NTSB investigations
87 cases where the defining event was Cabin safety 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '110') 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" = '110') 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 DCA16CA008Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Pound Ridge, NYhot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.NTSB DCA15WA213Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Jakarta, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an AIRBUS A330 that occurred on August 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN15LA398Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Macine · Zeeland, MIThe noncertificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.NTSB DCA15CA145Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 832 · Salt Lake City, UTinadvertent contact by beverage cart during cabin service.NTSB DCA15CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 212 · Boston, MAan inadvertent fall by the passenger while exiting the lavatory when the seat belt light was illuminated.NTSB DCA15CA146Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 432ER · Atlanta, GAthe flight attendant inadvertently slipped off a worn tread descending the crew rest ladder.NTSB DCA15CA125Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 212 · Atlanta, GAthe flight attendant's failure to secure her lap belt and shoulder harness prior to the takeoff that resulted in her being thrown from her jumpseat shortly after takeoff.NTSB DCA14CA155Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Columbus, OHthe capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.NTSB DCA14CA157Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · Reykjavik, IcelandThe capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.NTSB DCA14CA124Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJA hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.NTSB DCA14CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TXA buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking handle was raised, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns.NTSB DCA14CA083Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A330 323 · Seattle (Pacific Ocean)the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot.NTSB DCA14CA090Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 - 932ER · San Diego, CAthe flight attendant's inadvertent trip and fall over a passenger bag that was in the aisle.NTSB DCA14CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Nashville, TNA buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking lever was raised, which resulted in 2nd degree burns.NTSB DCA13CA090Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-200 LR · Flushing, NYThe flight attendant's decision to move two galley carts simultaneously that resulted in the second cart tipping over onto her foot.NTSB DCA13CA091Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus 320 · Dallas, TXThe flight attendant's inadvertent trip over the jumpseat that had not retracted automatically.NTSB DCA13WA087Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 757-300 · Gran Canaria, SpainNTSB ERA13CA147Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · Tunica, MSThe cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.NTSB DCA13CA056Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Hebron, KYan inadvertent fall out of the open service door because the safety strap was not attached.NTSB WPR13CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Pasadena, CAAn unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.NTSB WPR13CA016Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NVThe flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.NTSB ERA12CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N425 · Clermont, FLThe balloon passenger's failure to maintain her grip during landing, which resulted in a fall and injury to another passenger.NTSB DCA12CA045Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 · Angers, Francethe flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's luggage strap that was protruding into the isle.NTSB CEN12LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJuve Richard G Zodiac CH601 HDS · Clinton, ARThe inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff due to the improperly repaired forward canopy latch mechanism, which did not fully secure the canopy.NTSB DCA11WA096Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Stockholm, SwedenThe Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on July 11, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SHK investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB DCA11CA036Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · New York, NYImproper latching of the aft galley cart prior to landing.NTSB CEN11LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Madison, WIThe passenger's decision to deplane without assistance despite having a preexisting condition that limited her mobility.NTSB ERA10WA489Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · South Bimini, BahamasOn September 19, 2010, at 1440 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA31-350, N84859, registered to Spirit Air Inc, and operated by Pioneer Air Services was on initial climb out when the lower half of the main cabin door came open. The pilot reversed his course and…NTSB CEN10CA257Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S57A · Hilliard, OHThe passenger’s inadequate brace for the balloon landing, resulting in injury.NTSB CEN10LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGross Cozy · Pine Bluff, ARThe inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) · Chicago, ILThe flight attendant's loss of balance resulting in a fall and a broken wrist.NTSB CEN09IA606Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab 340B · Traverse City, MIThe flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.NTSB CEN09CA328Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNational Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NEThe passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.NTSB ANC09IA015Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-4Q8 · Sitka, AKThe placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide.NTSB ERA09CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Homestead, FLThe inadvertent deployment of the reserve parachute, resulting in the skydiver being prematurely pulled from the airplane and striking the horizontal stabilizer.NTSB CHI08IA182Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-81 · St. Louis, MOThe inadvertent partial inflation of the evacuation slide within the tailcone during takeoff and subsequent binding of the elevator control cables. The partial inflation resulted from the tailcone evacuation slide cover failing to be secured to the floor…NTSB DFW08LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Taylor, TXThe failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.