NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN11CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB ERA11WA136Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Isola Fossara, Perugia, ItalyOn January 27, 2011, at 1410 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Italian registration I-AMCO, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during cruise flight near Isola Fossara, Perugia, Italy. The certificated private pilot was fatally…NTSB WPR11CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWalker Louie H Super 18 Cuby · Toutle, WAThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over onto its back. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a sandbar that he had not adequately inspected and his improper airspeed while on…NTSB WPR11CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Helena, MTThe certified flight instructor's loss of airplane control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA11CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Monroeville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA11CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210K · Crestview, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.NTSB CEN11LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Matador, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with the ground.NTSB WPR11CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN11CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCulver Glenn Kitfox III · Terlingua, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pittsburg, PAThe pilot’s excessive engine rpm and speed during taxi and subsequent braking, which resulted in a wheel brake fire.NTSB ERA11CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jasper, ALThe pilot's loss of directional control on a wet runway during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Corsicana, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBice Air Creation GTE · Hayfork, CAThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight, while operating in carburetor icing conditions.NTSB WPR11FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Stanwood, WAThe pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a…NTSB CEN11CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Santa Ana, CAThe failure of the left main landing gear due to the lack of lubrication.NTSB WPR11CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLantz Lake Tahoe Special · Redding, CAThe airplane's unintentional collision with debris during a water landing.NTSB OPS11IA246Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · 80 SE of JFK (Atlantic Ocean), NYIncomplete and incorrect coordination between air traffic controllers that resulted in the 777 and the two C17s being cleared to maintain the same altitude. Contributing to the incident was the controllers’ non-adherence to established communications…NTSB ERA11WA164Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208B · Rio Branco, BrazilOn January 21, 2011, about 1735 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PR-RMI, operated by Carlos Madeira Aerotaxi Ltda, had an engine failure during a go-around, and made a forced landing near the Rio Branco International…NTSB ANC11WA015Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Uljin Airport, South KoreaOn January 21, 2011, about 0049 universal coordinated time, two Cessna 172 airplanes, Korean registered HL1080 and HL1127, operated by the Korea Aerospace University and Hanseo University respectively, sustained substantial damage following a midair collision…NTSB WPR11LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of one attachment bolt for the left idler gear shaft, which resulted from an insufficient preload on both attachment bolts.NTSB ENG11WA015Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 · Northland, New Zealand, New ZealandOn January 20, 2011, about 12:15 local time, the a Bell 206L3 registered ZK-ISF, ditched into the ocean off the north coast of Auckland, New Zealand. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported that during straight and level flight at about 1000 feet MSL, he…NTSB CEN11IA156Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSikorsky 92 · Galliano, LAThe misalignment of the retaining washer during routine maintenance, resulting in the subsequent separation of the washer and nut.NTSB CEN11CA176Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Pekin, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN11CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Houston, TXThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.NTSB WPR11CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Aurora, ORThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ERA11FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach due to spatial disorientation.NTSB ERA11WA122Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 212 · Cuzco, PeruOn January 17, 2011, at 1940 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212 helicopter, Peruvian registration OB-1767-P, registered to Helicopters Service, and operated by Heliamerica S.A.C., experienced an un-commanded roll over during takeoff from a remote helipad…NTSB ERA11LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair 340-71 · Charlotte AmalieThe captain’s decision to continue the flight with the left engine backfiring, resulting in an engine fire shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the captain’s decision to continue the flight following a report of black smoke trailing the…NTSB CEN11LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Clarendon, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly set the altimeter, which resulted in his erroneous perception that the airplane was at a safe altitude.NTSB ERA11IA172Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Walterboro, SCThe inadequate inspection and rigging of the nose landing gear downlock mechanism by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of a bolt and the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B3 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Stuart, FLThe student pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective control, which allowed the helicopter to become airborne and impact the ramp.NTSB ERA11CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lebanon, TNThe student pilot´s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR11CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR11CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA11WA121Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech B200 · Senador Canedo City, BrazilOn January 14, 2011, at 2010 coordinated universal time (1810 local time), a Beechcraft B200, Brazilian registration PR-ART, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Senador Canedo City, Goias, Brazil, while approaching Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO),…NTSB ERA11WA120Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B III · Ocho Rios, JamaicaOn January 14, 2011, about 1600 eastern standard time, a Bell 206B III, Jamaican registration 6Y-JCA, operated by Captain's Aviation Services Limited, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The pilot and two passengers were…NTSB ERA11LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1 · Pompano Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG11WA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Vilnius, LithuaniaOn January 14, 2011, an Estonia Air Boeing 737-500, registered in Estonia as ES-ABL, lost power from the right engine, a CFMI CFM56-3C1, at FL 360 and returned back to Vilnius, Lithuania. The airplane was operating on a regularly scheduled flight from Vilnius…NTSB DCA11WA026Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Atlantic Ocean, Canada.NTSB CEN11CA154Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.NTSB WPR11CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Austin, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA11LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Venice, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA11WA021Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD · Paris, FranceOn January 12, 2011, an Air Burkina Boeing MD-83 experienced near fuel exhaustion while attempting to land at Orly International Airport, Paris, France. During the ferry flight with landing gear down the flight crew determined that it did not have enough fuel…NTSB WPR11LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.NTSB ERA11WA119Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAvions Robin DR400 · Guidonia Montecelio, ItalyOn January 11, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, an Avions Pierre Robin, DR400/180R, Italian registration I-ITAV, crashed during takeoff, while towing a glider, and was destroyed by fire. The airplane was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG), Guidonia…NTSB WPR11LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CAAn in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…NTSB DCA11WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Montpelier, FranceOn January 10, 2011, at 1330 local time a Boeing 737-700, registration F-GIXD experienced an AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The airplane was on a ferry flight to Toulouse, France, and returned to…