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 ERA10WA430Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA42 · Mercedes, ArgentinaOn June 13, 2010, about 1840 coordinated universal time (1540 local time), a Piper PA-42-1000, Argentine registration LQ-BLU, was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence during a takeoff attempt from Mercedes…NTSB ERA10CA311Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDwight Lohr Baby Ace · Carolina Beach, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ERA10CA310Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Campbellsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.NTSB DCA10WA068Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSwearingen SA226 · Johannesburg, South AfricaOn June 13, 2010 about 0900 UTC, ZS-ZOC, a Swearingen SA226 Metro 11, an unscheduled commercial domestic flight, operated African Skies Aviation, was involved in a wheels up landing at Lanseria Aerodrome (FALA), Johannesburg, South Africa. The 2 crewmembers…NTSB CEN10RA319Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Felipe Carrillo Puerto, MexicoOn June 13, 2010, approximately 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B, XA-TWK, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during the initial climb from the Felipe Carrillo Puerto airstrip, Felipe Carrillo Puerto,…NTSB CEN10FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lidderdale, IAThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight in marginal weather conditions and his loss of aircraft control.NTSB CEN10FA316Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Umpire, ARThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN10CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which led to carburetor icing and a loss of engine power following takeoff.NTSB ENG10WA059Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 · Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, United KingdomOn June 12, 2010, at about 0045 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Thomas Cook Airlines Boeing 757-28A, registration number G-TCBA, while cruising at FL360, experienced a fuel leak from the left engine, a Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37 turbofan engine. The…NTSB CEN10LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COThe pre-existent damage of the right-hand landing gear actuator attachment lug which led to fatigue cracking and eventual overload failure resulting in a collapsed gear upon landing.NTSB CEN10CA323Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcculley Ronald W-8 · Lamoni, IAThe non-certificated pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff that exceeded the airplane's performance capability, which resulted in an overrun.NTSB ANC10CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB WPR10FA287Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZThe pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.NTSB WPR10CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Minden, NVThe pilot's encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.NTSB WPR10CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Los Banos, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard.NTSB ERA10CA331Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Perry, NYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun.NTSB ENG10WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-481F · Tokyo, Japan, JapanOn June 11, 2010, a Boeing 747-400F, registered JA01KZ, operated by Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd., took off from Narita International airport at 21:53 Japan Standard Time. Just after the take-off, the No. 1 engine (left), a General Electric CF6-80C2B1F…NTSB WPR10LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ontario, CAA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the 1-3-5 cylinder induction tube elbow, which was caused by the improper installation of the induction tube elbow by maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10CA309Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Alcolu, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.NTSB CEN10IA314Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Gulf of MexicoA suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due to improper installment and inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN10CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Shell Knob, MOA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.NTSB ERA10CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN10LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Ankeny, IAThe failure of the stabilator control cable due to wear. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the stabilator control cable.NTSB CEN10CA321Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Orange, TXThe loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.NTSB WPR10CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Shaw Island, WAThe passenger's inadvertent movement of the mixture control during climb, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lucedale, MSThe partial separation of the No. 3 cylinder due to improper torquing of the cylinder hold-down bolts by maintenance personnel during installation of the cylinder.NTSB ERA10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Toms River, NJThe pilot-in-command's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.NTSB DCA10FA066Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Arlington, VAThe pilot’s inadvertent use of the wheel brakes at high speed during the touchdown phase of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the feel and effectiveness of the airplane’s wheel brakes.NTSB ANC10CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Galena, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground-loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA10LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Edenton, NCThe flight instructor’s initiation of a simulated single engine scenario at or below the airplane’s minimum single engine control speed, resulting in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to set full…NTSB ERA10LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHood John Sidney Tango · New Port Richey, FLThe improper inspection of the airplane ignition system during the last condition inspection by a mechanic, resulting in an ignition cable disconnecting and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB DCA10WA074Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Girona, SpainOn June 7, 2010, at 1000 UTC, a passenger was seriously injured when she fell through the railing of the integral airstair on a Ryanair Boeing 737. The event took place at Girona-Costa Brava Airport, Girona, Spain, as the airplane was being boarded for a…NTSB CEN10WA308Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 525 · Leeds, United KingdomOn June 7, 2010, at 1650 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 525, N646VP, overran runway 14 during an aborted takeoff at the Leeds Bradford International Airport, Leeds, England. There were no injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the…NTSB CEN10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Marietta, OHThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices.NTSB CEN10FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · Knobel, ARThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brookshire, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Northwood, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wire.NTSB CEN10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Kitfox IV · Stanton, MNThe pilot’s inadvertent propeller blade pitch change and subsequent loss of forward thrust.NTSB ERA10CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · North Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DCA10WA071Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Amsterdam Schiphol IAP, NetherlandsOn June 6, 2010, a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-400 experienced a bird strike during takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (EHAM), Amsterdam, the Netherlands. One engine lost power. The airplane returned to Schiphol and made an uneventful…NTSB CEN10LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Kingfisher, OKThe pilot's inadequate airspeed while landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB CEN10FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Marble, COThe pilot’s miscalculation of the airplane's turn radius and climb capabilities at high altitude, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and restricted visibility due to the…NTSB ANC10CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over during taxi.NTSB WPR10LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA279Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Bountiful, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB WPR10CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · La Verne, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.NTSB ERA10LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A330-323 · Charlotte, NCThe Airbus A330 flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from a standing airplane while taxiing.NTSB ERA10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLA partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA297Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Rockohoma, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination.