NTSB investigations, 2006
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\") = 2006 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") = 2006 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC07FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance will on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the night-light conditions, an obstruction light that was not illuminated, and trees that had…NTSB LAX07LA054Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn Lauer Harmon Rocket II · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB CHI07LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vienna, MOThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…NTSB DEN07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227BC · Gillette, WYwind shear.NTSB DEN07CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Falcon, COloss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree.NTSB CHI07LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, ILThe directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.NTSB NYC07FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Summersville, WVThe airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced…NTSB LAX07CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Mojave, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a sign while performing a low altitude maneuver.NTSB DCA07WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-4Q8 · London, United KingdomNTSB SEA07LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burns, ORThe pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.NTSB SEA07LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Lake Stevens, WAThe collapse of the main landing gear for an undetermined reason while taxiing from landing.NTSB LAX07LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Eureka, CAa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system.NTSB DFW07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Humnoke, ARThe loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DCA07WA014Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationRaytheon Corporate Jets Premier · Deauville, FranceNTSB CHI07CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-425 · Menominee, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while parking the aircraft, and failed to maintain clearance from the building as the airplane taxied forward. A factor was the terminal.NTSB MIA07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Miami, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop, and subsequent wing contact with the runway.NTSB ATL07LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Conyers, GALoss of engine oil for undetermined reasons resulting in oil starvation, failure of the No. 1 connecting rod resulting in the total loss of engine power.NTSB SEA07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolloway RV6A · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water.NTSB NYC07LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.NTSB DFW07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Jacksboro, TXThe pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB DEN07WA031Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigation107.5 Flying One Design DR 107 · Langenthal, SwitzerlandNTSB CHI07LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Atlanta, GAThe exceedance of airplane design stress limits when the pilot did not maintain aircraft control after his attention was diverted to the right side attitude indicator during cruise flight. An additional cause was the aural detection for the autopilot…NTSB NYC07FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VTA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB DFW07LA032Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNoble Vans RV-7A · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempt at formation flying.NTSB DFW07CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.NTSB CHI07FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB SEA07CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRiley D-16A · Point Roberts, WAthe pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB NYC07FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Huntersville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB LAX07WA057Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Nadi, FijiNTSB LAX07TA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLearjet 36 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.NTSB DEN07LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, COThe inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident was the low nose gear tire pressure.NTSB DEN07WA034Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationGrob G 180 · Mindelheim, GermanyNTSB NYC07WA044Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 412 · Cafasse, Torino, ItalyNTSB LAX07FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Buena Park, CAa fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to pilot's inadequate fuel system management.NTSB LAX07CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Redding, CAThe student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.NTSB NYC07WA039Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Venice, ItalyNTSB NYC07CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a construction vehicle. A factor in this accident was the location of the construction vehicle, which was parked on the ramp, adjacent to the parking area.NTSB LAX07LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Las Vegas, NVA loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting.NTSB DFW07LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH 206L-3 · Brownwood, TXThe fracture of the turbine-to-compressor coupling and subsequent overspeed failure of the first stage turbine wheel as result of the improper re-assembly of the engine by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB DEN07WA028Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationYoakley Glasair · Rieden, GermanyNTSB CHI07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.NTSB CHI07CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Moline, ILThe incorrect installation of the torque link scissor assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.NTSB CHI07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Warroad, MNThe propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.NTSB SEA07LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an overrun during landing roll and collision with a fence.NTSB SEA07LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.NTSB LAX07LA047Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportInteravia E-3 · San Pedro, CALoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL07CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.NTSB NYC07WA062Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-46-500TP · Tartu, EstoniaNTSB LAX07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Las Vegas, NVfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane during the cross-country flight,.NTSB CHI07CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · South Haven, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.