NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 WPR18TA238Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportRans S14 · Brownsville, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR18LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlue Oak CCK-1865 · Deadwood, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to ensure that the left-wing fuel cap was secure before flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor fuel levels while in flight.NTSB WPR18FA229Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJames E Causey Acroduster II · Phoenix, AZAn exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB GAA18CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Burlington, VTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA18CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind.NTSB GAA18CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · McCall, IDThe disconnection of the brake cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DCA18WA279Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Guadalajara, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA18WA278Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321-271N · Tapachula, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321-271N airplane that occurred on August 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…NTSB CEN18LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Granbury, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch, tree, and fence.NTSB CEN18LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · LaPorte, TXThe loss of engine power due to a torn intercooler hose that resulted in an overly rich fuel mixture, which, when combined with the pilot's activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, flooded the engine.NTSB WPR18TA243Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 36 · Kelso, WAThe pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.NTSB WPR18TA239Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportEurocopter EC130 · Hilo, HIThe separation of the left sliding door in flight after it opened for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in damage to the main rotor blades.NTSB GAA18CA518Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans Rans S6S · Painton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.NTSB ERA18WA223Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationStemme S12 · Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican RepublicThe government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a STEMME S12 glider that occurred on August 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's investigation…NTSB DCA18WA314Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC8 · Callao, PeruThe Peru Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes Aviación ((CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a De Havilland DHC8 that occurred on August 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA'S investigation…NTSB WPR18LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Salmon, IDThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with downdraft conditions, which resulted in a loss of altitude, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to conduct a precautionary landing into a stand of trees.NTSB WPR18FA228Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Camp Verde, AZLoss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA18CA512Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed while flying in a canyon in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Stony RIver, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway.NTSB ERA18LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair SHA · Greenville, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s glidepath during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane touching…NTSB ERA18FA221Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Westminster, MDThe in-flight fracture of a stainless steel bolt that was used to secure the upper and lower wing cables to the outer attach point at the leading edge spar of the right wing due to stress corrosion cracking, which caused the right wing to fail and precluded…NTSB DCA18WA280Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Los Cabos, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN18LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's decision to take off with a known electrical problem, which resulted in the loss of electrical power, problem with the landing gear extension system, and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Addison, TXThe pilot's improper flap setting for takeoff and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the overgross state of the airplane.NTSB CEN18FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Bronson, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ANC18LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Pedro Bay, AKThe fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear legs.NTSB WPR18WA230Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationKawasaki Heavy Industries BK117 B-2 · Ulladulla, AustraliaOn August 17, 2018, about 1400 local time, a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. BK117 B-2 helicopter, VH-JWB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerial firefighting operations near Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia. The helicopter was operated by…NTSB WPR18LA226Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Riverside, CAThe instructor’s delayed remedial action to an excessive descent rate during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Hayes Center, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA18TA222Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGlobe GC1B · Wellington, FLThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a sticking intake valve on the No. 3 cylinder.NTSB ERA18LA227Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Mayport, FLThe failure of a fuel line due to improper installation of a fuel flow sensor, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Whitewater, KSThe partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s high gross weight.NTSB CEN18FA336Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rhome, TXThe pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when organic debris restricted available fuel to the carburetor, and the pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which…NTSB ANC18WA077Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 · Fort Simpson, CanadaOn August 17, 2018, about 0035 Coordinated Universal Time, an amphibious float-equipped Cessna U206G airplane, C-FNEQ, nosed over while landing at Little Doctor Lake near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Of the five souls onboard, the pilot and…NTSB GAA18CA491Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Barter Island, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB DCA18WA268Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Manila, PhilippinesThe CAA of the Philippines has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13…NTSB CEN18LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Colorado Springs, COThe airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Kindred, NDThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the lower coupling driveshaft during his preflight inspection and his non-compliance with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in the failure of the forward drive splines of the lower coupling…NTSB WPR18WA225Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Queenstown, South AfricaOn August 15, 2018, at 0830 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, ZS-HBP, impacted power lines while conducting a game capturing flight near Queenstown, South Africa. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally…NTSB GAA18CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA493Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Silver City, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left wing and horizontal stabilizer striking the ground.NTSB ERA18LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Stuart, FLInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's nose landing gear, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing due to cracking and corrosion.NTSB DCA18WA271Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Narrandera, AustraliaThe ATSB of Australia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 15, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB CEN18LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLazair II · Racine, OHThe impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the lack of evidence.NTSB CEN18LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Westbrook, MNA runway excursion during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Marsing, IDThe loss of engine power during a low pass as a result of a blockage of the carburetor idle chambers which led to a forced landing in a river.NTSB WPR18LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Northport, WAA total loss of engine power during a climb due to an accumulation of molten environmental particles, the source of which could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB GAA18CA490Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · DePere, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control and his subsequent failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with trees.