NTSB investigations
1,709 cases where the sequence of events included 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")) 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 WPR23LA104Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F35 · Gladewater, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Eau Claire, WIThe engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.NTSB WPR23LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210N · Murrieta, CAA loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maintain traffic pattern altitude, which resulted in the off-airport landing.NTSB GAA23WA091Accident · 6 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 206 · Barangay Ditarum, PhilippinesNTSB CEN23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech M35 · Tomball, TXA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA23LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Somerville, TNBased on available evidence, the reason for the damage to the airplane’s propeller and engine cowling could not be determined.NTSB CEN23LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Council Bluffs, IAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA23WA062Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSling 4 TSI · Meyerton, South AfricaNTSB ENG23WA013Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL600 · Venado, MexicoNTSB ERA23LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Annapolis, MDA reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Harrison, ARA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA060Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech F33A · Yukon, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR23LA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Willow Spring, AZThe airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Durango, COA complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB ERA23LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Manassas, VAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN23FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 421C · Decatur, TXA loss of power on the left engine due to fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA23WA037Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R22 · Ramingining, AustraliaNTSB GAA23WA026AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech 33 · San Felipe, VenezuelaNTSB GAA23WA060Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAirbus AS350 · Trøndelag county, NorwayNTSB ERA23FA047Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Alpharetta, GAThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN23LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Lake Worth, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA23WA009Accident · 7 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBell 407 · Rudraprayag, IndiaNTSB WPR23LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 62 · Dallas, TXA total loss of airplane electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power to both engines. Contributing was the worn main battery and the incorrectly wired ECU backup batteries.NTSB GAA23WA020Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEurocopter AS350 · Los Jaramillos, PanamaNTSB WPR23FA007Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCornford Craig H Mustang II · Jamul, CAImpact with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons due to the limited evidence that could be collected from the accident sceneNTSB GAA22WA300Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer EMB720 · Santa Cruz, BoliviaNTSB GAA22WA287Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Shaunavon, CanadaNTSB WPR22FA348Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTrom Wayne Vans RV6A · Aztec, AZThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to turn away from a suitable emergency landing surface, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed as the…NTSB WPR22LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJacquneaux Glen R CGS Hawk · Lander, WYA reported severe airframe vibration and subsequent forced landing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not made available for examination.NTSB GAA22WA293AccidentClass 5 · ForeignFairchild 227 · Queretaro, MexicoNTSB ERA22LA416Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWilliam L Bell Vans RV-7A · Warrenton, VAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane could not be examined.NTSB GAA22WA280Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · ForeignAir Tractor AT502 · Camrose, CanadaNTSB GAA22WA282Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignEurocopter EC120B · Bidor, MalaysiaNTSB GAA22WA278Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208B · Oriximina, BrazilNTSB GAA22WA273Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Barrancominas, ColombiaNTSB GAA22WA292AccidentClass 3 · ForeignAgusta A119 · Mount Cusna, ItalyNTSB ERA22LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wadsworth, OHA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Houghton Lake, MIA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC22FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportStory Charles Brad TT FOX · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22LA389Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Slocomb, ALThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR22LA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design General Avn Ctsw SuperSport · Boulder City, NVA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR22LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · St Ignatius, MTA partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marathon, FLA total loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22FA376Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Glendora, MSThe collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22FA376Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182Q · Centennial, COThe loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA375Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonex Waiex · Maxwell, CAA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA22WA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Lanzhou, ChinaNTSB GAA22WA257Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAyres S2R · Morden Reginao, Canada