NTSB investigations, 2004
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\") = 2004 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") = 2004 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB SEA05FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in known adverse weather conditions. Clouds, rain, high wind, dark night, trees, mountainous terrain and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.NTSB MIA05FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Jacksonville, FLThe improper setting of the elevator trim by the pilot-in-command, his failure to follow the checklist related to elevator trim setting, and his failure to maintain VS during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and…NTSB MIA05CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven W. Jones KR2 · Zellwood, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the on-ground collision with a drainage ditch.NTSB LAX05LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · North Las Vegas, NVloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX05CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB CHI05FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Downing, MOThe pilot not maintaing airplane control during cruise flight. Factors present were night and thunderstorm conditions.NTSB ATL05LA018Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca Citabria 7ECA · Summerville, SCThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid Nielson Ison Hi-Max 1700 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep crusted snow.NTSB ANC05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Talkeetna, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and subsequent nose over.NTSB NYC05LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas Adventure Air Ampib · Pawtucket, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA05WA026Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 337G · San Fernando, ArgentinaNTSB DEN05LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Pueblo, COThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a gear collapse due to an on-ground collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the wind shear, gusty wind conditions, and rough terrain. This…NTSB CHI05LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Buffalo Grove, ILFatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.NTSB ATL05CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mobile, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ANC05CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep wet snow.NTSB MIA05LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120/121 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage to the right main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear during the emergency landing.NTSB LAX05CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's failure to follow the published prestart, start, and shutdown procedures.NTSB DFW05LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHuber DR 107 · Fletcher, OKThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver without sufficient altitude to recover.NTSB DEN05CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Teresa, NMthe student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB NYC05LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PAThe flightcrew's misjudged clearance from a parked airport vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the vehicle operator's improper decision to park within a taxiway safety area.NTSB MIA05LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Raymond, MSThe total loss of engine power which was initiated by fretting of the crankcase halves for undetermined reasons, causing rotation of several of the main bearings, oil starvation, and subsequent failure of several of the connecting rods. A contributing factor…NTSB IAD05LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB DFW05CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCulloch J2 · Camden, ARThe separation of the engine exhaust stack for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI05FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Springfield, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance while turning to reverse direction on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions which existed at the time of the…NTSB ATL05FA013Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-60 · Asheville, NCThe pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled impact with terrain. Contributing to the cause was inadequate…NTSB NYC05LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Custar, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor was a crosswind.NTSB NYC05LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Dulles, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the instrument approach and landing, which resulted in a collision with a sign. A factor was the below instrument approach landing minimum weather conditions.NTSB MIA05LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid Cadorette Fox Model II · Vero Beach, FLLoss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane impacting with a tree and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB LAX05CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Imperial, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surface and nosing over.NTSB IAD05LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSanClemente Zenith CH 601HDS · Leominster, MAA loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB DFW05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.NTSB CHI05LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKramer Glasair III · Schaumburg, ILFuel starvation for undetermined reasons during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence and fence post impacted during the forced landing.NTSB CHI05FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Wautoma, WIThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a loss of gyros leading to his exceeding the design load limits of the wings. Factors were the clouds, the deteriorated vacuum manifold…NTSB ATL05LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers Lancair IVP · Sylvester, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA05LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · San Juan, PRThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while on base to final leg, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB LAX05TA018Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Tucson, AZThe loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the PC line from the governor to fuel control, resulting from fretting damage induced by excessive vibration, which was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the proper bearings in the…NTSB LAX05CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB DFW05LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF-340B · Fort Worth, TXThe ground personnel's failure to maintain clearance from the propeller. Contributing factors were the ground personnel's failure to comply with procedures/directives and the ground personnel's failure to properly use equipment.NTSB DEN05CA015Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310I · Draper, UTthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB ATL05FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-P35 · Aiken, SCThe pilot’s failure to follow IFR procedures, and continued flight below the minimum descent altitude and collided with trees.NTSB SEA05WA018Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech C23 · Nagasaki, JapanNTSB MIA05LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to properly set flaps for takeoff which resulted in the aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with water during an overrun of the runway and seawall.NTSB LAX05FA015Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportLearjet 35A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the flight crew to maintain terrain clearance during a VFR departure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain, and the air traffic controller's issuance of a clearance that transferred the responsibility for terrain clearance from the…NTSB IAD05MA006Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech 200 · Stuart, VAThe flight crew's failure to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure, including the published missed approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the flight crew's…NTSB CHI05LA015Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStrissel Pitts S1S · Liberal, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatic flight maneuvers resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI05LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Taylorville, ILAircraft control not possible by the pilot following a premature deployment of a parachute as a parachutist exited the jump airplane during cruise flight. The inverted spin encountered by the pilot was an additional cause.NTSB SEA05LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210H · Missoula, MTThe pilot's failure to follow published procedures/directives (inducing excessive fuel flow to the engine), and the subsequent loss of engine power for nonmechanical reasons while on final approach. Contributing factors were the utility pole and the ditch.NTSB NYC05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lehighton, PAThe pilot inadequate flare, and failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX05LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NVthe pilot's likely inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions created by the rapidly changing cloud conditions that resulted in his spatial disorientation and exceeding the glider's ultimate design loads while in a spiral dive, which resulted…