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 ERA13WA356Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech G36 · Bonito, BrazilOn July 19, 2013, about 1330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Hawker Beechcraft G16, Brazilian registration PR-KEX, registered to a private owner and operated by a private individual, impacted terrain during flight in the vicinity of the Bonito…NTSB CEN13LA447Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Tamaroa, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an agricultural application maneuver.NTSB CEN13LA425Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Steward, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wires during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify potential obstructions in the area before beginning low-altitude maneuvers.NTSB CEN13LA424Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Huntingburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an aerial application maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify potential obstructions in the area before beginning low-altitude maneuvers.NTSB CEN13FA429Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Holdrege, NEThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to the activation of the primer diverter valve.NTSB ERA13FA325Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Laurel, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff and his decision to operate the unairworthy airplane.NTSB ERA13CA345Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJim Braddock Just Aircraft Highla · Limestone, TNThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DCA14WA108Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Perugia, ItalyThe Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on July 18, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA13WA129Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR20 · Randburg, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cirrus SR20 airplane that occurred on July 18, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…NTSB CEN13FA420Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Oak Ridge, LAThe private pilot’s and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing agricultural operations turns low to the ground, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the private pilot’s impairment due to his…NTSB WPR13CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Barbra, CAThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrips Jack E JR Kolb MK III · Fowler, NYThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-down collision with water.NTSB ERA13LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnivair 108-1 · Tuftonboro, NHMaintenance personnel’s failure to remove circumferential gouges in the aft radius of the R2 rod journal on the crankshaft during its last engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13LA323Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Garret W Merlin GT · Collierville, TNThe total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination due to postcrash fire damage.NTSB ERA13IA326Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Palm Coast, FLThe installation of an incorrect rudder trim tab control rod by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the rod failing in flight due to overload and subsequent uncontrolled rudder oscillations.NTSB ERA13CA324Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Woodruff, SCThe pilot’s decision to initiate a stall maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and inadvertent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN13LA422Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Elmira, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a line of trees while applying agricultural product to a field.NTSB CEN13LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Chicago, ILThe gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to tilt backward when a passenger stood up and stepped toward the back of the airplane.NTSB CEN13FA416Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which led to a stall/spin, and the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the approach and provide remedial action before the stall.NTSB CEN13CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA13WA334Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Manaus, BrazilNTSB ERA13WA332Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn July 16, 2013, about 2007 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N, Argentine registration LV-BPP, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to land at the Quilmes Airport (SADQ), Buenos Aires, Argentina. The flight instructor…NTSB ERA13LA320Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Bruce D Sonerai II · Pulaski, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a near-vertical climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN13LA467Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Dalton, OHA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarino Benoist Type XIV · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the seaplane during its initial flight test. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience in the seaplane.NTSB CEN13LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-125 · Mapleton, MNThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN13FA415Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Dove Creek, COPilot-induced oscillations caused by the loss of hydraulic assist of the flight controls due to an excessive loss of hydraulic fluid during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in ground impact. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate analysis of…NTSB WPR13CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Redlands, CAThe student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing.NTSB ERA13WA322Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208B · Mathews Ridge, GuyanaOn July 15, 2013, about 1157 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Guyana registration 8R-AMS, operated by Air Services Limited, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach at Matthew's Ridge Airport (SYMR), Matthew's Ridge,…NTSB CEN13LA473Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Nauvoo, ILA fatigue failure of an engine compressor turbine blade, which resulted in extensive secondary engine damage and a complete loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13CA330Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKincaid Wade Dakota Hawk · San Simon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff from an open field.NTSB WPR13CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.NTSB WPR13CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN13WA413Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRans S6-ES · Dadlington, United KingdomOn July 14, 2013, about 1744 UTC, a Rans S6-ES, G-BYMV (s/n PFA 204-13444) collided with terrain. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British…NTSB CEN13CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108-1 · Hector, MNThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes and failure to main directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN13CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR13LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuarnoccio Avid Flyer · White City, ORExcessive engine operating temperature, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. The reason for the excessive engine operating temperature could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.NTSB WPR13LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot’s failure to monitor and maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in collision with the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane’s insufficient distance from the taxiway centerline.NTSB WPR13CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Inyokern, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during a practice autorotation maneuver and the pilot providing training's delayed remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the…NTSB CEN13CA430Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ANC13LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC13CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Kenai, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman C3-B · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DCA13RA127Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · London, United KingdomThe UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a B787 that occurred on July 7, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB DCA13CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 777-232 · Atlanta, GAUnexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing the cabin for arrival.NTSB ERA13WA319Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationDiamond DA40-180 · Ticlio, PeruNTSB CEN13CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.NTSB WPR13LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Fallon, NVA fatigue failure of the No. 5 connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure during the initial climb and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR13LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Blackfoot, IDA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Kamiah, IDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline.