NTSB investigations, 2015
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\") = 2015 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") = 2015 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DCA16WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 82(MD-82) · San Luis Potosi, MexicoThe Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82, which occurred on November 2, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC…NTSB DCA16WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Nicosia, CyprusThe Accident Investigation Board of Turkey (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on November 2, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…NTSB DCA16WA081Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream G1159 · Kinshasa, Congo - KinshasaThe government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Gulfstream G1159 airplane that occurred on November 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of DRC's…NTSB GAA16CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Perry, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain vigilance, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DCA16WA015Accident · 224 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Sinai Peninsula, EgyptThe Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane, with IAE V2533 engines, that occurred on October 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Egyptian's…NTSB GAA16CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Cameron, LAThe pilot's failure to remove a main rotor blade tiedown, which resulted in substantial damage to a main rotor blade when the engine was started.NTSB ERA16LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Marion, SCA momentary jam in the tail rotor control system from an undetermined source, resulting in a torsional fracture of the tail rotor control torque tube and a loss of helicopter control.NTSB DCA16RA014Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell Helicopter Textron 609 · Tronzano Vercellese, ItalyimportNTSB CEN16LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Sheridan, ARThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB DCA16FA013Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe separation of the flexible fuel line coupling and subsequent fuel leak due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the required safety lockwire. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the initiation of the evacuation before the right…NTSB CEN16FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Pottsville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient climb rate during departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ANC16WA002Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Asquinth, CanadaOn October 27, 2015, about 2043 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, C-GIFY, impacted terrain near Asquinth, Saskatchewan, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is…NTSB GAA16LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhilip D Anderson 601 · Hemet, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate during a precautionary landing, which resulted in hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, which precipitated the precautionary landing.NTSB GAA16LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 · Deadhorse, AKThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting to land in flat light and whiteout conditions.NTSB ERA16LA028Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Lancair Super ES · Pascagoula, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after encountering convective shower activity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather.NTSB ERA16LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FLThe fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA16LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Weston, FLThe pilot's feathering of the incorrect propeller following a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s failure to reinstall the flapper valve in the right main fuel tank. Contributing to the accident…NTSB DCA16WA012Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Johannesburg, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 airplane that occurred on October 26, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under…NTSB ERA16WA049Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Guarani Municipality, BrazilOn October 25, 2015, at 1730 local time (1930 coordinated universal time), a Robinson R44, Brazilian registration PP-BAO, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and a lake after takeoff in the Guarani Municipality, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The…NTSB CEN16LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDelwyn Schmidt No model · Bennington, KSThe unregistered airplane’s loss of engine power due to piston seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering back to the runway.NTSB WPR16LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CAThe flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not…NTSB WPR16LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Lone Pine, CAThe fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from a dirt airstrip.NTSB WPR16LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his inability to recover due to a malfunction of the tailwheel.NTSB GAA16CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrandon Evans Gyroplane · Buckeye, AZThe student pilot's incorrect control input during takeoff which resulted in a runaway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Goodland, KSThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188A · Elberta, UTThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire.NTSB ERA16FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Worcester, MAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M5 · Warrentown, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a cattle-guard fence on landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of recent flying experience.NTSB DCA16CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-924ER · Plevna, KSAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN16LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · New Century, KSThe pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire.NTSB CEN16LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Winneconne, WIAn engine compartment fire during landing, which resulted in extensive fire damage, for reasons that could not be determined during examinations of the remaining wreckage.NTSB WPR16LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Primm, NVThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' failure to tune to, monitor, and communicate over the common traffic advisory frequency their relative positions…NTSB GAA16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB GAA16CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's loss of heading control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB GAA16CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper · Placerville, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bluemont, VAA total loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the No. 5 connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ENG16WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Cusco, PeruThe Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación – CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737, which occurred on October 23, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB ERA16WA050Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150H · Rondonopolis Municipality, BrazilOn October 22, 2015, about 1130 coordinated universal time , a Cessna 150H, Brazilian registration PR-DMT, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while on approach to land at Rondonopolis Airport, Rondonopolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The two occupants were…NTSB CEN16WA020Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 31 · La Tinaja, MexicoThe Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an fatal accident involving a LearJet 31A, XB-GYB, that occurred on October 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC under the…NTSB GAA16CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-7 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-stall and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB DCA16CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 223 · Dallas, TXthe disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury.NTSB GAA16CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Christmas Island, KiribatiThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the maintenance crew's failure to remove the tie down.NTSB GAA16CA023Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fort Benton, MTA hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.NTSB DCA16WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Paderborn, GermanyThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on October 20, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation…NTSB GAA16CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB ERA16WA020Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationLearjet 35A · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNTSB GAA16CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Searchlight, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during hover flight.NTSB ERA16RA021Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationBeech 60 · Bogota, ColombiaOn October 18, 2015 at 2119 UTC, a Beechcraft B60, Colombian registration HK3917G, registered to and operated by Sky Hub Aviation, was destroyed during a collision with a building in Barrio El Lujan, Bogota, Colombia. The pilot, three passengers, and six…NTSB ERA16LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Humboldt, TNA partial loss of engine power due to low No. 2 cylinder compression and an inoperative right magneto.NTSB ERA16LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Campobello, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.