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 GAA19WA187Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationEpig 1000LT · Egelsbach (Germany), GermanyThe government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built EPIG 1000LT airplane that occurred on March 31, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under…NTSB GAA19CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Coldfoot, AKThe gunner’s improper net gun firing, which resulted in a net weight impacting the rotor blades.NTSB GAA19CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Stephenville, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind for landing, which resulted in a…NTSB GAA19CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Swainsboro, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Afton, WYThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with a snowbank and nose-over during an attempted go-around.NTSB WPR19LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Copalis, WAAn off-airport landing under circumstances that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB GAA19WA201Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMoravan Z-50LA · Castel Viscardo, ItalyThe government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MORAVAN Z-50LA airplane that occurred on March 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB GAA19WA188Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper J3C · Snowshoe Lake, Ontario, CanadaNTSB ERA19TA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to remain clear of a light pole while taxiing.NTSB ERA19LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 222 · Montgomery, NYA partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA19LA141Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s improper management of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the improper maintenance of the airplane’s ballistic recovery parachute system, which resulted in its…NTSB GAA19CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB GAA19CA186Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Valley Center, CAThe ground crew’s attachment of the load fill hose to the helicopter without telling the pilot, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff.NTSB ENG19WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Osaka, JapanOn March 29, 2019, a Boeing 787, powered by two General Electric GEnx 1B64P2 turbofan engines and operated by Jetstar Airways, experienced a dual engine event while descending to land at the Kansai International Airport (RJBB), Osaka, Japan. During descent,…NTSB CEN19TA112Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Aberdeen, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a collision with a fence and impact with terrain during the attempted aborted landing.NTSB GAA19CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S 2R · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to close the handle.NTSB ERA19CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Winder, GAThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.NTSB DCA19CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Nashville, TNa collision with a bird.NTSB CEN19LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control while taxiing at an unsafe ground speed.NTSB ERA19LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMarlow Bearhawk · Sevierville, TNAbnormal combustion in the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, followed by the activation of the ignition system circuit breaker, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Montgomery, TXMaintenance personnel's failure to properly re-install and secure a fuel line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pella, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in the instructor landing the airplane in grass left of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFisher Flying Products Dakota Hawk · McAlpin, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at idle power in atmospheric conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB DCA19WA144Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Las Palmas, SpainThe CIAIAC of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on March 26, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB CEN19LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Newton, KSThe loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over.NTSB ERA19LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to perform the appropriate emergency checklists following the loss of engine power.NTSB GAA19CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot’s and flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear were extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadvertent pulling of the landing gear motor circuit, which prevented the…NTSB GAA19CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA23 · Tampa, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird during the approach, which resulted in damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB GAA19CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA19LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Fort Lauderdale, FLImproper maintenance of the windshield, which resulted in delamination and in-flight depressurization.NTSB ERA19LA135Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Blanch, NCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG19WA025Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Guwahati, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on March 24, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced issues with the No. 2 (right)…NTSB DCA19WA129Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaThe AIG of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on March 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIG's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State…NTSB WPR19LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDennis l Zumbalt SKY Bolt · Deming, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA19CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Mecosta, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole.NTSB ERA19FA134Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportHogan Innovator · Calhoun, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the airplane's second test flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowing external pressures to guide his decision to fly the airplane when he…NTSB CEN19WA118Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Stavnes, NorwayThe government of Norway has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on March 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Norway's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN19LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN19LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Loveland, COAn inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.NTSB GAA19WA223Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185 · Bocona, VenezuelaThe government of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A185 airplane that occurred on March 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Venezuela's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19WA179Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEnstrom 480 · Blazkov village, Czech Republic., CzechiaThe government of Czech Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ENSTROM 480 helicopter that occurred on March 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Czech Republic's investigation under…NTSB GAA19CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLThe other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.NTSB GAA19CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Atmautluak, AKThe airplane's encounter with a snow-covered pothole during taxi.NTSB CEN19LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna L19 · Milton, LAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA19CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HIThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA19CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire.NTSB ERA19LA132Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportApollo Monsoon · Sharpsburg, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain instruction in the weight-shift control aircraft.NTSB CEN19LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Madill, OKThe failure of the V-belts due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the loss of power to the helicopter's rotor system and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB GAA19CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a propeller strike and subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN19FA104Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · Yukon, OKThe airplane’s unairworthy thrust reverser (T/R) system due to inadequate maintenance that resulted in an asymmetric T/R deployment during an approach to the airport and the subsequent loss of airplane control.