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 CEN15LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-200 · Jonesboro, ARMaintenance personnel's improper engine oil drain valve installation, which led to engine oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power after takeoff at an altitude too low for the pilot to execute a forced landing in a suitable area.NTSB ANC15RA074Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525 · Okayama Preffecture, JapanOn June 23, 2015, a privately owned Cessna 525A, registered JA021R, took off from Tokyo International Airport at about 14:41 (JST: UTC+9hrs) and landed at Kohnan Aerodrome in Okayama prefecture at about 15:46. The landing ended up a runway overrun. It rested…NTSB GAA15CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Swanton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.NTSB GAA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Wall, SDThe pilot's failure to adjust the airplane's useful load to compensate for the high temperature, which resulted in an insufficient climb rate to clear surrounding terrain, and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA15CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.NTSB DCA15WA135Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 3S3 · Sao Luis City, BrazilThe Centro de Investigacao Provencao de Accidentes (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-300 which occurred on June 9, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CENIPA investigation under the…NTSB CEN15LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunziker Eros 1650R · Quitman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the approach to landing.NTSB WPR15LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe in-flight separation of the exhaust tube at a weld joint due to erosion and corrosion, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB DCA15CA129Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · St Petersburg, FLevacuation of the aircraft due to reported, but unverified, aircraft condition and poor communication between Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel and the flight crew.NTSB CEN15LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Pecan Island, LAThe fatigue fracture of the tail rotor gearbox attachment studs, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN15FA264Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Kadoka, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA15CA109Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKretsinger Bensen B8M · Maple Plain, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a loss of control, and a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15WA236Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 - GTI · Belo Horizonte City, BrazilOn June 7, 2015, about 1823 UTC, a Textron Aviation C90GTi, Brazil registration PR-AVG, experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff and crashed into a house near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport (SBBH), Belo Horizonte City, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The…NTSB DCA15WA130Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 4D7 · Turin, ItalyThe Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400, which occurred on June 7, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under the…NTSB CEN15WA260Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationVans RV-7A · Zagreb, CroatiaOn June 7, 2015, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Van's Aircraft RV-7A, Croatian registered 9A-DVM, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Zagreb, Croatia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…NTSB GAA15CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Addison, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Cottonwood Falls, KSThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Waterloo, IAThe incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.NTSB GAA15CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Vichey, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaddatz Steve RV 8 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN15WA262Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell Helicopter 206B · Baldwin, United KingdomOn June 6, 2015, about 0810 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, G-RAMY, impacted mountainous terrain near Baldwin, Isle of Man, United Kingdom. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the…NTSB CEN15LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBelcher CH601XLB · Alpine, TXThe pilot/builder's failure to properly adjust the fuel flow, which resulted in reduced flow to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Haskell, OKThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC15CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 7-235B · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA15CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5B · Springhill, LAUnintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions.NTSB ERA15WA246Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-25-235 · Patrocínio Municipality,Minas Gerais, BrazilOn June 5, 2015, about 1506 universal coordinated time, Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-ACH, was substantially damaged by collision with terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in Patrocinio Municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian…NTSB ENG15IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC 8 · Windsor Locks, CTThe arcing failure of the windshield heat power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons. Contributing to the severity of the fire was the lack of training or guidance provided to the crew for selecting the windshield heat to off that would cut…NTSB DCA15WA169Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 6CT · Montreal, CanadaThe Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737that occurred on June 05, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN15FA257Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane.NTSB CEN15FA255Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewer Sportcopter Votex M · Sikeston, MOThe pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB GAA15CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Lancaster, NYA loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing the tire.NTSB GAA15CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WAThe pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.NTSB ERA15WA235Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Puerto Gaitan, ColombiaOn June 4, 2015, about 1715 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188, Colombian registration HK-1364, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines and then terrain during an aerial application flight near Puerto Gaitan, Colombia. The commercial…NTSB CEN15LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Branch, LAAn exceedance of the airplane's takeoff/climb capability, which resulted in a stall during initial climb at an altitude that was too low for recovery.NTSB ANC15LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3T · Skwentna, AKThe flutter failure of the right elevator servo tab due to the improper fabrication of the servo tab and maintenance personnel’s subsequent failure to detect anomalies with the servo tab.NTSB ANC15LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from the spinning propeller while traversing the area between the leading edge of the wing and the nose of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the decision to leave the cockpits of the airplanes…NTSB WPR15LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the No. 1 piston and connecting rod assembly.NTSB GAA15CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S 12XL · Sharpsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.NTSB CEN15LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.NTSB CEN15LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164B · Delaplaine, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed and angle-of attack during takeoff in elevated density altitude and light tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15LA253Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW27 - 18E · Lamy, NMA loss of glider control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the glider’s severe fragmentation.NTSB WPR15LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 L4 · Dewey, AZA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted from a fractured separator.NTSB WPR15LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Blythe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR15FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSea & Sky Inc DBA Krucker Acft Cygnet · Panama City Beach, FLThe pilot's loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15WA256Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 180 - Undesignat · Half Moon Caye, Belize