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 ANC17RA055Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Giseong-ri, South KoreaOn February 10, 2017, about 0952 local time, a Cessna 172 airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1171, operated by a flight school, sustained minor damage following a forced landing in a shallow river near Giseong-ri, Republic of Korea. The pilot…NTSB CEN17LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell-Transworld Helicopters 47D1 · Archer City, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the mixture control to the “fuel cutoff” position.NTSB ANC17LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes OH 6A · Price, UTThe fuel truck driver’s failure to stop before impacting the helicopter’s main rotor blades.NTSB ENG17WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Dehli, IndiaOn February 8, 2017, about 1932 local (1402 UTC), a Go Air (Indian air carrier) A320 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G engines experienced a loss of power in the No. 1 engine. The airplane had to return to Delhi immediately after takeoff because of a low…NTSB CEN17WA382Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Praia de São João – Caparica – Portugal, PortugalOn August 2, 2017, at 1551 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, CS-AVA, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. A forced landing was performed on a beach near Praia de São João da Caparica, Portugal. During the landing, the airplane…NTSB ERA17WA111Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSaab 340 · Freeport, BahamasThe government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 airplane that occurred on February 07, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA17LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Beattyville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.NTSB CEN17WA380Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSchweizer 269C · Locarno, SwitzerlandOn February 7, 2017, about 1016 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Schweizer 269C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XFQ, conducted a precautionary landing near Locarno (LSZL), Switzerland, after the engine oil pressure was at minimum pressure and the oil…NTSB CEN17WA102Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 600 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaOn February 7, 2017, about 1253 local time, a United States-registered MD 600N helicopter, N245SE, impacted terrain at the La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is…NTSB CEN17FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Galveston, TXThe pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.NTSB GAA17CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F90 · Poplar Bluff, MOThe pilot’s descent below the minimum descent altitude during a nonprecision approach, which resulted in a tree strike.NTSB ERA17LA102Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportShell John Super SIX · Morganton, NCA loss of engine power and impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Friendly, MDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain helicopter control while demonstrating low rotor rpm operations from a hover.NTSB GAA17CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Loveland, COThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Fallston, MDThe student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bonifay, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB DCA17WA067Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Edinburgh, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's…NTSB CEN17LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ellendale, MNThe pilot’s incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight due to cracks in the exhaust muffler, which resulted in the airplane’s continued flight until it ran out of fuel and its subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA132Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206 · Carson City, NVThe pilot-in-command’s delayed remedial action to arrest the right yaw after the bounced landing while operating in a flight regime conducive to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a roll-over.NTSB WPR17LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Cameron Park, CAFailure of the landing gear to extend as a result of excessive wear within the landing gear gearbox and motor, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR17LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E 55 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel boost pump setting for the left auxiliary fuel pump, which allowed for an excessive fuel flow to the left engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and airplane control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA17LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS C Aerostar S A YAK 52 · St. Elmo, ALThe failure of the right main landing gear uplock actuator due to corrosion.NTSB DCA17WA069Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Yogykarta, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 01, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC's…NTSB CEN17LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Michael E Cozy Mark IV · Anthony, NMA total loss of engine power during climbout for reasons an examination of the engine and fuel system was not able to determine, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA17CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Armstrong, TXThe pilot’s failure to remove the left helicopter skid tie-down before takeoff, which resulted in dynamic roll-over.NTSB CEN17LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCook Smith Aviation Repli · Justin, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a disruption in fuel flow.NTSB CEN17FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Price, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude.NTSB GAA17CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA17LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Pottsville, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Brenham, TXThe reciprocating engine's exhaust valve being stuck in the “open” position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN17LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH750 Stol · Jennings, LAA failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR17LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Jiggs, NVAn engine anomaly for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a precautionary landing in deep snow and a subsequent noseover.NTSB GAA17CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVaughan Gerald R Side Winder TD · McCook, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T1A · Canon City, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unstabilized approach.NTSB ERA17WA350Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Puerto la Cruz, VenezuelaThe government of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on January 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Venezuela's investigation under the…NTSB ERA17LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Georgetown, DEAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage to the airplane.NTSB DCA17WA061Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Leticia, ColombiaThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation…NTSB CEN17LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Butterfield, TXA malfunction of the fuel transfer system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, a stuck float in the header tank sight gauge that resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication, and the pilot’s inadequate monitoring…NTSB ERA17LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-reported fatigue at the time of the accident.NTSB CEN17IA094Incident · No injuriesClass 2 · IncidentFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Sioux Falls, SDThe gas generator rear bearing oil scavenge line blocked with coke, which resulted in a failed rear bearing due to an excess of oil lubrication. Contributing to the incident was the operator not completely performing the maintenance items and not utilizing an…NTSB WPR17WA060Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGrumman American G-73 · Perth, AustraliaOn January 26, 2017, at 1708 local time, a Grumman American Aviation Corp. G-73, VH-CQA, collided with water while maneuvering near Perth, Australia. The airplane and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the pertinent…NTSB SUR17WA001Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757-223 · Cancun, MexicoNTSB GAA17CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Midland, TXThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB GAA17CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Fort Mohave, AZThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.NTSB ERA17LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in damage to the engine firewall.NTSB CEN17LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE35 · Ozark, MOThe pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines.NTSB CEN17FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Jay, OKThe pilot's negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable…