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 CEN13FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Mangum, OKThe airplane's aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of currency/proficiency.NTSB WPR13LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Redmond, ORFailure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly during the landing approach.NTSB WPR13LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector interlock mechanism.NTSB WPR13CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Porterville, CAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ellington, CTThe separation of the collective push-pull tube and jackshaft assembly, which resulted in the total loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision of maintenance personnel by the operator…NTSB DCA13LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 - 300 · Miami, FLLV-BMT flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the two aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision of the left winglet with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of F-GNZI. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect instructions…NTSB CEN13WA235Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31-325 · Tuxtla Gutierrez, MexicoOn January 17, 2013, about 1353 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-31-325, XB-EZY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Angel Albino Corzo (MMTG), Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. The pilot and six passengers on board were fatally injured. The…NTSB CEN13CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot's improper operation of the airplane controls during engine start, which resulted in a collision with a hangar.NTSB ERA13FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Burlington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument flight rules conditions.NTSB CEN13WA296Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAgusta 109E · London, United KingdomOn January 16, 2013, at 0759 UTC, an Agusta A109E, United Kingdom registration G-CRST, was substantially damaged when it struck a crane and subsequently impacted terrain near Vauxhall Bridge, Central London, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the…NTSB CEN13FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Pellston, MIThe pilot's inadvertent controlled descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was lack of visual reference due to night conditions.NTSB WPR13CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB DCA13RA038Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Takamatsu, JapanOn January 16, 2013, at about 8:26 local, an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-8, registration JA804A, conducted an emergency descent and diverted to Takamatsu Airport (TAK), Takamatsu, Japan, due to an odor in the cockpit and a battery overheat indication. Upon…NTSB CEN13CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Upper Sandusky, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA13LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Manteo, NCThe pilot's attempted visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering at a low altitude in the traffic pattern, which resulted in spatial disorientation and impact with the water. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience flying…NTSB ERA13LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dover, DEThe pilot's failure to land the airplane at multiple airports that were equipped with adequate instrument approach procedures while operating in low instrument meteorological conditions and his delay in declaring a fuel-related emergency, which resulted in a…NTSB ERA13IA114Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Debary, FLAn accumulation of debris in the airplane’s bilge drain holes that prevented accumulated moisture from properly draining; the accumulated moisture subsequently froze around the elevator control components, which resulted in the flight control stiffness.…NTSB ERA13LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Winder, GAA total loss of engine power due to a cracked fuel pump line fitting O-ring seal at the inlet to the engine driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the aircraft operator to comply with the engine manufacturer’s recommended time…NTSB ERA13FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBenton Fred D Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inability to establish a normal climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13FA131Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Paris, TXThe pilot's encounter with convective weather, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN13CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican General Acft AG5B · Ankeny, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway in gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during the subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper interior lighting…NTSB WPR13CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeinz Rans S-4 Coyote · Lake Pleasant, AZA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB ERA13LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Brandon, FLFailure of the No. 2 cylinder’s rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13WA154Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA46 · Schwechat, AustriaOn January 11, 2013, about 1616 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA46-500TP, United States registration N391CC, deviated from the assigned altitude during an instrument approach to the Vienna International Airport (LOWW), Schwechat, Austria. Air…NTSB CEN13FA130Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Maxwell, NEThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and the subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN13CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot’s failure to stop the airplane on the downsloping, ice-contaminated runway after landing with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to account for the wind conditions and failure to obtain runway conditions.NTSB CEN13WA128Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationHughes 369D · Kammenniemi, FinlandOn January 10, 2013, at 0840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Hughes 369D helicopter OH-HNP, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power. The pilot received minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Finland.…NTSB CEN13CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR13LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Riverdale, CAA flight control malfunction while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because it was not possible to establish whether observed damage to the flight control assembly was the result of wreckage recovery efforts or a preexisting condition.NTSB WPR13CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStribling James L RV4 · Georgetown, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR13CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Rialto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR13FA086Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Woody, CAAn in-flight encounter with icing conditions during descent, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall followed by an in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA13RA106Accident · 7 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBoeing-Vertol 234 · Pucallpa, Peru, PeruOn January 7, 2013, about 2002 universal coordinated time (1502 local time), a Boeing-Vertol 234, N241CH, operated by Columbia Helicopters Peru, S.A.C., was destroyed during an inflight breakup and subsequent impact with terrain near Pucallpa, Peru. The U.S.…NTSB ERA13CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrewer James M KR2 · Bear Branch, KYThe pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the pilot’s lack of knowledge about the airplane’s total fuel capacity and fuel quantity instrumentation.NTSB DCA13IA037Incident · No injuriesClass 1 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 787 · Boston, MAan internal short circuit within a cell of the auxiliary power unit (APU) lithium-ion battery, which led to thermal runaway that cascaded to adjacent cells, resulting in the release of smoke and fire. The incident resulted from Boeing's failure to incorporate…NTSB CEN13LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Antlers, OKThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR13LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJeremiah Jackson Vans RV-10 · Julian, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a disconnected oil line. Contributing to the accident was an insufficiently tightened oil line fitting.NTSB CEN13WA126Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA34 · Saint Pierre de Bressieux, FranceOn January 5, 2013, at 1235 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-200T airplane, Morocco registration, CN-DAY, crashed in mountainous terrain near Saint Pierre de Bressieux, France. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The accident…NTSB ANC13CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA13FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the…NTSB DCA13WA061Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Launceston, AustraliaOn 4 January 2013, at approximately 2020 local time, a B737-800, registration VH-VUZ, operated by Virgin Australia between Launceston and Malbourne, experienced a pitch excursion. During the climb, the crew did not select the appropriate vertical mode and the…NTSB ANC13CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB WPR13FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oceano, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use.NTSB WPR13CA084Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Five Points, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a telephone pole during a low-level maneuver.NTSB ERA13WA282Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Caraguatatuba, BrazilOn January 3, 2013, about 1600 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R-66 Helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DUB, was destroyed when it impacted a dense forest and the side of a hill in the Caraguatatuba Municipality, in the State of São Paulo,…NTSB CEN13FA122Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter 407 · Clear Lake, IAThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with localized icing conditions and his subsequent in-flight loss of helicopter control.NTSB WPR13LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate while on final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse due to overload following the failure of both engines to respond to power inputs during an attempted go-around for…NTSB WPR13FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Delano, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in low visibility, dark night conditions.NTSB ERA13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tampa, FLThe student pilot’s delayed throttle application during the practice autorotation and the flight instructor’s lack of immediate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA13FA101Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jasper, ALThe student pilot’s poor judgment to take a multiengine airplane for which he did not have experience or permission to operate and depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.