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 GAA19CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKaminskas RTH Jungster 1 · Lebanon, INThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Outlaw · Elizabeth, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his subsequent decision to initiate a turn, which resulted in the powered parachute’s descent and impact with a fence.NTSB GAA19CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Hutchinson, KSThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA19LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Dublin, GAA partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to separation of the diffuser assembly as a result of incomplete braze joint surfaces on the vane airfoils.NTSB ANC19TA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna A185 · Nome, AKThe pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR19WA225Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPilatus PC12 · Merredin, AustraliaOn April 14, 2019, at 0020 local time, a Pilauts PC-12 airplane, VH-OWJ, experienced an uncontrolled pitch down while climbing through 2,600 ft mean sea level near Merredin, Western Australia. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was…NTSB WPR19TA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportKubicek BB100 · St. Helena, CAThe balloon pilot's encounter with unforecasted wind, which resulted in his decision to land in unsuitable terrain and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the severity of passenger injury was the pilot’s failure to provide a proper safety briefing.NTSB GAA19CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV-12 · Wall, SDThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Limington, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.NTSB GAA19CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bangor, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA19LA150Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New York, NYThe pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the external pressure the…NTSB WPR19LA108Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEuropa XS · Winters, CAThe pilot's failure to properly install a wrist pin circlip, which resulted in internal damage to the No. 5 cylinder and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19WA230Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna CJ1 · Bournemouth, Dorset, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA CJ1 airplane that occurred on April 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Chino, CAThe other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stopped airplane while taxiing.NTSB ERA19TA153Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R22 · Bradenton Beach, FLThe pilot's improper decision to execute a low altitude turn that resulted in a strong tailwind and to reduce the airspeed to 0 knots and the flight instructor's diverted attention and inadequate monitoring, which resulted in the helicopter settling with…NTSB CEN19FA120Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lake, MSThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s loss of control while flying in dark night instrument meteorological weather conditions with convective activity, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its structural limitations and experiencing an in-flight breakup.…NTSB CEN19FA119Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International NA-265-65 · New Albany, MSAn unidentified electrical system malfunction that led to the pilots losing awareness of the airplane's performance in instrument meteorological conditions and resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.NTSB GAA19CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Big Pine, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while it was being reloaded with the rotors turning in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a rotor strike with ground equipment.NTSB ENG19RA019Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAvro 146 · Tambo International Airport, South AfricaThe South Africa Accident and Incident Investigation Division (AIID) has notified the United States, as the State of Design and Manufacture for the Engines, of an engine in-flight shut down incident involving a BAE Aero 146 RJ85A, ZS-SSJ, that occurred near…NTSB DCA19CA137Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Fort Meyers, FLmissing attach screws on the aft galley oven, which allowed it to become dislodged landing, injuring a flight attendant.NTSB ANC19LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Bethel, AKA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection during the engine’s last overhaul.NTSB GAA19CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marysville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Fullteron, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Fulton, NYA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA19LA149Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Meriden, CTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA19LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321 · New York, NYThe captain’s excessive left rudder pedal input during the takeoff ground roll, which caused a large heading deviation and a left roll upon rotation that resulted in the left wingtip striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Sisters, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA19CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGaskins Safari 400 · Gallatin, TNThe pilot/owner's improper decision to make a right turn instead of terminating the approach to a hover and his subsequent loss of helicopter control while attempting to land on sloping terrain, which resulted in a roll-over.NTSB CEN19FA117Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Harlingen, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during low altitude flight operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to a sedating medication.NTSB WPR19WA107Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Wongabel, AustraliaOn April 8, 2019, about 0740 coordinated universal time a Cessna 182G airplane, VH-DJN, impacted terrain in the Wongabel State Forest, Wongabel, Queensland, Australia. The pilot in command was fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed. The personal…NTSB WPR19FA106Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTecnam P2002 · Santa Fe, NMThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.NTSB ERA19CA148Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.NTSB ERA19LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Clover, VAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.NTSB DCA19CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GAfailure of the tug driver to give way to the taxiing airplane.NTSB GAA19CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair Zenith CH 801 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control in flight and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and runway heading during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA19LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Edgefield, SCThe total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly address the recurring stuck exhaust valve issue.NTSB ERA19FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Tampa, FLContamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi to parking.NTSB CEN19LA132Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Prairieville, LAInstallation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with…NTSB GAA19WA197Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna P210 · Solunska glava (LBSF), North MacedoniaThe government of Macedonia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA P210 airplane that occurred on April 02, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Macedonia's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a gusting left quartering tailwind and his subsequent attempt to reposition the helicopter and take off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA19CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Clemson, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when it inadvertently became airborne, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ENG19WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Pune, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 2, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure…NTSB CEN19LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBerkey S-6ES · Lafe, ARThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath while landing toward the sun, which resulted in impact with vegetation and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR19LA104Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCameron A-400 · Yountville, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain obstacle clearance after the balloon’s encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB ENG19WA018Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Jaipur, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 1, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure…NTSB WPR19LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Placerville, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.NTSB WPR19FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Farmington, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.