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 NYC04LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-50 · Sharon, MAThe loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the excessive weight, and degraded climb performance.NTSB LAX04LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRocket Flyers LLC · Tipton, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of air migrating into the fuel control unit. The ultimate reason for the air entry into the fuel control unit was not determined.NTSB FTW04LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Many, LAThe pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrimmins Smyth Sidewinder · Natrona, WYfuel starvation due to contamination, resulting in the fuel selector valve becoming totally blocked. Contributing factors were the inadequate conditional inspection, and the lack of nsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB DEN04LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBranham Vans RV-6 · Paragonah, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The berm and the pilot not stopping to refuel the airplane were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Mariner · Chehalis, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB MIA04CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H35 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilots failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach which resulted in the airplane undershooting the runway and not attaining the proper touchdown point.NTSB ATL04LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRiggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.NTSB ATL04LA109Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GAThe unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…NTSB ANC04LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, and an embankment.NTSB MIA04WA079Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA-227 · Carepa, ColombiaNTSB DEN04CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415G · Falcon, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the clear air turbulence encounter.NTSB CHI04CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Schaumburg, ILThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action.NTSB NYC04FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350BA · Brooklyn, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of hydraulic system pressure due to a failure of the hydraulic pump belt. Factors in this accident were the pilot's misidentification of a hydraulic failure, the pilot's subsequent failure…NTSB MIA04WA078Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Chimanta Tepuy, VenezuelaNTSB LAX04TA202Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A+ · Bakersfield, CAloss of engine power due to the separation of the diaphragm portion of the repaired second-stage turbine nozzle from the rim portion due to the use of an inadequate cleaning method to clean the joint prior to the braze repair during overhaul by the…NTSB ATL04CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Odessa, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL04CA106Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-65 (LF-23F) · Winder, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power in both engines.NTSB NYC04IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PAThe opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL04FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Cary, NCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.NTSB SEA04LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSZD Jantar 42-1 · Wamic, ORThe glider pilot's inadequate en route planning, which resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Factors include no suitable landing terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute a forced landing, and trees…NTSB FTW04WA120Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander 840 · Milpillas, MexicoNTSB FTW04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Nanwalek, AKA loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.NTSB SEA04LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while maneuvering resulting in the inadvertent in-flight collision with water/terrain.NTSB LAX04LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Riverside, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign.NTSB IAD04LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrotje VM-1 Esqual · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate brake system installed on the airplane.NTSB CHI04CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Harrisonville, MOThe dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. Contributing factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish the controls to the flight instructor, the resulting inability of the flight instructor to…NTSB ATL04LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elberta, ALThe loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing.NTSB ATL04CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision.NTSB ANC04FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and…NTSB SEA04CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20J · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor.NTSB NYC04CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 A · Taunton, MAThe pilots inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in a landing on soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB NYC04CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-152 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL04LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-31 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to recover from an intentional spin during an attempted aerobatic maneuver.NTSB SEA04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · North Bend, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A rough landing surface and tailwind gusts were factors.NTSB NYC04CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW04LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes RV-6A · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL04LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Monticello, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.NTSB ATL04LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sale Creek, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the pilot's alcohol impairment that resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ATL04CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D95A · Athens, GAThe pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and distance which resulted in an overshoot of the runway and collision with ground. The tailwind was a factor.NTSB NYC04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KYThe loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB NYC04CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBolger Scott RV-6A · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent impact with terrain. A factor was the inadequate pre-flight inspection.NTSB IAD04LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bedford, MAThe mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine-driven fuel pump's return line B-nut fitting.NTSB FTW04LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-G · Livingston, TXA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Rifle, COthe pilot's failure to verify the manual extension of the landing gear resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing. Contributing factors include the electrical systems failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot's diverted attention and the pilot's improper…NTSB DCA04WA043Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing DC-10-30 · Bogota, Colombia