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 IAD01IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Boston, MAThe inadequate de-ice and preflight inspection procedure of the #2 engine inlet and bellmouth area by company maintenance personnel that resulted in ice ingestion and foreign object damage of the #2 engine.NTSB FTW01LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Clovis, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during take off roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI01IA102Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F28 MK 0100 · Montreal, Canadathe inaccurate aircraft deicing service the ground personnel performed alowing fluid injestion and the auxiliary power unit's turbine failure while standing. A factor was the auxiliary power unit's overspeed.NTSB LAX01IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's misjudgment of distance, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor in the incident was the failure of the flightcrew to conduct a briefing for the approach to runway eight.NTSB DCA01WA027Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationLockheed L1011 · Honolulu, HINTSB SEA01LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5m · Bozeman, MTthe pilot's improper remedial action upon experiencing the unexpected opening of the aircraft's canopy during the initial part of the takeoff climb. Factors include his attention being diverted to the open canopy, his failure to use a checklist to ensure he…NTSB SEA01LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt II · Moses Lake, WAFailure of a wrist pin plug in the engine, resulting in partial blockage of the engine lubrication system and partial failure of the engine connecting rod bearings; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing…NTSB MIA01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB LAX01LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarlow Lancair ES · Marana, AZFailure of the propeller reduction drive unit which resulted in drive belt and pulley failure and a subsequent loss of thrust requiring an emergency landing on soft terrain. The reason for the bearing and/or belt failure was not determined. A factor was the…NTSB CHI01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · South Haven, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the diminished aircraft handling, the pilot's maneuver to avoid the tree line, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff…NTSB ANC01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 19 · Salcha, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a tailwind during takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB MIA01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe total failure of the yoke weld assembly due to corrosion resulting in the inability of the flight crew to maintain elevator control of the airplane. Additionally, inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to…NTSB MIA01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Melbourne, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll of the touch-and-go landing resulting in the on ground collision with a ditch and subsequent separation of the nose gear wheel and fork assembly and…NTSB MIA01LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Gulfport, MSthe pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, resulting in an in flight loss of control, exceedance of design limits of the aircraft, and wing separation prior to collision with water.NTSB MIA01IA091Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FLIncomplete compliance with a non-mandatory Cessna Service Information Letter by an unknown person resulting in pulling through of the attach bolt of the upper and lower link assemblies and subsequent rotation of the right wheel assembly. Additionally,…NTSB LAX01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristian Rans S-12 · Ramona, CAThe in-flight failure of the engine crankshaft for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD01LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLenart Rotorway Exec 162F · Wallingford, CTflight instructor's failure to follow published checklist procedures, which resulted in the forward ballast weight not being moved to the tailboom prior to departure.NTSB DEN01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grand Junction, COthe student pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and subsequently a nose over.NTSB DEN01LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Durango, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the blown tire.NTSB DEN01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DCA01RA024Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737-400 · Bangkok, ThailandNTSB ANC01LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Clear, AKThe shifting of engine connecting rod bearings, and the fracture of an engine connecting rod.NTSB FTW01LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tuttle, OKfuel exhaustion due to a loose fuel cap as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Canadian, TXthe helicopter's encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering out-of-ground effect, and the pilot's failure to maintain control. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.NTSB DEN01LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Jackson, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate lateral and vertical clearance during landing. Factors were the clouds and snow-covered high terrain.NTSB MIA01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Sanford, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after the second touchdown following a bounced landing resulting in collapse of all landing gears.NTSB IAD01LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Newark, OHImproper maintenance, which resulted in the failure of the instrument panel shock mounts.NTSB DEN01LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeshko Zenair CH-701 · Hudson, COthe loss of engine power as a result of detonation. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB SEA01LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during a pull-up, resulting in an in-flight collision with the lines, loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the power lines and the pilot's…NTSB NYC01LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RIThe loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB DEN01FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 412SP · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during an intentional autorotation, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CHI01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mankato, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank.NTSB SEA01LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seattle, WABoth pilots' exceedance of the proper descent rate during the autorotative descent. Factors included the helicopter's low altitude at maneuver initiation, the failure of both pilots to maintain the proper airspeed during the descent, and both pilots' delay in…NTSB LAX01LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAscher Yakolev YAK 11 · Ione, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type aircraft.NTSB FTW01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TXthe in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW01LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Shreveport, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.NTSB DEN01LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Powder River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aircraft shut down procedures. Contributing factors were: the snow and ice covered field and the confined landing areas unsuitable obstacle clearance.NTSB CHI01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Appleton, WIThe misjudged glidepath and the intentional engine shutdown by the pilot. Factors were the false indication of the landing gear down light and the approach light.NTSB LAX01LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120 · Monterey, CAmoisture contamination of the elevator trim actuators, which allowed the units to freeze at altitude resulting in an abrupt pitch change when the units thawed at lower altitudes.NTSB DEN01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Larkspur, COthe flight instructor inadvertently stalling the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were fuel exhaustion due to inadvertent opening of the fuel drain, lack of familiarity with the airplane, inadequate supervision of the flight, and the…NTSB DEN01FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Green River, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of incapacitation (from hypoxia) due to the in-flight decision to fly at altitudes where oxygen is required, without oxygen available.NTSB CHI01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Sault Ste Marie, MIThe pilot exceeding the available runway distance during landing and the pilot's delay in executing a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were, the pilots improper in-flight planning/decision, the pilot disregarding the NOTAMS for the airport, the…NTSB SEA01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor.NTSB SEA01LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGibbs V-6 Stol · Newberg, ORthe pilot's mismanagement of his available fuel, the fuel starvation of the engine, and the pilot's excessive rate of descent during the touchdown portion of a power-off forced landing.NTSB NYC01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA01LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Naples, FLThe student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing due to his improper landing flare height and improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a nose landing gear collapse, and excursion off the runway.NTSB FTW01LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartels Rans S-7 · Lafayette, LAthe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA01WA087Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206 · Higuerote, VenezuelaNTSB MIA01LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Whitesburg, GAThe improper emergency procedure performed by the pilot due to his electing to perform a run-on landing resulting in excessive airspeed at touchdown and subsequent roll-over following ground contact with grass. A contributing factor was the inadequate…NTSB ANC01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1A · Whittier, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was snow-covered terrain.