NTSB investigations, 2005
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2005 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") = 2005 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B300 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to perform a missed approach after losing sight of the runway and the misjudgment of distance on the runway which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the fog.NTSB LAX05LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJimmy Hill Lancair 235 · El Cajon, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath to avoid obstacles and terrain.NTSB DEN05FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-90 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather [severe icing] conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall impact with rising, mountainous terrain during approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the…NTSB CHI05FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Eureka Springs, ARThe pilot misjudged his distance/speed which resulted in the overrun and subsequent impact with trees. The wet turf runway and the trees were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI05CA052Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Cumberland, WIThe pilot could not maintain altitude or airspeed due to airframe icing as a result of the pilot flying into known adverse weather and failing to comply with the airplane's icing limitation . Factors included the icing conditions and the ice accumulation on…NTSB ATL05LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.NTSB SEA05FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Monroe, LAThe failure of the pilot manipulating the controls to maintain aircraft control during a night missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include a dark night and low ceilings.NTSB NYC05MA039Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2 · Oxon Hill, MDThe pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, limited outside visual references, and the lack of an operable radar altimeter…NTSB MIA05LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Orlando, FLThe failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of…NTSB MIA05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into IMC conditions.NTSB ATL05FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Charleston, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA05WA041Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76C · Niigata, JapanNTSB SEA05CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Billings, MTThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing is a contributing factor.NTSB NYC05LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Millville, NJThe flight instructor's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.NTSB DFW05LA118Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist and low cloud ceiling.NTSB DFW05LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Kit Fox Series VI · Cleveland, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control and sufficient airspeed while performing an abrupt pull-up manuever after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB DFW05FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Coleman, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation.NTSB DFW05CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportReinhart GP-4 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the prevailing crosswind. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI05CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414A · Harbor Springs, MIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by his failure to remove the accumulated airframe ice which resulted in deteriorated aircraft takeoff performance. Airframe ice, the snow bank and the fence were contributing factors.NTSB ATL05LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night.NTSB NYC05WA041Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 269 · Gara, HungaryNTSB MIA05WA057Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-31-310 · Crooked Island, BahamasNTSB LAX05LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Carefree, AZthe pilot's improper use of the throttles during an aborted landing attempt that resulted in an engine over-boost condition requiring a reduction in power that then resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.NTSB LAX05FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Marana, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB LAX05CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB LAX05CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB DFW05LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Decatur, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions, and the power line.NTSB DEN05LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · Gunnison, COthe snowplow driver's failure to see the airplane during plowing operations. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowplow driver's excessive speed and the snow.NTSB ATL05FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB LAX05FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVail Lancair 235 · Sacaton, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB DFW05WA051Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802A · Wynella Station, AustraliaNTSB DEN05IA049Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGulfstream American G-1159A · Englewood, COthe flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as an active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Contributing factors include the airport's inadequate snow removal, the snow-covered runway, the visual illusions…NTSB ATL05LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NCA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-D · Falkner, MSThe pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions and failure to maintain altitude clearance resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL05CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Soperton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a tailwheel airplane.NTSB NYC05LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Cleveland, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a sign.NTSB MIA05CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding into an airport sign.NTSB DEN05IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COthe tug driver's failure to maintain operational control of the tug, resulting in impact with an airplane. Contributing factors include the tug driver's improper procedure, the tug driver's inadequate initial ground equipment training, and the…NTSB ATL05CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStanley, Davey L Pulsar III · Ocean Isle Beac, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC05WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCanadair CL-600 · Kyiv, UkraineNTSB SEA05CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310J · Davenport, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors were the icing conditions and the airframe ice.NTSB LAX05LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France EC135T1 · Casa Grande, AZthe separation of a main rotor control link due to improper maintenance installation.NTSB LAX05CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 441 · Thermal, CAthe pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a subsequent overrun of the runway. A factor in the accident was limited braking effectiveness resulting from the wet runway condition.NTSB LAX05FA058Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance and speed on final approach, which led to a long landing and a runway overrun. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue flight with indications of apparent serious system anomalies, failure to divert…NTSB MIA05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Weston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain his assigned altitude, and allowed the airplane to descend for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were clouds, rain, and the dark night.NTSB IAD05LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi. A factor was the snow-covered taxiway.NTSB IAD05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB IAD05LA028Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Knottsville, KYthe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI05LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Ainsworth, NEThe pilot's decision to continue below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) and his failure to fly the published missed-approach procedure. A factor to the accident was the pilot's improper use of windshield heat which resulted in the windshield becoming…