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 LAX08CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.NTSB DFW08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Taylor, TXThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.NTSB CHI08CA164Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269B · Cook, MNThe pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.NTSB CEN09CA108Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Sunrise Beach, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.NTSB MIA08LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 350 · Fishers Island, NYThe pilot's misjudged airspeed during approach and improper flare, which resulted in a fast and hard landing.NTSB LAX08LA181Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Edge · Dunn, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB LAX08CA182Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Missoula, MTThe student's inadvertent control interference, which the flight instructor was unable to overcome. A contributing factor was the instructor's poor crew coordination in his failure to verbally command the student to relinquish the controls and his inadequate…NTSB DCA08FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas MD-10 · Raymond, PAThe flight crew's failure to adequately monitor the airplane's airspeed during the holding pattern, leading to the onset of an aerodynamic stall and subsequent structural damage to the tail from buffet.NTSB CHI08CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFetherolf CH-701 · Newton Falls, OHThe loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation resulting from an obstructed fuel tank vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the airplane's low altitude at the time…NTSB CHI08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · New Philadelphi, OHThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ANC08LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency--a propeller that would feather at low power. Contributing to the accident was the uncommanded feathering of the propeller.NTSB NYC08CA219Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHeldeberg Design Blue Heron Marathon · Avon, METhe pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an area that was not a designated runway, and his failure to maintain clearance of trees.NTSB NYC08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper flare.NTSB LAX08LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA178Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB DEN08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Omaha, NEThe pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.NTSB CHI08LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Summerville, SCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…NTSB MIA08CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Muscle Shoals, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from utility wires during low altitude maneuvers.NTSB LAX08LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Beaver, UTThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.NTSB DFW08CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBritish Jet Provost T Mk.5A · Bay City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.NTSB DEN08LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lyons, KSthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.NTSB CHI08CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.NTSB MIA08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.NTSB LAX08LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Evanston, WYA collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance.NTSB LAX08CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the high density altitude conditions.NTSB LAX08CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClarke Colin Glastar · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around after the first bounce.NTSB LAX08CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Cottage Grove, ORThe pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB DFW08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna CE-152 · Foss, OKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Brenham, TXThe sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.NTSB DCA08WA073Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210 · Nairegi Enkera, KenyaOn June 10, 2008, about 1200 UTC, a Cessna 210, registration 5Y-BE, a chartered flight, was en route when it collided with high terrain near Nairegi Enkera, Kenya. The airplane was on a visual flight; instrument meteorological conditions prevailed due to low…NTSB DCA08WA072Accident · 30 fatalForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A310-324 · Khartoum, SudanOn June 10, 2008, about 1126 UTC, Sudan Airways Flight 109, an Airbus A310-324, registration ST-ATN, crashed during landing on runway 26 at Khartoum International Airport, Khartoum, Sudan. Thunderstorms were reported in the area. Of the 12 crew and 202…NTSB NYC08FA211Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAvid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FLThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08WA116Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAero Commander 500S · North Bimini, BahamasNTSB LAX08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMkii Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, ORA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB LAX08CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Fall RiverMills, CAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.NTSB LAX08CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Byron, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB CHI08LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Grand Rapids, MNA loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation.NTSB CHI08CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Athens, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration.NTSB ANC08LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake L-4 · Girdwood, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB NYC08CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.NTSB NYC08CA208Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bessemer, ALFailure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T337G · GreatBarrington, MAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's delayed remedial action was also causal.NTSB DEN08FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Huntsville, TXThe pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in its impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the limited outside visual reference due to the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI08LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MIThe in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.NTSB CHI08FA156Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206C · Fremont, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the…NTSB NYC08WA209Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208B · La Junta, ChileOn June 7, 2008, about 1350 Chilean local time, a Cessna 208B, Chilean registry CC-CTR, operated by Patagonia Airlines, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain about 18 kilometers west of La Junta, Aysen Region, Chile. The Chilean…NTSB MIA08FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport.NTSB LAX08CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind.NTSB LAX08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kykotsmovi, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.