NTSB investigations
3,371 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
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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\" = '440' 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" = '440' 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 CEN14LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Borger, TXThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.NTSB WPR14FA024Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Wailea, HIImproper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure.NTSB WPR14LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - M · Hardin, MTA rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA14LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FLThe failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust.NTSB CEN14LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPohoski RV 4 · New Waverly, TXAn in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire.NTSB WPR14CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportL Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UTThe pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA14LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies.NTSB ERA14LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Ridgely, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR14CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSiemens Rotorway Exec 162F · Nampa, IDA flight control malfunction during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined. No follow-up examination was conducted due to a lapse in agency funding and subsequent government shutdown.NTSB ERA14LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - F · Gainesville, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA13CA435Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65 CA · Thomaston, GAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13LA557Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 B33 · Urbana, INThe failure of the crankshaft following several overheating events that had led to a stress crack and the subsequent fracture forward of the No. 6 rod journal.NTSB ERA13LA428Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wellington, FLA total loss of engine power due to an interruption in fuel flow, which was most likely due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing the subsequent forced landing to a wet…NTSB ERA13LA429Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NYThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.NTSB WPR13CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrob G 103 Twin II · Morgan, UTAn incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain.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 ERA13LA421Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B2 · Canton, MSThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight with a low engine oil pressure warning light instead of landing immediately in accordance with the flight manual emergency checklist. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance technician’s failure to…NTSB WPR13CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna M337B · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's failure to properly manage fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power to the forward engine.NTSB WPR13LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · King City, CAThe failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour…NTSB WPR13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Long Beach, CAThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve.NTSB ERA13LA408Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Woodstock, CTThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA13LA407Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Guntersville, ALThe improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly…NTSB ERA13LA406Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PAThe owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine…NTSB ERA13LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrowder Michael H Sonex · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight.NTSB WPR13LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Sisters, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel…NTSB CEN13CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Hampshire, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.NTSB ERA13LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VTThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.NTSB ERA13CA400Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaxair Drifter Drifter II · Lafayette, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.NTSB ERA13IA396Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Chesapeake, VAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection and compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive, which resulted in an undetected corroded and cracked stabilator turnbuckle and the subsequent failure of the turnbuckle and loss of…NTSB WPR13LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Rancho Palos Verdes, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA389Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Wahiawa, HIA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake Model 250 · Middle Grove, NYMaintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod bolts during overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13LA384Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Sacramento, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination.NTSB CEN13LA502Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WIThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC13LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Tokotna, AKA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.NTSB CEN13CA501Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Reese, MIThe failure of the temporary hoist holding the powerline wire which resulted in a brief loss of control and main rotor blade impacts with the tower.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 CEN13LA519Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G 164B · Eagle Lake, TXThe failure of one of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR13GA374Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Burns, ORThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of one of the 4th-stage turbine wheel blades due to low-cycle fatigue cracking that had progressed to high-cycle fatigue cracking, which ultimately led to the overload failure of the…NTSB ERA13CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning and his failure to obtain a weather briefing at his intermediate stops, resulting in a missed approach at his destination and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot’s fatigue due to lack of sleep may…NTSB CEN13LA484Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Larchwood, IAA complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.NTSB CEN13WA576Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSocata TB10 - NO Series · Zamora, SpainOn August 9, 2013, about 0930 UTC, a Socata TB-10 airplane, EC-FPN, (s/n 1485) was involved in a forced landing following an engine failure. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…NTSB ERA13LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's failure to troubleshoot the in-flight electrical problem and restore power using the operable redundant battery and his decision not to manually extend the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ERA13CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway.NTSB CEN13CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Hermleigh, TXThe pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13LA353Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeber GPA-2 · Brentwood, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13TA341Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Jackson, KYThe helicopter pilot's inadvertent collision with an unmarked and uncharted utility wire of which he was unaware.NTSB ERA13LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Center Point, WVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.