NTSB investigations, 2013
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\") = 2013 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") = 2013 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA14CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB DCA14FA002Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Homer, AKThe first officer inadvertently selecting the landing gear handle up after touchdown during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the first officer's decision to reconfigure the airplane while still on the active runway.NTSB CEN14LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Omaha, TXThe pilot’s failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt.NTSB CEN14LA015Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P 51D · Galveston, TXThe pilot's loss of situational awareness while instructing the passenger, which resulted in the controlled flight of the airplane into the water.NTSB CEN14CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TXThe abnormal contact of the helicopter's skids with the landing surface, which resulted in a rollover.NTSB WPR14FA024Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Wailea, HIImproper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure.NTSB WPR14CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTecnam P92 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA14FA010Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Somerville, TNThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with night, instrument meteorological conditions while responding to an obstacle alert, resulting in an in-flight loss of helicopter control.NTSB ERA14CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenisar Richard A Lancair 320 · Lumberton, NJA hard landing by the pilot, which resulted in overload failure of landing gear components and surrounding structure.NTSB DCA14WA005Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 223 · Providenciales, Turks & Caicos IslandsThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757, which occurred on October 22, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…NTSB WPR14LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - M · Hardin, MTA rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR14CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA14WA036Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34-200 · Marica, BrazilOn October 21, 2013, about 1840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-KGK, while on a local training flight, impacted in a lagoon, after a loss of control, in Marica Municipality – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The…NTSB ERA14CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Charleston, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN14FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OKThe pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees.NTSB CEN14FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-301 · Huntsville, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane after entering these conditions.NTSB WPR14LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S2 · Livermore, CAFailure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…NTSB ERA14CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Madison, MSThe helicopter's collision with a black vulture during climb to cruise altitude.NTSB DCA14WA084Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757-200 · Dublin, IrelandThe Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland, has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-200 that occurred on October 20, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the…NTSB CEN14WA012Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172R · Krems, AustriaOn October 20, 2013, about 0825 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, OE-KRP, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Krems Langenlois Airport, Krems, Austria. The private pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries.…NTSB CEN14CA039Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWohaska John Parsons Stiles Gyro · Festus, MOThe pilot's improper propeller adjustment, which resulted in decreased performance and a loss of aircraft control.NTSB WPR14CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCollins Zenith Stol CH 701 · Deer Park, WAThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing with a tailwind.NTSB WPR14CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 - 160 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.NTSB ERA14WA038Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28R-200 · Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilOn October 19, 2013, about 1105 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, Brazilian registration PT-NKO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, near Corumba Municipality, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and four…NTSB ERA14LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Tampa, FLThe parachutist’s low altitude departure from the right wing before the planned altitude and his delayed opening of his parachute canopy, which resulted in impact with a tree and then the ground before the parachute fully opened.NTSB ERA14LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S 1T · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known ergonomic restrictions due to his size.NTSB ERA14LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FLThe failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust.NTSB ERA14CA031Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and glide path, which resulted in an overshoot, a hard landing, and a subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.NTSB ERA14CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Northeast Carry, METhe pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.NTSB CEN14LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPohoski RV 4 · New Waverly, TXAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire.NTSB CEN14LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport Long EZ · Boulder, COThe sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR14WA030Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R · Wave Rock, AustraliaOn October 18, 2013 about 1500 local time, an Ayres S2R airplane, Australian registration VH-JAY, collided with terrain near Wave Rock, Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as an agricultural…NTSB WPR14CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 - II · Sedro Woolley, WAThe non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during initial climb and his improper decision to continue flight, which resulted in an in-flight impact with a tree and an emergency descent that resulted in a…NTSB ERA14FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Tifton, GAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB DCA14CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · Houston, TXThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN14FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Clayton, OKControlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB CEN14FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Derby, KSThe airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,…NTSB ANC14FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportL Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UTThe pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA14LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NCThe failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…NTSB ERA14CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.NTSB WPR14CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201 · Las Vegas, NVThe collapse of a main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination of the airframe.NTSB ERA14LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies.NTSB CEN14LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC14WA003Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationKawasaki BK117-B2 · Tatacka, TaiwanOn October 16, 2013, about 1209 Coordinated Universal Time, a Kawasaki BK-117 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-77009, operated by Sunrise Airlines, was destroyed following a loss of control while landing near Yushan N. Peak Weather Staion,…NTSB ERA14CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ENG14IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A319 132 · Greenville, TXA high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade separation due to stress corrosion cracking in the J channel cooling cavity. The failed blade entered the gas path and caused substantial damage to the low pressure turbine. The engine was subsequently left at a high…NTSB WPR14CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeller Quicksilver Mxlii · Orland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA14WA026Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLuscombe 8 - E · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn October 14, 2013, about 1134 coordinated universal time, a Luscombe 8E, Argentina registration LV-RTS, was substantially damaged, during descent in thick fog, when it impacted terrain in an industrial park. The flight had departed Zarate Airport (SATE),…NTSB ERA14CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-150 · Newport, NHThe pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.