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 DCA15WA126Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 8FE · Christchurch, New ZealandThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of Australia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-8FE, which occurred on May 11, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the…NTSB CEN15LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Omega, OKImproper base metal preparation or contamination of the No. 5 cylinder wall before it was coated, which resulted in the coating peeling off of the cylinder wall and contaminating the engine oil and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB GAA15CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Dighton, KSThe pilot's failure to follow the Preflight checklist and his inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB WPR15LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Redlands, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA15WA223Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182J · Novo Progresso, BrazilOn May 9, 2015, about 1430 local time, a Cessna 182J, Brazilian registration PT-CND, was destroyed when it impacted the Baú River, near Novo Progresso, Pará State, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Novo Progresso…NTSB WPR15LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1B · Kettle Falls, WAA total loss of engine power due to foreign object (towel) ingestion. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate postmaintenance inspection of the engine.NTSB WPR15FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172S · Davenport, CAUndetermined because the airplane was not located.NTSB GAA15CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuhlmann Howard HB-1 · Canandaigua, NYThe pilot's failure to land beyond the marked runway threshold, which resulted in a collision with a culvert and a loss of control on the ground.NTSB ERA15FA208Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atlanta, GAA partial loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel manifold, which resulted in a collision with terrain shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA15CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NCThe pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC15WA067Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationKevin D. Yarnevich Kitfox · Surrey, CanadaNTSB WPR15FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WAThe mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's…NTSB GAA15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane.NTSB CEN15LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L 3 · Chesterfield, MOThe collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage.NTSB GAA15CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIssoire Siren PIK 30 · Deer Park, WAA loss of lift, which precipitated a forced off airport landing, and collision with terrain.NTSB ENG15WA022Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 727-2F9 · Bogotá, Colombia, ColombiaOn May 6, 2015 at about 1215 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 727-200F, operated by Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas experienced an uncontained No.1 engine failure shortly after takeoff from El Dorado International Airport (SKBO), Bogotá, Colombia. The…NTSB CEN15LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Argyle, TXThe pilot and flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling with power during a confined area takeoff at an altitude that was too low for recovery.NTSB GAA15CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH 55 · Morganton, NCThe flight instructor's delayed flare during a simulated auto rotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike and rollover.NTSB ERA15WA216Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationThrush S2R-T34 · Puebloviejo, EcuadorOn May 5, 2015, a Thrush Aircraft, Inc., S2R-T34, Ecuador registration HC-CBY, registered to and operated by Aerovic C.A., collided with terrain near Puebloviejo, Ecuador. Meteorological conditions and flight plan information are unknown for the flight from…NTSB ERA15LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJerome D Fischer RV-7 · Bartow, GAThe pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Basile, LAThe pilot’ failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CEN15IA225Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A319 112 · New Orleans, LAThe ingression of moisture into the windshield’s laminate layer, which induced electrical arcing in the windshield heating system that subsequently cracked the outer glass pane of the windshield.NTSB ANC15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert M. Jones Zenith CH 701 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB GAA15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Hartland, MEAbnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.NTSB GAA15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Roxboro, NCThe pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.NTSB GAA15CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWatson David E Skybolt · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB DCA15CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2D24 · Phoenix, AZthe CRJ900 captain's misjudgment of the clearance between their horizontal stabilizer and the B757 winglet.NTSB CEN15LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Huntington, INThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC15LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus AS-350 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's excessive collective application during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB WPR15LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuhl LA 1 · Cottage Grove, ORA loss of engine power on downwind for landing due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB GAA15CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · St Marys, PAThe pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane.NTSB ERA15IA206Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 525B · Teterboro, NJThe overstress fracture of the nose landing gear actuator (NLG) attachment lug during tow operations, which resulted in the collapse of the NLG.NTSB ERA15FA204Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Mulberry, TNThe pilot's failure to recover from a controlled descent for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation.NTSB ERA15FA203Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Penn Yan, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb.NTSB CEN15WA221Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech Beech 95-B55 · Dundee, United KingdomOn May 3, 2015, at 1113 coordinated universal time, a Beech 95-B55 airplane, G-RICK, impacted terrain while on approach to the Dundee Airport (EGPN), Dundee, Scotland. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. Instrument…NTSB CEN15CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · De Kalb, ILThe pilot's loss of positional awareness while taxiing, resulting in a collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's difficulty seeing over the nose of the airplane, his preoccupation with trying to control the…NTSB ENG15WA040Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 407 · Morobe Province, Papua New GuineaOn May 2, 2015, a Bell Helicopters 407 powered by a Roll-Royce M250-C47B turboshaft experienced an unexpected uncommanded high rate of descent while on approach to the helipad with an external load of two diesel fuel drums. The pilot jettisoned his load and…NTSB DCA15WA178Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 777-228 IGW · Douala, CameroonThe Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile (BEA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-200, which occurred on May 2, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA…NTSB CEN15LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Neillsville, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15FA214Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Orange, TXThe impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN15CA218Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar · Moriarty, NMThe inadvertent encounter with a microburst while maneuvering near mountainous terrain, which resulted in a off airport landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR15LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Crescent Lake, ORThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…NTSB GAA15CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB DCA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Aerospace Holdings Solara 50 · Otto, NMstructural failure of the left wing due to an overspeed condition.NTSB CEN15LA235Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLathrop Steven A B8M · Ravenna, MIA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA15CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.NTSB GAA15CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Los Angeles, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB GAA15CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam D Durkee RV-6 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB GAA15CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT 4 LSA · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.