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Auburn Township, OHThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate weather planning, lack of experience flying at night and the deteriorating weather conditions.NTSB DCA19CA153Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Fort Lauderdale, FLA buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the pot locking lever was raised.NTSB CEN19FA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna R172 · Mertzon, TXThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ANC19WA020Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 170 · Whitehorse, CanadaNTSB GAA19WA308Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Estancia County, Brazil