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 GAA17CA525Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Lockwood, MOThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway.NTSB GAA17CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJeff Jardine Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kanab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the airplane’s subsequent failure to attain a climb rate during an attempted go-around in high-density altitude conditions.NTSB DCA17CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 90-30 · El Paso, TXan inadvertent encounter with turbulence.NTSB ANC17LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Kodiak, AK***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the…NTSB GAA17CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes, which resulted in the biplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB GAA17CA520Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 680 · Wilmington, DEThe passenger’s inadvertent slip on the airplane's air stairs during deplaning, which resulted in a broken ankle.NTSB ERA17WA320Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Pontinia, ItalyOn September 3, 2017 about 1030 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182P, I-SCAP, impacted terrain during initial climb after takeoff, from Pegaso Club 2000 Airfield, Pontinia, Italy. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Five…NTSB ERA17WA318Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Hekpoort, South AfricaOn September 3, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, South African registration ZS-JDN, was destroyed when it impacted a valley in the Magaliesberg Mountain range, near Hekpoort, South Africa. The two commercial pilots were fatally…NTSB ERA17LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DCA17WA196Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Leon, MexicoThe DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…NTSB CEN17LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR17LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Edgar E Glastar · Cascade, IDThe pilot's inadequate flight planning, preparation, and navigation, which resulted in the airplane entering a canyon that the pilot was unable to exit by climbing the airplane. Also causal were his in-flight decision-making and his execution of the course…NTSB GAA17CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Newport, RIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDedeaux Gary G GN-1 · Elba, ALThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA518Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCroft Robert C Kitfox Super Sport · Afton, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain bank control during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA17CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB ERA17LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lyndonville, VTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN17WA378Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, MexicoOn September 2, 2017, about 1700 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA25-235, Mexican registration XB-EXZ, was substantially damaged when it impacted powerlines near Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured. The local flight departed…NTSB CEN17LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC17LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLeonardo AW139 · Tujunga, CAA yaw excursion and uncontrolled descent due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness during aerial firefighting operations resulting in an impact with trees. A contributing factor was the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, coupled with a quartering…NTSB ERA17LA307Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206 · Harpswell, MEA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.NTSB ERA17LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKerr Gerald Velocity SUV · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane’s speed and the distance remaining during landing and his improper decision to not abort the landing.NTSB ERA17LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the approach to landing, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN17LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Broomfield, COA collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Wasilla, AKThe student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off-airport landing.NTSB DCA17WA190Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB145 · Medellin, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER EMB145 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…NTSB CEN17FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Fishers, INThe pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain pitch control following the in-flight opening of the canopy during the initial climb resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain and ground fire.NTSB WPR17LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Empire, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient.NTSB GAA17CA576Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHunter George RV 6 · Montgomery, NYThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in impact with visual approach slope indicator lights.NTSB GAA17CA570Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 31 · SaipanImpact with multiple birds while retracting the landing gear, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right inboard main landing gear door actuator hose and prevented the pilot from being able to extend the landing gear.NTSB GAA17CA513Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Belle Fourche, SDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Portland, TNThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR17LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve during a tank switch, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the fuel selector valve handle position detents and…NTSB WPR17IA189Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportCessna 560XL · San Jose, CAThe mechanic’s incorrect installation of the right main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pivot pin, which resulted in the pin separating from the trunnion, the trunnion puncturing the right wing, and the right MLG collapsing.NTSB GAA17CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN17WA384Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDiamond DA20 · Sankt Veit, AustriaThe government of Austria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DIAMOND DA20 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Austria's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA17CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Cody, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Harvest, ALThe pilot's improper decision to not stop and refuel the airplane as planned and his improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ENG17WA035Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky 300 · Herzelia, IsraelThe Ministry of Transport of the State of Israel, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S-300C, registration 4X-BIM, that occurred on August 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation…NTSB CEN17LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA 5B · Carbondale, ILThe failure of the propeller due to fatigue as a result of improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel at some point during the life of the propeller.NTSB CEN17FA332Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.NTSB CEN17FA331Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ellabell, GAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the…NTSB WPR17LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Fortuna, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Springfield, VTThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around.NTSB ERA17WA351Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 207 · Recanati, ItalyThe government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 207 airplane that occurred on August 27, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ERA17WA296Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210 · Ciudad Bolivar, VenezuelaOn August 27, 2017 about 2052 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna T210M, Venezuelan registration YV2594, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, after a loss of engine power near Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. The pilot and three passengers were…NTSB ERA17LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Wurtsboro, NYA fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear axle.NTSB ERA17LA297Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTukan Trike · Nicholasville, KYThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during takeoff.