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 WPR09CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Friant, CAThe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around in timely manner, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial actions.NTSB ERA09CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHilderson Oswald Aventura HP · Weirwood, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB WPR09LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Mesa, AZThe failure of the hydraulic landing gear extension systems due to a ruptured line.NTSB WPR09LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Powder River, WYA flight control system malfunction while the helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude due to the failure/separation of the rotor blade control tube.NTSB ERA09LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Carroll Township, PAA total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.NTSB WPR09FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CEN09FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Mt. Dora, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSilfvast Starduster TOO · Cedar Fort, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and/or angle of attack to avoid a stall/spin during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB ERA09WA069Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34 · Nuqui, ColombiaOn October 28, 2008, about 1040 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Columbian registration HK-2446, operated by Aeroexpreso Del Pacifico, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Reyes Murillo Airport, Nuqui, Columbia. The accident site was located…NTSB ENG08WA045IncidentForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Denpasar, Bali, IndonesiaOn October 28, 2008, Garuda Indonesia Airlines Boeing 737-400, registeration PK-GZI, experienced a failure of Left Hand Main Landing Gear assembly during taxi-in at Ngurah Rai Airport Bali, Indonesia. Investigation found a crack in one of the brake mounting…NTSB DCA09WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Brussels, BelgiumOn October 27, 2008, a Cargo B Boeing 747-200F, registration OO-CBA, experienced a tail strike during takeoff from Brussels International Airport (EBBR), Brussels, Belgium. There were no injuries to the 6 persons onboard, and the airplane received substantial…NTSB CEN09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChamberlin Victor Wayne Minimax · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static wires while maneuvering to avoid another airplane.NTSB CEN09CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Ingleside, TXThe pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.NTSB WPR09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.NTSB ERA09LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCampbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Cambridge, MDThe failure of the RV-6A's right brake assembly o-ring due to excessive heat.NTSB CEN09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Justin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Carroll, IAThe improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.NTSB CEN09CA037Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Palo Pinto, TXThe pilot's intentional low-level flight and failure to maintain a visual lookout.NTSB CEN09CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monticello, INThe pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around.NTSB WPR09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolm Michael J Kitfox IV 1200 · Glendale, AZThe Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…NTSB ERA09WA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402C · Asuncion, ParaguayNTSB ERA09FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Red Hill, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to an improper repair to the stabilator, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the stabilator. Contributing to the accident was the descent in turbulence, at airspeeds above the maximum structural…NTSB ERA09FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Selmer, TNThe pilot's failure to avoid terrain during night instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Tallahasee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB CEN09LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall, during a landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12XL · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN09CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Butler, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC09WA008Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172H · Kadena Air Base, Japan, Japan.NTSB ANC09LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB WPR09LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Concrete, WAThe loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.NTSB WPR09LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Coolidge, AZA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CAThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.NTSB ERA09LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Foley, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience.NTSB CEN09WA033Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, SwitzerlandUnder the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.NTSB CEN09LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whitewater, COBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.NTSB WPR09CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoyse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA09LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NCA loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB CEN09RA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoOn October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…NTSB WPR09FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.NTSB DCA09FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus 320 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the flightcrew to arrest an excessive sink rate during the flare for landing.NTSB CEN09CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoward Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, ILThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB WPR09CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB WPR09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-4 · Buckeye, AZAnother airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.NTSB ERA09CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Albertville, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB CEN09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angleton, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB CEN09IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter MD 900 · Amherst, TXThe failure of the vertical stabilizer control adapter due to reverse bending fatigue.NTSB CEN09CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."NTSB WPR09LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHeisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UTThe pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.NTSB ERA09CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FLThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.NTSB ENG08WA050Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Belgrade, Serbia, SerbiaOn 18 October 2008, approximately 0519 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 737-800, registration D-AXLF, operated by German charter company XL Airways Germany as flight GXL614, experienced an engine failure while enroute from Frankfurt (EDDF) Germany to…