NTSB investigations, VT
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VT' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'VT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC86FNC04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Rochester, VTThe pilot was participating in a x-country soaring race. Aprox 15 miles from destination and for unknown reasons, the pilot experienced in flight collision with terrain. There was no evidence of pre-impact malfunction or failure. The pilot was certificated…NTSB NYC86LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-23 · Charlotte, VTPilot stated that on takeoff roll it seemed longer than usual and about 1500 to 1600 feet of the runway before the aircraft began to rotate. The aircraft had climbed about 15 to 20 feet before coming to the end of the runway and over water. At about 30 feet…NTSB NYC86LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Lyndonville, VTAfter the pilot performed a run up and all appeared normal a ground run was commenced. About 700' down the runway trim was set to climb out at about 76IAS. However, the pilot stated that a bad downdraft was encountered. A check of the airspeed was ok. At 200…NTSB NYC86LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · West Dover, VTDuring the landing roll on ice covered runway the aircraft ran off the departure end of the runway and collided with a snow bank.NTSB NYC86LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bennington, VTAfter flying in the Bennington, Vermont area for awhile, the pilot decided to land for refueling. On landing the flight encountered strong gusty winds. The aircraft was pushed off to the side of the runway, before pilot could correct for the wind. The…NTSB NYC86LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C206 · West Dover, VTCessna aircraft, N9861Z overran runway 1, at West Dover, Vermont and landed on a golf course. The pilot stated that when the flight was about 50 feet above the runway and about 100 ft down the runway windshear was encountered, pulling the aircraft to the left…NTSB NYC85LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152A · Post Mills, VTAfter reviewing air maneuvers, a normal apch was made to land on rwy 22. The acft landed on all 3 wheels & bounced into the air, then it went to the left of the rwy. While the plt was turning right to avoid trees & to recover from the bounced landing, the…NTSB NYC85FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Danby, VTThe pilot of N66190 received a weather briefing from lebanon flight service station and was advised of low ceilings and also advised that visual flight rules flight was not recommended. At about the time N66190 was departing rutland, Vermont, a helicopter…NTSB NYC85LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Morrisville, VTAccording to the plt, a post maintenance test flt was performed about 45 mins before the landing occurred. The plt stated that he allowed the right seat passenger a student plt and owner of the Cessna 170, to fly and land the acft. Upon landing the plt…NTSB NYC85LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-95 · Stowe, VTDuring cruise flt, the plt heard a loud knocking coming from the eng and a decrease in oil pressure. During the landing in a fld, the landing gear collapsed and the acft ground looped. Examination of the eng disclosed that the hydraulic lifters of three of…NTSB NYC85FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Waitsfield, VTThis glider was involved in a soaring championship course. About 52 minutes after starting the course witnesses observed the aircraft maneuvering for a landing on an open field. While in a steep bank the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground.NTSB NYC85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · S.Woodstock, VTThe helicopter experienced a loss of RPM on liftoff and received substantial damage when it collided with a chain link fence. The plt stated that on liftoff to aprx 50 ft AGL, the RPM dropped off to 2800 and a loss of climb resulted. The plt descended in an…NTSB NYC85FNC04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · W. Brattleboro, VTThe acft lost pwr during normal cruise. The plt attempted to autorotate into a clearing in the trees. Post accident exam discovered an air leak in the fuel control. The pressure compressor discharge (pcd) line 'b' nut was disconnected from the fuel control.…NTSB NYC85FNC03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47H-1 · Guilford, VTThe helicopter crashed after losing rotor RPM during a max performance takeoff from a confined area at a private landing area. The plt had added 10 gals of fuel and he was carrying a passenger. The plt said he ahd taken off from this area before with no…NTSB NYC85FA088Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Swanton, VTDuring normal cruise flt the plt became unable to move the elevator control. The flt was continued to the planned destination using elevator trim for pitch control. On final approach to the rwy the acft was caught by a wind gust & pitched nose down. The plt…NTSB NYC85FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Dorset, VTThe plt was about 30 miles from rutland when he radioed the arpt for weather info. He was informed that clouds were 1500 ft broken and 2700 ft overcast with snow, light fog and 5 miles visibility. The plt responded that he would call again when he got closer…NTSB NYC85LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Morrisville, VTPlt noted accumulation of rime ice in flt. On NDB approach, VFR conditions reached about 7 miles from runway, IFR flt plan cancelled and straight-in visual approach performed. Crossing threshold at about 2O ft AGL, plt reduced throttle and acft immediately…NTSB NYC85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Burlington, VTThe acft skidded & veered left during the landing roll, & subsequently, it nosed over on the rwy.NTSB NYC85FNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 · Rutland, VTWitnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain.NTSB NYC84FA294Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Wallingford, VTThe plt was executing second attempt for a instrument apch, lda rwy 19, following a missed apch on the first attempt. The plt last reported over the iaf, 9 mis north of the arpt. The acft collided with a mountain at a elevation of 1700 ftand 5 mis south of…NTSB NYC84LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4 · Sugarbush, VTThe acft lost lift & made an emergency landing in a field. During the landing the acfts wing struck a haystack which pitched the nose of the acft down. This resulted in a hard landing & ground loop.NTSB NYC84LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio 295 · So. Burlington, VTThe left main gear collapsed during landing roll-out. The plt/owner had been practicing touch and go landings.NTSB NYC84LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Warren, VTThe plt stated that while crossing a mountain ridge a mountain wave was encounterd which resulted in a 1000 fpm sink rate. The plt stated this sink rate increased when a turn was made to parallel the ridge. The acft settled into trees.NTSB NYC84LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Vultee L-13A · Dummerston, VTDuring arrival, the plt landed to the south on a turf rwy. He stated that after a normal apch & touchdown, the acft encountered a gust of wind, presumably from the northwest & the acft nosed over. Also, in an accident report, he reported the wind was from the…NTSB NYC84FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Waitsfield, VTThe acft collided with trees during takeoff. The rwy was snow covered 4 to 6 inches deep and was only 1800 ft long. The takeoff was on a bearing of 130 degrees. The wind was from 280 degrees at 14 KTS. The skis on the acft had wheels protruding through at the…NTSB NYC84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B1 · Dummerston, VTThe plt initiated a practice autorotation from about 600 ft AGL. Airspeed was about 55 KTS with low m/r RPM due to low gross weight. A moderate flare was initiated in an effort to increase rotor RPM, reducing the airspeed to 40 KTS. However, the application…NTSB NYC84FA042Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Bennington, VTThe acft crashed into mountainous terrain at about the 1,800 ft level approximately 2 mi south of the arpt. The acft had been cleared for the vor-a approach. The missed approach point is the 6 DME point from the cambridge VOR on the 159 deg radial. Mda is…NTSB NYC84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · West Dover, VTThe plt reported that during descent, below 4000 ft, he encounter severe turbulence. He reported that the destination wind was from the northwest, but he could not recall the wind velocity. During arrival, final apch to rwy 01 was flown at 80 mph while still…NTSB NYC84IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C99 · Burlington, VTThe plt stated that after a smooth touchdown on the main gear, a loud bang was heard, accompanied with a gear unsafe horn. A go-around was made, & after completing emerg gear extension procedure the acft returned for landing. During landing the left gear…NTSB NYC83LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Woodford, VTAccording to the pilot weather was clear at time of departure with clouds at about 4000-4500 feet but clr above. He entered a break in the clouds and began following a road. As the weather began closing in from above and the road became curvy, the pilot had…NTSB NYC83FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Burlington, VTAcft had been parked on ramp at syracuse for aprx 5 days with partially full tanks & exposed to rainy wx. According to the plt, there was no evidence of water during preflight. Plt taxied to another area where 40 gals of fuel was added. Flt from syracuse to…NTSB NYC83FNC09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Enosburg Falls, VTThe plt reported that when he was on final to land on a dark night, the acft had electrical failure & he had no lights. He reported that this occurred when he had started his flare & that was all he could remember until after he had regained consciousness…NTSB NYC83LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Londonderry, VTThe plt reported that during a landing on rwy 23, the acft difted off the rwy when he did not allow for a x-wind. A go-around was initiated. However, the landing gear contacted a mound of dirt & the acft nosed over while it was at full throttle. Reportedly,…NTSB NYC83LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia-Putzer RF5B Sperber · Warren, VTThe glider wing encountered high grass during landing in gusty wind. This was a motor glider and the landing was made to the right side of the rwy to allow room for the soaring club landing on a parallel grass strip to the left of the main rwy. During the…NTSB NYC83LNC07Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBölkow B-1 · Groton, VTThe plt was on a x-country flt of aprx 100 miles. She reported that on the last leg of the flt, a lack of 'lift' was encountered & an off arpt landing was initiated. While on final apch to land in a field, the glider struck a telephone wire aprx 30 ft AGL.…NTSB NYC83LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Shelburne, VTThe acft crashed into a ditch during an emergency landing after a power loss. The dual instructional flight was climbingat about 200 feet when the power dropped 700-800 RPM. The pilot applied carb heat switched fuel tanks and turned to avoid a housing area.…NTSB NYC83LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDG 400 · Morrisville, VTThe motorized glider was taxiing when the left wing tip caught in high grass and the acft veered to the left and penetrated a barbed wire fence.NTSB NYC83FNC06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Warren, VTThe plt reported that during a landing on rwy 4, he encountered wind shear which forced the acft to lose alt & touch down short of the rwy. The acft then veered left & collided with a hangar. The plt reported the wind was from 300 deg at 12 gusting 18 KTS.…NTSB NYC83LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VTEnroute to destination through a mountain pass the pilot saw approaching snow & decided to return & land. While returning, a rapidly moving snow squall was approaching the arpt. At about 1/4 mi from the end of rwy 1 visibility dropped to about 1/8 mi in heavy…NTSB NYC82DA219Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Topsham, VTEngine quit and pilot made forced landing in open field. Fuel selector was found on right tank which was empty. Left tank was full. Fuel lines were dry.NTSB NYC82FNC10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Woodstock, VTApproximately 5 min after departure the eng lost most of its oil pressure & started to lose power. The acft landed on a rough plowed field & the gear were torn off. The aluminum oil line that connects to the oil cooler broke off at the flare. The "b" nut was…NTSB NYC82FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · West Brattlebor, VTAt 2036 the plt contacted bradley approach control (a/c) on freq 121.5 & stated he was lost, at an altitude of 4,000 ft & in "almost IFR weather." Since the acft was not transponder equipped a/c had the plt use VOR orientation procedures to determine his…NTSB NYC82DA146Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 305A · Morrisville, VTThe pilot reported that he landed on runway 19 with a wind from 250 deg at 15, gusting 20 knots. He reported that as the aircraft rolled out, a severe gust of wind was encountered that put the plane on the left gear only. Subsequently, the left gear failed…NTSB NYC82DA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ludlow, VTThe pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered wind shear and the aircraft touched down about two feet short of the runway. He reported a 30 degree slope at the lip of the runway. All of the landing gear failed. The aircraft slid off the runway and…NTSB NYC82FA134Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Bennington, VTWhile on approach to land, the pilot noticed the aircraft's gear warning lights were out and the circuit breakers were tripped. The pilot advised operations and started a fly-by when he noticed a fire in the left engine. The pilot feathered the left engine…NTSB NYC82DA129Accident · No injuriesFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Warren, VTThe pilot had little or no previous flight time in this romanian built glider. He reported departing from an airport located on the lee side of the sugarbush mountains. He stated that a strong west wind produced a turbulent rotor near the airport and the…NTSB NYC82FNC07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerotek-Pitts S-2A · Warren, VTThe pilot reported that before landing, he noticed heavy wind shear while on downwind and base. Reportedly, he encountered a severe sink after turning from base to final approach. He added full power, but was unable to stop the descent before contacting the…NTSB NYC82DA023Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Swanton, VTDuring the initial takeoff, the pilot noted a partial loss of engine power at about 200 ft AGL. Carburetor heat was applied and power was restored. He flew the traffic pattern and landed, and then he made another preflight inspection and a full run-up. During…NTSB NYC81DNC15Accident · No injuriesClosedGlasflugel ST-LIB · Graniteville, VTNTSB NYC81FNC10Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Brookfield, VT