NTSB investigations, 2019
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2019 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") = 2019 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB GAA19CA551Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Healy, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while taking off from water in shifting wind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 · Kennett, MOThe pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to note that the cap was not installed; and his improper…NTSB ERA19WA271Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 · Popayan, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA31 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…NTSB ERA19LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Norfolk, VAA partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic's failure to properly tighten the two clamps securing the flexible coupling from the intercooler to the induction inlet.NTSB ENG19WA035Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing B777 200ER · Lahore, Pakistan, PakistanOn September 15, 2019, while in flight at approximately 5 miles northwest of Lahore, Pakistan, the pilot of a Pakistani International Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, registration AP-BGK, powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines, initiated a Mayday…NTSB CEN19TA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Gulf of MexicoA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSmyth Sidewinder · Tucumcari, NMThe in-flight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB WPR19LA259Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Marana, AZExcessive fuel pressure and temperature throughout the fuel system due to heat soaking, which resulted in an engine fire during engine start.NTSB GAA19CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Chandler, AZThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.NTSB CEN19LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Orange, TXA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the fuel line from the fuel manifold to the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB GAA19WA595Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCozy Mark IV · Rio Verda, GO, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a COZY Mark IV airplane that occurred on September 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA19CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 55 · Sebring, FLThe passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.NTSB CEN19LA320Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hoagland, INA catastrophic engine failure and forced landing due to the separation of the No. 1 connecting rod as a result of migration of the connecting rod piston pin bushing. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance…NTSB WPR19WA275Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 525 · Nanded, IndiaNTSB WPR19LA257Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKubicek BB60 · Goodsprings, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injuries to the pilot and two passengers.NTSB GAA19CA544Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Hemet, CAThe flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB GAA19CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Memphis, TNThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway.NTSB ERA19LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Charlotte AmalieThe collapse of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Bowie, MDA blockage of the pitot static system that preclude the airspeed indicator from displaying speeds greater than 40 mph, which led the pilot to abort the landing and overrun the runway.NTSB CEN19LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Hill City, SDA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN19LA316Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportInfinity Powered Parachutes IPP2 · Eustace, TXThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a power line. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly at an altitude too low to avoid obstacles.NTSB WPR19LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S58 · Azusa, CAThe in-flight separation of a section of the tail rotor blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in the pilot’s forced autorotation into a field.NTSB GAA19CA596Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S1 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA581Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB ERA19LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech K35 · St. Augustine, FLAn unintended brake application of the right main landing gear brake system during the landing rollout due to excessive play between the brake caliper anchor bolts and their bushings.NTSB DCA19WA220Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Malaga, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA19WA216Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Nassau, BahamasThe government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Airbus A321 airplane that occurred on September 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the…NTSB DCA19CA223Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago OHare, ILthe tug driver's inability to maintain visual contact with the wing walkers and lack of situational awareness during pushback.NTSB CEN19MA312Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · MajorFinal reportConvair 440 · Monclova, OHThe flight crew’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with trees, and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s fatigue due to the overnight flight schedule.NTSB CEN19LA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Boca Raton, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to take off without fully troubleshooting the partial loss of engine power that occurred during the previous flight.NTSB CEN19LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA34 · Kingman, KSThe malfunction of the landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB CEN19LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's improper taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a brake fire and substantial thermal damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR19LA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Maricopa, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to prevent the student pilot from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to make a positive…NTSB ERA19TA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 23 · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vent, and the flight instructor's failure to ensure that the student did an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Grassy Butte, NDA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's failure to conduct a preflight inspection.NTSB WPR19LA261Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHavoc Air Racing Super GT 111 · Reno, NVThe failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA19WA553Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Gransee, GermanyThe government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 208 airplane that occurred on September 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the…NTSB GAA19CA585Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Keystone Heights, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a construction sign during taxi operations.NTSB CEN19LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Walkerton, INThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN19LA308Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Whitehall, MIThe pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.NTSB WPR19FA256Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32 · La Grande, ORThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB WPR19FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C24 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s operation of the airplane over its maximum gross weight and outside of center of gravity limits at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering and subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB GAA19CA535Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Turkey, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA19LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Berlin, MDThe malfunction of the No. 9 pushrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210 · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water.NTSB DCA19WA218Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThe AIB of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767 airplane that occurred on September 08, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13…NTSB CEN19FA307Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 140 · Lakeview, SDThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain, and the student pilot’s non-compliance and lack of…