NTSB investigations, 2011
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\") = 2011 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") = 2011 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA11WA120Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B III · Ocho Rios, JamaicaOn January 14, 2011, about 1600 eastern standard time, a Bell 206B III, Jamaican registration 6Y-JCA, operated by Captain's Aviation Services Limited, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The pilot and two passengers were…NTSB ERA11LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1 · Pompano Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG11WA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Vilnius, LithuaniaOn January 14, 2011, an Estonia Air Boeing 737-500, registered in Estonia as ES-ABL, lost power from the right engine, a CFMI CFM56-3C1, at FL 360 and returned back to Vilnius, Lithuania. The airplane was operating on a regularly scheduled flight from Vilnius…NTSB DCA11WA026Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Atlantic Ocean, Canada.NTSB CEN11CA154Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.NTSB WPR11CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Austin, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA11LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Venice, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA11WA021Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD · Paris, FranceOn January 12, 2011, an Air Burkina Boeing MD-83 experienced near fuel exhaustion while attempting to land at Orly International Airport, Paris, France. During the ferry flight with landing gear down the flight crew determined that it did not have enough fuel…NTSB WPR11LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.NTSB ERA11WA119Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAvions Robin DR400 · Guidonia Montecelio, ItalyOn January 11, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, an Avions Pierre Robin, DR400/180R, Italian registration I-ITAV, crashed during takeoff, while towing a glider, and was destroyed by fire. The airplane was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG), Guidonia…NTSB WPR11LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CAAn in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…NTSB DCA11WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Montpelier, FranceOn January 10, 2011, at 1330 local time a Boeing 737-700, registration F-GIXD experienced an AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The airplane was on a ferry flight to Toulouse, France, and returned to…NTSB DCA11WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A300 · East Midlands, United KingdomOn January 10, 2011, at 2150 UTC, an Air Atlanta Icelandic Airbus A300 B4-622R, registered in Iceland as TF-ELK, experienced a tailstrike while attempting to land at East Midlands Airport (EGNX), United Kingdom. The flightcrew performed a go-around and…NTSB CEN11WA151Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR20 · Santiago Atitlán, GuatemalaNTSB WPR11LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CAInadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lopez, WAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Lancaster, CAThe pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklist procedures.NTSB WPR11FA093Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Phoenix, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was low nosewheel tire pressure.NTSB ERA11WA111Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802 · Santa Juana, ChileOn January 9, 2011, at 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT-802, Spanish registration EC-IOE, registered to FAASA Group Aerodromo Sebastian Almagro Ctra, operated by FAASA Chile Servicios Aeros LTDA, collided with trees near Santa Juana, Chile,…NTSB DCA11WA069Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 727 · Urmia, IranOn January 9, 2011, an Iran Air Boeing B727-200, registration EP-IRP, crashed during missed approach to Orumiyeh Airport (OITR), Urmia, Iran. Of the 105 passengers and crew onboard, 78 were fataly injured and 27 received serious injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN11FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, COThe pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.NTSB WPR11FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Chester, CAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.NTSB WPR11CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-180V · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA11WA113Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPartenavia P68 · Cojedes, VenezuelaOn January 7, 2011, at 2045 universal coordinated time, a Partenavia P68C, Venezuelan registration YV1303, was destroyed after it impacted terrain during the en route phase of flight, near Cojedes, Venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally…NTSB CEN11WA159Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBeech B200 · Montpellier, FranceThe accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government or Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses.…NTSB ERA11IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · St. Petersburg, FLAn inadequately maintained interior cockpit boot, which allowed a flashlight to fall through and subsequently jam the airplane's flight controls. Contributing to the incident was a lack of emphasis by government, industry, and advocacy groups that the…NTSB ERA11FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Birmingham, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA11CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around maneuver after landing.NTSB ERA11CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GAThe mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.NTSB CEN11FA144Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Springfield, ILThe pilot’s decision to conduct an instrument approach in icing conditions without the anti-ice system activated, contrary to the airplane flight manual guidance, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall due to an in-flight accumulation of airframe…NTSB ANC11LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kipnuk, AKThe pilot’s decision to land long on the icy snow-covered runway, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN11FA141Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Midlothian, TXThe engine's loss of power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no engine anomalies were discovered during the postaccident examination.NTSB CEN11CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPegasus 503 Sport · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the landing approach.NTSB WPR11CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerkin Kitfox IV · Homedale, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the snow-covered terrain during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR11CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Wickenburg, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.NTSB CEN11LA138Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Walnut Grove, MOThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB ANC11LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Platinum, AKThe pilot's misidentification of the airport's active runway, resulting in an off-runway landing and collision with a ditch/berm.NTSB ERA11WA126Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper · Corupa, BrazilOn January 03, 2011, at 1200 coordinated universal time (10:00 local time), a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DJS, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near, Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazil,. The pilot was fatally…NTSB ERA11LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Benton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the night flight.NTSB DCA11FA050Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Los Angeles, CAthe early rotation of the airplane to an angle at which the fuselage contacted the runway. Contributing to early rotation was the Captain’s reaction to the erroneous V1 automated callout, likely assuming that the airplane was at or close to the correct Vr at…NTSB ANC11LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S-9700 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface condition, resulting in an aborted landing and collision with rising terrain during the ensuing takeoff attempt.NTSB WPR11TA087Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Shoshoni, WYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · McKinney, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN11CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Albert Lea, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the engine cowling latches prior the flight, which resulted in the cowling door opening in-flight and striking the main rotor blades.NTSB CEN11CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRardin William I Kitfox III · Carlisle, ARFailure of the left main landing gear strut due to a pre-existing crack in the weld joint.NTSB CEN11CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1419 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR11CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGiorgio Anthony J RV4 · Torrance, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and a ground loop.NTSB ERA11FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Orange, MAThe pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience.