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 CEN16WA340Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuad City Challenger II · Amos, CanadaOn August 9, 2016, at 1530 UTC, a Quad City Challenger II (S/N CH2-0903-2368), C-IIJW, impacted terrain near the runway end at Amos/Magny Airport (CYEY), Amos, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was destroyed and sole occupant on board was fatally injured. The…NTSB CEN16LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchabacker Konrad J Acro Sport II · Winterset, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with two parked airplanes.NTSB CEN16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Arlington, TXThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN16CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Eminence, INThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the landing approach and his failure to use available engine power to arrest the descent, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC16LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC-2 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's decision to perform the takeoff despite calculations showing that the distance available was inadequate, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR16LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Torrance, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal…NTSB GAA16CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11 · Hailey, IDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA16LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · McDonough, NYThe pilot’s improper recovery from a slow flight configuration at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low…NTSB CEN16LA312Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC16CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrian Turner Northern Explorer · Chickaloon, AKA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR16FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NVImpact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA16WA283Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Voronezhskaya oblast, RussiaOn August 7, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06347, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical transmission lines near Borki village, Ramogn region, Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia. The…NTSB ERA16LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA20 · St. CroixThe flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.NTSB ERA16LA281Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV4 · Shelbyville, KYThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat.NTSB ENG16WA032Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Over the Pacific, A1On August 7, 2016, a Jetstar Boeing 787, powered by 2 General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B64/P2 engines experienced a right engine (No. 2) low oil quantity indication while cruising over the Pacific. The engine was shutdown and the airplane was diverted to Guam…NTSB CEN16CA321Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Sparland, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB GAA16CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Hillsboro, OHThe pilot's descent below the intended glidepath during the approach, which resulted in an impact with a ditch prior to the runway.NTSB GAA16CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Hillsborough, ORThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and loss of directional control and her subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA16LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works FIREFLY8 · Northwood, NHThe balloon pilot’s inadequate weather planning and improper decision to depart in reported increasing variable winds with nearby thunderstorms, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a serious passenger injury.NTSB ERA16LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201 · Northampton, MAThe failure of the alternate air valve plate hinge pin, which caused the alternate air valve plate to lodge in the fuel servo assembly, which resulted in a restriction of air to the fuel servo assembly, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency…NTSB CEN16WA318Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Winchelsea, East Sussex, United KingdomOn August 6, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, G-CDER, sank after ditching near Winchelsea, East Sussex. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information…NTSB CEN16LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cardington, OHThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN16FA308Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Channahon, ILThe glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate pitch control while being towed and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed control after releasing from the towline, which resulted in the glider exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…NTSB CEN16FA307Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilson BUGATTI-DEMONGE 100P · Burns Flat, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following an engine anomaly during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an…NTSB GAA16CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB DCA16WA219Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Drakensburg Mountain, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on August 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under…NTSB DCA16WA210Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bergamo, ItalyThe Agenzia Nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV) of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on August 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV's investigation under the…NTSB DCA16CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Baltimore, MDthe tug operators excessive speed during pushback.NTSB CEN16LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Waco, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. The root cause of the right MLG down-lock mechanism could not be determined because the components were not available for examination.NTSB CEN16LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Miller, MOThe mechanic's improper installation of the left aileron swage fitting, which resulted in an inflight loss of control.NTSB CEN16LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Valley City, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN16LA310Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Indianola, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being operated above its maximum gross weight, degraded its climb performance, and led to an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.NTSB CEN16LA306Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Russellville, OHA partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack of the No. 2 cylinder cooling fin, which resulted in failure of the No. 2 cylinder.NTSB ANC16FA052Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Wasilla, AKThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while landing at a non-tower-controlled airport, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of radio calls from the Cessna during the traffic pattern preceding the…NTSB GAA16CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Bivalve, MDThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA16CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.NTSB ERA16LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaffer Donald Arion Lightning · Toughkenamon, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLiming Louis L HPL 1 High Wing Para · Mt. Orab, OHA partial loss of engine power due to a missing throttle cable fastener.NTSB CEN16LA305Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGilchrist PA14EXP · Sparta, MIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, since postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC16CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird resulting in damage to a tail rotor blade, which required replacement.NTSB WPR16FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-200T · Flagstaff, AZA departure flight path that consisted of several unexplained turns during the initial climbout, and terminated in a high-speed descent and ground impact. The reason(s) for the turns and descent could not be determined due to lack of definitive evidence.NTSB GAA16CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palm Springs, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over in rough terrain.NTSB GAA16CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cross Keys, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral bank control during final approach, which resulted with an impact with a tree and substantial damage to the left and right wings.NTSB GAA16CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB ERA16FA279Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Destin, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff, while maneuvering over water during dark night conditions.NTSB DCA16WA218Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Lusikisuki, near Port John, Eastern Cape Province, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on August 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…NTSB DCA16RA206Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 that occurred on August 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the…NTSB DCA16CA209Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 115 · Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Cayman Islandsan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB CEN16LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSonex Waiex · Fond du Lac, WIA partial loss of engine for reasons that could not be determined during an examination of the engine.NTSB CEN16LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWings AN Things Avid Flyer · Bluffton, INThe loss of roll control during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.