NTSB investigations, 2011
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\") = 2011 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") = 2011 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN11LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Henryetta, OKFailure of the cyclic control system for reasons undetermined.NTSB ANC11CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sterling, AKThe airplane owner improper fabrication of a fuel line, and subsequent inadequate inspection by an aviation mechanic, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31P-350 · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear while on approach to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow a written checklist during the approach portion of the flight.NTSB ERA11WA211Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 340 · Tachira, VenezuelaOn February 22, 2011, about 1915 UTC, a Cessna 340A, Venezulian registration YV2402, operated by Premezolados Agreconsa C.A., collided with mountainous terrain near Tachira, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the destination airport…NTSB CEN11CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Prospect Heights, ILThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Romeoville, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ENG11WA049Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Casablanca, Morocco, MoroccoOn February 21, 2011 the crew of a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800, registration number CN-ROR, while approximately 20 miles from their destination airport of Casablanca Mohammaed V, reported an automatic in-flight shut down of the right hand engine, a…NTSB CEN11IA198Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Southlake, TXThe tractor driver’s failure to confirm that the tow bar head/handle was secured correctly to the airplane.NTSB CEN11CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Holdenville, OKThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his delay in executing a go around.NTSB ERA11FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Ware Shoals, SCThe non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.NTSB ERA11CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · North Fayston, VTThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with turbulence during the approach, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN11FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Romeoville, ILThe collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRearwin 8135 · Casa Grande, AZThe partial loss of engine power due to the separation of an exhaust valve rocker box as a result of the failure of the rocker box attaching studs.NTSB ERA11WA159Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Canne della Battaglia, ItalyOn February 18, 2011, about 0706 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, French registration F-GUJB, crashed after an in-flight separation of the tail rotor from the fuselage. The pilot was killed. The flight departed Bari, Italy, for Foggia Airport…NTSB ERA11WA155Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Vereda Galan, ColombiaOn February 18, 2011, about 0415 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206-B, Colombian registration HK-4594, operated by Heliservice LTDA, crashed in mountainous terrain near Vereda Galan, Colombia, and was consumed by a post crash fire. Instrument…NTSB ERA11LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Reading, PAInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff.NTSB CEN11WA222Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 24 · Pachuca, MexicoOn February 18, 2011, approximately 1705 coordinated universal time (1105 central standard time), a Lear Jet 24, XBGHO, registered to Rutas Aereas Mayas Flight School, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while doing touch-and-go landings at…NTSB CEN11FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Levelland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.NTSB ERA11LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlaglor Tom Kolb Aircraft MK III · Stetson, METhe in-flight failure of the No. 1 composite propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in a violent vibration, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA11LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Jonesborough, TNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA196Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around.NTSB WPR11LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the wind, which resulted in the airplane being blown over after completion of the landing roll.NTSB ERA11FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.NTSB DCA11WA033Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Madinah, Saudi ArabiaOn February 16, 2011, a Saudi Arabian Airlines, Boeing 747-300, registration HZ-AIS, exited the runway at taxiway B and entered the sandy area after landing on runway 17 at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (OEMA), Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There…NTSB WPR11LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wikieup, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line.NTSB WPR11FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Hanapepe, HIThe flight instructor did not maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of the choke, which resulted in a momentary interruption of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DCA11WA029Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pekanbaru, IndonesiaOn February 15, 2011, at 10:55 UTC, a Boeing 737-900, Indonesian registration PK-LHH, overran runway 36 at the Sultan Syarif Kasyim II airport, Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The airplane departed the pavement and had minor damage, there were no injuries to the 8 crew…NTSB CEN11LA194Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Des Moines, IAThe improper installation of the right aileron by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR11LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Soda Springs, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in a valley.NTSB ERA11WA209Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182 · Palora, EcuadorOn Feburary 14, 2011, about 1935, universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182E, Ecuadorian registration HC-CDL, registered to and operated by Fundación Amazónica., incurred substantial damage during a force landing in rough terrain due to a total loss of engine…NTSB ERA11LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Anderson, SCThe total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA11CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Plattsburgh, NYThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA11WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pekanbaru, IndonesiaOn February 14, 2011, at 14:20 UTC, a Boeing 737-900, Indonesian registration PK-LFI, overran runway 36 at the Sultan Syarif Kasyim II airport, Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The airplane departed the pavement and had minor damage, there were no injuries to the 7 crew…NTSB CEN11LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-2 · Hueco Tanks, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.NTSB CEN11FA193Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace GV-SP · Appleton, WIThe pilot flying's (PF) decision to land on a shorter-than-recommended runway with a known left hydraulic system failure rather than go around as suggested by the pilot-not-flying, his failure to immediately apply emergency brakes following the detection of…NTSB CEN11CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Danville, INThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.NTSB WPR11LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.NTSB WPR11CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKennedy Michael M Lancair 320 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBal-Air Inc/Wayne John K Christen Eagle · Groveland, CAThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB DCA11WA027Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationIndonesian Aerospace 212 · Tanjung Pinang, IndonesiaOn February 12, 2011, at 1340 Indonesian local time (0640 UTC), an Indonesian Aerospace CASA 212-100, registered in Indonesia as PK-ZAI, and operated by PT. Sabang Merauke Air Charter, crashed under unknown circumstances following takeoff from Hang Nadim…NTSB CEN11LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Springdale, ARThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN11LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Trenton, MIThe loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Poplar Grove, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff.NTSB WPR11CA132Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Baker Lake, WAThe pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed.NTSB ERA11LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Baltimore, MDAn in-flight overload failure of the left elevator inboard balance weight rib for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11WA190Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 · Forcletta, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.