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 MIA02FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Cedar Key, FLthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation resulting in the airplane descending and colliding with water. A factor in the accident was a dark night .NTSB FTW02LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Gatesville, TXThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22A · Encino, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during lift off from a transport trailer resulting in dynamic rollover of the helicopter.NTSB DEN02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing factors were the icy runway and the snow bank.NTSB ATL02LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12E · Miami, FLFatigue cracking in the main rotor hub that resulted in the separation of the main rotor system. A factor was corrosive deposits on the exposed portion of the plate set pin.NTSB SEA02LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBitton/Sport Flight Talon · Boring, ORLoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway environment, crossing a ditch and nosing over. Contributing factors were variable winds reported by the pilot and the ditch.NTSB LAX02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fremont, OHDamage to the right tire, which resulted in a sudden loss of tire pressure and a loss of directional control.NTSB LAX02LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConrad Pulsar 582 · Prescott, AZThe pilot failed to maintain landing reference speed and aircraft control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · San Diego, CAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control after encountering a gust of wind during the landing roll. Factors were the unexpected wind gusts and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB CHI02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Manito, ILThe pilot's improper planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. The gusting crosswind conditions were a contributing factor.NTSB NYC02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Point Pleasant, WVAn inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at dusk. A factor in the accident was the dusk light condition.NTSB LAX02FA075Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 525A · Novato, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and his failure to retract the flaps and spoilers during an attempted landing abort, which resulted in a landing overrun. Also causal was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in wind conditions…NTSB FTW02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Fe, NMthe loss of engine power as result of the failure of the dual magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB DEN02LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Broomfield, COthe flight attendant's failure to fasten his seatbelt when warned of possible turbulence. A contributing factor was the severe turbulence.NTSB FTW02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC02LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-B · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a radio antenna during landing. A factor was the presence of an antenna.NTSB FTW02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Camden, ARThe inadvertent stall as the result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of the approach flaps setting for the landing.NTSB ATL02FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.NTSB WAS02RA017Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 212 · Ishpingo, EcuadorNTSB FTW02LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB CHI02LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ottumwa, IAthe student pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the snowbank.NTSB ANC02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the…NTSB LAX02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing sequence.NTSB ANC02FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate ground clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and…NTSB LAX02LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Santa Ana, CAthe pilot's failure to remain above the landing Boeing 757's glide path resulting in an encounter with wing tip vortices, a loss of directional control after touchdown, and collision with taxiway signs.NTSB LAX02LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34B/D-45 · San Simeon, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane in which he failed to close the fuel drain resulting in a fuel leak and fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX02LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's inadvertent missetting of the fuel selector position on the auxiliary fuel tanks (versus the main tanks) resulting in fuel starvation of the engines.NTSB DCA02WA022Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing MD-11 · Dublin, IrelandNTSB SEA02FA036Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 520 · Puyallup, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Trees were a factor.NTSB LAX02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinette Ultra Pup · Rio Vista, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Hawthorne, CAFailure of the student to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing rollout and failure of the CFI to adequately supervise the flight. A contributing factor was the decreased tension of the right main landing gear shock cord/bungee.NTSB MIA02LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarleman Tornado II · Molino, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in the in-flight collision with a static wire and an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the use of unapproved…NTSB MIA02LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · River Ranch, FLThe reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms.NTSB ANC02LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN2A-26 · Ouzinkie, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a slush covered runway, and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA02FA035Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Silver City, MTBoth the pilot/owner and the FAA inspector pilots' failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a practice auto rotation landing which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's application of excessive anti-torque pedal during…NTSB NYC02FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Chester, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included low ceilings and night lighting conditions.NTSB LAX02FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.NTSB CHI02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42-720 · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the final portion of the approach. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the utility pole.NTSB LAX02LA072Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHillyer XL-RG Velocity · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply and loss of engine power.NTSB CHI02FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Winfield, KSThe pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control and collision with the ground. Additional factors included the pilot operating the airplane with known deficiencies and the instrument flight conditions.NTSB CHI02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Falls City, NEThe deer striking the airplane during landing. A factor relating to this accident was the dark night.NTSB SEA02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Moses Lake, WAThe instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Also, the dual student's incorrect use of the fuel selector valve. A factor was the uneven terrain.NTSB FTW02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Berryville, ARthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the sunglare.NTSB DEN02LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · American Fork, UTThe pilot's poor judgment in that he intentionally initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceiling and obscuration, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.NTSB DCA02WA019Accident · 92 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 727-134 · Ipiales, ColombiaNTSB CHI02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Salina, KSthe student pilot's improper flare and the CFI failed to take remedial action.NTSB SEA02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Eagle Point, ORThe pilot inadvertently failed to retract the landing gear for the water landing and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB NYC02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot improper flare.