NTSB investigations, 2001
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2001 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB FTW02LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Dallas, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of dual engine power while on approach.NTSB CHI02LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKainz Kitfox IV · Tomahawk, WIThe inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot during a slow flight maneuver. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed and the trees.NTSB MIA02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, NCThe improper flare by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear due to overload.NTSB LAX02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's inadvertent (dark, nighttime) VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent loss of altitude control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation.NTSB FTW02LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · Rosebud, TXThe pilots impairment due to drugs. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB DEN02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Colo Springs, COthe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach.NTSB DCA02RA002Accident · 118 fatalForeign investigationCessna CitationJet 2 · Milan, ItalyNTSB WAS02WA001Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 412HP · Los Cabos, MexicoNTSB NYC02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPierce Bushby Mustang II · W Hampton Beach, NYThe pilot's inadequate lookout during the taxi.NTSB MIA02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC/BCM · Woodstock, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB CHI02LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorner 1000 STU · Liberal, KSThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the uncontrolled descent. Factors relating to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to…NTSB SEA02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEllsberg One Design · Bend, ORthe separation of a propeller counterweight mounting bracket due to incorrect mounting bolt torque. Factors include significant powerplant vibration during the forced landing, no suitable landing area, and soft terrain next to the narrow road on which the…NTSB FTW02LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron 105 · Albuquerque, NMTher pilot's delay to compensate for changing weather conditions in-flight. Contributing factors were the high winds and an inaccurate weather forcast.NTSB FTW02LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Chickasha, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. The gusty crosswind and the berm were factors.NTSB ANC02TA001Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185F · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated in the accident were a crosswind, and a worn tailwheel steering horn.NTSB NYC02LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReindl CGS Hawk A · Fayetteville, OHThe owner/mechanic's inadequate annual inspection. A factor related to the accident was the rotted fuel line which separated from it's connection at the fuel pump.NTSB MIA02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Bennettsville, SCThe blockage of the fuel vent and also the collapsed fuel supply line resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB IAD02FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Pittsfield, PAThe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane during a recovery attempt. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of inappropriate medications.NTSB ANC02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB IAD02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · White Stone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD02LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Phillips, MELoss of engine power due to a blockage of the left fuel tank vent line with mud, and the subsequent inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW02FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sargent, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.NTSB FTW02FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Alvarado, TXThe inadvertent flat spin of the airplane by the flightcrew resulting from the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor was the impairment (drugs) of the private pilot.NTSB SEA02FA002Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Decatur Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor.NTSB NYC02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…NTSB MIA02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30B-160 · Clarksville, TNThe failure of the CFI/check pilot to insure Vmc was maintained during a go-around following a simulated failed engine approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the terrain. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB FTW02TA007Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Houma, LAthe pilot's high flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW02LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHamilton Genesis · Grants, NMthe loose throttle cable resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to perform the required yearly condition inspection prior to flight and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TXThe collapse of the nose landing gear as a result of the failure of company maintenance personnel to follow the proper procedures for a towing the airplane with an unsafe nose landing gear indication. Contributing factors were the inadequate communication…NTSB CHI02FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Attica, MIThe reported loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the pilot not performing an autorotation, the pilot not maintaining rotor RPM during his emergency descent, and the pilot not maintaining control of the helicopter. A factor was…NTSB NYC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PAAn improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.NTSB NYC02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ashland, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Hudson, NHThe pilot/owner's failure to properly identify the inoperative engine prior to feathering the wrong propeller, and his lack of familiarity with the required corrective procedures. A factor was the initial engine failure.NTSB NYC02LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClark T Bird II · Elberon, VAA partial power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Denton, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lindsay, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an altitude clear of terrain. A factor was intentional low altitude flight.NTSB MIA02LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Wauchula, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while attempting to take off after executing a touch-and-go landing, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway, and incurring…NTSB MIA02FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportAyres S2RHG-T65The airplane and pilot are missing.NTSB FTW02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402 · Angie, LAthe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Erhard, MNThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the turn. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall, and the low altitude.NTSB SEA01LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Newberg, ORThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures.NTSB SEA01LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.NTSB NYC01LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet 33 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-first, hard touchdown.NTSB MIA01LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Melbourne, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage when it…NTSB LAX01FA306Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hilo, HIThe failure of the mechanic to secure the No. 8 bearing thrust nut during maintenance work, which resulted in the total failure of the first stage turbine wheel shaft. Also causal was his misjudgment of his height during the flare resulting in a hard landing.…NTSB IAD01LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRhoades Rotorway Exec 162F · Whitehouse, OHThe soft terrain condition, which resulted in the helicopter's rollover during the forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power due to engine overtemperature for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 70 · College Station, TXthe loss of right engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA01FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of power on the left engine, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Factors included a loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to properly configure…NTSB MIA01WA232Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationFairchild SA 227-TT Merlin · SanJose Guaribe, Venezuela