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 DFW08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro problem, the dark night conditions , and prevailing instrument…NTSB DEN08CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301XTC · Taos, NMThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and loss of control during the landing. Contributing factors were the mountain turbulence and the snowbank.NTSB DCA08RA028Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777-236ER · London, United KingdomimportNTSB CHI08FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 58 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation during the inital climb causing him to lose control of the airplane.NTSB NYC08WA081Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 212 · Kiteni, PeruOn January 16, 2008, about 1850 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 212, Peruvian registration OB-1850, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a jungle area under unknown circumstances, near Kiteni, Peru. Injuries to the two flightcrew and seven…NTSB DFW08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58P · Hereford, TXThe pilot's loss of control on landing. A factor was a gusting crosswind component.NTSB ANC08LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent encounter with IMC conditions, and a whiteout during his attempted go-around from an emergency landing approach.NTSB NYC08CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Fenner, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in snow and the soft terrain.NTSB DCA08WA030Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBeech C90B · Port Said, EgyptOn January 15, 2008, at 1120 UTC, SU-ZAA, Beech C90B, a training flight, operated by the Nuclear Center Survey, crashed at Port Said Airport (HEP), Egypt. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and training pilot were fatally injured. The…NTSB ANC08LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions.NTSB SEA08LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · San Francisco, CAThe company tug operator's failure to maintain clearance with another aircraft during the pushback process. Also causal was the ground controller's failure to alert the pilot of the other aircraft and tug operator of this airplane of the simultaneous pushback…NTSB SEA08LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeSousa Jabiru J400 · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and loss of the wheel brake system.NTSB SEA08FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 1900C · Lihue, HIThe pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the task requirements of simultaneously monitoring the cockpit instruments and the other airplane.NTSB MIA08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB SEA08LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Centerville, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.NTSB SEA08CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 B2 · La Verna, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a jammed cyclic control while maneuvering.NTSB SEA08LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Placerville, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08WA082Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28-181 · Treviso, ItalyNTSB MIA08FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the design gross weight.NTSB MIA08CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lapine, ALThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB DEN08LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.NTSB CHI08LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZiermann RV8 · Garrison, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing.NTSB CHI08FA061Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.NTSB CHI08CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNewbold Newbold 2000 · Newark, OHThe CFI's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in settling with power and the subsequent hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the CFI's decision to excessively flare the gyrocopter at a low altitude.NTSB NYC08CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-152 · Labelle, FLThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.NTSB DFW08WA110Accident · 8 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 412HP · Puebla, MexicoOn January 11, 2008, at approximately 1500 central standard time a Bell helicopter model 412HP, serial number 36077 and Mexican registration XC-JCD, departed from an elevated soccer field near the police station at Tepango de Rodriguez for an approximate 70…NTSB DCA08WA027Accident · 6 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210M · Windhoek, NamibiaOn January 11, 2008 about 1625 UTC, Namibian registry V5-GWH, Cessna 210M, a charter flight, operated by Atlantic Aviation, reportedly lost engine power after takeoff from Eros Airport, Windhoek, Namibia; The airplane crashed in a residential area and struck…NTSB SEA08LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCorsario MK-5 · Perris, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering.NTSB NYC08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DFW08RA039Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEurocopter France AS350B3 · Pitt Meadows, CanadaimportNTSB DCA08WA026Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus Industrie 319 · Penicton, CanadaOn January 10, 2008, an Air Canada Airbus A319, registration C-GBHZ, flight number 190, was enroute to Toronto from Victoria, when at 0835 mountain standard time, while climbing from FL360 to FL370, and at about 38 nautical miles south of Penticton, BC,…NTSB CHI08LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Detroit, MIThe separation of the engine cowling which resulted from maintenance personnel failing to follow maintenance procedures in that they did not latch the engine cowling following the maintenance inspection. A factor associated with the accident was their…NTSB SEA08CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper use of the collective control.NTSB NYC08LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · North Palm Bch, FLA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-2H4 · Lincoln, NEThe improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system.NTSB NYC08LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · DeLand, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a third stage turbine wheel blade.NTSB LAX08CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Exeter, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN08WA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 206B · Zuzenhausen, GermanyOn January 7, 2008, at 0800 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B, German registered D-HJET, owned by LGM Luftfahrtgesellschaft mbH and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Zuzenhausen,…NTSB DCA08WA025Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747-400 · Bangkok, ThailandOn January 7, 2008, a Qantas Boeing 747-400,OJM, was reported to have lost all four generator control units (GCUs) about a half hour out from Bangkok, Thailand. The airplane was landing by using standby power and instruments. There were 334 passengers on…NTSB MIA08LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Miami, FLA loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in a worn throttle housing going undetected and failing.NTSB MIA08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Ellsworth, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB CHI08CA062Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcGuire RAF2000 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting crosswind.NTSB NYC08LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MDThe reason for this occurrence was undetermined.NTSB NYC08CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Brooksville, FLA deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB MIA08LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…NTSB ANC08MA038Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Kodiak, AKThe failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure that the airplane's nose baggage door latching mechanism was properly configured and maintained, resulting in an inadvertent opening of the nose baggage door in flight. Contributing to the accident were…NTSB CHI08CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.NTSB MIA08LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MDA loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with engine manufacturers requirements for carburetor adjustment during the 100-hour inspection.NTSB DFW08LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Oklahoma City, OKThe line technician's failure to remain clear of the propeller. A factor was the night lighting conditions.NTSB DCA08WA024Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-400 · Deauville Saint, FranceOn January 3, 2008, at 0745 UTC, a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-400, Moroccan registered CN-RMX, had a runway excursion after landing at Deauville Saint-Gatien International Airport (LFRG), Deauville Saint-Gatien, France. The airplane had departed from…