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 LAX07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Boulder City, NVthe pilot's inadequate planning and decision in his failure to reduce the engine throttle to ground idle prior to exiting the helicopter.NTSB DFW07FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcCutchan Glasair · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DFW07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TXThe loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL07LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Memphis, TNThe captain's inadequate visual look out during taxi.NTSB ATL07CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA07FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Shelton, WAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL07CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Pine Hill, ALThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing to non suitable terrain, and an on-ground collision with tree stumps on the landing roll out.NTSB NYC07CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUtva 66 V-51 · Hilton, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.NTSB DEN07FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.NTSB DCA07WA016Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767-2QS · Bristol, United KingdomNTSB CHI07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of ground personnel to verify the clearance between the airplanes prior to signaling the crew tha the crew of the other airplane that they were cleared to taxi.NTSB NYC07IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC135T1 · Harrisburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the…NTSB LAX07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Glendale, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB DFW07LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monroe, LAThe failure of the second pilot to maintain separation from the preceding traffic established on final approach. A contributing factor was the failure by ATC personnel to visually identify and separate airplanes in the traffic pattern.NTSB DCA07WA009Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Paris, FranceNTSB CHI07FA020Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus A-320-200 · Chicago, ILThe pilot-in-command of the other airplane failed to maintain clearance with the parked airplane during taxi for takeoff.NTSB DEN07LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502A · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the low airspeed.NTSB DEN07IA021Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Los Alamos, NMthe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout during the visual approach. A contributing factor was the failure of N5368E's pilot to communicate his intentions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.NTSB ATL07LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarlson Lancair Propjet · Dalton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in loss of engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC07LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMonard RAF 2000 GTX · Ridgely, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.NTSB MIA07CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07TA029Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B3 · Apple Valley, CAthe pilot's improper use of the collective control during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver.NTSB LAX07CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStrategie Ballloon Amazon · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to identify grass clippings in the balloon envelope during a preflight inspection, which resulted in the balloon catching fire in flight.NTSB DFW07FA020Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Danville, ARFailure of the number 5 cylinder which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's inability to see the transmission line during the forced landing. Factors Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the…NTSB DFW07FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Hominy, OKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings.NTSB DEN07CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Wellsville, KSA loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible.NTSB ANC07FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180E · Cordova, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.NTSB LAX07FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa · Yuba City, CAIn-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL07CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Dalton, GAThe pilot's improper starting procedures, which resulted in an on-ground engine fire.NTSB SEA07FA014Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Kalispell, MTOn-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA07WA023Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206L · Antioquia, ColombiaNTSB CHI07LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Chester, ILThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.NTSB NYC07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · McHenry, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.NTSB LAX07LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOlson Vans RV-6 · Rio Verde, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude.NTSB CHI07FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Battle Creek, MIA loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain.NTSB MIA07FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Port Orange, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA07FA005Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace HS 125-700A · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the flight crew to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative audible landing gear warning system.NTSB LAX07WA033Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 207 · Townsville, AustraliaNTSB LAX07LA027Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creations Tanarg 912 · Bisbee, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA07LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Richfield, UTThe student pilot's inability to compensate for the gusty crosswinds during the initial part of the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a noseover. Factors associated with the accident are gusty crosswinds, and a mound/berm of dirt alongside…NTSB NYC07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Toms River, NJThe private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB NYC07LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Teterboro, NJThe pilot's excessive maneuver while in cruise flight in response to a traffic collision alert, and failure to follow company procedures.NTSB NYC07LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Newark, NJThe failure of the Boeing 747 crew to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, the back lighting from the apron lights, and the crew's diverted attention in focusing on a Boeing 757 that they were…NTSB NYC07CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Wakefield, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB NYC07CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJahns RV-7 · Farmingdale, NJA loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever linkage. A contributingfactor was the owner/builder's improper installation of the throttle linkage.NTSB DFW07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-301XTC · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW07LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN07WA018Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Katrineholm, SwedenNTSB DCA07IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Seattle, WAthe flight crew's failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's self-induced pressure to heed the takeoff clearance during a period of increased workload.NTSB WAS07RA004Accident · 96 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737-200 · Abuja, Nigeria