NTSB investigations, 2020
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 2020 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") = 2020 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA21LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Atlanta, GAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a right magneto anomaly, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA21LA017Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Palmetto, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.NTSB CEN21WA013Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna FRA150 · Troutbeck, United KingdomNTSB GAA21WA175Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPioneer 300 · Loches, FranceNTSB ERA21LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 480 · Woodstock, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a trailer in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA21LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Friendly, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.NTSB DCA21WA006IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Guiuan, Eastern Samar, PhilippinesNTSB CEN21WA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Villingen-Schwenningen, GermanyNTSB CEN21LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Kimberling City, MOThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his inadvertent departure with the tow bar connected to the nose wheel, and the low approach while returning to the airport, which allowed the tow bar to contact trees.NTSB ANC21LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas C54 · Yakataga, AKThe pilots’ decision to land on a wet, soft runway, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR21LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRalph C Kimball Sea Rey · Parker Dam, CAThe inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.NTSB GAA21WA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA25 · Juan Jose Rios, MexicoNTSB ERA21LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Rural Hall, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA21LA013Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering gusting headwind.NTSB ERA21LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the takeoff, which resulted in the co-pilot performing a delayed aborted takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.NTSB CEN21WA011Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Langdorp, BelgiumNTSB ERA21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSparrowhawk II · North Myrtle Beach, SCA ruptured fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCzech Sport Cruiser · Waterloo, ALThe improper configuration of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation following the failure of the electric fuel pump.NTSB CEN21WA115Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 185A · Romsey, United KingdomNTSB CEN21LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7ECA · Longview, TXThe improper installation of a clevis pin in the rudder system which led to a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN21LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKjostad Jorgen A Wagabond · New Richmond, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.NTSB WPR21LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASK21 · Minden, NVThe student pilot’s improper application of the airbrakes during final approach, which resulted in a landing area undershoot and subsequent hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR21LA011Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S-7 · Spirit Lake, IDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA21LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWatson Michael A Velocity Elite RG · Lady Lake, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA21WA003AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-4B6 · San Jose, Costa RicaNTSB CEN21LA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStephens William E Quicksilver MXL-2 Sport · Mount Vernon, INThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an…NTSB WPR21LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Rimrock, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA21WA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · ForeignANG 01 · Peremoha, UkraineNTSB ERA21LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Ellijay, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent noseover.NTSB CEN21LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 1730 · San Saba, TXThe student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Salida, COThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.NTSB CEN21FA007Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech S35 · Telluride, COThe pilot’s loss of control during the climb to cruise flight resulting in the airplane’s impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not climb to a higher altitude before proceeding over high terrain.NTSB WPR21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCapella XLS · Firth, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.NTSB WPR21LA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB ERA21LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fulton, NYThe mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA21LA004Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Beechhurst, NYThe pilot’s selection of a landing area that provided inadequate distance from obstacles and his subsequent decision to abort the landing with inadequate takeoff distance available, which resulted in a high-speed collision with a concrete bulkhead.…NTSB DCA21WA098IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320-214 · Bogata, ColombiaNTSB CEN21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revolt · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing following a hard landing and failure of the right main tire.NTSB CEN21LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA001Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Cedaredge, COA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Spruce Pines, NCThe pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the wind conditions at the destination airport and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a long, tailwind landing and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA21LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExperimental Quad City Challenger II · Northfield, NHA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation of the No. 1 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pinched No. 1 cylinder oil injection line.NTSB ENG21WA005IncidentClass 5 · ForeignATR ATR72 · Makassar, IndonesiaNTSB DCA21WA004Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 787-800 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsNTSB CEN21LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hinckley, MNThe airplane’s impact with deer while landing.NTSB CEN21LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Byers, COA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR21WA047Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Semera, EthiopiaNTSB WPR21LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Princeton, ORThe pilot’s failure to enrichen the mixture, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA003Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Corfu, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons during the descent to the destination airport.NTSB ERA21LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech BE-36 · Green Sea, SCThe pilot’s inadvertent placement of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a total loss of engine power.