NTSB investigations, 1997
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\") = 1997 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") = 1997 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC98LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-17 · Elkton, MDThe inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold signs or lines.NTSB NYC98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Bennington, VTThe failure of the cyclic control due to an improper modification by the pilot/owner.NTSB LAX98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Oakland, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB IAD98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dover, DEThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed which resulted in an overrun of the runway.NTSB FTW98LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A related factor was his attention being diverted.NTSB FTW98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Bentonville, ARThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed-Madsen Taylor Bird · Humboldt, IAthe failure of the pilot-in-command to attain airspeed and maintain control of the aircraft, resulting in a stall/mush.NTSB CHI98LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · West Lafayette, INthe pilot's improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel, fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall.NTSB CHI98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sandwich, ILthe pilot's inability to maintain flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor contributing to this accident was the wind gust.NTSB CHI98FA010Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Auburn, NEthe pilot misjudged distance/altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land, allowing the airplane to get too low and collide with a truck. A related factor was: the proximity of the truck (and highway) to the runway.NTSB NYC98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Wells, WVA loss of engine power to a blockage in the carburetor resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB MIA98LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P172D · Umatilla, FLThe improper fuel tank selector position by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Trenton, GAfailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the…NTSB LAX98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican 8KCAB · Payson, AZDirectional control of the aircraft not maintained through the improper use of landing procedures/techniques. A factor in this accident was the pilot's training regarding the proper techniques to be used during landing.NTSB IAD98FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · College Park, MDThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout and his delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB FTW98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Harvard MK IV · Midland, TXthe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain clearance from each other. A factor was their failure to follow procedures/directives.NTSB CHI98LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Cloverdale, INthe Boeing pilot failed to identify the Waco airplane on the runway before initiating a takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the restricted forward visibility of both pilots due to the tailwheel configurations of both airplanes.NTSB CHI98IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Chicago, ILan improper repair to a crack in a brake flange hole on the left main landing gear outboard axle, and subsequent fatigue failure of the axle.NTSB NYC98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind direction and his failure to initiate a go-around. Contributing factors were the tailwind, wet runway, and utility pole.NTSB NYC98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · West Chester, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB MIA98LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Jackson, MSA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material.NTSB LAX98LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Burbank, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB IAD98LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Campbellsville, KYThe pilot refueled the helicopter with jet fuel instead of avgas, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW98LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob 103 · Caddo Mills, TXthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.NTSB FTW98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Plains, TXThe pilot's improper decision to initiate takeoff with a vehicle on the runway.NTSB FTW98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Grand Junction, COEncounter with high gusting winds while standing with the engine runningNTSB DCA98WA001Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationZhuhai Helicopter S-76A · Wenzho, ChinaNTSB ANC98LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sterling, AKUndetermined.NTSB NYC98LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Georgetown, DEThe student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB MIA98LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Cross City, FLThe in-flight encounter with turbulence associated with a nearby level 6 thunderstorm with moderate rain while deviating.NTSB LAX98LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlackwell Midget Mustang · Glendale, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to the deflation of the right main gear tire. Factors in this accident were the soft sand on the side of the runway and the left crosswind.NTSB FTW98LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and her failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Factors were the wind gust and the turbulence.NTSB FTW98LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · New Iberia, LAimproper touchdown by the flight instructor. A related factor was: soft sod in the touchdown/landing area.NTSB CHI98TA023Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Roseau, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Nebraska City, NEthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel slector to a tank which contained only unusable fuel.NTSB CHI98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Lake Elmo, MNthe pilot's failure identify the unsafe condition (vortex turbulence) which existed due to departing airplane and his subsequent inability to control the airplane once encountering the turbulence.NTSB NYC98LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Gt. Barrington, MAslippage of the number 2 main bearing for undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a broken crankshaft.NTSB MIA98IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-73 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe partial failure of a component of the hydraulic system resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB FTW98FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-51C · Denver, COFailure of the bus driver to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors were visibility restrictions, inadequate driver training by management, and the flight crew's inadequate visual lookout due to their…NTSB CHI98LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikowski Challenger II S · Lake City, MIthe improper oil to gas mixture in the fuel during refueling and the pilot did not follow the written instructions from the kit manufacturer. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot could not maintain directional control and the low altitude.NTSB CHI98LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Fargo, NDthe circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended position.NTSB MIA97LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenwood, MSThe intentional operation of the airplane from an unsuitable takeoff area by the pilot-in-command and inadvertent rotation of the airplane after encountering rising terrain on the runway.NTSB FTW97LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model, the separation of the left main wheel due to corroded bolts, and the…NTSB FTW97LA371Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F.260 · Santa Rosa, NMimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW97LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Morgan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control because he exceeded the helicopter's hover performance. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI97LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Pipestone, MNthe fracture of the pitch control rod assembly.NTSB ANC97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6-350 · Palmer, AKAn underspeed of the propeller system.NTSB ANC97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · King Salmon, AKThe distorted/misaligned main landing gear, and an improper maintenance repair of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC97FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's…NTSB MIA97LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Troy, NCdelay of the pilot to abort the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: improper timing of the magneto(s), and a malfunction of the carburetor.