NTSB investigations
355 cases where the sequence of events included Preflight or dispatch event.
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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '030' 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" = '030' 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 ERA14LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NCThe failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…NTSB CEN13CA559Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Goodhue, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB ERA13CA427Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Middletown Springs, VTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR13LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 - A · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in departure with insufficient fuel to complete the flight, and consequent inflight power loss due to fuel exhaustion.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 ERA13LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured before takeoff.NTSB ERA13FA372Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Taunton, MAThe pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…NTSB ERA13LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Marco Island, FLThe pilot’s improper pitch trim setting before takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s rapid, nose-high pitch at takeoff and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.NTSB WPR13LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Madera, CAThe pilots' inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in the airplane departing with insufficient fuel to complete the planned flight, and their failure to recognize that discrepancy en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB ERA13LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Bingham, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off from a short, turf runway in high-density altitude conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive climb rate to clear trees.NTSB ERA13LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock.NTSB ERA13FA325Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Laurel, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff and his decision to operate the unairworthy airplane.NTSB DCA13MA121Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Soldotna, AKThe operator's failure to determine the actual cargo weight, leading to the loading and operation of the airplane outside of the weight and center of gravity limits contained in the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing…NTSB WPR13LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18B · Caldwell, IDThe pilot’s improper decision to continue the takeoff with a tailwind after he recognized a performance problem with the airplane and his delayed action to dump the chemical load.NTSB ERA13LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Plainville, CTThe pilot’s overflight of the landing runway during a forced landing after a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to detect water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB ERA13LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Herndon, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13FA259Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Linden, NJThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning and his decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight in high temperature conditions that degraded the engine’s available power and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while…NTSB WPR13CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDressen Escape LS · Fruitland, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll as a result of the parking brake lever not being positioned in the full off position.NTSB CEN13FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hawley, MNThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA13LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Danville, PAThe pilot’s decision to conduct a straight-in approach to the helipad, which resulted in the main rotor blade impacting a construction crane flag marker. Contributing to the accident was the erroneous information about the construction crane’s operation time…NTSB ERA13LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Danbury, CTThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection in which he incorrectly estimated the airplane’s fuel quantity and his improper reliance on the fuel totalizer rather than the fuel quantity indicating and warning systems to determine the fuel on board,…NTSB CEN13CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13FA121Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC130 B4 · Seminole, OKThe loss of engine power due to ice ingestion. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s delayed decision to install the helicopter's engine inlet cover until after the engine had been exposed to moisture and freezing temperatures and their…NTSB ERA13FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of prescription and illicit drugs, which likely impaired…NTSB CEN13LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Abilene, TXThe flight instructor's failure to conduct an autorotation following the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor and the student pilot to visually check fuel levels to ensure adequate…NTSB ERA13LA019Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Charlotte AmalieThe pilot's attempted visual flight rules (VFR) flight into marginal VFR conditions on a dark night over water and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s controlled flight into water. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA13FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportArion Lightning · Chuckey, TNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff at a high gross weight, near the limit of its aft center of gravity, and with the airplane incorrectly configured with fully extended flaps. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA12CA585Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TNThe pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN12IA592Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3101 · Kansas City, MOThe flight crew’s failure to ensure that the cargo door was properly fastened before departure.NTSB ERA12LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDestiny XLT 2000 · Grayson, GAThe non-certificated pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA477Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to assure that the lateral friction control was released prior to flight.NTSB WPR12LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb…NTSB ERA12FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90GT · Morgantown, WVThe pilot's inadequate preflight route planning and in-flight route and altitude selection, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a communications tower in possible instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB CEN12LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev Yak-52 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s inadvertent closure of the pneumatic system valve, which resulted in the nose landing gear not fully extending before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on the mechanical landing gear position indicators instead of the…NTSB DCA12FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Hawker Hunter MK.58A · Point Mugu, CAthe pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known fuel imbalance condition that resulted in a loss of lateral control when the imbalance exceeded the known capabilities of the airplane. The fuel imbalance was due to incomplete refueling and an…NTSB ERA12CA325Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Culebra, PRThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.NTSB ANC12LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB ERA12LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Richmond, KYA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s…NTSB ERA12CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ruleville, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · McCormick, SCThe pilot's decision to use automotive fuel instead of the approved alternate fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Key West, FLThe non-night-qualified pilot's improper decision to depart in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his subsequent spatial disorientation, loss of control, and impact with water.NTSB ERA12LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Jasper, GAThe pilots' inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12WA113Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Sao Bento do Sul, BrazilOn December 9, 2011 at 1630 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Brazilian registration PR-KLA, operated by SASH Locacao de Veiculos LTDA, as a personal flight, impacted terrain in the vicinity of Fazenda Coqueiros, Sao Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina,…NTSB WPR12LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Davis, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Punta Gorda, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA12FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Peru, WVThe non-instrument rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA12LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ridgefield, CTThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11LA601Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Windom, MNThe pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.NTSB ERA11FA467Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Titusville, PAThe flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a visual descent into instrument meteorological conditions while approaching the destination airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.