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 GAA18CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Killeen, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to use the appropriate flap…NTSB GAA18CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Prescott, WAThe pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ENG18WA034Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Valle Nuevo, Dominican RepublicNTSB GAA18CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA18WA151Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Itacoatiara, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 210 airplane that occurred on May 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ENG18WA027Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL600 2B19 · Geuteng, South Africa, South AfricaThe Government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 that occurred May 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) investigation…NTSB CEN18LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoger G White Glasair · Broomfield, COThe failure of the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN18LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPeet Charles Zenith CH 701 · Jackson, WYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN18CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Harlan, IAThe pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA18WA147Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationMaule M7 · Abayt, Saudi ArabiaThe government of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Maule, M-7-235C, airplane that occurred on May 15, 2018 near Abayt, Saudi Arabia. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Saudi…NTSB CEN18WA188Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Tuzantan, MexicoOn May 15, 2018, about 1300 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208 airplane, N149CD, crashed in jungle terrain under unknown circumstances near Tuzantan, Mexico. The three occupants were fatally injured. The flight departure and destination were unknown.…NTSB CEN18LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN18LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hamilton, OHThe loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA18CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Cape Carteret, NCThe pilot’s steep approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the landing gear during touchdown.NTSB GAA18CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nooksack, WAThe pilot’s improper approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in long landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB WPR18FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Cascade, IDThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into an area with low ceilings due to mountain obscuration, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA18CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS123 · Tunbridge, VTThe student glider’s inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA18CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · LaGrange, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff.NTSB ERA18FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35A33 · Jacksonville, ALThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed…NTSB CEN18WA169Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Clonbullogue, IrelandNTSB WPR18WA281Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationZenith CH610 HD · Germiston, South AfricaOn May 12, 2018, about 0730 Universal Coordinated time, a Zenith Zodiac CH 610 HD airplane, ZU-FFA, touched down and overturned about 100 meters short of runway 11 at Rand Airport, Germiston, South Africa, following a loss of engine power. The pilot sustained…NTSB WPR18LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58C · Yuma, AZA partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…NTSB GAA18CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Morrilton, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Zelienople, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18WA289Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20K · Flix, SpainOn May 12, 2018, at 1340 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20K airplane, D-ETFT, impacted terrain near Flix, Tarragona, Spain. The pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed.The accident investigation is under the…NTSB CEN18WA191Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20K · Tarragona, PortugalOn May 12, 2018, about 1340 coordinated universal time, a Mooney M20K airplane, D-EFTF, impacted terrain near Tarragone, Portugal, after reporting an engine issue to air traffic control. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB CEN18FA168Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lone Tree, COThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to fly the airplane at night in marginal weather conditions.NTSB ANC18FA036Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Whittier, AKThe student pilot's decision to depart and continue on a solo cross-country flight through mountainous terrain in marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR18LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Firestar · Atmore, ALThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience and qualification.NTSB WPR18FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Julian, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during night conditions in an area prone to turbulence, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…NTSB GAA18CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merritt Island, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB CEN18LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWittman D R/Wittman D M RV 6 · Borger, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing and during the subsequent aborted landing attempt in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Orrville, OHThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the soft field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA18CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Kerens, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management.NTSB GAA18CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJetson'S Aircam · Bumpass, VAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around.NTSB ERA18WA153Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell Helicopter 206 · Barra da Tijuca, BrazilNTSB CEN18WA166Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAyres S2R · Morales, GuatemalaOn May 9, 2018, about 1415 coordinated universal time, an Ayres Thrush S2R-T34 airplane TG-FDM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near the municipality of Morales in Izabal Department of Guatemala. The pilot was fatally…NTSB GAA18CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Batavia, OHThe pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight due to his failure to perform preflight weight and balance calculations, which affected the airplane’s takeoff performance, and his subsequent decision to abort the takeoff with…NTSB GAA18CA266Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiven Robert Nieuport 17 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Addison, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA18WA177Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · GuayaquilThe Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767-300, which occurred on May 8, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative…NTSB CEN18LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-200 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain a safe operating airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's airspeed control.NTSB CEN18LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Luling, TXThe pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Goose Bay, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting tailwind.NTSB GAA18CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA18CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · Naples, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.