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 DEN08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 II · Cleveland, GAthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the windy conditions.NTSB CHI08IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Fargo, NDThe failure of the Brake and Steering Control Unit, which allowed the nose landing gear to turn to the 90-degree position.NTSB NYC08LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlair Skybolt · Guntersville, ALSeparation of the right tailwheel control link spring from the right control arm of the tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB NYC08LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST-3KR · Unadilla, GAThe improper propeller installation by the mechanic.NTSB NYC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.NTSB LAX08CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Daggett, CAThe flight's encounter with a strong gusty wind condition.NTSB DFW08LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Flora, MSLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Lufkin, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DEN08LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prudhoe Bay, AKFuel starvation due to the blockage of fuel inlet screens, and improper service procedures by ground personnel.NTSB ANC08CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees.NTSB NYC08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · O'Neill, NEThe pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and…NTSB CHI08CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-182 · Cedar Springs, MIThe pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty…NTSB CHI08CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 Raven II · Morrison, MOLoss of control on the ground due to aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the gusting winds and the uneven ground.NTSB ANC08WA014Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34 · Vancouver, CanadaNTSB DFW08LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Lebanon, MEFailure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · New Iberia, LAThe private pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain the forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWard RC 350 HP · Magnolia, TXThe in-flight fire and loss of engine power as a result of a ruptured fuel line for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B-III · Medora, NDThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the fence while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resuled in the helicopter rolling over and impacting the terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the fence.NTSB ANC08LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rangeley, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB DFW08FA015Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Glenpool, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds.NTSB DEN08WA018Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationNorth American T-6G · Neuchatel, SwitzerlandNTSB DEN08LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Canon City, COThe failure of the engine throttle cable resulting in a lack of engine power when commanded.NTSB DEN08LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Goodland, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CHI08CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Wautoma, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting from a distraction in the cockpit. A contributing factor was the distraction due to the dog in the cockpit.NTSB LAX08CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPoser DM 582 Buckeye · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB SEA08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.NTSB LAX08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235-C · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DEN08LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American NA-265-65 · New Century, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden wind shift, from calm to a gusty crosswind, the runway light, and the concrete pad.NTSB CHI08CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · St Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to execute a go-around when a normal approach to the intended landing point could not be maintained. An additional cause was the excessive descent rate that developed during the approach. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition…NTSB CHI08CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · East Hampstead, NHThe pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power lines near the landing area.NTSB SEA08CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch RV-9 · Bigfork, MTFuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.NTSB NYC08FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560-F · Wiley Ford, WVA partial power loss in the right engine due to the failure of the number one exhaust valve, and the airplane's inability to maintain a climb on one engine for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident were fog and rising terrain. [This report was…NTSB LAX08CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain.NTSB NYC08WA014Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSullivan Lancair IV · Great Harbor, BahamasOn October 13, 2007, at 1036 eastern daylight time, an amateur-built Lancair IV, N95HS, was destroyed when it encountered turbulence over Bahamian waters near Great Harbor Cay, Berry Islands. The certificated commercial pilot was presumed to be fatally…NTSB DFW08LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.NTSB DFW08LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFormhals RV-8 · San Antonio, TXThe automobile driver's failure to yield right-a-way to the airplane before crossing an active runway.NTSB CHI08LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Muskegon, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.NTSB CHI08CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC08WA015Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Bamfield, CanadaNTSB OPS08IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna C 525 · Memphis, TNThe probable cause of this incident was the pilot's inadvertent departure from a taxiway instead of a runway.NTSB NYC08WA013Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationHawker-Beechcraft BE-200 · Bogota, ColombiaNTSB LAX08CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Glendale, AZthe student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB DFW08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · McAllen, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN08LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2C10 · Denver, COthe in-flight collision with geese shortly after takeoff.NTSB SEA08LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Santaquin, UTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include rough/uneven vegetation-covered terrain at the location where the pilot executed his emergency forced landing.NTSB NYC08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSlagle Thorp T-18 · Franklin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA08WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationLearjet 35 · Santa Fe, ArgentinaNTSB MIA08LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Atlanta, GAA misalignment of the nose landing gear wheel assembly during landing for undetermined reasons.