NTSB investigations, 2007
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2007 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2007 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120 · Cramerton, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Jean, NVThe loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the camshaft gear teeth. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the rough, uneven terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX08FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed WP-3D · A1Extensive salt buildup in the inlets of all four engines, which resulted in compressor stalls and tailpipe fires in three of the four engines.NTSB CHI08CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Loop City, NEThe obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB CHI08CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plato Center, ILThe excessive airspeed used by the pilot which resulted in an overrun, impact with a ditch and subsequent nose over. The ditch was a factor.NTSB ANC08LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.NTSB SEA08FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.NTSB DFW08CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ardmore, OKThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN08WA029Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32R · Merrenberg, FranceNTSB DCA08WA008Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-200 · Cape Town, South AfricaNTSB SEA08LA021Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Garberville, CAThe pilot's intentional visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and terrain during climb. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions of fog and a low…NTSB SEA08LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58+ · Cougar, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a nearby tree while performing a hover-climb. Factors include his failure to maintain clearance from his long-line cable, and his likely diverted attention to the entanglement of the cable on the helicopter's…NTSB NYC08LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Durbin, WVThe loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.NTSB MIA08LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C208B · Opa Locka, FLFailure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other.NTSB LAX08FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during an instrument takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility.NTSB DEN08LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Cody, WYA loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude.NTSB NYC08LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-7A · West Point, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Jamestown, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during takeoff.NTSB MIA08CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing resulting in an on-ground collision with a parked airplane.NTSB DFW08WA027Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208B · Culiacan, MexicoNTSB DFW08LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Fort Worth, TXFailure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.NTSB DEN08CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Poultney, VTThe pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.NTSB DEN08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cortez, COThe passenger's inadvertent application of brakes, causing the airplane to nose over on landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure top adequately brief the passenger.NTSB CEN09RA185Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationKaman K1200 K-Max · Mandarfrn, AustriaNTSB ANC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Nashville, TNA propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the larger airplane's propwash.NTSB NYC08LA024Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlondin 601HDS · Farmington, DEThe reason for this occurrence could not be determined.NTSB NYC08CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Windham, NYAn inadvertent encounter with a wind gust while maneuvering.NTSB MIA08RA013Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 35A · Sao Paulo, BrazilNTSB CHI08CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGluff, Alan Zenair 200 · Greenwood, INThe total loss of engine power due to a lubricating system leak for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine seizure, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the plowed field and the nose gear failure…NTSB SEA08CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Parma, IDThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls while performing a hovering autorotation and the flight instructor's excessive remedial action which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DFW08CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Sinus 912 · Holt, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind.NTSB DFW08CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Arcola, TXThe loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB CHI08FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Gladwin, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to photograph ground objects.NTSB SEA08LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKelly F1D · Reno, NVThe pilot's loss of airplane control while performing intentional approach to stall maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent entry of the airplane into a spin.NTSB NYC08FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PAThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.NTSB MIA08CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX08LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterplane XJ · Independence, ORA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a spin and collision with terrainNTSB DFW08CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control. A contributing factor was the tailwind.NTSB DEN08IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-73F · Wichita, KSFailure of the recirculation fan motor end ball bearing.NTSB DEN08CA023Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206A · Boulder, COThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's intentional low airspeed, his failure to execute a go-around, and the soft terrain.NTSB SEA08CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a ditch while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the ditch.NTSB MIA08WA020Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · San Paulo, BrazilNTSB MIA08FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use.NTSB DFW08LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2-R · Lenora, TXThe loss of engine power due to separation of the "P3" line from the engine's fuel control.NTSB CHI08LA031Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWRB Associates Zodiac 601 XL · La Belle, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his total lack of experience in the accident airplane model.NTSB CHI08CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Lafayette, INThe improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the…NTSB CHI08CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Alliance, OHThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the parking brake which resulted in the toe brakes becoming ineffective. Contributing to the accident was the airport perimeter fence, the ditch, and the vehicle.NTSB SEA08CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, ORThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Turlock, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.