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 ENG13RA026Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL-600 · Osaka, Japan, JapanOn May 6, 2013, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19, registration number JA206J, powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines, operated by J-Air experienced a No. 2 (right)engine undercowl fire on taxi after landing at the Osaka International Airport…NTSB CEN13LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Staples, MNThe pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB CEN13LA256Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEskildsen Steen Skybolt · Easton, MNThe pilot's medical incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event after performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB ANC13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA13WA232Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 60 · Valencia, VenezuelaOn May 5, 2013, about 1345 coordinated universal time (0915 local time), a Learjet Inc. 60, N119FD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while approaching Arturo Michelena Airport (SVVA), Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The two crew members…NTSB CEN13LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Udall, KSThe pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB CEN13FA259Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MOThe pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event.NTSB ANC13CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Soldotna, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR13LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-17 · Fontana, CAA loss of engine power due to improper construction and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system and engine. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inadvertent contact with an unseen guy wire during the landing flare.NTSB WPR13LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Somerton, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue due to his working at a time when he normally would…NTSB ERA13LA229Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PAThe pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.NTSB ERA13FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNewgent, Barry S6S · Suffolk, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of currency…NTSB ERA13CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Arcadia, NYThe pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway.NTSB CEN13FA267Incident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Mena, ARA partial loss of power on both engines during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and a test run of both engines revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC13CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207A · Newtok, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while on approach in flat light conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around.NTSB ENG13WA025Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBAE Jetstream · Sveg, Sweden, SwedenOn May 3, 2013 a Jetstream (British Aerospace) 3200, ES-PJR, equipped with two Honeywell TPE331 engines, operated by Avies AS, experienced a temporary loss of power from both engines during climb out from Sveg Airport, Sweden (ESND). The engines eventually…NTSB WPR13LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Pomeroy, WAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was properly loaded, which resulted in the helicopter being in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight and led to a loss of main rotor rpm on takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the ground…NTSB WPR13CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAdolphson CCK-1865 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA13FA225Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Catskill, NYThe pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA13CA228Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brogue, PAThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a power line.NTSB CEN13LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Delta, COThe loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing.NTSB CEN13CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHook Zodiac CH-650 · Gainesville, MOThe pilot misjudged the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane hitting a tree.NTSB WPR13LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Oakland, CAA failure of the left main landing gear pivot bolt in overstress during landing.NTSB WPR13CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 300C · Hamilton, MTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB DCA13FA082Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Newark, NJthe failure of flight 908's captain to ensure adequate clearance between the wingtip of his airplane and flight 4226's empennage when he attempted to pass behind the other airplane.NTSB CEN13WA314Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBede 5J · Baumkirchen, AustriaThe Civil Aviation Safety Investigative Authority of Austria has informed the NTSB of an accident involving a BeDe 5J, N53EJ, experimental, amateur-built airplane near Baumkirchen, Austria. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB CEN13LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMason Robert Kolb Mark 3X · Lawrence, KSThe noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to depart with a tailwind.NTSB CEN13LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Saint Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear or check that it was in the down position before landing.NTSB CEN13LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Covington, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard.NTSB CEN13CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Duane A RV-8 · Cortland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering an unexpected soft spot in the runway during landing.NTSB CEN13CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Ingalls, INThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC13CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while hovering over an area of snow-covered terrain, in flat light conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB CEN13WA248Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech King Air · Zacatecas, MexicoNTSB WPR13LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lakeport, CALoss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly.NTSB WPR13LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Bryce, UTThe pilot's failure to establish the minimum liftoff speed during takeoff with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and a subsequent loss of directional control and a runway excursion.NTSB WPR13FA211Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172RG · Calabasas, CAThe failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB ERA13FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniels Dominator · Valkaria, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate power and airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, abrupt descent, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate experience in the gyroplane before making the…NTSB DCA13MA081Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 747-400 BCF · Bagram, AfghanistanNational Airlines' inadequate procedures for restraining special cargo loads, which resulted in the loadmaster's improper restraint of the cargo, which moved aft and damaged hydraulic systems Nos. 1 and 2 and horizontal stabilizer drive mechanism components,…NTSB WPR13LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after…NTSB ERA13LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Hoosick Falls, NYThe failure of the left wing attachment bracket weld due to inadequate welding by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA13CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bethel, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ENG13WA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saudi ArabiaOn April 28, 2013 a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 777-300, HZ-AK16, equipped with two General Electric GE90-115B engines had been pushed back from the gate and was in the process of starting the No. 2 engine when the engine unexpectedly accelerated to a high…NTSB CEN13LA243Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN13FA241Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Norfolk, NEThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid power lines.NTSB CEN13CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup.NTSB ANC13CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Seward, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR13FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Shepherd, MTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering during low-altitude operations due to sudden neurological impairment or incapacitation and the helicopter’s subsequent collision with power lines.NTSB ERA13FA217Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dade City, FLThe in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.NTSB CEN13LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDean Leslie N Highlander · Bryan, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.