NTSB investigations, 2010
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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\") = 2010 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") = 2010 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB WPR10LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Visalia, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.NTSB WPR10CA466Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Mecca, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering.NTSB ENG10WA052Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Hong Kong, ChinaOn September 21, 2010, 0930 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), an Air Cargo Germany, a Boeing B-747-412F,registered as D-ACGD, was performing a left turn to line up with Runway 25L for take-off 31C at Hong Kong International Airport. Just before finishing the…NTSB CEN10CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10CA553Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Blessing, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.NTSB ANC10CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.NTSB WPR10LA462Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.NTSB ERA10CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkykits Savannah · Springville, TNCollision with an unknown object during landing.NTSB ERA10CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Chamblee, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector.NTSB DCA10WA099Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Budapest, HungaryOn September 20, 2010 about 1:00 PM local time, a Hungarian Airlines Boeing 737-600, registration HA-LOE, experienced a yaw event at about 95 knots and aborted the takeoff from Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHBP), Budapest, Hungary. There were no…NTSB CEN10LA560Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Schaumburg, ILThe in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.NTSB CEN10CA550Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TXA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN10CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.NTSB WPR10LA468Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NVFailure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR10CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.NTSB ERA10WA489Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · South Bimini, BahamasOn September 19, 2010, at 1440 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA31-350, N84859, registered to Spirit Air Inc, and operated by Pioneer Air Services was on initial climb out when the lower half of the main cabin door came open. The pilot reversed his course and…NTSB ERA10LA488Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchulman Mosquito XEL · Halifax, MAThe pilot's loss of control while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience operating the helicopter make and model.NTSB ERA10LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Dublin, GAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.NTSB ERA10LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Barnwell, SCThe failure of the No. 1 connecting rod end cap for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MIA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB CEN10CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Houma, LAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR10LA483Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Rans S-6S · Roberts, IDA loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.NTSB ERA10LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10LA485Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Rainelle, WVThe improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Covington, TNA loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply.NTSB ERA10LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Clyo, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.NTSB DCA10WA096Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Paris, FranceOn September 18, 2010 about 7:30 PM local time, a FedEx Express McDonnell Douglas MD-11F (registration N574FE), landed on runway 27R and crossed runway 27L Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport (LFPG), Paris, France. As a result, a Boeing 777 aborted its initial…NTSB CEN10WA546Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · San Pedro Sula, HondurasOn September 18, 2010, at 1757 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B, HR-AVL, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near the La Mesa Airport, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was fatally injured. The number of…NTSB CEN10LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Denton, TXThe failure of the landing gear push-pull rod.NTSB CEN10LA551Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccauley Gene E RV-6A · Kokomo, INCollapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout on an unpaved runway due to a loss of ground clearance with the landing gear fork, causing the airplane to nose over.NTSB WPR10FA459Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.NTSB CEN10LA571Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCa Tecnam P2004 Bravo · Mason, MIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing to a bean field.NTSB CEN10LA556Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Duluth, MNThe pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN10CA582Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Atkins, ARA partial loss of engine power during low-altitude flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA545Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, COThe helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC10CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR10LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CADynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.NTSB OPS10IA574Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-214 · Minneapolis, MNThe Local North Controller's issuance of a left-turn heading to the Airbus without establishing the position and heading of the Beech. Contributing to the incident was the Local South Controller's distraction with a ground movement operation and lack of…NTSB ANC10LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKBoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other during initial climb, resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of N9699P’s inability to use his airplane's radio for air traffic advisories.NTSB ERA10WA509Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, BrazilOn September 15, 2010, about 2150 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DAN, was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain in Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally…NTSB ERA10TA481Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Inverness, FLThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA10CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Hazard, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.NTSB ERA10CA480Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.NTSB CEN10CA552Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Stow, OHThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10CA541Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerolite Bearcat · Mineola, TXFailure of the oil injection pump resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC10CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310R · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR10WA460Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, AustraliaOn September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…NTSB ERA10CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Toms River, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.NTSB ANC10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.NTSB DCA10WA101Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR ATR42 · Cuidad Guayana, VenezuelaOn September 13, 2010, a Venezuelan ATR-42 operated by Conviasa Airlines crashed near Cuidad Guayana, Venezuela. The accident is being investigated by the government of Venezuela and the Safety Board is assisting with flight recorder readouts. All inquiries…