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 CEN17FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB WPR17LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E17L · Discovery Bay, WAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Fort Worth, TXThe flight instructor's failure to prevent the engine/rotor overspeed condition during the demonstration maneuver and the excessive descent rate during the emergency landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the engine/rotor overspeed…NTSB CEN17LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C 99 · Durango, COThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions on a contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR17FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 300 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of a combination of psychoactive substances.NTSB GAA17CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ENG17IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2B19 · Baltimore, MDA Bombardier CRJ200 No. 2 engine failure due to the separation of a fan blade airfoil at a low cycle fatigue crack that originated at the forward fan blade pin hole attachment. The separated fan blade had previously undergone a hot form repair and both…NTSB GAA17CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Sebring, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing.NTSB DCA17WA068Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Dhaka, IndiaThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under…NTSB ERA17LA092Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · West Caldwell, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN17WA083Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Salinas Victoria, MexicoOn January 21, 2017, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, XA-CSJ, impacted terrain near Salinas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by impact and fire damage. The…NTSB CEN17LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Kidron, OHMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the vacuum pump, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN17FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wellington, TXThe pilot's improper decision to perform a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17WA094Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Araucania, ChileOn January 20, 2017, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Chilean registration CC-AGK, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Araucania, Chile. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, while two other passengers were…NTSB DCA17WA066Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAvro 146 · Darlot, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AVRO RJ146 airplane equipped with Lycoming LF507 engines that occurred on January 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB WPR17LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Billings, MTThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) actuator piston rod, which prevented the hydraulic system from producing pressure to control the MLG’s position and led to the right MLG collapsing during landing.NTSB ERA17WA093Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft C90GT · Parati, BrazilOn January 19, 2017, about 1530 UTC, A Beechcraft C90GT, Brazilian registration PR-SOM, was destroyed when it impacted the sea after departing from Campo de Marte Airport (SBMT), Sao Paulo, Brazil. The five occupants were fatally injured.This accident…NTSB GAA17CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, ILThe flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN17LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Delta, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend during landing approach due to the interference between the landing gear motor's sector and worm gears.NTSB WPR17LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Harmon Rocket · Corona, CAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of a failure of internal components of the fuel servo.NTSB GAA17CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Markleeville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low pass and the subsequent impact with a snow berm, which resulted in a nosed-over.NTSB GAA17CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Vernon, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA17LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Pierson, FLThe pilot's improper braking during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC17TA015Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and a forced landing on icy, snow-covered terrain.NTSB GAA17CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GAThe student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.NTSB DCA17RA058Accident · 39 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Bishkek, KyrgyzstanThe Government of Kyrgyzstan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 that occurred on January 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Kyrgyzstan's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN17LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTextron 525C · Howell, MIThe pilot's attempted landing on the ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was airport personnel's lack of training regarding issuance of NOTAMsNTSB GAA17CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Compton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an off-runway landing in soft dirt and a nose-over.NTSB CEN17WA077Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Piper PA-30 · Oxfordshire, United KingdomOn January 15, 2017, a Piper PA-30 airplane, (G-ATMT, s/n 30-439), crashed into woodland near Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. There was one person on board, who was fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…NTSB WPR17LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Coeur D'Alene, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway threshold.NTSB GAA17CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Coalinga, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA17FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSharpe William L Buccaneer II B · Mayo, FLThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while flying at low altitude.NTSB ERA17CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb.NTSB DCA17WA139Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Manchester, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on January 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation…NTSB WPR17FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Port Orford, ORThe pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition.NTSB WPR17FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lake Hughes, CAThe pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain while attempting to operate under visual flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).NTSB GAA17CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB ERA17CA087Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Hayden, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB CEN17FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFields Steen Skybolt · Era, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while conducting aerobatic flight maneuvers with insufficient altitude to recover.NTSB ERA17LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX7 · Carthage, TNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the landing flare.NTSB CEN17WA087Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Gardermoen, NorwayOn January 11, 2017, about 1521 UTC, a Cessna 560, Norwegian registration LN-IDB, experienced a control upset during departure from the Oslo Airport (ENGM), Gardermoan, Norway. The two pilots on board were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial…NTSB CEN17LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Green Bay, WIThe airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Milton-Freewater, ORThe pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB DCA17WA053Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 737-8K5 · Bournemouth, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING COMPANY BOEING 737-8K5 airplane that occurred on January 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's…NTSB ERA17WA084Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Tirua, ChileOn January 8, 2017, about 1741 coordinated universal time (1441 local time), a Cessna 172, Chilean registration CC-CMP, was destroyed when it collided with terrain during final approach to Tirua Airport (SCQK), Tirua, Chile. The pilot and three passengers…NTSB WPR17LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Jackson, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear torque link bolt in overstress, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA17WA082Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Michiragua, ColombiaOn January 7, 2017, about 1315 UTC, a Cessna A188A; HK714 was lost at sea after takeoff from La Guajira, Columbia. The wreckage was not recovered and the pilot was presumed fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of…