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 MIA00LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEugene L. Capozzi VAN RV-6A · Bayou La Batre, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed during final approach result in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled until ground impact.NTSB LAX00LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain proper airspeed during the aborted landing go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and impact with terrain.NTSB DEN00LA163Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson Thorp T-18CWS · Tooele, UTFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers as a result of his alcohol impairment. Factors were: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision making and the inadequate altitude he choose for maneuvering.NTSB DEN00LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was his improper inflight decision in selecting a less-than-favorable runway on which to land that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DEN00FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Steamboat Spg, COthe pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatics.NTSB NYC00LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMihlebach Waco · Williamstown, NJThe pilot's failure to execute an adequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC00FA247Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Apple Creek, OHThe pilot's premature liftoff and failure to attain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the over-gross weight conditions, and the low cloud ceilings.NTSB LAX00LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Hinkley, CALoss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot became lost and disoriented.NTSB LAX00LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Paso Robles, CAthe pilot's failure to brief his passenger about the operation of the controls.NTSB IAD00LA080Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Halfmoon, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued flight into, and attempted landing during a thunderstorm. A factor was the thunderstorm.NTSB CHI00LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75N1 · Cape Girardeau, MOthe pilot's improper decision to continue the flight when the fuel sight gauge indicated empty and the exhausted fuel supply. A factor was the corn crop.NTSB CHI00FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WIthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without…NTSB ANC00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.NTSB NYC00LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310G · Seven Springs, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…NTSB MIA00LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Meridianville, ALthe pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in hard landing on the nose landing gear and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB MIA00LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MSThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.NTSB LAX00FA322Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control in the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW00LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca BL7-AC · Hot Springs, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the wind gusts.NTSB CHI00LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Marion, INthe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the dust devil.NTSB CHI00LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · Sellersburg, INthe improper servicing of the emergency extension assembly and the gear extension not verified by company maintenance personnel. Factors were the failure of the hydraulic system's motor, normal and emergency gear extension not available to the pilot, and the…NTSB CHI00LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Nickerson, KSaltidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident.NTSB CHI00LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Mason City, IAthe unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot and the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket. Factors to the accident were the total loss of oil and the soft terrain condition.NTSB CHI00LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip.NTSB CHI00LA279Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMockler Zodiac CH-600 · Carmel, INthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tower. A factor was the tower.NTSB SEA00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeard Lancair 320 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering aircraft control difficulties during landing. Factors included gusty wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB MIA00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Furman, SCThe pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB DEN00TA160Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 212 · Jackson, WYLoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI00LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Des Moines, IAA hydraulic fluid leak which resulted in a landing gear brake fire.NTSB CHI00LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WIA fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.NTSB ANC00FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Juneau, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification.NTSB NYC00FA245Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB LAX00LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Salinas, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual surveillance of the worksite to see and avoid power transmission wires.NTSB LAX00FA319Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Laton, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.NTSB DEN00LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Santa Fe, NMUnsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were a complete loss of power due to a stuck needle valve in the carburetor.NTSB CHI00FA276Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Grafton, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming…NTSB NYC00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Windsor, NHthe pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun into unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC00LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA00WA262Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S55B · Wanganui, New ZealandNTSB LAX00TA318Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Los Angeles, CAThe probable loss of the main rotor tip weight on the red blade for undetermined reasons resulting in main rotor vibration and oscillation. Sideward movement during the ensuing emergency landing resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB LAX00FA320Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory.NTSB IAD00FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Jonestown, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication.NTSB DEN00LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB CHI00LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · New Lenox, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors to the accident were the pipe that was struck, the crosswind, and the pilot's runway selection.NTSB ANC00TA109Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft.NTSB SEA00LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Council, IDthe fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place.NTSB NYC00FA257Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Mill Creek, PAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog.NTSB LAX00LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Holbrook, AZThe lack of elevator control during final approach, for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX00LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1S · Westminister, CAThe pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna.NTSB FTW00LA246Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering.NTSB CHI00LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlurry Aventura II · Benton, ILthe pilot's inadvertent wheel down landing in water.