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 WPR18LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Warren D Turbine Cubs P A 18 · Skull Valley, UTThe activation of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The reason for the wheel brake activation could not be determined.NTSB GAA18CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Auburn, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB DCA18CA007Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 328 · Honolulu, HIan inadvertent encounter of clear air turbulence.NTSB ANC18LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tuskegee, ALAn improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18WA025Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuicksilver GT500 · Melaka, MalaysiaOn October 14, 2017, about 1130 local time, a Quicksilver Aircraft GT-500, registration 9M-EAC, was destroyed after colliding with a river shortly after takeoff from Sungai Rambai Aerodrome, Melaka, Malaysia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent…NTSB GAA18CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHimsl Vincent S Vans RV-8 · Othello, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB DCA18WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Adelaide, AustraliaThe government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on October 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…NTSB WPR18LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWestern International Avia UH 1H · Arbuckle, CAA collective control malfunction for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA18LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Mesa, AZA coyote strike and the subsequent operation of the airplane, which led to internal composite wing structure damage.NTSB GAA18CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Canton, ILThe flight instructor's incorrect cyclic control during a hover, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA18WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Moscow, RussiaThe Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) of Russia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on October 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the…NTSB CEN18FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ramsey, MNThe pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid…NTSB CEN18FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Las Cruces, NMControlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions.NTSB GAA18CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 1 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN18LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell E Oberg Murphy Rebel · Fort Collins, COA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB GAA18CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402B · Brawley, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA18WA015Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 · Itaituba, BrazilOn October 11, 2017, about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206G, Brazilian registration PT-LSC, was destroyed when it collided with a tree during takeoff near Itaituba, State of Para, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured, and one passenger…NTSB ENG18RA009Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC8 · Belfast, IrelandThe UK AAIB has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bombardier DHC-8-402, which occurred on October 11, 2017. The crew diverted to Belfast International Airport and landed with the nose landing gear retracted. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited…NTSB ANC18LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleetwood Jack Team Airbike · Ocean Springs, MSAn intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang China CJ 6 · Buckeye, AZThe failure of the fuel pump’s diaphragm which resulted in fuel system contamination from air and or oil and caused the engine to lose power.NTSB ERA18WA014Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech E33A · São José do Rio Preto, BrazilOn September 10, 2017, about 1525 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft E33-A, Brazilian registration PT-DDB, struck a residence while conducting a go around near São José do Rio Preto State Airport (SBSR), Brazil. The airplane was substantially damaged,…NTSB CEN18LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC 1A · Los Lunas, NMThe loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert.NTSB GAA18CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Medina, OHThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.NTSB GAA18CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Black River Falls, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18WA029Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Namur, BelgiumNTSB CEN18WA007Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Gramzda, LatviaOn October 8, 2017, about 1014 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 helicopter, YL-HBH, impacted a powerline after takeoff near Gramzda, Latvia. One passenger was fatally injured and the pilot and two other passengers on board were seriously…NTSB CEN18FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39C · Vernon, TXAn in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBorom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary…NTSB GAA18CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Waterford, MIThe pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.NTSB GAA18CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7 · Manokatak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Topping, VAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall.NTSB ERA18FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VAThe tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in…NTSB CEN18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N-105 · Albuquerque, NMThe steep approach and hard landing after the balloon encountered unexpected high wind conditions, which resulted in a serious injury to a passenger.NTSB GAA18CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NVThe student pilot’s tension on the flight control at a low level during an autorotation, which did not allow sufficient time for the flight instructor to correct and recover control before the hard landing.NTSB GAA18CA016Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic T210 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a balloon on the ground during landing.NTSB GAA18CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltralight America Spitfire II · Camarillo, CAThe pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.NTSB ERA18WA009Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationZlin Z50 · Gauteng Province, South AfricaOn October 6, 2017, about 1530 coordinated universal time, a Zlin Z-50L, South African registration ZS-VAR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Kitty Hawk Airport (FAKT), Gauteng Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally…NTSB ERA18LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Centre Hall, PAThe partial loss of engine power due to the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck.NTSB CEN18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TXThe loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-220T · Sugar Grove, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThomas Stephen Glasair Super II RG · Santa Ynez, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that were not determined.NTSB WPR18LA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Hillsboro, ORThe student's pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach and subsequent exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ERA18FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBryant C Crosby BC Ultra PUP · Bardstown, KYThe pilot's improper decision to initiate a flight in an airplane he had never flown and with no currency in any airplane nor a medical certificate, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's psychiatric…NTSB CEN18WA005Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Cerro de Ortega, MexicoNTSB ERA18FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Salters, SCThe pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of…NTSB CEN18FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchaffer Fisher Horizon 2 · Eden Prairie, MNAn inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons after a thorough examination of the airplane's flight controls was unable to confirm control continuity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the…NTSB WPR18LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Blythe, CAMaintenance personnel's failure to properly torque an oil supply line fitting, which resulted in oil starvation, a subsequent engine failure, and an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA18CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Yakima, WAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA18LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFreeman Heritage Collection SE5A · Virginia Beach, VAA partial loss of engine power due to an interruption of the normal fuel/air mixture to the engine.NTSB WPR18LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of…