NTSB investigations, 2011
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\") = 2011 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") = 2011 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR11CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Yakima, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.NTSB ERA11FA312Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Murphy, NCAn in-flight fire that mostly likely occurred in the right front cockpit area behind the instrument panel and below the glare shield; the origin of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive fire damage.NTSB CEN11WA692Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationDassault 7X · Subang, MalaysiaOn May 25, 2011, about 0810 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Dassault Falcon 7X airplane, with Swiss registration HB-JFN, operated by Jet Link AG, had its flight crew report a runaway trim during descent and they declared an emergency. The flight crew was…NTSB CEN11RA687Accident · 12 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC-12 · Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, IndiaOn May 25, 2011, an Indian registered Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, VT-ACF, operated by Air Chartered Services Pvt, as an emergency medical services (EMS) flight, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted terrain near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony,…NTSB CEN11LA370Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Lakeville, MNThe loss of engine power due to a loose B-nut on the compressor discharge pressure bleed line.NTSB CEN11LA368Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy…NTSB WPR11LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoskins Zenith · Puyallup, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.NTSB DCA11WA113Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 · Kaduna, NigeriaOn May 24, 2011 about 1300 UTC, N346UZ, a Beechcraft C90, collided with the ground during approach to Kaduna Airport (KAD), Kaduna, Nigeria. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The local flight originated at…NTSB WPR11FA232Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.NTSB ERA11WA335Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Roraima, BrazilOn May 23, 2011, about 1130 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-OSG, was substantially damaged from impact and fire following an aborted takeoff. The Brazilian certificated pilot was seriously injured. The flight departed…NTSB ERA11WA308Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 206L-3 · Norte de Santander, ColombiaOn May 23, 2011, about 2105 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206L-3, Columbian registration HK4448, operated by Aviheco S.A., was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Norte de Santander, Columbia. The local flight originated in Bogota.…NTSB DCA11WA063Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tel Aviv, IsraelOn May 23, 2011 at 0230 local time, a Boeing 777-800, registration 4X-ECD, operated by El Al airlines, after takeoff on a regular scheduled passenger flight from Tel Aviv to Newark, returned to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport after the left main landing gear…NTSB DCA11CA060Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · Boone, NCInadvertant encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unrestrained status of the passenger, contrary to the lighted seat belt sign.NTSB WPR11CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Sparks, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II · Grantville, GAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a seized piston.NTSB CEN11LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlournoy Martin R Flournoy MR S1S · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout due to failure of the tailwheel assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA346Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHansen IB C Cassutt III M · Erie, COThe pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event.NTSB WPR11LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalmer RV6A · Cody, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual illusion and disorientation due to the flat light conditions.NTSB ERA11CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorrisey 2150A · Cambridge, MDThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.NTSB ERA11CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Greene, NYThe pilot's decision to continue a visual approach with low visibility and in heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB ENG11IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-6-300 · Peach Springs, AZA quality control failure in the Sungear, Inc. manufacturing and quality control process allowed sungears with surface finishes of the root fillet radius of the spline that did not conform to the drawing specifications to be released. The surface finish…NTSB DCA11WA117Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Dublin, IrelandThe Ireland Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B737 and an A321 that occurred on May 21, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN11LA364Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Pueblo, COFailure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear extension system.NTSB CEN11LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Athens, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.NTSB CEN11LA348Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Cypress, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenry Slosing Lanceair · Albuqurque, NMThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusty conditions.NTSB ERA11LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot’s performance of aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, KYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.NTSB DCA11WA062Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B737 · Dublin, IrelandOn May 20, 2011 at 2110 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, Irish registration EI-DLI, operated by Ryanair, experienced a depressurization when enroute from Liverpool England, to Dublin Ireland. There were no injuries to the 6 crew and 60 passengers, and the airplane was…NTSB CEN11LA350Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Frederick, OKAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA347Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Taos, NMThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions.NTSB CEN11CA360Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLammers Sjef J Apache · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during take-off in a cross wind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CEN11CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, ILThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.NTSB ANC11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR11CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.NTSB DCA11PA075Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBoeing 707-321B · Point Mugu, CAthe failure of a midspar fitting, which was susceptible to fatigue cracking and should have been replaced with a newer, more fatigue-resistant version of the fitting as required by an airworthiness directive. Also causal was an erroneous maintenance entry…NTSB CEN11LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM-850 · Salem, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized glide path which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.NTSB WPR11FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron Lancair Legacy · Pioneer, CAThe pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an insufficient altitude to clear terrain.NTSB WPR11FA228Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning.NTSB WPR11CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DCA11RA059Accident · 21 fatalForeign investigationSaab 340 · Los Menucos, ArgentinaOn May 18, 2011, at about 23:47 UTC, a Sol Lineas Aereas Saab 340A, registration LV-CEJ, was enroute from Neuquén, Argentina, to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina when the flight crew declared an emergency then disappeared from radar. The aircraft was later…NTSB CEN11WA424Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech E-90 · Bournemouth, United KingdomNTSB ANC11CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB WPR11FA225Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportP&M Pegasus Quik 912S · Hanalei, HIThe pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with deteriorated wing fabric and his aggressive maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the right wing fabric’s failure during flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loading of the aircraft…NTSB ERA11CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSouthern Airmotive SAC · Taccoa, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.NTSB CEN11IA341Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COThe fatigue failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) end cap, which resulted in insufficient hydraulic pressure to secure the left main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the NLG end cap’s non-optimum grain…NTSB CEN11CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Carbondale, ILThe student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.NTSB CEN11CA342Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Spicewood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ANC11CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in a departure with the fuel selector in the "off" position, a subsequent loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency landing.