NTSB investigations, 2005
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2005 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") = 2005 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB IAD05LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Princeton, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.NTSB DCA05RA041Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A310 · Veradero, CubaNTSB CHI05LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Rochester, MNThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper…NTSB ATL05CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEcker Starduster 1 · Millington, TNThe malfunction of the left main landing gear wheel brake during landing roll on a grassy area, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ATL05CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Suches, GAThe pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff.NTSB ATL05CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lexington, NCThe pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB MIA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Destin, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a crosswind takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB MIA05CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDgflugzeugbau DG-800S · Clermont, FLThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the glider stalling and impact with trees during the uncontrolled descent.NTSB IAD05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Andover, NJThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the flight instructors delayed remedial action, and crosswind.NTSB DFW05LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Westport, OKThe collapsing of the right main landing gear as a result of the failure of the scissors assembly.NTSB ATL05CA056Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Eagleville, TNThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch the fuel selector position , which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA05WA053Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 340A · Bologna, ItalyNTSB MIA05CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL05TA055Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T-41B · Sparta, TNImproper installation of the timing reference plug by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in oil starvation, and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC05FA054Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-200 · Newark, NJThe captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing were the gusty crosswind and tailwind conditions, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance planning data to account for gusty crosswinds…NTSB MIA05LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe improper installation and securing of the elevator trim tab push-rod attaching hardware by maintenance personal resulting in the rod disconnecting and a partial separation of the right elevator in flight.NTSB MIA05CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Bartow, FLThe pilots failure to maintain directional control resulting in the airplane ground-looping. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB MIA05CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Madison, MSThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in substantial damage during the subsequent hard landing.NTSB DFW05CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Dumas, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.NTSB ANC05FA039Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Dunnellon, FLThe improper installation of the bolt that connects the throttle linkage to the fuel control arm by an unknown maintenance person, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine rpm control, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.NTSB ANC05CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident were the rough and uneven airstrip, and degraded aircraft…NTSB LAX05FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yucaipa, CAThe failure of the private pilot and the flight instructor to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in unfamiliar mountainous terrain in dark night conditions.NTSB DEN05LA060Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiel Emeraude CP-305 · Del Norte, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC05LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB ANC05FA038Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-S · San Juan, PRThe fuel truck operator's improper refueling of a gasoline engine powered airplane with jet (turbine) fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of power in both engines and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with…NTSB LAX05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Williams, AZthe pilot's improper ground handling procedure and failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to movement of the propeller.NTSB IAD05FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · West Milford, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ANC05LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn while taxiing from landing, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear, and structural damage to the fuselage.NTSB DEN05LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBourgeois-Avid Flyer MK IV · Kaycee, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB CHI05CA075Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Portage, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience flying from the right pilot station and his failure to maintain…NTSB CHI05CA074Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fargo, NDThe mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod due to oil starvation. Factors to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced…NTSB ATL05CA053Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBennett Ra Oliver Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Mt. Olive, NCRupture of the engine's cooling system radiator, which allowed steam to fill the cockpit.NTSB ANC05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Russian Mission, AKThe pilot's misjudged landing flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the fuselage when the left main landing gear collapsed. A factor associated with the accident is pressure placed upon the pilot by the…NTSB DFW05CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tuckerman, ARThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number nine cylinder.NTSB CHI05LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Macon, MOThe loss of engine power due to failure of the engine exhaust valve. The pilot's inability to maintain clearance from obstacles, the trees, the residence and the pilot's evasive maneuver were factors in the accident.NTSB DFW05WA078Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationIsrael Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124 · Sapotito, MexicoNTSB MIA05LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent impact with an embankment during an emergency landing.NTSB ATL05LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Macedonia, SCThe fatigue cracking of the planetary gear housing, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB SEA05LA052Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvery Glasair · Brookings, ORIn flight collision with water while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA05LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · The Dalles, ORThe student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and the improper rejected landing procedure, which resulted in the collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA05LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward DGA-15 · Daytona Beach, FLMaintenance personnel failure to detect corrosion in the landing gear strut, resulting in the gear collapsing during landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB DEN05LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Spanish Fork, UTthe student's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Contributing factors were high airspeed, high rate of descent, the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB DCA05WA039Accident · 15 fatalForeign investigationCASA 212 · Sarmi, Papua, IndonesiaNTSB ANC05FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver to avoid a power line, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, a loss of control, and subsequent collision…NTSB MIA05CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in substantial damage during the subsequent hard landing.NTSB LAX05LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Kapolei, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Related factors were the tailwind and crosswind.NTSB LAX05CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Lihue, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DFW05FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Gentry, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CHI05WA061Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationHawker Siddely HS 125 600B · Quebec, CanadaNTSB DFW05CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-26B · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's misjudgment in distance/altitude and his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. Contributing factors were the lack of thermal lift and the gusty wind conditions.