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 MIA01LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Helicopters Div. 369D · Inverness, MSThe lineman's failure to use the designed attachment point for securing his safety harness to the helicopter, resulting in overload and failure of the component he did attach to. A factor in the accident was the lineman's failure to follow exact sequential…NTSB LAX01LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchneider, Edmund, Pty. Starduster SA300 · Chino Valley, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to dissiminate/coordinate the total distance required to successfully operate the airplane.NTSB LAX01TA092Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · San Diego, CAThe student pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the maneuver.NTSB LAX01FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot/owner/operator's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff initial climb resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.NTSB CHI01FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Centralia, ILThe student pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane, and the CFI delayed in taking remedial action.NTSB SEA01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Billings, MTBest rate-of-climb single-engine speed was not maintained. Delayed remedial action was a factor.NTSB SEA01LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLandry Gyrobee · Chehalis, WAThe pilot-in-command's reverse application of cyclic to counteract a right drift during the takeoff roll in a gyroplane whose controls had been designed reverse of standard. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's "expectancy" or…NTSB NYC01LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Keene, NHinadequate visual lookout by the flight instructor on the helicopter's proximity to the snowbank, and subsequent lift off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB MIA01LA082Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Tybee Island, GAThe flights entry into a descending right turn for undetermined reasons resulting in the flight crashing into the ocean.NTSB DEN01FA064Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Wendover, UTThe pilot flying at an altitude insufficient to clear surrounding terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, his subsequent spatial disorientation, and dark night conditions.NTSB CHI01IA124Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-231 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of the operator to provide complete and comprehensive thrust reverser lock-out maintenance procedures and guidance to the contract maintenance personnel resulting in a partial and inadequate securing of the faulty thrust reverser and a subsequent…NTSB CHI01FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Norris, SDThe pilot encountering instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control of the airplane.NTSB DEN01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Angel Fire, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, the pilot exceeding the published maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and the snow bank.NTSB CHI01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MNAltitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.NTSB CHI01LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Overton, NEThe open exhaust valve. Factors relating to the accident were the sticking exhaust valve guide and the snow drift the airplane encountered during the precautionary landing.NTSB MIA01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Weaver, ALDamage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failing due to wear, resulting in loss of engine power and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a…NTSB FTW01LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-R-301T · Haslet, TXthe improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB MIA01LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Seminole, ALthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to refuel en route and ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a…NTSB FTW01FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Borger, TXthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing and the dark night conditions.NTSB DEN01FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRoss G-202 · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatic maneuvers. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.NTSB ANC01LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the student's abrupt airplane control.NTSB NYC01WA079Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 340A · Stauning, DenmarkNTSB MIA01LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Hollywood, FLthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the aircraft as a result of a hard landing during the emergency descent/landing.NTSB MIA01LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to disengage the parking brake prior to taxi and his failure to stop and investigate the brakes when they malfunctioned during taxi for takeoff resulting in the wheel brakes heating and starting the tires on fire.NTSB LAX01LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout.NTSB LAX01LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX01LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Auburn, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb due to the formation of carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper pretakeoff actions. A finding was that the improper rigging of the mixture control cable may have precluded…NTSB LAX01FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAThe failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.NTSB CHI01LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · New Richmond, WIThe pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane when it contacted a patch of ice during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ice and the snow bank which the airplane contacted and the pilot inadvertantly landed…NTSB CHI01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Scottsbluff, NEthe checklist not followed and the wheels-up landing performed by the pilot. The runway light was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI01FA089Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Webb Lake, WIthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during takeoff. Factors were the trees, transmission wire, and the dark night.NTSB MIA01LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Punta Gorda, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing, and impact with the runway. A factor in the accident was reduced visibility because of ground fog.NTSB LAX01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Petaluma, CAFailure of non-airframe and powerplant mechanic/certificated owners to properly install a new mixture cable that became entangled in the nose landing gear during its extension for landing, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL01FA036Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Munford, ALThe pilot continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in the inflight collision with a river bank. Factors were reduced visibility and dark night.NTSB SEA01TA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 200 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor was weather conditions below published approach minimums.NTSB MIA01FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Stuart, FLThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW01FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pampa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog.NTSB DEN01LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked before landing, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.NTSB CHI01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Battle Creek, MIAircraft control not maintained by the student pilot during the takeoff roll. Factors to the accident were the student pilot's lack of experience and the snowbank.NTSB SEA01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander AC-690 · Eugene, ORan undetermined malfunction of the nose gear system which resulted in the failure of the nose gear to fully extend and lock prior to landing.NTSB MIA01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Parkland, FLThe failure of the instructor to take corrective action in a timely manner to prevent the helicopter from contacting the ground when the student allowed it to descend during hover practice which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB FTW01LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OKthe pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.NTSB ATL01LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael E. Nourse RV-6A · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's improper flare, and his evaluation of the gusty wind conditions resulted in the collision with the terrain.NTSB MIA01FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Archer, FLThe flight crew's loss of control for undermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B1 · Winterhaven, CAA failure of the transmission free wheeling unit due to improper maintenance. A factor was the dark night visual condition.NTSB LAX01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Palm Springs, CAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who lost directional control on landing.NTSB FTW01FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L-39C · Pecan Island, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing low level aerobatics. A factor was fatigue.NTSB CHI01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · New Hudson, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI01FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Horicon, WIthe inadvertent stall/spin. Additional factors included the aerobatic manuevers, low altitude, and the procedures not followed.NTSB CHI01FA084Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Chicago, ILThe flightcrew not lowering the landing gear and/or verifying the landing gear position as required by three separate checklists, which resulted in an inadvertent gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the flightcrew not complying with the required…