NTSB investigations, LA
10 cases where the sequence of events included Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
Cases per year
| 2009 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '330' 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '330' 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 CEN25LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportICP Savannah S · Slaughter, LAOn June 30, 2025, about 1932 central daylight time an I.C.P. Srl Savannah S light sport airplane, N5000S was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Slaughter, LA. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was operated under…NTSB CEN24LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · New Orleans, LAThe improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.NTSB CEN21LA389Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Arnaudville, LAThe loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the tail rotor gearbox output shaft, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.NTSB DCA18FA144Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · Alexandria, LAthe failure of the right main landing gear under normal loads due to fatigue cracking in an area subject to an FAA Airworthiness Directive that was not adequately inspected.NTSB CEN15IA225Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A319 112 · New Orleans, LAThe ingression of moisture into the windshield’s laminate layer, which induced electrical arcing in the windshield heating system that subsequently cracked the outer glass pane of the windshield.NTSB CEN13LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Abbeville, LAFailure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a tailrotor drive shaft coupling bolt, which resulted in the partial disconnection of the drive shaft.NTSB CEN13CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook.NTSB CEN12CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Belle Chase, LAThe bent tailwheel spring that allowed the tailwheel to caster when the airplane encountered a wind gust on landing roll.NTSB CEN10CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LAThe loss of directional control during landing due to failure of the right brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWohnoutka Steven M Team Z MAX · Iowa, LAA total loss of engine thrust during initial climb due to the failure of the airplane's propeller as a result of preexisting damage.