NTSB investigations, 2004
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 WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2004 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") = 2004 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA04WA078Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Chimanta Tepuy, VenezuelaNTSB LAX04TA202Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A+ · Bakersfield, CAloss of engine power due to the separation of the diaphragm portion of the repaired second-stage turbine nozzle from the rim portion due to the use of an inadequate cleaning method to clean the joint prior to the braze repair during overhaul by the…NTSB ATL04CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Odessa, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL04CA106Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-65 (LF-23F) · Winder, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power in both engines.NTSB NYC04IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PAThe opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL04FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Cary, NCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.NTSB SEA04LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSZD Jantar 42-1 · Wamic, ORThe glider pilot's inadequate en route planning, which resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Factors include no suitable landing terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute a forced landing, and trees…NTSB FTW04WA120Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander 840 · Milpillas, MexicoNTSB FTW04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Nanwalek, AKA loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.NTSB SEA04LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while maneuvering resulting in the inadvertent in-flight collision with water/terrain.NTSB LAX04LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Riverside, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign.NTSB IAD04LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrotje VM-1 Esqual · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate brake system installed on the airplane.NTSB CHI04CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Harrisonville, MOThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. Contributing factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish the controls to the flight instructor, the resulting inability of the flight instructor to…NTSB ATL04LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elberta, ALThe loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing.NTSB ATL04CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision.NTSB ANC04FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and…NTSB SEA04CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20J · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor.NTSB NYC04CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 A · Taunton, MAThe pilots inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a landing on soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB NYC04CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-152 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL04LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-31 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to recover from an intentional spin during an attempted aerobatic maneuver.NTSB SEA04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · North Bend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A rough landing surface and tailwind gusts were factors.NTSB NYC04CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW04LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes RV-6A · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL04LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Monticello, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.NTSB ATL04LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sale Creek, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ATL04CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D95A · Athens, GAThe pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and distance which resulted in an overshoot of the runway and collision with ground. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB NYC04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KYThe loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB NYC04CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBolger Scott RV-6A · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor was the inadequate pre-flight inspection.NTSB IAD04LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bedford, MAThe mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine-driven fuel pump's return line B-nut fitting.NTSB FTW04LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-G · Livingston, TXA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Rifle, COthe pilot's failure to verify the manual extension of the landing gear resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing. Contributing factors include the electrical systems failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot's diverted attention and the pilot's improper…NTSB DCA04WA043Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing DC-10-30 · Bogota, ColombiaNTSB CHI04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.NTSB ATL04CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB SEA04LA074Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchramm Helicycle · Montour, IDIn flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX04LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CAthe failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.NTSB LAX04CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Squaw Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density…NTSB FTW04LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Hurst, TXThe student pilot's excessive flare prior to touchdown during the practice autorotation which resulted in the tailboom stinger striking the ground. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay to take remedial action.NTSB DCA04WA041Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationFokker F27-500 · Melo, UruguayNTSB CHI04CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rochester, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing. Contributing factors were the aircraft's low altitude and the pilot's limited flight experience.NTSB ATL04IA098Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Tunica, MSThe pilot's improper use of the emergency power lever which resulted in excessive operating temperatures. A factor was the improper adjustment of the emergency power lever dead band.NTSB SEA04LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Haines, ORA momentary partial loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate RPM during his autorotation landing.NTSB ANC04LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB LAX04LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpirangam Velocity · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX04CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Galt, CAthe pilot under instruction's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on final and misjudged flare, which resulted in stall/mush and hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to initiate timely remedial action were…NTSB LAX04CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincoln, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW04LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Seminole, OKThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.