NTSB investigations, VT
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VT' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC91FA239Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConvair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VTFailure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,…NTSB NYC91DNC03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportValentin GMB H Taifun 17E · West Arlington, VTPhysiological incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease which resulted in incapacitation and inflight collision with trees.NTSB NYC91LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rutland, VTThe student pilot improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the collapsing of the nose gear. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB NYC91FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VTPremature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB NYC91LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Vergennes, VTThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, resulted in an on ground loss of control.NTSB NYC91LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Sherburne, VTThe pilots intentional flight into icing conditions with an airplane not equipped for flight in known icing conditions. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and contact with trees in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident…NTSB NYC90FA225Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Berlin, VTThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and…NTSB NYC90LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · St. Albans, VTFlight into trees while recovering from an inadvertent spin after a pilot used incorrect procedures during a simulated engine failure below VMC and the instructor pilot delayed the corrective actions.NTSB NYC90FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Williston, VTThe failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an…NTSB NYC90FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Burlington, VTFor an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake.NTSB NYC90LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bennington, VTFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind.NTSB NYC89LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · No. Windham, VTThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available.NTSB NYC89LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Warren, VTImproper flare by the pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC89DNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBonds & Bungey HP-14 · Warren/Sugarbus, VTFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in shifting/turbulent air, and his inadequate remedial action to avoid or recover from the inadvertent spin. The shifting/turbulent/gusty wind condition was a related factor.NTSB NYC89LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Swanton, VTThe pilot failed to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC89FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bradford, VTFailure of the rated pilots in both aircraft to see and avoid a midair collison.NTSB NYC89LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, VTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB NYC89IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Burlington, VTImproper preflight which resulted in a frozen elevator surface.NTSB NYC89LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L13 · Warren, VTPilot's improper supervision of flight, permitted the student to not maintain the proper airspeed and stall the glider and crash into the ground.NTSB NYC89LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Rutland, VTThe accident sequence was observed by two pilots who were awaiting takeoff at the approach end of the rwy in use. One of the pilots reported that the plt of the acdt acft advised him that the acdt acft had encountered ice during the flight. The acdt acft was…NTSB NYC88LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Swanton, VTThe plt took the passenger (his wife) on a short flt, which was her 1st flt. She was described as apprehensive. Before going back to the parking area after landing, the plt taxied to the terminal bldg for his wife to deplane. He stopped the acft with the left…NTSB NYC88FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Post Mills, VTThe plt flew the acft to an arpt with two turf rwys. Rwy 5/23 was 2300' long & rwy 4/22 was 2600' long. After attending a meeting which ended at 1600 EDT, the plt elected to wait until later in the day to takeoff after the air had cooled. Subsequently, he…NTSB NYC88LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Montpelier, VTEngine power loss due to fuel contamination of water and rust particles in fuel system.NTSB NYC88FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA4-250 · Shaftsbury, VTThe Lake amphibian was being flown with two ferry tanks installed in the cabin. The pilot departed with full fuel in the aircraft tanks and 15 gallons in the ferry tanks. The center of gravity at zero fuel weight was 3/4 inch past the aft limit. With addition…NTSB NYC88LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Rutland, VTPrior to leaving the aircraft to hand prop the engine, the pilot checked the throttle setting and set the brakes. He told his passenger (his wife) to pull back on the throttle when the engine started, however she was unable to do so and the aircraft began…NTSB NYC88LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport, VTDuring landing roll out on a frozen lake. The nose wheel contacted a soft spot in the ice and flipped over.NTSB NYC88LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · West Dover, VTThe PA-28 landed short of the runway and struck a snowbank receiving substantial damage. The pilot when interviewed by the FAA said the engine did not miss and wasn't cutting out and that he would have to 'take the majority of the blame'. On NTSB form 6120.1,…NTSB NYC88LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Burlington, VTThe flight was taking off for an instructional flight in the local area. During ground run, the aircraft veered to the left and the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft under control. The aircraft collided with a snowbank and flipped inverted. The aircraft…NTSB NYC88LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Stowe, VTThe Cessna 210 took off and shortly thereafter experienced a loss of power. The pilot was unable to get the engine restarted and made an off-airport landing in a grove of trees. On-scene examination by the FAA showed that the fuel selector was on the left…NTSB NYC88FA062Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Burlington, VTDrg flt fm wilmington, de to rutland, VT, the plt diverted to binghamton after recg the albany wx & learning rutland wx was not available. After lndg, he told fss psnl he phoned rutland & was told the wx was good. He got 2 wx briefings bfr contg the flt & was…NTSB NYC88FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Danby, VTThe pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose…NTSB NYC88LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Newport, VTShortly after takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 75' AGL. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing. An exam revealed the acft had a very loosely fitting fuel cap & water was found in the fuel lines & sumps. The…NTSB NYC87LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Plymouth, VTWhile cruising at about 5500', the eng lost power & the prop contd to windmill, but the plt was unable to restart the eng. Subsequently, he landed the acft in a rough field. During the landing roll, the prop dug into a mound of dirt & the aircraft flipped…NTSB NYC87LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Montpelier, VTDuring a landing, the aircraft bounced and the student pilot attempted to correct the situation. However, the aircraft touched down and bounced again, then became uncontrollable. Subsequently, it veered off the left side of the runway and hit a parked Cessna…NTSB NYC87LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Vergennes, VTDuring a landing attempt at basin harbor airport, the pilot came in high and fast. He did not correct and failed to go around. He overran the runway and crashed into a ditch causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The plt did not file an acc report.NTSB NYC87DNC12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Heartwellville, VTThe pilot of the Cessna 150 was on a solo flight to practice several maneuvers including stalls. At about 4000 ft MSL, then aircraft was climbing with power on when it stalled and went into a spin. The pilot managed to get the nose up just prior to impact…NTSB NYC87DNC11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Vergennes, VTThe pilot of the Beech C23 had taken off and was returning to the airport due to deteriorating weather conditions. The pilot attempted to land on runway 20, but made a go around because of gusty winds. On the second attempt to land on the same runway, the…NTSB NYC87DNC07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcculloch Monerai "S" · Springfield, VTThe monerai 's' (N54MS, a pwrd glider) experienced an inflt failure of the left wing spar & crashed. An investigation revealed the acft was being operated in excess of its max gross wt limit of 450 lbs. The plt of an unpowered monerai said he & 3 others…NTSB NYC87LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Rutland, VTDrg arrival, the plt was cleared for an lda/ndb apch to rwy 19. When she 'went visual' on the apch, a check of the VASI showed she was hi, so she slipped the acft to lose alt. The winds were rprtd as light & variable, but plt rprtd that drgthe lndg, there was…NTSB NYC87LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727 · Burlington, VTIn preparation for powering away from the gate, one groundman was stationed off the left nose of the acft and another was positioned by the left wing tip. The plt advanced the throttles and initiated a right turn. The throttles were brought back to idle…NTSB NYC87LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Shelburne, VTPilot misjudged height of snowbank at the approach end of the runway and allowed the aircraft to descend too low. The main gear collided with the snowbank causing substantial damage.NTSB NYC87FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Highgate, VTAccording to the surviving pax, a snowshower was enctrd, so the plt reversed course & diverted to another arpt. Drg a ngt apch to lnd, the pax noted a white light on the left side of the rwy. (A VASI light sys was installed for that rwy.) The plt aborted the…NTSB NYC87LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairfax, VTThe CFI reported that he had initiated a simulated eng failure for the student. The student responded properly to the simulated emergency and lined the acft up on an apch to a field. At 200 ft AGL, the student was instructed to go-around at which time full…NTSB NYC87DNC03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Barre, VTWitness observed the acft touchdown about 2000 feet down 5001 foot rwy. The rwy was reported wet and icy in spots at the north end only. The acft overran the rwys end and went down into a ravine about 25 ft below rwy level. There was no indication of…NTSB NYC87FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Brattleboro, VTThe helicopter crashed into a wooded ridge aprx 2 NM from it's liftoff location. Persons who reside under the flt path were awakened by the acft as it was descending into IMC at what sounded like full power. The plt's heliport was at an elevation of 950 ft…NTSB NYC86LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Springfield, VTThe plt lost directional control of the acft during takeoff run. The acft traveled off the side of the rwy into tall grass and nosed over. The plt stated that he may have pressed the brake pedal inadvertently instead of the rudder.NTSB NYC86LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mt. Snow, VTPilot lost directional control on landing when he came in long and fast. The aircraft ran off the end of the runway, collided with shrubbery and was destroyed. The plt did not file an acc report.NTSB NYC86FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Duxsbury, VTThe plt was on a VFR flight from montpelier, VT to burlington, VT; a distance of about 80 mis. A mountain range is between the two location. Shortly after takeoff the plt radioed burlington approach control and requested an IFR clearance to land at…NTSB NYC86LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 55 · Rutland, VTThe lear 55 taxied out for takeoff and inadvertently attempted a takeoff on the wrong runway. When he realized his mistake, he aborted the takeoff because he knew the runway length was significently less than his required field length. Insufficient runway…NTSB NYC86LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · West Dover, VTShortly after liftoff, the aircraft encountered a tailwind and downdraft forcing the aircraft downward and subsequently impacted trees and collided with the ground.