NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN15LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Anoka, MNFailure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination.NTSB CEN15CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to air traffic and the reduction of perceptible audio cues due to noise attenuating headsets.NTSB ANC15FA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 207A · Juneau, AKThe pilot's decision to initiate and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of situational awareness and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the company's failure to follow its…NTSB GAA15CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Prairie Lea, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees.NTSB GAA15CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung John E Searey · Corbin, KYThe pilot’s improper conduct of a precautionary landing, which resulted in abnormal water contact that damaged the hull.NTSB ERA15LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 162 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to close an open cabin door, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ENG15WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Quetta, PakistanThe government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 airplane that occurred on July 16, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the…NTSB CEN15LA308Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDevoe Clip Wing · Melbourne, ARThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the postaccident engine examination, which led to a forced landing on unsuitable terrain due to the pilot’s decision not to deploy the ballistic parachute…NTSB WPR15CA214Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Laurier, WAThe pilot's inadequate decision to continue the approach, which resulted in a long landing and insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway.NTSB GAA15CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Sandusky, MIThe pilot's failure to monitor the landing environment while operating in a confined off-airport site resulting in a wire strike and substantial damage to the helicopter.NTSB GAA15CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Kingsland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN15WA368Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-300 · Varberg, SwedenOn July 15, 2015, at 1402 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, Swedish registration SE-MCB, operated by a private individual, collided with the terrain following a loss of lift on takeoff from the Varberg Airport (ESGV), Varberg, Sweden.…NTSB WPR15LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDafoe Gerald W Tcow Smith CUB · Cascade, IDA gouge in the right brake master cylinder piston O-ring, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and reduced effectiveness after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing brake issue.NTSB GAA15CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Buhl, IDThe student/instructed pilot lost directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and ground loop.NTSB ENG15WA027Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 - 323 · Incheon, Republic of Korea, South KoreaOn July 14, 2015 at about 0832 universal coordinated time, an Airbus A330-300, HL8282, operated by Asiana Airlines experienced No. 2 (right) engine fire and oil pressure warnings shortly after takeoff from Incheon International Airport (ICN), Incheon,…NTSB CEN15LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Fults, ILThe malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable.NTSB CEN15LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 582 · Clark, SDThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft during initial climb due to his impairment from ethanol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.NTSB CEN15FA305Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Brazoria, TXThe student pilot's failure to arrest the descent in a timely manner and the flight instructor's failure to safely intervene in the routine training maneuver for reasons that could not be determined based on the information available.NTSB ANC15CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Homer, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB GAA15CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, IDAbnormal ground contact during a 180 degree autorotation, resulting in a severed tail rotor driveshaft by a main rotor blade. A factor contributing to the accident was the rotor blowback condition due to the aft tilting of the main rotor disk.NTSB ERA15LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Southbridge, MAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Clifton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during a precautionary landing following a total loss of power to one engine. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA15LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Escalante, UTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his subsequent decision to attempt to climb over rising terrain with the helicopter over maximum gross weight while operating in high-density altitude conditions with a tailwind, which resulted in its inability to…NTSB GAA15CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarron Starduster SA 300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 5A(205A) · Stafford Twp, NJThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts.NTSB ERA15CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Viola, TNThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire, which resulted in contact with the wire and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB DCA15WA159Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 - 346 · Singapore, SingaporeThe Aircraft Accident Investigative Bureau (AAIB) of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 airplane that occurred on July 12, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…NTSB CEN15CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340 · South St. Paul, MNThe airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.NTSB ANC15LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Juneau, AKA loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.NTSB WPR15FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Twin Sisters Mtn, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR15FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Mazama, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB GAA15CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Dauphin Island, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mount Dora, FLExcessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrandt Leroy E Challenger II · Batavia, NYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB ERA15CA264Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaphey Bruce Frederic Mustang II · Palatka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a balked landing and attempted go-around in dark night conditions and without a landing light, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB WPR15LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M 20G · Phoenix, AZThe pilots' failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA15LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Buffalo, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB WPR15WA213Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 407 - NO Series · Zhejiang Province, P.R. China, ChinaOn July 9, 2015 at 0225 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 407, B-7723, was substantially damaged when it crashed at the Qiandao Lake General Aviation airport, Zhejiang Province P. R. China, while conducting a post-repair hovering test. A total of seven…NTSB GAA15CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPietenpol AIR Camper · Burlington, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Renton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA15CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Hatch, NMThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance, and the airplane struck a transmission line wire during aerial application operations.NTSB ERA15LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Climax, GAA loss of thrust on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the engine and propeller assembly did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15WA211Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmature Built Pitts · Maitland, Australia, AustraliaOn July 8, 2015, at 1641 local time, an amateur built Pitts 12, VH-JDZ, collided with terrain near Maitland, Australia and was destroyed by postimpact fire. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent…NTSB GAA15CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's improper use of pitch control during an instructional maneuver, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.NTSB GAA15CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26B · Silver Springs, NVThe pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Oakdale, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in the airplane not having adequate performance to climb and clear the trees off the end of the dirt runway.NTSB ANC15CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Elfin Cove, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat while landing.NTSB ERA15WA284Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Baykalsk, RussiaNTSB ERA15MA259Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportCessna 150M · Moncks Corner, SCThe approach controller's failure to provide an appropriate resolution to the conflict between the F-16 and the Cessna. Contributing to the accident were the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, resulting in both pilots' inability to take…