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 DEN04CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Watkins, COthe dual student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors contributing to the accident were inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot, the high wind, the gusts, and the crosswinds.NTSB ATL04LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Greenville, SCFatigue failure of the leaf spring gear strut.NTSB IAD04CA014Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor.NTSB FTW04WA137Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationLancair IV-P · Novalato, MexicoNTSB ATL04LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFirefly F8B · Eatonton, GAThe overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.NTSB LAX04CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Montague, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, which led to a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the uneven intersection of the two runways, and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the premature…NTSB DEN04FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Burlington, COloss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.NTSB CHI04LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Overland Park, KSThe pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the trees and the night conditions.NTSB SEA04LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Nezperce, IDThe circumferential fracture of the number seven cylinder head while en route to an aerial fertilizer application, leading to a forced landing on soft terrain, resulting in the collapse of the right main gear leg. Factors include soft terrain at the location…NTSB LAX04LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Elko, NVthe pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB CHI04LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristen A-1 · Curtis, NEThe pilot's ostentatious display of a "hammerhead stall" during intial climb and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the post impact fire.NTSB ATL04FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation.NTSB ANC04WA107Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 206B · Newgrange, IrelandNTSB ANC04LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G21 · Unalaska, AKThe inadvertent ground loop/swerve by the second pilot during the landing roll, and the first (check) pilot's inadequate supervision of the second pilot, which resulted in a loss of control and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the…NTSB MIA04LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLouis Amato Buccaneer · Labelle, FLThe pilots improper preflight preparation resulting in loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reverse direction to land resulting in an inadvert stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with…NTSB MIA04FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…NTSB LAX04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…NTSB FTW04LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Cherry Valley, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Big Rapids, MIThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI04CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Village, INThe unsuitable terrain the Certified Flight Instructor encountered during the off-field landing. The low altitude, the downdraft or "sink" experienced during flight, and the soft terrain conditions were factors to the accident.NTSB NYC04LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC04FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NYThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.NTSB LAX04LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Bakersfield, CAa loss of tail rotor drive due to a disconnection of the drive shaft's splined coupling at the tail rotor gear box. The splined coupling to tail rotor gear box disconnection occurred as a result of tail boom flexing due to the combined effects of an…NTSB LAX04CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · California City, CAthe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift.NTSB FTW04LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RBA · Temple, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the locked wheel.NTSB FTW04LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Georgetown, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI04LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion B · Joplin, MOThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The posts, unsuitable terrain and signs were factors to the accident.NTSB ATL04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.NTSB SEA04LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Belliigham, WAThe failure of the pilot to select the proper touchdown point while conducting a forced landing. Factors included the #1 engine malfunction, the right propeller oil control valve leak, and the shallow subsurface terrain condition.NTSB SEA04LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Oso, WAThe pilot of the Glaser-Dirks (lead glider) failure to maintain clearance from the Glasflugel (trailing glider) resulting in a mid-air collision while maneuvering.NTSB DEN04LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Orem, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.NTSB CHI04LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MIThe air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind…NTSB ATL04LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport RV-8F · College Place, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude.NTSB NYC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CTThe fuel truck driver's failure to maintain clearance with a taxiing airplane, resulting in the collision between the fuel truck and the airplane. A factor in the accident was the night condition.NTSB SEA04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the ground.NTSB MIA04WA065Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 402B · Walker's Cay, BahamasNTSB LAX04WA180Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R-22 Beta · Charters Towers, AustraliaNTSB LAX04CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA34-200 · La Verne, CAthe CFI 's failure to correctly reconfigure the right engine fuel selector, resulting in a total loss of power to that engine. Also causal was the CFI's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane and an adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane…NTSB CHI04LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T · Omaha, NEThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors to the accident were the runway light and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Long Lake, WIThe pilot flared improperly and failed to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB NYC04WA098Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310R · Lancashire, United KingdomNTSB SEA04LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Burlington, WAThe passenger's interference with flight controls during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the passenger's anxiety/apprehension, the pilot's inadequate brief to the passenger about potential control interference, and the gusty wind…NTSB SEA04FA060Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Santiam Junc., ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.NTSB NYC04LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Factoryville, PAAn encounter with a deer, as reported by the pilot. A factor in this accident was the muddy grass off the left side of the runway.NTSB FTW04LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMurphy Glasair III · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of the runway distance due to his misperception of his location point on the runway.NTSB NYC04CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Perkasie, PAThe pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB LAX04LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Paso Robles, CAfuel system vapor lock due to the failure of the left exhaust stack clamp pin, which caused a separation of the exhaust stack from the muffler and the porting of hot exhaust gases onto the fuel lines.NTSB CHI04CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-180 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators,…NTSB CHI04CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Yoder, KSThe pilot's failure to secure the elevator Louis L'Hotellier connector with a safety pin or wire as directed in several airworthiness directives and his inadequate preflight inspection of the sailplane, both of which resulted in the in-flight loss of elevator…