NTSB investigations
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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 WPR10FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot’s decision to take off in marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in an encounter with low clouds, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing.NTSB ERA11WA269Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-202 · Guarau, BrazilOn January 28, 2010, about 1030 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-202, Brazilian registration PT-UPW, had a reported loss of power during cruise and landed in a soybean field near Guarau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The pilot was not injured And the…NTSB WPR10LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Fallon, NVInterference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to maintain directional control.NTSB ERA10WA130Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34 · Ipero, BrazilOn January 27, 2010, at 0918 EST, a Piper PA-34, PR-UGO, of Brazilian registration, registered to and operated by an individual, crashed 10 minutes after takeoff. The pilot and passenger were killed and the airplane was substantially damaged. The weather at…NTSB ERA10CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Argyle, NYThe pilot's decision to land downwind on the contaminated runway, resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway.NTSB CEN10WA309Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 · Horten, Norway, NorwayOn January 27, 2010, at 1323 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, s/n 0024, Norwegian registration LN-OCV, was substantially damaged when it impacted Oslofjord, near Horten, Norway. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally…NTSB ERA10CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Memphis, TNThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA10CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Taunton, MAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing.NTSB CEN10CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech J35 · Russellville, ARThe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.NTSB WPR10LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · La Quinta, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to water contamination in the fuel.NTSB DCA10RA023Accident · 90 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Beirut, LebanonOn January 25, 2010, about 0041 UTC, Ethiopian Airlines flight 409, Boeing 737-800, ET-ANB, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut-Rafic Hairiri International Airport, Beirut, Lebanon. Night instrument meteorological conditions…NTSB CEN10FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Sugar Grove, ILThe pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB WPR10LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Reno, NVA total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube.NTSB CEN10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TXA loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC10CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Nightmute, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in a strong gusting wind, and his decision to taxi for takeoff in such conditions.NTSB WPR10LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Shafter, CAThe loss of a main rotor blade counterweight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to perform the initial and recurrent inspections required by a Service Bulletin to detect the corrosion in the counterweight.NTSB ANC10FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Sand Point, AKAn in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB ERA10WA340Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · San Felipe, ChileOn January 21, 2010, at 2210 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Chilean registration CC-PSZ, experienced a loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a subsequent forced landing, in San Felipe, Chile.…NTSB ERA10CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Great Barrington, MAThe pilot's improper approach, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control while braking after a long landing.NTSB ENG10WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationDassault Mystere Falcon · London City Airport, United KingdomThe aircraft was on a short positioning flight to London City Airport when it descended below its cleared level of 2,000 ft msl. The commander believed the aircraft was on final approach for Runway 27 when in fact it was downwind for Runway 09. Following an…NTSB DCA10WA025Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Luxembourg, LuxembourgOn January 21, 2010, a Cargolux Airlines, Boeing 747-400F, registration LX-OCV, struck the top of a maintenance van that was on the runway during CAT IIIB conditions at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg. The airplane landed safely with minor…NTSB CEN10CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Cherokee, IAThe pilot misjudged his altitude while on short final approach.NTSB CEN10WA112Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 · Schiphol, NetherlandsOn January 20, 2010, about 1305 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 560 Citation airplane, CS-DXR, departed the runway surface after landing, near Schiphol, Netherlands. There were no reported injuries to the occupants. The accident investigation is under…NTSB ERA10LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Madison, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.NTSB DCA10WA026Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Padang, IndonesiaOn January 19, 2010, a Lion Mentari Airline Boeing 737-900, registration PK-LFM, experienced a runway excursion during landing at Minangkabau Airport, Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia. The airplane was substantially damaged but there were no injuries to the 8…NTSB DCA10IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600 · Charleston, WV(1) The flight crewmembers’ unprofessional behavior, including their nonadherence to sterile cockpit procedures by engaging in nonpertinent conversation, which distracted them from their primary flight-related duties and led to their failure to correctly set…NTSB CEN10LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Sioux City, IAThe flight crew's decision to attempt a flight that was below takeoff, landing, and alternate airport weather minimums, which led to a touchdown off the runway surface by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ANC10LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Joshua Tree, CAThe certified flight instructor's decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with terrain.NTSB WPR10GA113Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and mist.NTSB WPR10FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Lytle Creek, CAThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness while maneuvering under a cloud layer and failure to maintain sufficient clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA10LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · New York, NYThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure one tail rotor pitch change link to its respective tail rotor blade resulting in an in-flight separation of the link from the blade. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an adequate…NTSB ERA10FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Madison, ALThe pilot's failure to divert to the nearest suitable airport following a total loss of power in the right engine during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine due to separation of its No. 2 cylinder as a…NTSB ERA10CA117Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Springfield, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10FA097Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P172D · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument proficiency.NTSB WPR10FA112Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B3 · Reno, NVThe improper installation of the engine-to-main gear box flex coupling, which resulted in the failure of the flex coupling and a loss of power to the rotor system during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic who removed the engine's failure…NTSB ERA10WA116Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32-300 · Bimini, Bahamas, BahamasOn January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas…NTSB CEN10LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument conditions.NTSB CEN10LA099Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye DM · Sublette, KSThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · La Veta, COA fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.NTSB CEN10FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Holland, MIThe pilot's decision to take off in known instrument meteorological conditions without instrument currency or recent instrument experience, which led to spatial disorientation resulting in an inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…NTSB ENG10WA011Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A300-600R · Stockholm, SwedenOn January 16, 2010, an Iran Air Airbus A300-600, registration number EP-IBB, experienced a failure and flames coming from the aft end of the No. 1 (left) engine, a General Electric CF6-80C2A5F engine, during the initial takeoff roll. The takeoff was aborted…NTSB CEN10CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB ERA10LA120Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSteele Samuel D RV-4 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the airplane at takeoff.NTSB CEN10WA096Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31P · Kidlington, United KingdomNTSB WPR10LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Napa, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff initial climb resulting in restricted fuel flow.NTSB ERA10LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Palmetto, FLThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was his impairment due to the prescription narcotic medication he was taking.NTSB ERA10CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Collegedale, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff in dark light conditions.NTSB ANC10LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane during landing.