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 WPR13LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder…NTSB ERA13WA203Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-23-250 · Georgetown, GuyanaOn April 13, 2013, about 1854 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-23-250, N27FT, was destroyed when it impacted a residence shortly after departing from Ogle International Airport (SYGO), Georgetown, Guyana. The certificated airline transport pilot and one…NTSB ERA13CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Summersville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB DCA13RA074Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Denpasar, IndonesiaOn April 13, 2013, at about 1515 local time, Lionair flight JT-904, a Boeing 737-800, registration PK-LKS, crashed while on approach to Denpasar-Ngurah Rai Bali International Airport (DPS), Denpasar, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there were no fatalities;…NTSB CEN13LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Buffalo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.NTSB CEN13CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEdward W Gray Lancair 360 · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his decision to continue the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR13TA198Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Phoenix, AZThe pilot receiving instruction's delay in adding power during a recovery from a practice autorotation.NTSB WPR13LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Santa Monica, CAThe left main wheel locking up during the landing roll, which resulted in the deflation of the tire, the left main landing gear collapse, and the subsequent loss of control during the runway exit.NTSB WPR13LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ocean Shores, WAThe pilots’ loss of helicopter control during the approach to landing.NTSB WPR13CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB ERA13LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Avon Park, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.NTSB CEN13LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAtkins ACRO-SPORT I · Midland, LAThe failure of the left elevator torque tube due to poor quality welds by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of pitch control.NTSB ERA13LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaxfly Inc/Mckay WM Searey · Polk City, FLThe improper installation of incorrect attachment hardware by maintenance personnel during an undocumented repair, which resulted in an in-flight structural failure and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the covering of the…NTSB ERA13LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFranke Russell J Searey · Polk City, FLAn inadvertent encounter with the water wake from a larger amphibious airplane before takeoff and the pilot's subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane during which he failed to note damage caused by the wake encounter.NTSB WPR13LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Silver Peak, NVThe pilot’s incapacitation due to sleeping pills, which led to the airplane impacting terrain in an autopilot-controlled descent following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR13CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Moose Creek Ranger Station, IDThe pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.NTSB ERA13CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, GAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR13CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Cottonwood, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.NTSB ERA13LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Winston Salem, NCFatigue failure of the right main landing gear attach bolts due to an unreported hard landing at an unknown time, and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.NTSB ERA13LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Castle, VAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any…NTSB DCA13WA089Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Unkown, São Tomé & PríncipeThe Sao Tome and Principe Civil Aviation Authority (STPCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 1900 that occurred on April 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist STPCAA investigation under the…NTSB CEN13FA221Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Collinsville, OKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations.NTSB WPR13LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Big Bear City, CAThe improper overhaul of the propeller, which resulted in the installation of an incorrect propeller actuating pin and deformation of the ferrule hole and led to the pin’s fatigue failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of multiple owners and…NTSB WPR13FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Circle, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.NTSB WPR13CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Sandy Valley, NVThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA13CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPhoenix Air U15 · Foscoe, NCThe motorized glider’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage.NTSB ERA13LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Hammonton, NJA loss of control during landing due to the failure of the nose landing gear's left trunnion lug.NTSB ERA13IA192Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Meridian, MSThe failure of the main landing gear brake system’s antiskid system, which resulted in locked wheels during landing.NTSB DCA13WA098Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Padang, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a B737-300, which occurred on April 7, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation under the…NTSB DCA13WA072Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B737 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaOn 5 April 2013, at approximately 1029 local time, a Boeing 737-4Q8, registration N279AD, ingested a turkey vulture in the right engine during takeoff from La Aurora Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the first…NTSB DCA13FA071Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus 321 · Las Vegas, NVthe captain's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a tailstrike.NTSB WPR13LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective actions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA13LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals.NTSB CEN13LA220Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Phil RV-6A · Spearfish, SDThe coil-distributor wire loosening in flight, which rendered the ignition system inoperative and subsequently caused the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13WA185Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft G-58 · Toowoomba Aerodrome, Australia, AustraliaOn April 3, 2013, about 1100 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Australian registration VH-OMS, experienced a landing gear collapse at Toowoomba Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane sustained minor damage, and no injuries were…NTSB WPR13CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's loss of directional control after an encounter with a wind gust during takeoff.NTSB ERA13FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Miami, FLThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB WPR13LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369A · Darby, MTThe pilot's failure to arrest the landing descent due to his incorrect use of the throttle, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13WA182Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210H · Darwin Aerodrome, Australia, AustraliaOn April 1, 2013, about 1700 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210H, Australian registration VH-EFB, impacted the water under unknown circumstances near Darwin Aerodrome (Anson Bay), Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and three…NTSB WPR13CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Brush Praire, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.NTSB ERA13LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the…NTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Guymon, OKThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating…NTSB ERA13FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication…NTSB CEN13FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Castle Rock, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering between two convective storms that likely produced low-level windshear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relatively low overall flight experience and low night flight experience, which…NTSB ANC13GA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 1Final reportEurocopter AS350 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control. Also causal was the Alaska Department of Public Safety's punitive culture and…NTSB WPR13WA435Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R22 - Beta · New Plymouth, New Zealand, New ZealandOn March 30, 2013, at 1300 local time, a Robinson R22 Beta II, ZK-HIE, while maneuvering during an instructional flight near New Plymouth, New Zealand, experienced a sudden roll to the right and pitched down. The certified flight instructor and student pilot…NTSB WPR13LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV12 · Waldport, ORThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.