NTSB investigations, WI
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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB GAA18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Black River Falls, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN18LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…NTSB GAA18CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Black River Falls, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A 1B · Prairie du Chien, WIThe fatigue failure of the aileron hinge bracket tubing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA523Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Redgranite, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s overapplication of the brakes, which resulted in the biplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB GAA17CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Westby, WIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN17LA307Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPegasus Quantum · Fort Atkinson, WIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the non-instructor sport pilot's decision to allow the student pilot to fly the aircraft.NTSB GAA17CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMark Goldberg Bearhawk Patrol · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN17FA287Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake LA 4 250 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind in unfavorable water conditions, which resulted in the airplane entering an aerodynamic stall and the pilot losing control.NTSB GAA17CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 · Lone Rock, WIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion during the aborted landing. Contributing to the improper landing flare was the student’s distraction by a deer…NTSB GAA17CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Washington Island, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB CEN17FA248Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Catawba, WIA loss of control and subsequent in-flight breakup for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17FA231Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGefa-Flug AS-105-GD · Hartford, WIThe overpressurization failure of the airship envelope as a result of the airship's encounter with gusty wind conditions and thermal activity. Contributing to the accident was the jammed Plexiglass venting panel.NTSB CEN17LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna SD-1A · Juneau, WIThe pilot’s difficulty controlling the airplane due to his incorrect reinstallation of the wings, which led to a bounced precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and the mechanic to verify the wings’ angle of incidence.NTSB CEN17LA210Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Kenosha, WIThe pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing to a dolly.NTSB CEN17LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Tomahawk Lake, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in the airplane’s hard landing and nose over after the water landing.NTSB CEN17FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S 2A · Sheboygan Falls, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during a low-level aerobatic maneuver; the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN17FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Chetek, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportReims Cessna FR172 · De Pere, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 99 · Waukesha, WIAn in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.NTSB GAA17CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Woodruff, WIThe pilot receiving instruction's incorrect brake usage and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN17CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Waukesha, WIThe pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.NTSB CEN17LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Green Bay, WIThe airplane’s encounter with unforecast icing conditions, which led to structural icing that obscured the pilot’s vision, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN17FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDemmer BD-4 · Brookfield, WIThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he was not able to maintain directional control in the strong crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN17LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Prairie Du Sac, WIThe pilot's decision to taxi the airplane from the roadway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from signs and a fence after a successful emergency landing following a total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA17CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Stone Lake, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while in a hover and the helicopter’s subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB CEN17LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Kenneth R Stol CH 801 · Royalton, WIThe loss of control during approach for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.NTSB GAA17LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was a partial, temporary loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…NTSB CEN17LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Wilmot, WIA failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft connecting rod bearings, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16FA373Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Ephraim, WIThe pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN16CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20D · Brodhead, WIThe pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist.NTSB GAA16CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the foot pad cover slipping off the right rudder pedal during the landing roll.NTSB CEN16LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSonex Waiex · Fond du Lac, WIA partial loss of engine for reasons that could not be determined during an examination of the engine.NTSB CEN16LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Neenah, WIA loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the vacuum pump from the engine, and his misconception that he could operate the airplane without the pump.NTSB CEN16LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Manitowoc, WIA leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB CEN16LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 2 · Oshkosh, WIThe loosening and separation of the throttle linkage nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent hard landing after autorotation.NTSB CEN16LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Larry Rans S 7 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in his remedial action to induce an aerodynamic stall and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16FA295Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Holmen, WIThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument flight proficiency.NTSB CEN16FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WICarburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.NTSB CEN16LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBristell E-LSA · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on short final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with other traffic in the…NTSB CEN16LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Baldwin, WIThe pilot's decision to land the fully loaded parachutist drop airplane on a wet grass runway that had insufficient length for the landing in high temperature conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun, when a more suitable longer runway was available at…NTSB CEN16LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U 5 · East Troy, WIA failure of the O-ring in the left brake master cylinder for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN16LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrandt Sonex · Lodi, WIThe separated rocker arm assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and led to the landing gear collapsing during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN16CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoyd Kenneth C Rans S-19 · Ephraim, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing from an unstabilized approach which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN16LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Arlington, WIThe pilot’s failure to establish proper airspeed and angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane at its maximum gross weight in elevated density altitude and gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA322Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarks Steven Challenger · Marion, WIThe failure of the airplane engine drive belt during the takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Reedsburg, WIThe pilot's long landing and failure to stop the airplane on the runway, resulting in an overrun, impact with a fence, and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB GAA16CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a nose down. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift.NTSB CEN16LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Clintonville, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the night visual approach, which resulted in impact with a runway threshold light, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…