NTSB investigations, 2011
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\") = 2011 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") = 2011 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN11WA683Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 212 · Bienservida, SpainNTSB CEN11CA679Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaltman Theodore J Moose · Hays, KSRudder flutter due to the design changes to the airplane's horizontal stabilizer.NTSB WPR11CA473Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover.NTSB ERA11WA520Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech D35 · Avare, BrazilOn September 29, 2011, about 1824 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Beech D35, Brazilian registration PT-AVK, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a collision with terrain at Santarém Municipality, State of Pará, Brazil. The local flight…NTSB ERA11CA511Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Miami, FLThe in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB DCA11WA108Accident · 18 fatalForeign investigationAviocar CASA C212 · Aceh, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia (KNKT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Aviocar CASA C212 that occurred on September 29, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT investigation…NTSB CEN11CA675Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210R · Lamar, MOThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR11CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Napa, CAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Chandler, AZThe certified flight instructor's and pilot-undergoing-instruction's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Atlanta, GAThe improper installation of the nose landing gear strut and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.NTSB ERA11CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Gaitherburg, MDThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR11LA469Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ahwahnee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA11CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NYA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management.NTSB ERA11CA505Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Clearwater, FLThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent rollover.NTSB CEN11LA669Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOwen Vans RV-10 · Marietta, OHThe in-flight engine fire and loss of engine power due to an improperly installed fuel injector nozzle during a recent engine overhaul.NTSB ANC11CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Haines, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and the shore.NTSB ANC11CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB WPR11CA466Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ENG11IA051Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Denver, CO**This probable cause was modified on 4/5/2012. Please see the public docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.** The initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of a Red-Tailed Hawk that caused one or more fan blades to…NTSB DCA11WA107Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing DC-9 · Puerto Ordaz, VenezuelaThe Venezuelan Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing DC-9 that occurred on September 26, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC's…NTSB ANC11TA109Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Juneau, AKUpslope wind conditions while the helicopter was operating at ground idle, which resulted in the helicopter rollover. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer data regarding the effect of upslope wind conditions on helicopter ground idle…NTSB ANC11CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's hard landing in a gusting wind.NTSB ANC11CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off from an off-airport site in variable wind.NTSB WPR11WA476Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 412SP · Mataram, West Nusa, IndonesiaOn September 25, 2011, at 1341 local time (0541 UTC) a Bell Helicopter 412SP, Indonesia registry PK-OVC, crashed in a jungle under unknown circumstances 150 kilometers east of Selaparang Airport, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The Helicopter was…NTSB WPR11CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Roosevelt, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA11FA504Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHutchinson Kenneth A Velocity RG · Sanford, NCThe pilot/owner's intentional flight of his airplane with known mechanical discrepancies (frozen turbocharger waste gate), which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. Contributing to…NTSB DCA11WA103Accident · 19 fatalForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Bishankhunarayan, NepalOn September 25, 2011, at about 0734 local time (0149 UTC), a Hawker Beechcraft 1900D, registered in Nepal as 9N-AEK, crashed near the village of Bishankhunarayan, Nepal. Bishankhunarayan is approximately 15 km south of the capital, Kathmandu. The 3…NTSB CEN11CA667Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTompkins Tandem Rocket · Lemars, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.NTSB WPR11LA477Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStarduster II SA-300 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with the standing airplane.NTSB WPR11CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Douglas, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control of the helicopter while hover taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR11CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Orcas Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA11LA503Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA415Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBins Tom Kitfox IV · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB CEN11FA666Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Curren, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from multiple drugs.NTSB CEN11CA682Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN11CA664Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.NTSB ANC11FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3T · Kodiak, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low altitude maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of over-the-counter sedating medications.NTSB WPR11LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture, and his inadequate preflight planning.NTSB WPR11CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Fresno, CAThe student pilot’s improper flare.NTSB ERA11LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · South Deerfield, MAThe failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to use the approved checklist for the dual alternator system. Contributing to…NTSB CEN11FA663Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Plainwell, MIThe pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.NTSB CEN11CA665Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEsselstyn Chuck RV-6 · Lyons, WIThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ANC11TA110Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206 B3 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during hover in deteriorating weather and flat light conditions, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.NTSB ANC11CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's decision to take off uphill into rising terrain.NTSB WPR11RA480Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A319 · Hassi Messaoud, AlgeriaOn September 22, 2011, about 2300 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Air France flight 558, an Airbus A319, F-GRXN, declared an emergency during cruise flight following an indication of smoke in the lavatory. The crew and passengers were not injured, and the…NTSB WPR11LA462Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Ramona, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to follow the proper procedure while demonstrating a practice autorotation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR11LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBunker RLV-1 · Wells, NVThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB CEN11CA674Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's misjudgment of his speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun.