NTSB investigations, 2000
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\") = 2000 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") = 2000 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ATL00LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to establish/maintain a safe rate of descent during approach to landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect altimeter (Kollsman) setting, smoke, and dark night conditions.NTSB ANC00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Gakona, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Quinault, WAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector valve to the proper/correct position while switching fuel tanks. Factors include unreliable fuel selector valve position detents, having no suitable terrain in which to execute a forced…NTSB NYC00LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeadows Pitts Special S-1 · Meriden, CTThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll, due to his locking of the brakes.NTSB MIA00GA184Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons. Factors in this accident were self-induced pressure and fatigue due to lack of sleep and rest.NTSB LAX00LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26 · Prescott, AZDiminished control during the landing phase of operation due to a partial blockage of the elevator controls by a microphone that became lodged in the control stick well.NTSB LAX00LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Carson City, NVa loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB IAD00LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1A · Northampton, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB DEN00LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Swearingen SX-300 · Richfield, UTFuel starvation due to the unavailability of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature gear extension and the berm.NTSB CHI00LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Joliet, ILthe engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, remedial action not possible by the pilot, and the ditch.NTSB SEA00LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Eugene, ORInadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of the tail rotor blade balance weight. An adhesive debond between the adhesive and the surface was a factor.NTSB NYC00LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269-C1 · Chesapeake, VAthe failure of the student pilot to reduce the friction on the cyclic prior to raising the collective for the magneto check. A factor was the failure of the company to adequately define the steps in the checklist.NTSB NYC00IA150Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Rochester, NYThe reversal of landing gear hydraulic lines by company maintenance personnel. Factors related to the incident were the manufacturers omission of maintenance procedures, and the failure of an electrical switch for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX00LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Upland, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft on takeoff after the cabin door became ajar.NTSB FTW00LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Clinton, OKThe pilot's improper setting of the cockpit fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Salem, INthe inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB ANC00LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area.NTSB SEA00LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.NTSB NYC00LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Miamisburg, OHThe CFI's delayed remedial action.NTSB MIA00WA185Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 401 · La Romana, Dominican RepublicNTSB IAD00LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlingsby 41-2 · Dansville, NYThe pilot's failure to retract the speed brakes which resulted in not obtaining the proper touch down point. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model glider.NTSB FTW00LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TXthe loss of engine power in cruise flight as a result of the failure of the right magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Moab, UTOverheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.NTSB NYC00WA154Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34-220T · Newmarket, United KingdomNTSB NYC00LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.NTSB MIA00LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Steens, MSthe flight instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane after landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the flight instructor allowed the student to get too fast and high on the approach.NTSB LAX00TA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Austin, NVLoss of engine power caused by a fuel soaked float pontoon causing an over rich fuel/air mixture, in a critical phase of flight.NTSB LAX00FA213Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Prescott Valley, AZThe pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization…NTSB FTW00RA187Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · Whyalla, AustraliaNTSB FTW00LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G164B · Natchitoches, LAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pioneer, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.NTSB FTW00LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OKthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Thibodaux, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen.NTSB CHI00LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-200 · Oakley, KSthe directional control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm, quartering tailwind/crosswind and the weather evaluation by the pilot were contributing factors.NTSB ANC00IA063Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AKAn in-flight oil leak due to the deterioration of oil filter adapter plate gasket material, and the supplier's distribution of inadequate material. A factor associated with the accident was the engine manufacturer's inadequate quality control.NTSB SEA00FA095Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Monarch, MTThe failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate airspeed for flight during a forced descent due to airframe icing, resulting in a stall. Factors included: freezing rain conditions, airframe icing, an improper decision by the pilot-in-command to turn…NTSB MIA00LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stockbridge, GAan in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering, which was the result of the pilot not allowing adequate altitude to clear the trees before starting a turn.NTSB LAX00LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.NTSB LAX00LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHilyard Dragonfly · Lancaster, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to land in gusty wind conditions leading to an inadvertent stall/mush, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB LAX00FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palm Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot/flight instructor to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent the aircraft stalling and spinning. Factors in the accident were terrain induced windshear and sudden wind shift and the pilot/flight instructor's lack of total experience.NTSB IAD00LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Grt Barrington, MAThe pilot's failure to perform a go around and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's s failure to maintain the proper glide path and to reach the proper touchdown point.NTSB FTW00LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cocodrie, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff.NTSB DEN00LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Milford, UTThe failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions that led him to over fly the runway during his forced landing. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention…NTSB NYC00LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Williamstown, NJimproper installation of a quick drain plug by the airplane owner/mechanic which resulted in a loss of engine oil and forced landing.NTSB MIA00FA177Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Smyrna, TNThe failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector…NTSB FTW00LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeiling Sonerai II · Victoria, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW00LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TXThe failure of the supercharger seal resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Marmaduke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB DEN00LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180T · Englewood, COIn-flight planning and decision by the flight instructor by allowing the student to fly into a hazardous situation. Factors were the flight instructor delaying extending the landing gear and delaying a go-around.