NTSB investigations
1,537 cases where the defining event was Unknown or undetermined.
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Query with SQL
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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '000') ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '000') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA23LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA23WA245Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSupermarine Spitfire MK26 · Enstone-, United KingdomNTSB ERA23LA344Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Fostoria, OHA loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN23LA372Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Hanover, ILThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA23WA239AccidentClass 3 · ForeignCessna 402 · BahamasNTSB ERA23LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fishers Island, NYThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing was the pilot’s misjudgment of airspeed and altitude during the forced landing.NTSB CEN23LA376Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSixchuter Spirit XL · Hovland, MNThe collision with the lake by a noncertificated pilot for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500 S · Key West, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA361Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMikoyan Gurevich MIG-23UB · Belleville, MIA reported partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC23FA061Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKAn impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.NTSB CEN23LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Holliday, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA304Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan Grouw R / Cantrell L White Lightning · Las Vegas, NMA reported partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA23WA227Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 177 · Frejus (in water), FranceNTSB CEN23LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Winsted, MNA total loss of engine power on approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA23WA231Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignHawker Beechcraft G58 · Vilhena, BrazilNTSB GAA23WA230Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Trujillo, PeruNTSB GAA23WA221AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Alexandria, CanadaNTSB ERA23LA309Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Caldwell, OHThe helicopter’s uncontrolled vertical descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA318Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech H35 · Georgetown, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA23WA207Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210 · Bradda Head, United KingdomNTSB GAA23WA213Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna FR182 · Ferrara di Monte Baldo, ItalyNTSB CEN23LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pocahontas, ILA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC23LA054Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Twin Hills, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA297Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Boelus, NELoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH-1H · Woodlawn, ILThe separation of the tail boom from the fuselage for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA264Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · La Mesa, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA23WA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · ForeignPiper 23 · Thirsk, United KingdomNTSB GAA23WA194Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignLancair 360 · Habsheim, FranceNTSB ERA23LA283Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Edge-X · Coral Gables, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA249Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Meeks Bay, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA23WA185AccidentClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20E · Andrewsfield, United KingdomNTSB GAA23WA217Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignGippsAero GA-8 · Ghanzi, BotswanaNTSB CEN23LA268Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity Velocity XL · Tahlequah, OKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Beltrami, MNA collision with terrain and subsequent nose over for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA259Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Baytown, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA23WA173Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 412 · Gom, MexicoNTSB GAA23WA172Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · San Carlos de Boliva-Buenos Aires, ArgentinaNTSB GAA23WA171Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignReims F · Herten-Rheinfelden, GermanyNTSB CEN23LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Bloomfield, NEA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB DCA23WA314Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 717 · Cambridge, AustraliaNTSB ERA23FA256Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 560 · Montebello, VAPilot incapacitation due to loss of cabin pressure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s and owner/operator’s decision to operate the airplane without supplemental oxygen.NTSB CEN23LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Oklahoma City, OKA loss of engine power during approach for landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23FA254Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith 601XL · Albertville, ALA descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, ARA reported loss of thrust for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagniflight M24 Orion Plus · Dauphin Island, ALA partial loss of engine power due to a loss of combustion in the No. 4 cylinder for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Doniphan, MOA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Clovis, NMThe airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA23WA153Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAvions Robin DR400 · Les Ponts-de-Martel, SwitzerlandNTSB GAA23WA152Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR20 · Mali Makovnik, CroatiaNTSB ERA23LA241Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurril Benjamin D BDB001 · Wadesboro, NCA reported total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot did not make the wreckage available for examination.