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 ERA15FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBedecorp BD-22 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's excessive pitch control inputs to the airplane’s sidestick control, which resulted in an overstress of the airframe and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane contrary to the…NTSB DCA15WA211Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAyres S2R · Penja, CameroonThe Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Ayres S2R-T34 airplane that occurred on April 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CCAA's investigation under the…NTSB DCA15WA102Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 737-8AS · Dublin, IrelandThe Air Accidents Investigation Unit f Ireland (AAIU-IE) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS airplane that occurred on April 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU's investigation under…NTSB ANC15CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ERA15WA180Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 - L4 · Diego de Almagro, ChileOn March 31, 2015, about 2210 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206L4, Chilean registration CC-APP, operated by a private individual, was destroyed during a collision with power lines and a subsequent postcrash fire, while maneuvering near Diego de…NTSB ERA15LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportG-Dawg Just Acft Highlander · Walhalla, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN15FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XL · Pleasanton, KSThe pilot's excessively high angle-of-attack on rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing sufficiently to avoid the approaching trees.NTSB CEN15CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.NTSB ANC15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing…NTSB WPR15LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Tucson, AZA partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of a mechanical anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206 L-1 · Saucier, MSA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident fire damage.NTSB CEN15WA193Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRans S6 - ES · Tan Rouge, RéunionOn March 30, 2015, about 0630 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Rans S6-ES airplane, French registration 974-GQ, impacted terrain near Tan Rouge, Reunion. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The local flight…NTSB WPR15LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Firebaugh, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA15CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L23 - NO Series · Los Alamitos, CAThe inadvertent deployment of the air brakes during initial climb, resulting in a loss of lift. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify and remediate the cause.NTSB ERA15LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMerian Richard F RV 8 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe RV-8 pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the RV-6 while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ERA15FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Chester, PAThe failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to abort the takeoff after the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power with adequate runway remaining, and their subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane…NTSB ERA15FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orange, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ENG15WA026Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 - 211 · Halifax, CanadaOn 29 March 2015, an Air Canada Airbus A320-200 aircraft (registration C-FTJP) clipped a power line and approach lights short of Runway 05 at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is investigating the…NTSB CEN15WA186Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 - II · Modrava, CzechiaOn March 29, 2015, at 0920 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson model R44 Raven II helicopter, Czech Republic registration OK-RRJ, serial number 12464, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near…NTSB CEN15LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Gordonville, TXThe pilot's decision to depart from an upsloping, soft grass runway at or near the airplane's maximum gross weight and with a high density altitude, which increased the airplane's ground roll and placed the airplane in close proximity to trees during the…NTSB GAA15LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18 180 · Westfield Township, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a base-to-final turn while landing toward the sun.NTSB GAA15CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKerr John A Kitfox Classic IV · Logan, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power en route.NTSB GAA15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Vernal, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during landing flare.NTSB ERA15WA185Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAerospool Dynamic WT-9 · Cotopaxi Volcano, EcuadorOn March 28, 2015, about 1300 local time, an Aerospool Dynamic WT9, French registration F-JUKE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain on Cotopaxi Volcano, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. The Swiss pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which originated at…NTSB CEN15LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiackino Donald W Rotorway 162F · Marquette, MIThe loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN15FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-4A · Pine River, MNThe pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight…NTSB CEN15CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Burdett, KSThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA15LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpaulding Errol Rans S 7 Courier · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control.NTSB GAA15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid Shell Zenith CH701 · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off airport landing.NTSB GAA15CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Ropesville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN15LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301T · Stephenville, TXThe partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees and a power line.NTSB WPR15FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R - 301 · Townsend, MTThe pilot's decision to depart on and to continue a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent…NTSB GAA15CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Fort Meade, MDThe flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.NTSB CEN15LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 400 · Levelland, TXThe in-flight separation of the left aileron's attachment hardware at the connection between the long aileron pushrod and the left aileron bellcrank. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of, or failure to install, the…NTSB ENG15WA021Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 683 · Oslo, NorwayOn March 25, 2015, at approximately 0730 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Boeing 737-683, Norwegian registration LN-RPA, operated by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), experienced a pitch control problem while landing on Runway 01R at Oslo Airport,…NTSB DCA15WA106Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 737-8AS · Lametia, ItalyThe ANSV of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS airplane that occurred on March 25, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…NTSB DCA15WA103Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Tarapoto, PeruThe CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on March 25, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…NTSB GAA15CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Flushing, MILoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB ERA15LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Taylors Island, MDA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTrick Trikes 582 Cyclone Storm · Live Oak, FLThe student pilot applicant’s failure to clear the engine during a prolonged descent of a simulated engine failure and his subsequent rapid throttle input at the completion of the maneuver, which resulted in the engine’s failure to respond. Contributing to…NTSB ERA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.NTSB DCA15WA093Accident · 152 fatalForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Barcellonette, FranceNTSB CEN15LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - H · Circleville, TXThe failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy terrain and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB CEN15LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Verdigris, OKThe fuel pump gear manufacturer’s allowance of set-up gears made from a nonconforming material to be put in the production inventory system, the installation of a nonconforming gear in the accident airplane’s production fuel pump, and the gear’s failure,…NTSB GAA15CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Camarillo, CAThe pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage occurred were not determined.NTSB ERA15LA166Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Inverness, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPicard Roy J RV 4 · Marathon, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA15FA164Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Orlando, FLAn inflight loss of control due to the likely detachment of the forward left servo control tube upper rod end attachment bolt.NTSB WPR15WA171Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 - C · East Kalimantan, IndonesiaOn March 21, 2015, about 1030 local time, a Sikorsky S-76C+ helicopter, registration PK-FUP, sustained substantial damage following an emergency landing near East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Reports indicate that the two pilots received serious injuries and five…