NTSB investigations, 2002
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2002 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB LAX03LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 L · Williams, AZAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Weiner, ARThe loss of engine power due to a compressor stall for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW03FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Kentwood, LAThe failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB DEN03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Tooele, UTthe inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing roll by the dual student. Contributing factors included the dual student's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and improper rigging of the…NTSB CHI03FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · St. Jacob, ILFatigue fracture of the clutch assembly fan shaft and the resulting complete loss of power to the rotor drive system. A contributing factor was the loss of tail rotor authority due to the secondary failure of the control tube assembly.NTSB ATL03FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.NTSB MIA03LA019Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohn H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.NTSB CHI03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportA Pair of Jacks RV-6A · Belton, MOThe punctured nose landing gear tire.NTSB NYC03IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Rockville, VAThe PIC's inadvertent encounter with turbulence while operating in an area of forecast occasional severe turbulence.NTSB NYC03FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OHThe pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…NTSB MIA03WA017Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · San Carlos, ArgentinaNTSB FTW03LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student.NTSB DEN03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Elbert, COoverload failure of the cable between the left rudder pedal and the tail wheel, rendering directional control impossible and resulting in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft, wet ground.NTSB CHI03CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Albion, MIA failure by the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the resulting stall/spin, the relatively low altitude and the soft terrain encountered.NTSB NYC03FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M10 · Fairfield, NJThe inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.NTSB LAX03LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rosamond, CAThe fatigue failure of left main landing gear strut at the upper fuselage aft attachment hole, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB LAX03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Napa, CAthe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel system, which led to fuel starvation and a water ditching.NTSB MIA03FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Climax, NCThe pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB FTW03WA043Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182M · Gonzaga, MexicoNTSB CHI03LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC03LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Kingman, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.NTSB SEA03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · La Grande, ORInadequate supervision and the premature raising of flaps before a positive climb was established.NTSB NYC03FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Rochester, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequately view suitable forced landing areas.NTSB SEA03FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · San Andreas, CALoss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC03LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions.NTSB MIA03LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Orlando, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.NTSB LAX03FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Pacoima, CAa loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.NTSB FTW03LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Carrizo Springs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the deer pulling the aircraft unevenly.NTSB FTW03LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarson Kitfox III · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional taxi resulting in the inadvertent lift-off of the airplane and subsequent inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of…NTSB IAD03LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJThe student pilot's improper power management during the short-field landing procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DEN03LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Logan, UTThe pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.NTSB NYC03LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75 · Glade Spring, VAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX03LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pacoima, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB LAX03LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to apply adequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB LAX03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB LAX03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Bermuda Dunes, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB FTW03WA042Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-236 · Polvaredas, ArgentinaNTSB CHI03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Faulkton, SDThe directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 175 · MIUndetermined. Missing aircraft.NTSB MIA03LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Foxworth, MSThe pilots failure to properly recover from a stalled/mush/high sink rate condition during an approach and attempted aborted landing into a gusting crosswind, resulting in a hard touchdown, bounced landing, loss of directional control and in-flight collision…NTSB LAX03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB LAX03LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Kingman, AZthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires while performing low altitude operations.NTSB LAX03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB IAD03LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Reedville, VAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL03LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U-4 · Columbia, SCAn in-flight engine fire for undetermined reasonsNTSB NYC03LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Turner, METhe pilot's misjudgment of distance which resulted in an overrun.NTSB NYC03LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Flushing, NYAn inadvertent trauma to the passenger's foot during an emergency evacuation.NTSB IAD03LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWestland Helicopters Gazelle AH-MK1 · East Hampton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Factors included the pilot's decision to fly over water on a moonless night, his lack of experience in that environment, and the dark night lighting…NTSB CHI03LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Dodge Center, MNThe loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.NTSB CHI03LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Wheatfield, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude.