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 CEN13WA572Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 - 161 · Persan, FranceOn March 6, 2013, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161 airplane, F-GHPN, impacted terrain during final approach to land on runway 10, at the Persan-Beaumont Airport (LFPA), near Persan, France. The pilot was fatally injured. This…NTSB ANC13LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB WPR13IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Danville, CAThe failure and separation of a section of the No. 2 engine's combustion chamber's small exit duct (SED), which created an airflow disruption that led to an engine surge and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient weld penetration…NTSB ERA13CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Newnan, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB DCA13WA069Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 727 · Porto Velho, BrazilThe Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 727 that occurred on March 05, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist CENIPA's…NTSB ANC13CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185B · Flat, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.NTSB WPR13CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeston SEA-ERA · Bellevue, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff on choppy water conditions.NTSB ERA13CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Bardstown, KYThe student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13WA184Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft 390 · Cranves-Sales, FranceOn March 4, 2013, at 0740 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft model 390 (Premier IA) business jet, Cayman Islands registration VP-CAZ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Aérodrome d'Annemasse (LFLI), near Cranves-Sales, France. The…NTSB CEN13LA186Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Michael E Celebrity · Terrell, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limits while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB ANC13FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Nikolai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual…NTSB WPR13FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Saratoga, WYThe pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s…NTSB CEN13FA183Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's loss of control while flying in a turbulent mountain-wave environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to safely pilot the airplane in gusting wind conditions and his lack of experience operating in…NTSB WPR13LA137Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Latangai Island, Papua New GuineaThe failure of both the pilot and the fish master of the vessel to adequately monitor their environment, which resulted in a collision.NTSB WPR13CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Nampa, IDThe failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.NTSB WPR13CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Tracy, CAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a climb.NTSB ERA13LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Ciales, PRA loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the helicopter’s engine and associated components did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Naples, METhe student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake.NTSB DCA13WA068Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Graz, AustriaOn 2 March 2013, at approximately 0849 UTC time, a Boeing 737-530, registration D-ABIL, operated by by Lufthansa, was operating between Franfurt, Germany and Graz, Austria. The crew reported that just after takeoff from Frankfurt, and again about 5 minutes…NTSB CEN13CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Baraga, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.NTSB DCA13WA113Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-300 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB), has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-300 that occurred on March 1, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…NTSB CEN13FA182Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Broomfield, COLoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel gauge to indicate the actual amount of fuel on board the airplane and the design of the airplane's fuel system, which precluded a visual confirmation of the…NTSB ERA13CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a strong, gusting crosswind.NTSB ANC13LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsaak Paul G Isaak Super CUB · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA13WA176Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus Design SR-22 · Tiros, BrazilOn February 27, 2013, about 1840 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cirrus Design Corporation, SR-22, Brazilian registration PR-SLS, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from a farm field in the Tiros Municipality, in the State of…NTSB ERA13LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sanford, NCThe installation of an incorrect length of cotter pin on the throttle linkage clevis pin by maintenance personnel at an undetermined time, which resulted in the pin coming loose and the loss of throttle control.NTSB CEN13LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Deming, NMThe pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB WPR13LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlumer Challenger II Spec · Peoria, AZA cracked cooling fan housing, which led to a malfunction of the ignition system and a loss of engine power during the landing approach.NTSB DCA13WA060Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 · Keflavik, IcelandOn 26 February 2013, at approximately 2232 UTC time, a Boeing B757-200, during a flight operated by Icelandair between Kastrup, Denmark, and Keflavik, Iceland, the flight crew received an EICAS message indicating a right hydraulic failure when at the top of…NTSB WPR13LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSummit II · Quartzsite, AZThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering shifting wind, which resulted in collision with a windsock.NTSB ENG13IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747 · Dallas, TXFuel leaking from a fractured fuel manifold feeder line that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot compressor rear frame, which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel manifold feeder line failed due to high amplitude fatigue because the fuel…NTSB DCA13WA070Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Brisbane, AustraliaThe Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 25, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the…NTSB ERA13LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Homestead, FLThe reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Lutz, FLThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…NTSB ERA13CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Greenbrier, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.NTSB ERA13CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBucker Jungmann Casa 1.31 · Rupert, GAThe fracture of the left main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB ERA13CA147Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Tunica, MSThe cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.NTSB CEN13WA180Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-140 · Cozumel, MexicoNTSB CEN13CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Vineland, MNThe pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.NTSB ERA13CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.NTSB WPR13CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lebanon, ORThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN13FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Oklahoma City, OKThe loss of engine power due to engine ice ingestion during initial climb after takeoff in dark night light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an installed engine air inlet cover while the helicopter was parked outside, exposed to…NTSB ERA13MA139Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 390 · Thomson, GAThe pilot's failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures for an antiskid failure in flight and his failure to immediately retract the lift dump after he elected to attempt a go-around on the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of…NTSB ERA13CA142Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDombroski Frank Vans RV-10 · Lake Placid, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in attempted visual flight in night instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13IA177Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportTTX Air Lancair · Indianapolis, INThe pilots' failure to verify landing gear extension before landing.NTSB CEN13FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180 · Parkers Parairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tanks to the main fuel tanks in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB ERA13CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Halifax, NCThe pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean, A1The flight’s encounter with moderate clear air turbulence while en route, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication equipment in the rest compartment, which, if installed, could have…NTSB WPR13CA130Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Kelso, WAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.NTSB DCA13CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KYan inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.