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 ANC08LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 BA · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's incorrect actions during an out-of ground-effect hover, which resulted in the helicopter entering a main rotor ring vortex state, and a settling with power condition, producing an excessive descent rate and collision with terrain.NTSB NYC08LA225Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans Rans S-6ES · Lajas, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB NYC08LA224Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 Delfin · Millville, NJA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter that was not identified due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB MIA08LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil.NTSB DEN08CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.NTSB CHI08LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Watseka, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and liftoff, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground.NTSB NYC08LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rockland, METhe non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.NTSB NYC08CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNord Stampe SV4C · Taneytown, MDThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's altitude during the final approach.NTSB LAX08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude.NTSB LAX08CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180A · Angwin, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Bowling Green, MOThe parachutist's failure to follow procedures/directives by not waiting to jump until the green jump light was illuminated, resulting in his collision with the airplane's tail. Contributing to the accident was the parachutist's impairment by the use of…NTSB DEN08LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Tishomingo, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.NTSB DEN08LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Goldsby, OKThe pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over.NTSB DEN08LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Von Ormy, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were a proper touchdown point was not possible and the inadequate display of the fuel quantity indicator.NTSB DEN08LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KSFailure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence.NTSB CHI08LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison E-Racer · Aurora, ILAn undetermined failure in the high-pressure fuel system, and the subsequent loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted visibility due to the smoke in the cockpit, failure of the aileron control during…NTSB ANC08LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during an aborted landing for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain and subsequent nose over.NTSB NYC08LA222Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDennis P. McGurk F1 Rocket · Woodbine, NJA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the proper tank prior to performing aerobatics.NTSB NYC08LA221Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot’s performance of a nonstandard abrupt maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB NYC08CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.NTSB MIA08LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Williston, FLThe student pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended taxiing procedures.NTSB MIA08CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference.NTSB MIA08CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.NTSB DEN08LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthern Powered Parachutes Condor · Brookfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity and experience in the accident aircraft.NTSB DEN08LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Pine Bluff, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical short in the wiring to the manual fuel switch that closed the fuel valves.NTSB DCA08WA074AccidentForeign investigationFairchild SA226 · Bergen, NorwayOn June 20, 2008, at 1032 local Norwegian time, a Helitrans AS Fairchild Aircraft Corporation SA226-T(B), registration LN-SFT, crashing into the North Sea approximately 15 NM West of Bergen Airport (ENBR), Bergen, Norway. The aircraft was on a training flight…NTSB ANC08LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Chugiak, AKThe flight instructor's lack of remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a berm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his lack…NTSB SEA08CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportUetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, IDThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.NTSB SEA08CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHammond MH1 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that resulted in a landing tailwind, and rough terrain.NTSB NYC08CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Lancaster, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX08CA188Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Lodi, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue the flight into an area of obscured visibility and his failure to maintain clearance above obstacles.NTSB DEN08LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Garwood, TXA loss of engine power due to the total failure of the number 2 cylinder.NTSB SEA08CA152Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Vernal, UTThe pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel quantity during his preflight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a vehicle on the road where the pilot executed his forced landing.NTSB NYC08FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC6 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service…NTSB MIA08FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYates Lancair IV-P · Springfield, KYA total loss of engine power due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the installation of the wrong oil adapter O-ring seal.NTSB DEN08LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · O'Kean, ARAn inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the low airspeed, steep angle of bank, and heavy weight.NTSB SEA08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Point Roberts, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise during the landing flare, and the presence of a tailwind.NTSB NYC08CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27B · Warren, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area.NTSB LAX08FA190Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pahala, HIThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX08CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Sandpoint, IDThe airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.NTSB LAX08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.NTSB DFW08CA179Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes Aero Predator · Wharton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI08LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHelton Lark 95 · West Carrollton, OHThe improper installation of spark plugs during the annual inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.NTSB MIA08LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckeehan James F Acroduster II SA750 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inability to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver due to loss of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an inadequate aileron secondary stop block against the main spar of both lower wings.NTSB NYC08FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P337H · Cape Elizabeth, METhe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction.NTSB NYC08CA216Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer S6S 2-33 · Mercer, PAThe private pilot's improper aircraft handling.NTSB MIA08CA120Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Creola, ALThe pilot's inadequate fuel calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX08LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Topanga, CAThe in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing.