NTSB investigations, 2013
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 2013 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") = 2013 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ERA13CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Shellman Bluff, GAAn inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.NTSB CEN13LA536Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSweet Wayne A Bushby Mustang II · Woodstock, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13CA543Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WIThe loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC13CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in a collision with water.NTSB WPR13CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportScheel Stanley K KITFOX-SERIES 7 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway.NTSB ERA13LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet 7 · Louisa, VAMaintenance personnel’s improper service, adjustment, and inspection of the brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.NTSB ENG13WA044Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL600 2B19 · Moscow, RussiaOn September 7, 2013 a MNG Jet charter flight, a Bombardier Canadair CL-600-2B19-7763, registration TC-EJA, landed at Vnukovo International Airport, Moscow, Russian Federation, with the nose landing gear extended and both main gear retracted. The…NTSB DCA13WA168Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206 - H · Kodoeskop, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna T206H airplane that occurred on September 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…NTSB CEN13TA535Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Amistad, NMThe pilot's failure to arrest the descent following an abrupt maneuver to avoid birds, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN13LA541Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll due to his diverted attention.NTSB CEN13LA534Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow Rose Parrakeet · Castroville, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear wheel on landing due to overstress, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to install wheels with insufficient loading capacity for…NTSB CEN13CA538Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Hyannis, NEThe pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB ANC13CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Mentasta Lake, AKThe pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR13FA399Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTyler Ives SD-1 TG · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing prohibited aerobatic maneuvers and the deployment and separation of the ballistic parachute system from the airframe for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of impact…NTSB ERA13LA406Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PAThe owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine…NTSB ERA13LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrowder Michael H Sonex · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight.NTSB ERA13CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLake LA-4 · Monticello, KYAn encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN13LA537Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Arlington, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering when he removed his hand from the collective control while plugging in his radio connection to his helmet, which resulted in the collective moving to the full-down position.NTSB CEN13LA533Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Atlantic, IAThe pilot’s delay in releasing product to reduce the airplane’s weight and improve its climb performance, which was reduced because of the high density altitude.NTSB CEN13CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor delayed response to the pilot's improper landing.NTSB CEN13CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Delavan, WIThe collision with a hawk during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent noseover.NTSB ANC13FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Glennallen, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.NTSB ERA13LA398Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210J · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s…NTSB ANC13LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AKThe fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC13CA094Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · McGrath, AKThe pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb.NTSB ERA13LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Woodrow, SCA failure of the right rudder pedal arm due to corrosion as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the rudder pedal assembly.NTSB CEN13WA527Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T303 · JerseyNTSB CEN13LA551Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Clemville, TXThe uncommanded inflight application of parking brake due to a loose valve, which resulted in a noseover during landing.NTSB CEN13LA539Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to establish the proper pitch attitude and airspeed during takeoff with the engine at maximum power, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s climb performance capability.NTSB CEN13CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluff, IAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Edgerton, MNThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain off the departure end of the runway.NTSB WPR13LA398Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStrong Dream Machine · Bieber, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff after several suspension lines became entangled in, and were subsequently severed by, the propeller blades.NTSB ERA13FA402Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-50 · Lenox Twp., PAThe pilot's intentional visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions and thunderstorms and his improper decision to takeoff without getting updated weather information after a briefer cautioned him during a previous flight that visual flight…NTSB ANC13CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's decision to take off from a remote, rough landing site in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR13LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Sisters, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel…NTSB ERA13LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured before takeoff.NTSB CEN13LA518Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCB · Pearsall, TXThe failure of the rudder cable due to electrical arcing damage from contact with an unguarded battery and the pilot's subsequent loss of control during the go-around.NTSB CEN13CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Hampshire, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.NTSB WPR13CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Deer Valley, AZThe student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures.NTSB WPR13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C-50 · Homedale, IDThe pilot's delayed action to arrest a loss of altitude on short final, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with a fence post.NTSB ERA13LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VTThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.NTSB ERA13CA400Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaxair Drifter Drifter II · Lafayette, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.NTSB DCA13WA176Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 - 203 · Fortaleza, BrazilThe Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A330-203, registration PT-MVL, which occurred on September 1, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited…NTSB DCA13WA170Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaThe Tanzania Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boing 737-800 airplane and a Boeing 767-300 airplane that occurred on September 01, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's…NTSB DCA13FA148Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Telluride, COFailure of the left main landing gear actuator internal lock to engage in the locked position for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN13LA525Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to adequately clear carburetor icing, resulting in a loss of engine power on final approach following a descent at idle power.NTSB CEN13CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR13FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStuart Vortex · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…NTSB WPR13CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenderson Michael E Glastar · Sequim, WAThe pilot's improper soft field landing technique, and failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB ERA13LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters 47G · Sandy Hook, KYThe in-flight disengagement of the tail rotor extension shaft from the tail rotor gearbox, resulting in a loss of tail rotor control.