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 CHI02LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Langdon, NDThe pilot did not maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the wind gust condition present at the time of the accident.NTSB MIA02LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground.NTSB MIA02FA106Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHelicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FLThe pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house.NTSB MIA02FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lutz, FLThe suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's depression. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's overdose of zolpidem and citalopram before the…NTSB LAX02LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mountain Ranch, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI02IA151Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Wichita, KSThe flightcrew's failure to verify the engine instrument indications and powerplant controls while on autopilot with the autothrottles engaged, and their failure to recognize the drop in airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall associated with the reduction…NTSB CHI02FA148Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the right main landing gear due to fatigue.NTSB ATL02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Saint Pauls, NCThe pilots improper flare, during an attempted landing.NTSB ATL02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX02LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Alhambra, CAthe pilot's miscalculated fuel consumption, failure to verify the fuel supply on board, and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA02MA039Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe momentary operation of the airplane outside of the airplane's aerodynamic design stall buffet boundary that resulted from the captain's initiation of a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) escape maneuver. Factor's contributing to the accident were the…NTSB ATL02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Thomaston, GAFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ATL02FA113Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the left main landing gear fitting due to a fatigue crack that emanated from multiple origins at the external surface of the wall at the shock strut radius run out area for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Payette, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during landing resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB NYC02LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, a factor was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB NYC02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Fairfield, ILThe first officer's abrupt level off.NTSB NYC02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Littlestown, PAThe pilot's improper flair, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW02LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Dalhart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the shifting gusty winds and the ditch.NTSB FTW02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Navajo Dam, NMthe pilot's failure maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing which resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB DCA02MA042Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe failure of the lower outboard nut and bolt assembly of the left inboard flap's outboard hinge that resulted from stress corrosion cracking and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadequate materials specification of the bolt, and…NTSB CHI02LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ASO · Goodland, KSFailure of the tailwheel assembly after touchdown that resulted in loss of airplane directional control, which the pilot could not correct. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the tailwheel.NTSB WAS02WA054Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationHawker Siddeley 748 · George, South AfricaNTSB NYC02WA109Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas 500 N · Ferlach, AustriaNTSB NYC02LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKarl & Dot Comp Air 7SL · Cross Keys, NJFatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch.NTSB LAX02WA195Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBellanca 17-30A · Puertecitos, MexicoNTSB IAD02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswindNTSB DEN02LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Beaver, UTthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. Contributing factors were mountain waves (wind shear) and crosswind.NTSB CHI02TA149Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Necedah, WIDirectional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor.NTSB ANC02FA042Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of a fuel tank that did not contain a usable quantity of fuel. Factors associated with the accident are the dirt berm, meteorological conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and carburetor ice.NTSB SEA02LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue his flight after failing to take on fuel at a planned en route refueling stop, which lead to a loss of power from fuel exhaustion while on final approach to his round-robin final destination. Factors include…NTSB SEA02IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Seatac, WAFailure of the copilot's forward (R1) windshield anti-ice controller resulting in a continuous over voltage condition, followed by the subsequent overheating and shattering of the windscreen.NTSB IAD02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Trenton, NJThe separation of the engine induction alternate air door, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the non-compliance with the manufacturer's service letter.NTSB FTW02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolias RV6 · Leander, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW02LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe ERCO-415-E · Conway, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilots necessity to avoid a power line during the emergency descent and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sparta, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…NTSB CHI02LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Galesville, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.NTSB ATL02WA116Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander 500-B · Roseau, DominicaNTSB ATL02LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank Fitzgerald Team Z Max · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a take off climb resulting in a loss of control (inadvertent stall) and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was the lack of total experience in type of aircraft.NTSB SEA02LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Carey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff.NTSB SEA02FA091Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-19E · Plains, MTPower loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Columbus, OHThe flight instructor's delay in applying remedial action. A factor in the accident was the pilot allowing the rotor rpm to become too low during the deceleration and touchdown phase of the autorotation.NTSB NYC02FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.NTSB LAX02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.NTSB FTW02LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Nageezi, NMthe pilot's failure to select a suitable landing site, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB DEN02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB ATL02IA112Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended.NTSB NYC02TA104Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Angola, NYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Conway, SCThe failure of the pilot to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his poor in-flight planning/decision for flying into a Level 5 thunderstorm resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with…NTSB IAD02LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Martinsburg, WVInadequate torque of the crankcase through bolts.NTSB ATL02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.