NTSB investigations, 2001
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\") = 2001 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") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DEN01FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Gunnison, COintentional buzzing by both pilots and their failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare.NTSB CHI01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Warsaw, ILthe rocker assembly failure during low level maneuvering. Factors were the soft and sandy terrain and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.NTSB ATL01FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 G · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.NTSB SEA01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule Air M-7-235 · Everett, WAA system failure for undetermined reasons while on final approach. The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft was a factor.NTSB SEA01FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Gorst, WAAn abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were factors.NTSB LAX01LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Apex, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in a gusty and crosswind condition.NTSB NYC01LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Monson, METhe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb due to fuel contamination.NTSB IAD01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Easton, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB DCA01RA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Liverpool, United KingdomNTSB SEA01LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Corvallis, ORThe student instructor's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum control airspeed during a practice single-engine approach, and the flight instructor's failure to direct or accomplish a timely go-around, resulting in loss of aircraft control with…NTSB LAX01LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · TontoNat.Forest, AZThe pilot's inadequate crosswind correction compensation during landing and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the usable runway. A contributing factor was the presence of bushes in proximity to the airstrip.NTSB LAX01LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Angwin, CARight main landing gear brake lockup during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the student pilot. Additional factors included the student pilot's lack of total flight time, the runway sign and the crosswind.NTSB CHI01FA136Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Springfield, MOthe excessive touchdown airspeed by the pilot.NTSB ATL01LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Maryville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in the in-flight collision with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a grass strip.NTSB LAX01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE77 · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain appropriate airspeed and to configure the airplane for climb-out.NTSB DEN01IA108Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Greeley, COjamming of the nose landing gear actuator due to improper painting procedures by other maintenance personnel which resulted in a wheels up landing.NTSB ANC01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKA failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB NYC01LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-350 · Nahant, MAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the pilot's failure to visual check the airplane's fuel quantity prior to takeoff.NTSB LAX01LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayward, CAthe student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper use of the elevator control.NTSB DEN01TA095Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Conchas, NMthe pilot's misjudgment of the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, the pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, and his inattention to the carburetor air temperature gauge.NTSB SEA01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Mercer Island, WAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an approach and landing in open water. Factors include a large wave/swell at the location where the pilot elected to land his float-equipped airplane.NTSB SEA01LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Yamhill, ORthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty tailwind conditions, resulting in an excessive rate of descent at touchdown. Factors include gusty tailwinds during the landing sequence.NTSB NYC01LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Brewer, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in insufficient fuel in the forward tank and loss of engine power during the climb. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after the engine failure, which resulted in an…NTSB NYC01LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweitzer 136 · Tinicum Twnshp., PAThe pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB MIA01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Fort Pierce, FLa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a sign and a ditch.NTSB LAX01LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Napa, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.NTSB CHI01LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMadsen Lancair 320 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in accident airplane.NTSB CHI01FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wichita, KSthe student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tower support wire during the practice emergency landing maneuver and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the static wire and the low…NTSB SEA01LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 · Arlington, WAthe flight instructor's improper decision to partially retract the spoilers while the student was attempting to land. Factors include a tailwind, wet grass, and a taxiway sign off the end of the landing area.NTSB SEA01LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.NTSB SEA01FA085Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105C · Medford, ORA leaking engine oil outlet line fitting in the #1 engine compartment, resulting in an oil fire in the engine compartment.NTSB NYC01WA117Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-42-1000 · Nurnberg, GermanyNTSB NYC01LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Osceola Mills, PAA partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain.NTSB LAX01LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 D · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition.NTSB LAX01LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's stall/mush as a result of his inadequate airspeed and improperly planned final approach.NTSB LAX01LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112A · Riverside, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the worn nose wheel steering assembly.NTSB LAX01LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Sonoma, CAFailure of the pilot to properly flush out the fuel system after the header tank became submerged in water, which precipitated a loss of engine power and forced landing in a soft open dirt area.NTSB DEN01FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Steamboat Spngs, COan inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience…NTSB CHI01LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Lake City, MIthe improper installation of the left landing gear hydraulic line which allowed it to separate and port the hydraulic fluid. This resulted in the landing gear extending during a water landing.NTSB ANC01LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was an inadvertent stall during an emergency descent/landing.NTSB WAS01RA005Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182J · Coban, GuatemalaNTSB LAX01LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent and his failure to maintain directioinal control during landing.NTSB IAD01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to reach the proper touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to abort the landing.NTSB FTW01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Patterson, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain control during the go-around. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB FTW01FA115Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Vermillion 44Failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft coupling due to fatigue.NTSB SEA01LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269D · Nampa, IDthe pilot's inadequate compensation for strong, gusty, shifting winds while hovering in ground effect. Factors include a sudden directional change and increase in velocity of the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW01LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Washington, OKthe in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL01LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Ball Ground, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor is the ditch.NTSB ANC01LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Chefornak, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final phase of the landing approach. A factor associated with the accident is a crosswind.