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 ANC16FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Angoon, AKThe pilot's inadvertent turn toward terrain that was higher-than-expected while trying to avoid poor visibility conditions and his subsequent attempt to clear terrain, which reduced the airspeed and led to the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of…NTSB OPS16IA008IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-505 · Dallas, TXThe controller's miscommunication of a clearance and failure to recognize and correct the readback resulting in the flight crew initiating takeoff without a clearance.NTSB ERA16WA155Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationDouglas DC3 · Puerto Gaitan, ColombiaOn April 7, 2016, about 1200 coordinated universal time, a Douglas DC3-C, Colombian registration HK2663, was destroyed during a postimpact fire, following a forced landing to a field due to a loss of power on the left engine during initial climb from Puerto…NTSB CEN16WA147Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Suwalki, PolandOn April 7, 2016, at 1613 Central European Daylight Time, a McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E, N60EA, registered to EPC Industries, Inc., and operated by a private entity was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near…NTSB CEN16LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgustawestland Philadelphia AW139 · Galliano, LAThe fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade erosion shield extension, which resulted in in-flight damage to a main rotor blade.NTSB GAA16CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Payson, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA16CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with trees.NTSB GAA16CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Supai, AZThe pilot's decision to fly a normal approach and forgetting that the long line remained attached to the helicopter, which resulted in the line snagging on a ridgeline, a loss of lateral control, and a rollover.NTSB ERA16LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Hilton Head Island, SCThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN16WA150Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R22 Beta · Bern, SwitzerlandOn April 6, 2016, about 1330 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), the crew of a Robinson R22 BETA, Swiss registration HB-ZGO, made a precautionary landing at Bern Airport (LSZB), Bern, Switzerland, after they smelled smoke. They noted the alternator had failed…NTSB GAA16CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Hulbert, OKThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.NTSB ERA16FA144Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Pigeon Forge, TNAn inflight loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during the subsequent autorotation. The failure of the engine fuel pump resulted from the absence of adequate grease leading to…NTSB DCA16WA126Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Jakarta, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 04, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…NTSB OPS16IA010IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportMooney M20R · Jacksonville, FLThe air traffic controller's decision to issue climb instruction to one aircraft without ensuring the required separation with another could be maintained. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert in a…NTSB GAA16CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Spring, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the lower left wing spar.NTSB GAA16CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLamb-Robin Bowers FLY Baby · Guthrie, OKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kinder, LAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing, an airstrip excursion, impact with a fence and the subsequent airplane fire.NTSB WPR16FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNokes Matthew Lancair IV P · Fallbrook, CAA loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT6 · Yukon, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButterhof Anthony J Ginny B · South Harrison Township, NJThe pilot/mechanic's failure to safety-wire the gascolator bale clamp, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA16LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Hurley, MSThe mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and…NTSB CEN16WA149Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Atemajac de Brizuela, MexicoOn April 2, 2015, about 2120 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II helicopter, N565AC, impacted terrain near Atemajac de Brizuela, Mexico. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured and one passenger sustained a serious injury. The…NTSB CEN16WA144Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, MexicoOn April 1, 2016, about 0900 local time, a Cessna 208B single engine airplane, serial number 208B2104, registry XA-ULU, was substantially damaged during an off-airport forced landing near Tayoltita, San Dimas, Durango, Mexico. There were ten persons on-board…NTSB CEN16LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGill Craig Lancair IV P Propjet · Addison, TXCollapse of the nose landing gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination did not detect any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction.NTSB CEN16WA141Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Madrid, SpainOn March 31, 2016, about 1200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 172 airplane, Spanish registration EC-JSM, collided with the terrain following a bird strike near Madrid, Spain. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries, and the airplane…NTSB CEN16LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Shiprock, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a sudden change in wind direction during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Frenchville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a runway contaminated with ice and snow, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a snowbank.NTSB GAA16CA173Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F35 · Long Island, NCThe pilot's decision to maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines and substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.NTSB GAA16CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco CTO · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSewell William K Zodiac 601 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting trees.NTSB CEN16RA136Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationMitsubishi MU 2B · Iles-de-la-Madeleine, CanadaimportNTSB CEN16LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Beyersville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from the power line due to a lack of identifiable and contrasting features, which led to an inflight collision with the line while maneuvering in gray, hazy conditions.NTSB DCA16WA118Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Bilbao, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on March 28, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN16LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMathieu Cassutt · Louisville, NEThe pilot's decision to operate with partial carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA16LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures for an engine fire during start.NTSB ERA16LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-250 · Danville, VAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA16FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Canadensis, PAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation, which occurred after ascending in order to clear rising terrain and inadvertently entering the clouds.NTSB ENG16WA013Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Rome, ItalyThe Italian Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus 320-216, which occurred on March 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under…NTSB DCA16WA135Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-76N · Porto de Moz Municipality, BrazilThe Brazil Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-76N that occurred on March 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist CENIPA's…NTSB CEN16WA140Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna Skyhawk II 172N · Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, GuatemalaOn March 27, 2016, about 2242 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Guatemalan-registered Cessna 172N, TG-KAM, impacted terrain near the Vulcan de Fuego while en route from Tiquisate, Escuintla, to the La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City,…NTSB WPR16LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · McNeil Island, WAThe student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists.NTSB GAA16CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Addison, TXThe private pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with an airport sign, and a nose gear collapse.NTSB GAA16CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot's excessive descent rate while flaring during a practice autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Hanford, CAThe pilot's decision to release the collective while flying at 10 feet above ground level, resulting in the rapid helicopter descent and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F280 · Sodus, NYThe pilot's improper collective application at touchdown during a practice run-on landing, which resulted in the main rotor system impacting the tailboom and the forward portion of the fuselage impacting terrain during remedial action by the flight…NTSB GAA16CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Homestead, FLThe pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.NTSB ERA16FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Charleston, WVThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that her seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop.