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 CHI02CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Spearfish, SDThe probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a…NTSB ANC02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cordova, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for takeoff, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB NYC02LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Dayton, OHThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.NTSB NYC02LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was that the wing tank fuel drains were wire closed and could not be used.NTSB MIA02LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev Yak 52 · Parrish, FLThe in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency landing.NTSB MIA02LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Cochran, GAA loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree.NTSB MIA02GA137Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172S · Tyner, NCThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB DEN02FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWheeler Doug 2000 · Ogden, UTthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping and subsequent blade contact with the airframe, severing of the tailboom, and causing loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high gusty winds, and…NTSB CHI02LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Farmington, MOThe locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.NTSB CHI02CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Browning, ILthe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.NTSB ATL02FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Duncanville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.NTSB SEA02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Burns, ORThe pilot’s improper decision to continue on en route into an area of forecast reduced visibility without sufficient fuel to divert to a suitable alternate airport, and his subsequent inadvertent exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply. Factors include…NTSB MIA02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF340B · Tupelo, MSThe failure of the ground agent to follow procedures and directives and to maintain a visual lookout due to a diversion of attention caused by paperwork being sucked toward the rotating propeller, resulting in collision between her hand and the propeller.NTSB MIA02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Lorida, FLThe pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent.NTSB LAX02LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · St. Johns, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB LAX02LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Tonopah, NVAir event management's failure to adequately separate spectators and vehicles from the takeoff path. Also causal was the glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff attempt in a timely manner.NTSB LAX02LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Grass Valley, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the wheel in accordance with…NTSB IAD02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11S · Palermo, MEpilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW02RA232Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationGavilan 358 · Villavicencio, ColombiaNTSB FTW02LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Sherman, TXfuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Tolley, NDThe pilot's failure to attain lift-off speed and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB ANC02TA077Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 212 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a tree.NTSB ANC02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance in hilly terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.NTSB SEA02LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Crescent Lake, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear separation. Contributing factors were the turbulent crosswind conditions the pilot encountered just before touchdown.NTSB LAX02LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Concord, CAThe main rotor mast support tube failure as a result of fatigue.NTSB IAD02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Barre, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around.NTSB FTW02LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Omaha, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was haze.NTSB SEA02LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kittitas, WAThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB NYC02LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Middletown, RIThe pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind.NTSB LAX02FA227Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hana, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW02LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Purcell, OKThe in-flight cabin fire as result of non-compliance with an AD and a Service Bulletin. A contributing factor to the accident was night conditions.NTSB DEN02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tooele, UTthe pilot-in-command failure to obtain/maintain proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and exceeding the airplane's forward center of gravity limit.NTSB ATL02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Weaverville, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning of fuel to complete the flight that resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB NYC02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMicket Avid Aerobat · Chesapeake, VAA total loss of engine power due to a seized cylinder, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency to the engine.NTSB NYC02FA138Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Matawan, NJThe pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual condition inspection performed…NTSB LAX02LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Firebaugh, CAThe overload fracture and separation of the left main gear strut assembly due the left landing gear's encounter with a chuck hole in the private airstrip's asphalt pavement. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airstrip's surface.NTSB LAX02LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcConnell Lancair 320 · Sedona, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for a right, quartering tailwind during landing resulting in a loss of aircraft control and dragging a wing during the landing flare.NTSB LAX02LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSteen SE-1 · Tucson, AZthe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDesimone Zodiac CH-601-H · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's overrotation after take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind.NTSB FTW02WA210Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Bavaro, Dominican RepublicNTSB FTW02CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Spicewood, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB FTW02CA206Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TXthe loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil.NTSB DEN02LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA5B · Worland, WYthe pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft.NTSB CHI02CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBaughman KR-2 · Scribner, NEThe pilot's excessive rotation and his failure to attain climb which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB CHI02CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Mecosta, MIThe airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain.NTSB ANC02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Toksook Bay, AKA bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in damage to the right wing.NTSB SEA02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThurmond Moni · Laurel, MTUndertorqued mounting bolts which resulted in fatigue to the wooden propeller blade and subsequent in flight separation of one of the blades while in cruise flight. An improper installation of the propeller assembly and soft terrain encountered during the…NTSB MIA02FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FLThe owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.NTSB ATL02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes HU-269-A · Hamilton, ALThe pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in an improper flare and a hard landing during a practice autorotation. A factor was the loss of rotor rpm.