NTSB investigations, 2001
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 2001 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") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA01LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArnet Pereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the landing gear system.NTSB FTW01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Pearland, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.NTSB FTW01FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 190 · Lurton, ARthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the ensuing loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributory factors were the haze and fog weather conditions.NTSB MIA01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX01LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Camp Verde, AZThe throttle linkage disconnection resulting in the engine producing idle power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Abilene, TXthe loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the elevated runway edge.NTSB DEN01LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222UT · Alcova, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance during a right pedal turn while hovering.NTSB ATL01FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jasper, GAThe pilot disregarded preflight weather briefing information, and continued visual flight into known instrument weather conditions and collided with trees.NTSB NYC01LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind.NTSB MIA01WA111Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBeech 200 · Las Majaguas, VenezuelaNTSB LAX01LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.NTSB IAD01LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Williamsport, PAThe pilot's premature raising of flaps resulting in his failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW01LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmpson F4UCorsair · Baton Rouge, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion during approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.NTSB MIA01LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Osteen, FLThe pilot in command, flight instructor's delayed feathering of the right propeller after engine failure resulting in the airplane being unable to maintain altitude with the remaining engine and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a field.NTSB MIA01IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3A · San Juan, PRThe captain's activation of the left propeller feathering button after failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of all engine power and the airplane making a forced landing in water.NTSB ANC01LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Nightmute, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate distance/altitude from terrain, resulting in a collision with terrain while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were flat light conditions,…NTSB LAX01LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB LAX01LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the exisiting crosswind and his improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing, and loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Lakeland, FLThe pilots failure to properly use the helicopter checklistNTSB CHI01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers 200A · Tecumseh, MIThe fuel starvation. Factors were the loose line at the distribution valve, the inadequate annual inspection the owner/pilot mechanic performed, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing after takeoff, and the trees.NTSB CHI01FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Ashwaubenon, WIThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention while maneuvering after takeoff, the pilot's…NTSB ATL01LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJacques J. Mistrot Skybolt · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb out that resulted in the in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the physical impairment.NTSB ATL01LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 P · Kennesaw, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident.NTSB LAX01LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · N. Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment.NTSB LAX01FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rialto, CAThe pilot's intentional visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and lack of total experience.NTSB FTW01LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Conroe, TXthe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DEN01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFox Pegazair 100 · Angel Fire, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factors was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB ATL01LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC1B · Cherry Point, NCFatigue cracking of the propeller hub that resulted in the in-flight separation of a propeller blade.NTSB NYC01LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wintergreen, VAThe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather.NTSB MIA01LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLarry R. Kinsey Variez O-235 · Pinson, ALThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain.NTSB MIA01FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Marco Island, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a rejected landing and the collision with the terrain and mangrove trees. A finding in the investigation was the presence of quinine in the blood and urine during postmortem toxicological…NTSB LAX01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fortuna, CALoss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water.NTSB LAX01LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lincoln, CAThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.NTSB LAX01LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Redlands, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight over rough terrain for undetermined non-mechanical reasons.NTSB IAD01FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Paris, VApilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB FTW01LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Decatur, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight and balance limits and the dust devil.NTSB DEN01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Rangely, COthe pilot's improper use of aileron and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the direct gusty crosswind.NTSB ANC01WA043Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210F · Teslin, CanadaNTSB ANC01LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Scapoose, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain a speed above minimum in-flight stall speed (Vs). Factors include gusty winds at the time of the attempted landing.NTSB MIA01FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Concord, NCAn in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Midget Mustang · Orange, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pecos, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.NTSB DCA01MA034Accident · 18 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGrumman Gulfstream III · Aspen, COthe flight crew's operation of the airplane below the minimum descent altitude without an appropriate visual reference for the runway. Contributing to the cause of the accident were the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) unclear wording of the March 27,…NTSB ATL01LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cross City, FLThe fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ATL01LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Niceville, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Holbrook, AZFailure of the rudder lower hinge attach point resulting in a loss of rudder control and steerable tailwheel control. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB LAX01FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Monica, CAthe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night, the marine cloud layer that restricted the pilot's cruising altitude, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with nighttime flight…NTSB DEN01LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were weather evaluation by the pilot and rough terrain off the side of the runway.