NTSB investigations
726 cases where the defining event was Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
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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\" = '330') 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" = '330') 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 CEN23LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Mesquite, TXThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins.NTSB DCA23WA334Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Shiraz, IranNTSB WPR23LA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NVA broken fuel line fitting that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA23LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NCA loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR23LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Santa Monica, CAA failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his…NTSB CEN23LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Rutherfordton, NCThe disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S-2S · Garden Plain, KSThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.NTSB WPR23LA269Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCSP Leasing MTO Sport · Gardiner, MTFailure of the rudder/nosewheel steering system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in loss of yaw control and a subsequent rollover.NTSB CEN23LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pellston, MIThe failure of the left main landing gear strut and clevises due to fatigue cracks that initiated at multiple casting solidification voids.NTSB CEN23LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportW10 Tailwind · Penrose, COThe failure of the right rudder pedal stop due to an inadequate weld, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground.NTSB WPR23LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Tacoma, WAA fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position and maintaining directional control after landing.NTSB WPR23LA192Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportViking Air DHC-6-400 · Half Moon Bay, CAThe failure of the ferry fuel tank system to transfer fuel during a trans-Pacific flight for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching into the water.NTSB ERA23LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGilbert R. Ringer GP4 · Stratford, CTA failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism, which resulted in a collapse of that landing gear and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA150Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHelicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Cahokia, ILThe lack of proper attachment of the cyclic control that resulted in a loss of control during a landing approach and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance performed.NTSB WPR23LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Bremerton, WAFailure of the down limit and down indicator switch and the warning horn switch assemblies, which prevented the landing gear from extending and at the same time providing a false indication that the landing gear was extended.NTSB WPR23LA130Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Gordonville, TXA fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.NTSB ERA23LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182S · Labelle, FLA malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing.NTSB GAA23WA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna T337 · Montevideo, UruguayNTSB CEN23LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan Tornado II · Windom, MNThe fatigue failure of the right landing gear leg that resulted in its separation from the airplane during takeoff.NTSB DCA23WA389IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Chennai, IndiaNTSB GAA23WA069Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-23-250 · Nassau, BahamasNTSB DCA23WA159Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brazzaville, Congo - KinshasaNTSB ENG23WA021Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignSikorsky S-92 · Derry, United KingdomNTSB ENG23WA016IncidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 560 · Toronto, CanadaNTSB DCA23WA146IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL600 2D24 · Sault Ste. Marie, CanadaNTSB CEN23LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Model 12 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure of the fuel pump was an unknown non-ferrous metallic debris that was noted throughout the airplane’s fuel system.NTSB GAA23WA057Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Hamilton Island, AustraliaNTSB ERA23LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos IslandsA fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines.NTSB WPR23LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210N · Morgan, UTFailure of the brake system O-rings on the left landing gear trunnion, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to drain from the left brake system, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.NTSB ERA23LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Alabaster, ALFailure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.NTSB ERA23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36 · Newport News, VAA left main landing gear tire rupture during takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA23FA070Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NCThe inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter…NTSB DCA23WA064Occurrence · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747-44AF · Almaty, KazakhstanNTSB DCA23WA051IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Amman, JordanNTSB WPR23LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEclipse Aerospace EA500 · Mesa, AZMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the right brake wheel speed transducer, which rendered the right wheel brake ineffective during landing, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to follow the correct procedures to restore braking action during the…NTSB ERA23LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHagerty Glasair Super IIS-TD · Jasper, GAThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel pump, which resulted in a forced, hard landing.NTSB DCA23WA054IncidentClass 5 · ForeignSaab 340 · Whitemark, AustraliaNTSB WPR23LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Mesa, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-545 · Houston, TXThe crew failed to ensure the main entry door was locked before departure. Contributing to the accident was a corroded/jammed door sensor that provided an erroneous locked indication to the crew alerting system.NTSB WPR23LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Fresno, CAThe disbond of a tail rotor drive shaft splined adapter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor drive and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR22LA357Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVashon Ranger R7 · Glendale, AZFailure of the landing gear due to material deficiencies that reduced the strength of the landing gear.NTSB ANC22LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.NTSB GAA22WA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA38 · Jujuy, ArgentinaNTSB ERA22LA427Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Sport · Southern Shores, NCA loss of aircraft control due to movement of the outer portion of the right wing fabric and displacement of wing ribs for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN22LA427Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188A · Canby, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.NTSB WPR22LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 750 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s improper decision to depart on the accident flight with a known hydraulic leak, resulting in an in-flight hydraulic system failure, and the pilot’s attempt to land during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control during the…NTSB CEN22LA396Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJavron Experimental PA18 Replica · Osceola, IAThe stuck right brake at landing which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR22LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBA · Athol, IDThe failure of the right brake due to a disconnected master cylinder piston rod, which led to the departure of the airplane from the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to adequately inspect the connection between the…NTSB ERA22LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clermont, FLThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control while landing due to a worn tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA22WA184Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Banjarmasin, Indonesia