NTSB investigations, 2004
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 2004 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") = 2004 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB SEA04LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportD'Amico Kitfox Series 7 · Caldwell, IDThe disconnection of the elevator pitch control assembly and the pitch rod during the takeoff as a result of an unsecured bolt.NTSB SEA04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Midvale, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the high tension powerline. A factor was the powerline.NTSB SEA04LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Columbus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing and subsequent go-around. Inadequate compensation for the gusting winds and an airport hangar were factors.NTSB LAX04LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Flagstaff, AZoil exhaustion due to a leak from the bottom oil drain line gasket and o-ring for the turbo charger.NTSB LAX04CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Brentwood, CAthe student's improper use of the cyclic control, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the CFI's diverted attention.NTSB FTW04LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · La Feria, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstacle while maneuvering to perform an aerial application. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.NTSB FTW04LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Dumas, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Benton, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during a go-around.NTSB DEN04LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Morgan, UTthe poor friction value on the runway rendering braking action inadequate. Contributing factors include the excessive approach speed, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB CHI04CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMerkel Acro Sport II · Beloit, WIInaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued flight with an inoperable fuel quantity indicator and the wires which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Cotton Plant, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI04WA161Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206A · Queensland, AustraliaNTSB CHI04LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Liberal, KSThe adverse weather encountered during cruise flight by the flight crew and the flight attendant not being restrained. A contributing factor was the convective activity.NTSB CHI04LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Manitowoc, WIFailure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI04LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Blissfield, MIThe pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land which resulted in exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the drainage ditch which the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI04CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Milwaukee, WIThe CFI failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04CA135Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Wichita, KSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL04CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA04LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Wesley Chapel, FLThe pilot's failure to verify security of the left engine cowling and its subsequent separation in-flight and collision with the vertical stabilizer resulting in the loss of aircraft control.NTSB FTW04LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Weldon, ARThe other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during approach to landing, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.NTSB DEN04CA085Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Durango, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain, and the low approach.NTSB CHI04LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Strafford, MOThe improper installation of the cylinder during the engine overhaul which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder studs and through-bolts and the subsequent separation of the cylinder. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the guy…NTSB ANC04LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180E · Kenai, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.NTSB NYC04FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Kutztown, PAThe towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.NTSB NYC04FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Leominster, MAThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling, and dark night.NTSB LAX04CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Dunsmuir, CAthe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. The pilot's failure to use flaps and his landing at an airport with a runway shorter than he expected is a contributing factor.NTSB LAX04CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188A · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.NTSB CHI04FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Owatonna, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB SEA04LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Easton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Mountain terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the irrigation pivot.NTSB LAX04LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI04CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Midland, MIThe student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of experience.NTSB LAX04LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Susanville, CAthe pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield.NTSB LAX04FA226Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Columbia, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent stall/mush, and the pilot's failure to abort…NTSB LAX04FA223Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing aerobatics that resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.NTSB LAX04CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB FTW04LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper supervision provided by the flight instructor.NTSB FTW04LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Levelland, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the winds.NTSB DEN04LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Beaver, UTthe in-flight failure of the engine's P3 tube which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the fence.NTSB CHI04LA129Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHall Lancair IV-P · Vermontville, MIThe failure of Air Route Traffic Control Center controllers to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance as required by FAA directives, which led to the airplane's encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ATL04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · St. Marys, GAThe pilot failure to use carburetor heat when weather condition were favorable for the for the formation of carburetor ice. .NTSB ANC04IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-251 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the flight attendant to follow the appropriate door opening procedure by remaining clear of the door handle when the passenger door was opened from the outside by customer service personnel, which resulted in a wrist injury to the flight…NTSB LAX04WA234Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 Mariner · Queensland, AustraliaNTSB LAX04LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Santa Rosa, CAMaintenance personnel's improper installation and servicing of a retaining ring, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear door actuator and failure of the landing gear extension system during landing.NTSB LAX04LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hollister, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect the mis-rigged elevator trim system, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ATL04LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA04LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Vernonia, ORThe instructor pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and his failure to execute a go-around resulting in an overrun of the runway.NTSB SEA04LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Havre, MTA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff as a result of an unsecured fuel sender unit which resulted in a false fuel quantity indication.NTSB NYC04CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the wind shear as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC04CA134Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Worcester, MAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind.