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 LAX02LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard S. Anderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Willcox, AZThe pilot's failure to compensate for a gust condition and to maintain lateral control while hovering due to restricted cyclic control movement, which resulted from an inadequate control location/design.NTSB IAD02LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA070Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions.NTSB NYC02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB NYC02LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-9 · Marlborough, MAThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point on the runway which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in short field operations.NTSB MIA02LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuitzau, Carl Vortex · Immokalee, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the gyroplane resulting in the in-flight loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA02LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Levittown, PRthe failure of maintenance personnel to comply with aircraft manufacturer's inspection procedures, resulting in corrosion and separation of the aileron control cable in flight and the subsequent forced landing in a swamp.NTSB LAX02LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Payson, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the premature raising of the flaps.NTSB LAX02FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.NTSB IAD02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Doylestown, PApilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and a parked fuel truck while taxing.NTSB FTW02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ardmore, OKthe instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.NTSB CHI02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Bloomington, INThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard contact with the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare and the crosswind condition.NTSB NYC02FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.NTSB MIA02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Boca Raton, FLThe pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection and refueling of the aircraft, resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with a road sign during the emergency landing.NTSB IAD02LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Waterville, METhe pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ANC02IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-340-300 · Anchorage, AKThe captain's selection of a taxiway instead of a runway for takeoff and the flightcrew's inadequate coordination of the departure, which resulted in a departure from a taxiway. A factor in the incident was inadequate airline operator's procedures that did…NTSB CHI02LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-41 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger fell off the side of the slide during the emergency evacuation. Factors were the emergency evacuation and the erratic ignition exciter.NTSB FTW02WA235Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna A188 · Hato Viejo, Dominican RepublicNTSB CHI02FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Bronson, MIThe maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…NTSB WAS02WA042Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 333 · Gaborone, BotswanaNTSB NYC02LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStiles Choctaw · Danville, KYFailure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.NTSB MIA02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Milton, FLThe inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. A finding in the investigation was a loose left rudder flight control cable.NTSB LAX02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Mammoth Lakes, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and nose over during landing roll.NTSB FTW04WA068Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182L · Trinidad, BoliviaNTSB FTW02FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.NTSB CHI02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Chicago, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.NTSB LAX02LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe onset of variable, gusty, crosswind conditions at the time of departure and the pilot's inadequate and improper compensation for the crosswind conditions.NTSB FTW02WA214Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 47G2A · Pococi, Costa RicaNTSB CHI02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Iowa Falls, IAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and the subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain encountered.NTSB SEA02WA066Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-500 · Bodo, NorwayNTSB SEA02FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Baring, WAThe sequential non-mechanical total loss of power in both engines 1 and 2 for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM to prevent a hard landing. Contributing factors were the tripped "RPM WARN" circuit breaker which…NTSB NYC02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dulles, VAThe lack of direction from the operator on how to perform pushbacks on an icy ramp, which led to the tug driver positioning the tug at an angle to the nose of the airplane that allowed the airplane to move forward and strike the tug. Factors were the…NTSB NYC02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's improper autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and bent airframe support tube. A factor in this accident was previous damage to the airframe support tube.NTSB MIA02LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Sarasota, FLThe poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for his failure to request the runway most aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · St. George, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during take off roll.NTSB CHI02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.NTSB SEA02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500-S · Baker City, ORThe pilot's excessive descent rate at the time the aircraft came in contact with the runway during a night precautionary landing. Factors include extensive airframe ice accumulation, ice accumulation on the flight compartment windshield, ambient conditions…NTSB SEA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Glasgow, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction from flying the aircraft while attempting to retract the landing gear.NTSB ATL02LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLouis Edmondson 162F · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's decision to continue flight with demonstrated inadequate takeoff performance capability, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WAS02WA018Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGrandman Cozy · Los Barriles, MexicoNTSB IAD02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BK-117 A-3 · Cleveland, OHpilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.NTSB FTW02FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI02LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wahoo, NEThe student, who was a private pilot, used excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB ATL02WA041Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBritten-Norman BN2-A · British Virgin, British Virgin IslandsNTSB WAS02RA025Accident · 26 fatalForeign investigationFairchild FH-227 · El Tigre, ColombiaNTSB MIA02LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lake Placid, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…NTSB FTW02FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Temple, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist to feather the propellers in order to reduce drag.NTSB DEN02LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow bank along the side of the runway.NTSB ATL02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Bessemer, ALOn ground collision with an animal during landing.NTSB FTW02LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, which resulted in landing short of the runway.