Final NTSB investigations
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed' 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 c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN24FA221Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Whiteface, TXBoth pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane during simultaneous aerial application operations over the same area. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s poor decision to assign the pilots to conduct separate aerial application operations…NTSB CEN24FA220Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Broseley, MOThe pilot’s inflight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Reno, NVA loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Nampa, IDLoss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR24LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWarren B Cox COX Breezy · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…NTSB WPR24LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fernley, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA24LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN24LA229Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander S2R · White, SDA low-level collision and engine ingestion with ducks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a subsequent nose over.NTSB CEN24LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Eaglesnest, MSThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN24LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Ada, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.NTSB WPR24LA193Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Monument Hills, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24FA195Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuscombe 8A · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR24FA190Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177B · Elk River, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while climbing in mountainous terrain during moderately high density altitude conditions, and conditions conducive to severe carburetor icing.NTSB ERA24LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Painted Post, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA24LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Selma, ALThe pilot receiving instruction’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN24FA218Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Gainesville, TXThe fuel pump manufacturer’s improper torquing of screws on the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a disruption in the fuel system and a loss of engine power on initial climb.NTSB WPR24LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Roll, AZThe failure of the No. 2 intake valve due to inadequate seating, which resulted from valve guide-to-seat misalignment and associated wear.NTSB ERA24LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportClapp Saberwing · Valdosta, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the shearing of the woodruff key that indexed the crankshaft gear and hub assembly to the crankshaft, which resulted in the gear and hub rotating from their indexed position and caused the crankshaft-to-camshaft timing to…NTSB CEN24LA227Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech D55 · Colorado Springs, COThe deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH 750 · Caney, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing,NTSB ANC24LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC24LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver L-20A (DHC-2) · Port Alsworth, AKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Clinton, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…NTSB CEN24LA214Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson Vultee V-77 · Slaton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in very strong, gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Italia S R L Alpha Trainer · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB WPR24LA188Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDavid Fisher Murphy Moose · Ocean Shores, WAThe pilot’s hard, bounced landing, subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman/Schweizer G-164D · Richvale, CAThe pilot’s decision to take off with a tailwind and their failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB WPR24FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRans S-12XL Airaile · Picacho Peak, AZThe pilot’s decision to conduct a low-altitude flight in mountainous terrain and his subsequent loss of airplane control after encountering mechanical turbulence, which resulted in an impact with the terrain.NTSB ERA24LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Beaufort, NCThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA24LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Zephyrhills, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.NTSB ERA24LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 701 · Ocala, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin during an attempted go-around.NTSB ERA24LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan T51 · Madisonville, TNThe failure of the right main landing gear weldment due to fatigue cracking.NTSB ERA24LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Tullahoma, TNA total loss of engine power during takeoff as a result of fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA253Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDavis Lightning · Jamestown, TNThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB ERA24LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Telford, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB ERA24LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWilliam Loren Noggle JA30 Superstol · Tennille, GAThe loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate…NTSB CEN24LA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-23H-15 · Chouteau, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider while landing. Contributing to the accident was the unclear communications between the student pilot and instructor.NTSB ANC24LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR24LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Garrett, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.NTSB WPR24FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A45 · Deer Harbor, WAThe pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.NTSB ERA24LA250Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Vero Beach, FLExcessive side loading of the vertical stabilizer.NTSB CEN24LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Shuteston, LAThe pilot failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet grass strip.NTSB CEN24FA212Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35A · Arvada, COA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of loose turbocharger oil line fittings.NTSB ANC24LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · King Salmon, AKA partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Maricopa, AZThe flight instructor’s unstabilized approach during an autorotation that resulted in hard landing.NTSB WPR24FA182Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Auburn, WAThe pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during…NTSB CEN24LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Perryton, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB ANC24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20-135 · Nenana, AKThe pilot providing instruction’s delayed remedial action, resulting in a loss of control during landing roll.NTSB WPR24LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Santa Ynez, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient altitude for recovery. The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a…NTSB WPR24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Butte, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.