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 WPR17WA203Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Darwin Aerodrome, AustraliaOn August 18, 2017, at 1400 local time, a Robinson R44 II, VH-LGN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Darwin Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The pilot…NTSB GAA17CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Centerville, TNThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA17LA282Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ACA · Fairhope, ALA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and a test run of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Quinton, VAThe flight instructor and commercial pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Sweetwater, TXThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the overstress failure of the right main landing gear.NTSB ANC17LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue.NTSB GAA17CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotechnik L 13 SEH Vivat · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to his failure to follow the pretakeoff checklist, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with obstacles.NTSB GAA17CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoyd Bruce RV4 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounded landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN17LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gonzales, LAA partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance, including worn spark plugs and a leaking fuel hose fitting.NTSB ANC17LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's improper landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, which allowed an excessive load on the tailwheel and resulted in the subsequent component fracture, loss of control, runway excursion, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA17FA279Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Philipp, MSThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, below a low overcast ceiling, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA17LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Canton, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.NTSB DCA17CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 832 · Queens, NYthe Delta B737 captain's failure to maintain proper clearance between his airplane and the stopped American B757.NTSB CEN17WA320Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA36 · Vejer de la Frontera, SpainOn August 15, 2017, a Piper PA-36-375 airplane (EC-EHB, s/n 36-8102001) impacted terrain during fumigation operations in the vicinity of Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The pilot was fatally injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…NTSB GAA17CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Westby, WIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA17CA487Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA17LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Roderick W Murphy Renegade · Guilford, CTA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN17LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnapp Easy Raider · Rochester, INA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17LA317Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Beckville, TXA stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.NTSB ANC17WA048Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSocata TBM 700 · Zemyo, JapanOn Aug 14, 2017, at 1215 Japan standard time, a United States registered Socata TBM 700 airplane, N702AV, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Zemyo in Nara Prefecture, Japan.…NTSB ANC17LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T207 · Juneau, AKThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB GAA17CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17LA275Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Salisbury, CTAn improper replacement of the crankshaft by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the crankshaft gear and total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA17WA176Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 332 · London, United KingdomThe Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 767 332 airplane that occurred on August 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government…NTSB GAA17CA492Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Quitman, MSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions after passing a large hill.NTSB GAA17CA488Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCharles D Walker Walker Curtiss JN4D · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot’s exceedance of the biplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with trees.NTSB GAA17CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA17FA274Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control after entry into vortex ring state, leading to a high rate of descent to the ground with a right spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent and recurrent training in vortex ring state recognition…NTSB CEN17LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-4 · Ashland, OHThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR17LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to account for operation at high density altitude at or near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which led to degraded engine performance and prevented the airplane from achieving an adequate airspeed for a positive rate of climb,…NTSB GAA17CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Axtell, KSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to close a passenger door during a critical phase of flight.NTSB ERA17FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Milford, CTThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during the initial climb.NTSB CEN17LA316Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Adrian, MIA leak in the gascolator, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConstrucciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Ocean City, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17WA273Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Algiers, AlgeriaOn August 10, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, Bell 206L3 helicopter, Algerian registration 7T-WUF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Algiers, Algeria. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA17LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Newman, GAThe improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane despite knowing it required excessive right rudder inputs for it to move…NTSB DCA17WA171Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bacau, RomaniaThe Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center of Romania has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…NTSB CEN17LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper airspeed during an attempted go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Villa Grove, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a power line tower during low-level maneuvering.NTSB ANC17WA045Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT502 · La Crete, CanadaOn August 10, 2017, about 0320 Coordinated Universal Time, an Air Tractor AT-502B airplane, C-FWAS, impacted terrain while conducting an aerial application repositioning turn near La Crete, Alberta, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The…NTSB GAA17CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Camas, WAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB GAA17CA483Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Cairo, ILThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing and a runway overrun.NTSB ERA17LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose Herbert D Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tower City, PAThe pilot's incapacitation due to fainting as a result of complications from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.NTSB CEN17LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Wellston, OHThe failure of a connecting rod small end bushing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Galesburg, ILA total loss of engine power due to the fracture of a single 1st stage compressor rotor airfoil in high-cycle fatigue as a result of the erosion and thinning of the airfoil's leading edge. Contributing to the fractured airfoil and loss of engine power was the…NTSB CEN17LA307Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPegasus Quantum · Fort Atkinson, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the non-instructor sport pilot's decision to allow the student pilot to fly the aircraft.NTSB CEN17FA315Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…NTSB GAA17CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKing John E JR Kitfox · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB ERA17RA315Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206 · Eteringbang, GuyanaOn August 8, 2017, about 1513 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna U206G, 8R-GPR, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in trees shortly after takeoff from Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET), Eteringbang, Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region, Guyana. Visual…