NTSB investigations, WV
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WV' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' 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 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ATL86LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Welch, WVWitnesses reported that the pilot had worked on the engine carburetor for some time as well as just before the accident takeoff. At about 200 feet after takeoff from rwy 27 the engine quit and the pilot made a left turn back to the rwy and tried to align the…NTSB ATL86LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Daniels, WVThe plt stated that he noted a 'large vibration' after he had taken off. He suspected a psbl bird strike or bearing failure, & subsequently, the helicopter crashed into trees. According to the plt, the eng did not fail; however, witnesses saw the helicopter…NTSB ATL86LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Charleston, WVThe flight departed Washington at about 1040 en route to Charleston, WV under instrument flight rules. The flight proceeded without incident, with occasional light to moderate turbulence during the climb. As the flight climbed through 26,000 feet the aircraft…NTSB ATL86LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Parkersburg, WVThe acft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while on a baseleg for landing. The pilot elected to land in a corn field approx 1.5 miles short of the runway because he did not think he could make it to the runway. The plt was returning…NTSB ATL86FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Hurricane, WVN9629U crashed in a wooded area near Hurricane, west Virginia while conducting a visual flight from millwood, WV to grundy, Virginia. The pilot and aircraft were certificated in accordance with current FARS. The pilot received a weather briefing for the…NTSB ATL85FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Huntington, WVThe acft contacted the terrain with the left wing tip, cartwheeled and came to rest inverted during an ILS rwy 12 apch at Huntington (hts). Minimum apch visibility for the ILS is 3/4 of a mile. While en route the plt was informed the hts visibility was 1/8 of…NTSB ATL85FIJ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportStarduster SA-100 · Point Pleasant, WVThe plt stated that she made a normal preflt. She reported that the float type fuel gage indicated that the main fuel tank, which had a capacity of 12 gal, was half full. While climbing thru about 500 ft AGL after takeoff, the eng sputtered & lost power. The…NTSB ATL85LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Neola, WVWhile leveling at cruise altitude the engine lost power and the pilot attempted a forced landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with small trees at the end of the field. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed a 3 inch crack in…NTSB ATL85LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-125 · Shinnston, WVThe plt reported that he initiated a normal apch to land on rwy 27. However, when he flared, he failed to stop the descent. Subsequently, the acft landed hard just short of the rwy. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed & the acft nosed over.NTSB ATL85FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WVThe acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at…NTSB ATL85LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 404 · Huntington, WVSeveral men who were in a building at the airport reported that they could hear the aircraft on the approach and then a loud noise. They could not see the runway or the aircraft due to the fog. They got in the fire and rescue vehicles and had a hard time…NTSB ATL85LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot ran into less than VFR weather and turned around and attempted to make an airport. He became boxed in by weather all around and attempted to land on the highway. He did not make a pss over his intended landing area. When he was on short final, a car…NTSB ATL85LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WVAcft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found…NTSB ATL85LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Morgantown, WVThe CFI & dual student were on a flt to fairmont, WV so the student could receive a multi-eng flt exam. The student stated that shortly after lift-off from rwy 18, the CFI closed the mixture control on the right eng 'to simulate an engine failure.' The acft…NTSB ATL85FA193Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Ghent, WVThe plt took off at 1805 with 150 lbs of fuel remaining, intending to fly to beckley, WV to refuel. He stated that afterhe was in lvl flt at about 3000 ft MSL for 3 to 4 min, he noted an unusual jerk or vibration in the rear. Suspecting a psbl tail rotor…NTSB ATL85FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Charleston, WVThe acft collided with the terrain about 1 mile short of the rwy threshold during an IFR apprch on a dark night in IMC wx. The plt had been briefed on the wx and was given the ceiling at his destination as below VFR minimums . The non-instrument rated plt…NTSB ATL85IA153Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · White Sulphur, WVDuring VFR ldg apch, pilot noted a vehicle on the left edge of the rwy. The apch was contd and as the ldg flare was started, the pilot and one of his passengers stated that the vehicle started across the rwy in front of them. The pilot pulled the yoke back to…NTSB ATL85LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Ravenswood, WVDuring ldg roll the std plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off of the side of the rwy while practicing touch & go ldg with CFI.the CFI stated that the std made a normal approach & upon touchdown the acft made a sharp turn to the right and went off…NTSB ATL85LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Charleston, WVThe plt landed long on the rwy & at excessive speed. In an attempt to stop the acft she applied brakes & the acft flipped upside down.NTSB ATL85FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Charleston, WVThe plt filed an IFR flt plan before obtaining the en route wx. He then revised the flt plan by extending the planned flt from Washington, DC, (dulles) to Charleston, WV. The plt did not obtain wx info pertinent to revised flt plan. The plt was unfamiliar…NTSB BFO85LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Martinsburg, WVThe plt took off on rwy 35 & departed the arpt without contacting the tower. Aprx 30 min later, he returned & made svrl missed apchs, still without contacting the tower. Tower psnl tried to communicate with the plt & used light signals while directing other…NTSB ATL85LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Huntington, WV3-4 Inch snow accumulation on acft prior to flt. Plt said he swept snow off except an area he could not reach. Heavy snowfall, wet snow reported as acft was prepared for departure, drg runup, taxi and takeoff. Plt advised by tower that visibility was 1/8 mile…NTSB ATL85LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Beaver, WVThe acft collided with a snow bank during landing ground run on an icy rwy. Plts vision obstructed by ice on windshield. Icing was encountered about 10 mins prior to landing. SIGMET and plt reports indicated the presence of icing. The plt had filed an IFR flt…NTSB ATL85FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Moundsville, WVThe helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been…NTSB ATL85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Moundsville, WVThe solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.…NTSB ATL85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Madison, WVFollowing a loss of eng power during a x-country flt, the plt landed on a bridge. During the ldg roll the wing struck a pole. Post crash examination of the engine disclosed that the camshaft gear teeth suffered fatigue failure.NTSB ATL85LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · So.Charleston, WVShortly after takeoff while on the base leg at 900 ft AGL, the engine quit. Plt stated attempts to restart the engine failed. During the forced landing apch the acft collided with trees and a high tension wire. The acft spun around 180 deg and came to rest on…NTSB ATL84LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot stated that he hovered the helicopter, made a right pedal turn and initiated a hover taxi across a rocky ravine adjacent to the pad. When over the ravine the helicopter settled onto to boulders beneath it. The pilot also stated that he thought he…NTSB ATL84LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot was unable to see the deer on the rwy during the landing roll because of the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL84LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Scorpion 133 · West Hamlin, WVAcft was observed proceeding over open field used as air strip in level flt, aprx 130 ft AGL, at 50 KTS. At end of field acft began left turn, nose dropped to steep descent attitude which continued to ground impact. Post-mortem showed triple-bypass surgery…NTSB ATL84LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · So.Charleston, WVThe plt stated that after touching down, he was unable to stop the acft before running off the end of the paved rwy. He elected to go around, but finally decided to make a full stop. A witness reported that the acft bounced 3 times during the level-off before…NTSB ATL84LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 204 UH 1B · Tams, WVAn over gross takeoff was attempted from a 500 ft long zone. Translational lift was not achieved and rotor RPM deteriorated. The helicopter collided with trees, crashed & burned. The plt stated that the wind may have shifted during his takeoff.NTSB ATL84LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Fayetteville, WVThe plt stated that the eng suddenly lost power as he was climbing thru about 150 ft AGL. He continued straight ahead & landed after the acft brushed the top of a small tree then hit another small tree. No reason for the loss of power was found. One of the…NTSB ATL84LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Parsons, WVThe acft collided with a tree and crashed after becoming lost in IMC weather during a night x-country. The plt had descended after seeing lights below him. He circled the town and made a turn to approach a road for landing on which he said the police had…NTSB ATL84FIJ02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Middlebourne, WVAfter returning to the arpt, the plt made an apch to rwy 10, which had a drop-off on the apch end. The winds were reported as variable & occasionally gusty. On the 1st apch, the acft encounter 'slight air turbulence' & the plt elected to go around. He stated…NTSB ATL84IA137Incident · 2 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Parkersburg, WVAfter an unscheduled landing due to the condition of a patient aboard the acft, the acft turned off a taxiway into the grass and stopped. Rescue personnel found the plt incapacitated from a heart attack and collapsed over the controls and the nurse…NTSB ATL84FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Bluefield, WVWhile cruising on an IFR flt at 10,000 ft, the plt informed atlanta center that he had an eng problem & was declaring an emergency. He was provided a heading to the Bluefield arpt which was nearby. When asked about the problem, he said the left eng was…NTSB ATL84FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Bluefield, WVThe non-instrument rated plt began his takeoff during the hours of darkness, but in VMC wx. He stated that during the takeoff roll at about 65 to 75 KTS just prior to rotation, the landing light extinguished. Plt stated that 2 to 3 seconds later, he rotated &…NTSB ATL84FIJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150J · Elizabeth, WVThe plt reported that he departed steubenville, oh for welch, WV, to pick up a passenger and continue to parkersburg, WV. He stated that he departed steubenville with full fuel tanks and cruised at an alt of 7500 MSL. He began an enroute descent and as the…NTSB ATL84LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Beckley, WVDuring the takeoff roll the acft traveled about 2400 ft before starting a drift to the left. It covered another 425 ft prior to colliding with a snow bank shearing off the nose gear & collapsing both main landing gear. The rwy was covered with about 4 inches…NTSB ATL84LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Huntington, WVAcft ballooned during the landing portion of a touch-&-go. The student added power & the acft stalled in a nose high attitude. The acft dropped to the rwy from about 10 ft.NTSB ATL84LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Parkersburg, WVThe acft collided with a deer during climbout on a night training mission. The weather was VMC but the night was dark. The CFI said they were doing touch and go landings. After completing a landing and during climbout the acft struck a deer. The acft was…NTSB ATL84FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B1 · Pliny, WVThe helicopter was being used in the construction of elect transmission lines. A 150-FT longline cable had been utilizedon an earlier flight for lifting external loads. However, there was no reason for the longline to be attached on the accident flight as the…NTSB ATL83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Glenville, WVGround fog started developing as the flt approached its destination. During the vor-b approach to rwy 16 the plt spotted the rwy lights about a mile out & set up on left base to the rwy. The plt turned final but drifted left of base. The plt stated that due…NTSB ATL83LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Fairmont, WVThe plt reported that during arrival, he flew over the field, checked the wind indicator, then elected to land on rwy 4. While in the traffic pattern, he noticed tall trees at the apch end of the rwy & that the rwy dropped off at the other end. He made his…NTSB ATL83LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Charleston, WVThe helicopter settled after takeoff and rolled over after touching down on sloping terrain. One of the two pilots aboard was being transported to receive a private rating in helicopters. He had been endorsed for solo in the Bell 47 and had flown the Bell 47…NTSB ATL83LA345Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Middlebourne, WVThe plt reported that en route, the eng began to run rough. Reportedly, he applied carburetor heat, full rich mixture & full throttle, but was unable to significantly increase the power. He circled for a short time, then made an emergency landing. An exam of…NTSB ATL83FIG06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Petersburg, WVThe acft was unable to maintain altitude while crossing mountain ridges & stalled about 50 ft above a tree line. The pilots had been using automotive fuel during prefueling stopNTSB ATL83LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Normantown, WVThe plt noticed smoke in the cockpit, & soon thereafter observed the oil press gage reading zero. The plt was given radar vectors to the nearest arpt but he was unable to reach it. The acft collided with trees & a powerline during the forced landing.…NTSB ATL83LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Revenswood, WVAfter returning from a sport parachuting flt, the plt landed on rwy 3 with a 5-KT, right x-wind. He stated that the touchdown was normal, but when the tailwheel came down at aprx 40 KTS, the acft started to turn to the left. He corrected with right rudder &…