NTSB investigations, 2001
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\") = 2001 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") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB NYC02LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorton/Cloeren Titan Tornado II · New Windsor, MDLoss of power for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX02FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mt. Charleston, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after continuing flight into forecast adverse meteorological conditions consisting of turbulence, icing, and downdrafts, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB IAD02LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Dulles, VAA passenger sustained a broken ankle during an emergency evacuation.NTSB FTW02LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Redrock, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and high density altitude.NTSB CHI02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Salem, ILThe ruptured hydraulic hose.NTSB ANC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.NTSB LAX02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Prescott, AZThe CFI's improper remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during landing in a strong crosswind condition.NTSB NYC02LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Batavia, OHMalfunction of an exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's service instructions.NTSB MIA02LA014Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-6 · Wyatte, MSthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with trees, while at a low altitude.NTSB MIA02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GAthe pilot misjudged the ailment of the airplane on the active runway, inadvertently taking off from a parallel taxiway, and subsequently departing the hard surface into a 40 foot drop off. A factor in this accident was a dark night, and the pilot's total…NTSB FTW02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloon A-210 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's excessive descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the high wind conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB FTW02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Wilton, ARthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point and his excessive approach speed during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN02FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Palmer Lake, COthe pilot intentionally restricting his external vision (turning his cabin lights up bright to practice night instrument approaches), and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance of the mountain. A contributing factor was the Air Traffic Controller’s…NTSB CHI02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Lapeer, MIthe touchdown aim point not attained by the pilot rated student and the remedial action not performed by the flight instructor.NTSB CHI02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Wayne, INThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. A factor was the trees.NTSB WAS02WA004Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationLearjet 25B · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoNTSB LAX02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomson Harmon Rocket II · Perris, CAthe airplane builder's failure to properly install a bolt and nut into the aileron and elevator flight control system. A contributing factor was the soft terrain conditions for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB IAD02WA008Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell Bell 47-G2 · Fabregues, FranceNTSB FTW02LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Giddings, TXThe failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake.NTSB FTW02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Clarendon, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeester HP-14 · Sturtevant, WIThe restricted movement of the aileron control system for undetermined reasons.NTSB WAS02WA003Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-22 · San Salvador, El SalvadorNTSB NYC02LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95A · Pittstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue.NTSB FTW02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKthe mechanic's failure to properly lock the exhaust valve's clearance adjusting screw locknut, which resulted in a loose nut, disabling of the exhaust valve pushrod, and a partial loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…NTSB DEN02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIrwin Thorp T-18 · Longmont, COThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landingNTSB MIA02LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marco Island, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, impacting with a windsock, and nosing over in soft terrain.NTSB IAD02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200 · Farmingdale, NJthe flight instructor's delayed remedial action to correct the pilot's lack of directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI02LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Osage Beach, MOThe inadequate planning/decision and the exceeded crosswind component by the pilot. The gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB LAX02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Laughlin, NVthe manufacturer's failure to provide warning information and ground training about the possibilities of boom strikes by the rotor blades in windy conditions and low rotor rpm situations.NTSB DEN02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing factors were the night light conditions, and the pilot's fatigue from a long day.NTSB ATL02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's improper decision to land on a wet sod runway which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Factors were the wet grass strip which allowed the airplane to hydroplane.NTSB ATL02LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none suitable terrain.NTSB LAX02LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition, and failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout.NTSB LAX02LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Henderson, NVFuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.NTSB LAX02IA013Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Long Beach, CAThe fatigue failure of a 5/16-inch boom attach bolt was most probably caused by the angular misalignment between the tail boom bolt hole and the fuselage mounted nutplate.NTSB CHI02FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Dubuque, IAThe pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.NTSB ANC02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kobuk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A factor was the presence of trees along the runway.NTSB NYC02LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA02GA011Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A · Bartow, FLThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, and dark night.NTSB FTW02LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Morton, TXThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an aerial application maneuver.NTSB ATL02FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Buckhannon, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC02LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons A-105 · Morgantown, WVThe passengers failure to remain in the balloon basket after landing which resulted in the inadvertent lift-off of the balloon and subsequent injury to the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a passenger briefing prior…NTSB LAX02LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB LAX02LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRhoades Jodel D-9 · Waialua, HILoss of engine power for unknown reasons. A factor was the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered while maneuvering to make a forced landing in an open taro field.NTSB LAX02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZThe Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.NTSB DEN02LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Provo, UTThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in aircraft, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in kind of aircraft.NTSB CHI02LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWoodrow Stolp-Adams Starduster SA-100 · Millstadt, ILThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the pilot attempting the low altitude flight/maneuver and the presence of the tree line.NTSB NYC02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VAThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.