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 ANC09CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB WPR09LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Columbia, CAThe failure of the left main landing gear drag link as a result of overstress fracture. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to detect a small crack in the left main landing gear drag link during the most recent annual inspection.NTSB WPR09FA284Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Morristown, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line.NTSB ERA09IA338Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B1 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the left main landing gear to extend due to high levels of particulate contamination in the hydraulic fluid.NTSB CEN09LA350Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPeterson Allen L Dragonfly II · Arthur, NEThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a over-the-counter medication with sedative effects and spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN09CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Stringtown, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation with personal affairs.NTSB ANC09LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop and nose-over.NTSB WPR09CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Albert F Challenger TWO · Moses Lake, WAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral roll control of the airplane. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to effectively communicate his instruction to relinquish the flight controls…NTSB ENG09IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Denver, COThere was a malfunction of the electronic engine control (EEC) burner pressure (Pb) sensor that had an abnormally high indication that resulted in an excessive amount of fuel being pumped into the engine that was still at a sub-idle condition. Because the…NTSB CEN09PA348Accident · 2 fatalClass 1Final reportAgusta A109E · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to take off from a remote, mountainous landing site in dark (moonless) night, windy, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were an organizational culture that prioritized mission execution over aviation safety…NTSB CEN09CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Brownwood, TXAn in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.NTSB CEN09CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHarden RV-7 · Elim, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ERA09WA335Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Aerostar 6 · Minga Guazu, ParaguayOn June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological…NTSB ERA09IA331Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.NTSB ERA09CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChatham Robert M RV6-A · Gilbert, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the airspeed indicator that became inoperative during the landing approach.NTSB DCA09WA059Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Khartoum, SudanOn June 9, 2009, about 0235 UTC, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, HZ-ANB, a cargo flight operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, landed hard on runway 18 at Khartoum International Airport. The 4 crewmembers were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.…NTSB CEN09LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Moses Aerolite · Los Lunas, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.NTSB WPR09CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Shafter, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev/Day YAK-11 · Culpeper, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09LA329Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorenson Lightning · Brevard, NCBoth pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09IA326Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIniziative Sky Arrow · Marietta, GAAn electrical fire due to the lack of a positive locking mechanism for the fuse retainer in the main fuse block, which resulted in voltage fluctuations that caused thermal damage to the avionics cooling fan. Contributing to the incident was the student…NTSB ERA09CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Somerville, NJThe loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Storm Thunder · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on approach for landing.NTSB CEN09CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyers OTW · Haskell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB WPR09CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA09CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTeratorn Tierra · Cutchogue, NYThe pilot's decision to attempt takeoff from unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN09FA340Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Humbird, WIThe pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.NTSB ANC09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC09CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA325Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Bret B Searey · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB ERA09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA09CA334Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Alamana, FLThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ERA09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeuer Mark SA900 V ST · Winchester, TNThe malfunction of the right brake during landing rollout.NTSB CEN09CA344Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Murray, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN09CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 404 · Englewood, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend due to the failure of a hydraulic line.NTSB ANC09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA09LA323Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYork Ronald J Rotorway 162F · Berlin, VTA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA09WA058Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Taipei, Taiwan, TaiwanOn June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300, registration JA-613J, experienced a cabin fire during approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP), Taipei, Taiwan. The remains of a charred lighter were found in the nook between a seat…NTSB CEN09LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHuston Charles D Pitts S-12 · Spicewood, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the presence of an unidentified contaminant in the fuel system which clogged the fuel flow sensor. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s installation of the fuel flow sensor…NTSB CEN09CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 550 · Sellersburg, INAn in-flight collision with a large bird during the airplane's initial climb.NTSB CEN09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Decatur, TXBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection and failure to identify the presence of dirt and insect larvae in the pitot tube, and the owner-pilot's attempt to turn off the runway and onto the taxiway at an excessive speed during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA339Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB CEN09CA338Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MIThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09TA277Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Benson, AZThe pilot under instruction's inadequate autorotation technique and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action to arrest the rate of descent of the helicopter while in an autorotation flare.NTSB CEN09CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.NTSB WPR09FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight.NTSB OPS09IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Cleveland, OHThe ground controller did not issue taxi instructions in accordance with FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2. The local controller did not scan the runways prior to issuing a taxi into position and hold instruction to SWA1080 as required by FAA Order 7110.65…NTSB ERA09CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Kingstree, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.