NTSB investigations, 2004
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2004 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") = 2004 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA04FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…NTSB LAX04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…NTSB FTW04LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Cherry Valley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Big Rapids, MIThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI04CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Village, INThe unsuitable terrain the Certified Flight Instructor encountered during the off-field landing. The low altitude, the downdraft or "sink" experienced during flight, and the soft terrain conditions were factors to the accident.NTSB NYC04LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NYThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.NTSB LAX04LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Bakersfield, CAa loss of tail rotor drive due to a disconnection of the drive shaft's splined coupling at the tail rotor gear box. The splined coupling to tail rotor gear box disconnection occurred as a result of tail boom flexing due to the combined effects of an…NTSB LAX04CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · California City, CAthe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift.NTSB FTW04LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RBA · Temple, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the locked wheel.NTSB FTW04LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Georgetown, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion B · Joplin, MOThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The posts, unsuitable terrain and signs were factors to the accident.NTSB ATL04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.NTSB SEA04LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Belliigham, WAThe failure of the pilot to select the proper touchdown point while conducting a forced landing. Factors included the #1 engine malfunction, the right propeller oil control valve leak, and the shallow subsurface terrain condition.NTSB SEA04LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Oso, WAThe pilot of the Glaser-Dirks (lead glider) failure to maintain clearance from the Glasflugel (trailing glider) resulting in a mid-air collision while maneuvering.NTSB DEN04LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Orem, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.NTSB CHI04LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MIThe air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind…NTSB ATL04LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport RV-8F · College Place, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude.NTSB NYC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CTThe fuel truck driver's failure to maintain clearance with a taxiing airplane, resulting in the collision between the fuel truck and the airplane. A factor in the accident was the night condition.NTSB SEA04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the ground.NTSB MIA04WA065Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 402B · Walker's Cay, BahamasNTSB LAX04WA180Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R-22 Beta · Charters Towers, AustraliaNTSB LAX04CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34-200 · La Verne, CAthe CFI 's failure to correctly reconfigure the right engine fuel selector, resulting in a total loss of power to that engine. Also causal was the CFI's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane and an adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane…NTSB CHI04LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T · Omaha, NEThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors to the accident were the runway light and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Long Lake, WIThe pilot flared improperly and failed to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC04WA098Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310R · Lancashire, United KingdomNTSB SEA04LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Burlington, WAThe passenger's interference with flight controls during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the passenger's anxiety/apprehension, the pilot's inadequate brief to the passenger about potential control interference, and the gusty wind…NTSB SEA04FA060Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Santiam Junc., ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.NTSB NYC04LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Factoryville, PAAn encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway.NTSB FTW04LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurphy Glasair III · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of the runway distance due to his misperception of his location point on the runway.NTSB NYC04CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Perkasie, PAThe pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB LAX04LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Paso Robles, CAfuel system vapor lock due to the failure of the left exhaust stack clamp pin, which caused a separation of the exhaust stack from the muffler and the porting of hot exhaust gases onto the fuel lines.NTSB CHI04CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-180 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators,…NTSB CHI04CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Yoder, KSThe pilot's failure to secure the elevator Louis L'Hotellier connector with a safety pin or wire as directed in several airworthiness directives and his inadequate preflight inspection of the sailplane, both of which resulted in the in-flight loss of elevator…NTSB ATL04LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development Alarus CH2T · Bay Minette, ALThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the fog.NTSB ATL04CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDantzer Lawrence L Rans S-12 · Lowndesboro, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while manuevering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was trees.NTSB NYC04CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269B · Farmingdale, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hover-taxiing. A factor in this accident was the high wind condition.NTSB LAX04LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-26A · La Verne, CAthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for an asymmetrical thrust condition and to maintain directional control during the landing flare. The owner/pilot's failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin concerning propeller/power control rigging…NTSB FTW04CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Slidell, LAthe pilot's failure to compensate for the gusty wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane while landing.NTSB SEA04LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a downwind turn resulting in a stall-mush and collision with the ground. Wind gusts were a factor.NTSB SEA04CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Mattawa, WACompensation for wind conditions not maintained. Factors include a tailwind and a rock pile adjacent to the runway.NTSB FTW04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Mamou, LAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor included the entrance of a crawfish boat onto the airstrip.NTSB DEN04LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Broomfield, COthe pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB SEA04LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Palouse, WAThe pilot's decision to takeoff downwind resulting in his inability to achieve a positive climb rate and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain and the tailwind condition.NTSB NYC04WA095Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32-301T · Annemasse, FranceNTSB NYC04FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB NYC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, and the CFI's delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB LAX04LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Planada, CAthe partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 5 cylinder fuel injector supply line. The fuel line separation was due to company maintenance personnel's failure to secure the b-nut fitting following maintenance. Factors in the accident…NTSB DEN04LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MiG Mig-17 · Truth or Conseq, NMthe loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons resulting in impact with desert terrain.