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 ANC18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Dawsonville, GAThe failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA18CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Berlin, NHThe pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN18WA022Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 550 · Bremen, GermanyOn October 29, 2017, about 1740 UTC, a Cessna 550/551 SP airplane, Russian Federation / RA-67560, was involved in a runway excursion at the Bremen Airport (EDDW), Bremen, Germany. Damage to the airplane was not yet known. The three crewmembers and two…NTSB WPR18WA019Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310 · Kew, New South Wales, AustraliaOn October 28, 2017, at 1600 local time, a Cessna T310R, VH-JMW, was destroyed when it collided with terrain near Kew, New South Wales, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot and…NTSB WPR18LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mount Vernon, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll.NTSB WPR18CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStill Michael J Titan T-51 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's inadvertent contact with the engine control unit toggle switch during flight, which resulted in the engine shutting down.NTSB GAA18CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB GAA18CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600A · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.NTSB GAA18CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Seneca, NYThe airplane's collision with a deer during the landing roll.NTSB GAA18CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Helicopters EC 130 · La Paloma, TXThe separation of a weight from the gunner’s net, which struck the helicopter’s main rotor blade during flight.NTSB GAA18CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chuter West Legend XL · Mabton, WAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.NTSB GAA18CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.NTSB GAA18CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohn A Brewer ELA Aviacion 10 Ecli · Bristol, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC18WA076Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA34 · Calgary Springbank, CanadaOn October 26, 2017, about 0952 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200T airplane, C-GCCM, departed controlled flight and impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Calgary Springbank Airport (CYBW), Alberta, Canada. The flight instructor and pilot…NTSB WPR18WA017Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Albany, AustraliaOn October 24, 2017, at 1115 local time, a Cessna 210B, VH-DBU, was destroyed when it impacted the ground following a collision with terrain near Albany, Western Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Australian…NTSB WPR18LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR18FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA18CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Tacoma, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18WA029Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Sao Felix do Xingu, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on October 24, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN18LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Groom, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the helicopter with minimum fuel on board.NTSB CEN18LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Olton, TXThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering during the aerial application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.NTSB WPR18WA024Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210L · Darwin Aerodrome, AustraliaOn October 23, 2017, at 1332 local time, a Cessna 210L, VH-HWY, collided with terrain near Darwin Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The two occupants were fatally injured. The…NTSB CEN18CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Eagle, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA18CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Williamsport, PAThe pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Pottsville, PAThe failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Dayton, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Salinas, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.NTSB ERA18WA017Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Itaituba, BrazilOn October 22, 2017, about 2105 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-ORU, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it collided with terrain following a low altitude maneuver near Itaituba, Brazil. The two foreign…NTSB DCA18WA017Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Tokyo, JapanThe JTSB of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…NTSB WPR18LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 1A · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land.NTSB WPR18LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the Before-Takeoff checklist and properly set the flaps before takeoff, which altered the airplane’s flight characteristics, and the pilot’s failure to recognize the problem and abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which…NTSB WPR18FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlugzeugproduktions-und Vertri EA 300/L · Four Corners, CACollision with terrain after the pilot was unable to regain airplane control during an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to provide effective internal oversight to identify and prohibit exceedance of the airplanes'…NTSB GAA18CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · New Bern, NCThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA18CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GC · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC18LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue and complacency.NTSB GAA18CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportYoung David E Pitts S1 C · Farmville, VAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane landing in the opposite direction on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the correct runway call sign in his radio communications.NTSB WPR18FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPeterson Lancair Legacy · Bowie, AZAn in-flight loss of control due to a bird strike.NTSB ERA18WA052Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBeech B200 · Pucallpa, PeruThe government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech B200C airplane that occurred on October 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN18LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32RT-300T · Port Mansfield, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which led to a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nosewheel landing gear due to the overstress failure of the nosewheel landing gear trunnion casting.NTSB GAA18CA015Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas G Parkhurst Kitfox IV · Sidney, NYThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a loss of ground reference during landing in glaring sun conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA18LA011Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA18LA010Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A24 · Manteo, NCThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure wiring during an electrical component installation, which resulted in arcing and smoke in the cockpit. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor's failure to attain a proper descent rate…NTSB CEN18LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Willmar, MNThe pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.NTSB WPR18LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Molokai, HIA descent and subsequent impact with open ocean waters for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Old Bridge, NJThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA18WA013Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Novo Airao, BrazilOn October 17, 2017, about 1540 universal coordinated time, an amphibious Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PR-MPE, was substantially damaged after it came to rest inverted while attempting to land on a river in Novo Airao county, State of Amazonas, Brazil.…NTSB CEN18LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Gustavus, OHThe pilot’s geographic disorientation while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below a normal approach path and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB ENG18WA038Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 · Dublin, IrelandThe Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Embraer 190-200 LR, which occurred on October 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the…NTSB CEN18WA016Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAvid Mark IV · Jüterborg, GermanyOn October 16, 2017, about 1123 UTC, an amateur-built Avid Mark IV airplane, French registration F-JAGB, owned and operated by a private individual, crashed during a test flight near Jüterborg, Germany. The pilot on board was fatally injured and the airplane…NTSB ANC18FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Russian Mission, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.